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February 7, 2022
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February 7, 2022 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Stickman explains that video poker is different from other casino games because the player can actually determine the return and variance of the game. Many may not know this and Stickman tells them how they can figure this out.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Gary Trask The Hannahville Indian Community-owned casino resort in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan continues to flourish and expand as the latest $33 million project finished under budget and on time, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 | This week's gambling news finds amazing records for mobile sports betting in New York, even with an insane tax rate. Not to be outdone, Hawaii is now considering sports betting with an even higher tax rate.
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Last Tuesday, MGM Resorts officially launched MGM Rewards, its new loyalty rewards program, offering enhanced benefits and new ways to earn for its millions of members worldwide.
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It was five years ago, on 8 February 2017, that Rivers first opened its doors to excited casino gaming fans throughout the Capital Region.
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The survey conducted by the Swedish Gambling Authority found that 73% of Swedes have gambled for money in the last 12 months, an increase of 7% compared to the 2020 survey.
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 | The completely reinvented TAO Beach Dayclub will once again raise the bar for "daylife" experiences when the Balinese-inspired tropical oasis opens in spring 2022 at The Venetian Las Vegas.
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 | Jeremy Ausmus was victorious in the $15,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2022 PokerGO Cup. With the win, Ausmus picked up a $263,250 first-place prize and propelled himself to the top of the series leaderboard.
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 | The Nevada Gaming Control Board secured the collection of a $229,368 jackpot won by an out-of-state patron after a communications error on a progressive slot prevented the value of the jackpot from being known.
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The Las Vegas Strip casino awarded major jackpots in the month of January, including an $18,999 win on Epic Fortunes Progressive and a $10,011 payday from Triple Hot 3x.
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 | Illinois’ sportsbooks took in $789.6 million in online and retail wagers in December, up 60.6% from $491.7 million in December 2020 and the second most in state history.
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New York bettors continue to place bets at a rate never seen before — $1.6 billion from 8-30 January, including $449.3 million in bets during the week ending on 30 January.
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Mack placed bets totaling $4,534,000 on the Cincinnati Bengals moneyline (+170) against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI using the Caesars Sportsbook app in Louisiana.
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Opened last week, the venue at the casino resort in Washington state features 30 luxury lounge seats, eight 82-inch screens and a massive 20x10 foot LED video wall.
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Sportsbooks generated $426.6 million in wagers in December, the third consecutive month of handling more than $400 million, just short of the record $427.3 million collected in October.
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 | The legendary rock band will be back for performances on the Las Vegas Strip at Park MGM on 4 and 5 November.
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Gladys Knight will bring her signature songbook and more to The Event Center this spring. The "Empress of Soul" comes to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Event Center stage on Saturday, 23 April.
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More of the star's residency show dates have been added from 27 May to 11 June 2022, including Memorial Day Weekend, and 29 July to 13 August 2022.
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Did You Know?
Bettors could place $1 billion in wagers on Super Bowl LVI at legal online and retail sportsbooks across the U.S., according to projections by PlayUSA.
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