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July 6, 2020
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
July 6, 2020 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Looking for a high return from the game is a big factor in choosing a video poker machine, but Stickman explains that isn't the only thing that players should consider.
read more | | Featured StoryThe Governor of Nevada and the state Gaming Control Board have now made face masks mandatory, but it may be too late to stop a second wave of COVID-19 outbreak in Vegas.
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 | On Saturday, the $4.3 billion integrated resort turned on one of the largest LED building displays in the U.S. and provided a look into the technology the property will bring to the Las Vegas Strip when its doors open in summer 2021.
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 | The new Wynn Resorts property has implemented several new social distancing measures and will require face coverings and temperature checks for all guests and employees.
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The Western Massachusetts property will reopen in a limited capacity to the public on Monday, July 13 at 10 a.m. A hosted, invitation-only event will take place ahead of the public reopening.
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Harrah's Resort, Bally's and Caesars Atlantic City reopened on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside of Caesars' Boardwalk entrance.
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Following Governor Gavin Newsom's order, Commerce Casino, Bicycle Hotel & Casino, Hollywood Park Casino, Hawaiian Gardens Casino, Hustler Casino were all forced to close.
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The seven casinos in Canada, reopening on Thursday, will also follow new guidelines to ensure the safety of guests and team members, including team members and guests must pass a pre-screening process prior to casino entry.
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The company will gradually reopen its establishments according to the following schedule, with operations adjusted to comply with physical distancing and hygiene standards.
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Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez announced on Thursday that he is "rolling back" the reopening of entertainment facilities, including Hialeah Park Casino and Racetrack, Casino Miami Jai-Alai, Magic City Casino and Calder Casino and Gulfstream Park West.
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The company announced that 34 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations, representing approximately 83% of its regional gaming portfolio in 14 of the 19 states where it operates.
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The company and its Board of Directors has issued a statement following the loss of its president, Richard J. Haskins who died Saturday in a watercraft accident while vacationing in Michigan.
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Governor Kevin Stitt and Kialegee Tribal Town Mekko Brian Givens signed on Thursday a new gaming compact that includes fee structure for class III games and table games.
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 | Golden Boy Boxing hits Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on 24 July with WBA Gold Welterweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. (15-0, 15 KOs) defending his title against Samuel Vargas (31-5-2, 14 KOs) in the 12-round main event.
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The nearly quarter-million dollars in winning wagers were reportedly placed after incorrect start times were posted on Korean and Chinese baseball games due to a manual entry error. (AP News)
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 | Jonathan "Art.Vandelay" Dokler took home just over $130,000 in the $500 No-Limit Hold'em Kickoff that took place Wednesday afternoon with a 1,715-entry field.
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Louis Lynch took home $104,242 for his efforts in the $1,000 NLH Deepstack 8-Max, a tournament that attracted 647 runners who rebought 272 times to create a 919-entry field ($873,050 prize pool).
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The 1,179-entry field generated a $530,550 prize pool, and after less than six hours of play it was Matt "Bodeyster" Bode walking away with the $97,091 top prize and the latest gold bracelet.
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The 2,091-entry field resulted in a $752,760 prize pool, and after 12 hours of play, it was Robert "bustinballs" Kuhn coming out on top to win a $115,850 top prize and his first gold bracelet.
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After ten and a half hours of play, it was Allen "Acnyc718" Chang emerging victorious to capture the bracelet and $161.286.44 first-place prize.
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 | Guests of Cache Creek Casino Resort, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, San Manuel Casino and Golden Nugget in Las Vegas can be among the first players in the world to experience IGT's PeakBarTop cabinet.
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 | The concert will be held on Saturday, 18 July on the front lawn of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Joining Jamey Johnson on the stage will be local country music singer Cole Jones.
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Did You Know?
Macau saw a 97% variance, its largest ever, from June 2019 after reporting that casino revenue in June 2020 was only $89.7 million, according to data from Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau.
Featured Game This slot game packages Whales of Cash Deluxe, Brazil Gold, Wild Lepre'Coins and Buffalo Gold on the same machine. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of the slot game, watch our video review. > More Wonder 4 Spinning Fortunes DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 casino openings and expansions for summer 2020 - Circa Resort opening early
- South Point's poker room
- FireKeepers Casino sportsbook
- Downtown Grand's expansion
- Choctaw Durant's topping out
- Elio at Wynn Las Vegas
- SAHARA Las Vegas upgrades
- Todd English returns to Vegas
- International Smoke
- Bugsy & Meyers Steakhouse
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