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arrowJohn Grochowski: Explaining electronic craps

Explaining electronic craps
While the payouts on those flashy electronic craps games may look enticing, Grochowski explains that there is a big difference between getting "odds-to-1," rather than "odds-for-1."  read more
 

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Mississippi primed to become 'Las Vegas South'

By Gary Trask
Casino City's Gary Trask reports from the Southern Gaming Summit in Mississippi, where the prospect of legalized sports betting in the near future is a distinct possibility, and could immediately make the state a major player in the industry.  read more		Mississippi primed to become 'Las Vegas South'
 

CASINO News

CASINO

Ocean Resort Casino will open 28 June

The 6.4 million-square-foot property in Atlantic City will feature a 138,000-square-foot casino floor, six swimming pools and an ocean-facing sun deck.  read more

New live dealer tables at Thunder Valley Casino

The casino is the first in California to install Interblock's Dealer Assisted Baccarat and Blackjack Stadium.  read more

SPORTSBOOK AND FANTASY SPORTS News

SPORTSBOOK AND FANTASY SPORTS

Pennsylvania launches fantasy sports contests

The introduction of fantasy games with select operators was the first new gaming roll-out under the state’s gaming expansion initiative.  read more

Off-track betting at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady

A new partnership with Capital Off-Track Betting brings complete horse wagering services to the New York casino.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

MGM, CityCenter sell Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

The deal is worth approximately $214 million in cash and is subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence and customary closing conditions.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Pennsylvania slot revenue up 0.2% in April

The latest report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows gross revenues of $206,178,528.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Women's Hall of Fame to induct new members

Maria Ho and Lupe Soto will be honored at an induction ceremony 26 June at The Orleans in Las Vegas.  read more

Golden Nugget Las Vegas hosting Grand Poker Series

The 11th annual series will run from 29 May through 3 July at the casino located in Downtown Las Vegas.  read more

WSOP.com shared liquidity software officially launches

World Series of Poker’s digital poker platform began operating a combined service for players in Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey last week.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Palms Casino to host Las Vegas Film Festival

The Las Vegas Film Festival has announced its initial programming lineup for the 11th annual event, to be held 6-10 June.  read more

Aliante Casino announces June lineup

Featured performers at the Nevada casino will include performances by contemporary jazz guitarist Peter White, saxophone journeyman Euge Groove and guest DJ Dela O.  read more

Kansas brings classic rock to Tulsa on 1 July

Tickets for the legendary rock group's performance at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino are on sale now.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Wagering from all sources on the entire Kentucky Derby Day program totaled an all-time record of $225.7 million, an 8% increase over the 2017 total and previous record of $209.2 million.
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