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June 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Scoblete explains that whenever he gambles, he is prepared to walk away if things are not going well or if he feels uncomfortable for any reason. Because the decision is entirely his own, no one can prevent him from leaving.
read more | | Featured StoryAn $8 bet turned into over a million dollars for a woman from Santa Barbara last week while she was playing a Dancing Drums Dragon slot machine at the California casino.
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 | More than 10 players have already captured WSOP bracelets and life-changing payouts at the 2026 WSOP, with some celebrating their first titles while others continue to build on their impressive bracelet collections.
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The October event in upstate New York will include more than $3 million in guaranteed payouts, 18 coveted World Series of Poker gold rings and more.
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 | A Nevada court has granted a preliminary injunction in favor of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, blocking Polymarket from operating in the state amid a dispute over the legality of event-based contracts.
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Sin City has more than gambling, drinking, and shows. Our latest video counts down the best places to enjoy a massage, facial, steam, and more.
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The grand opening celebration begins 3 July, with nightly parties through American Century Championship Week, building to a full red carpet blowout on 11 July.
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On 10 May, a guest at the Connecticut casino won $458,952 with a four-card royal flush in blackjack. Another player followed on 17 May, hitting a Four Card Poker side bet worth $481,892.
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A software engineer has been charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering after allegedly misappropriating confidential information and using it to place a series of profitable Google-related trades.
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U.S. investors will soon be able to access crypto perpetual futures on Kalshi's platform, which is fully regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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The company announced the expected closure of the Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat property ahead of the grand opening of its $360 million land-based property on 24 June.
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Now open, AYA is a new rooftop restaurant in Sonoma County from Chef Roy Ellamar that blends Filipino and Hawaiian flavors with the ingredients and seasonality of Northern California.
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Attorney General Raúl Torrez alleges that the company is unlawfully offering online sports betting in New Mexico while seeking to bypass state gaming laws and the regulatory framework that governs legal gaming in the state.
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Scheduled to debut before the end of 2026, the expansion will more than double the property's smoke-free slot machines and table games while introducing additional smoke-free areas throughout the resort and casino.
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 | Formula 1 will continue racing in Las Vegas through to 2037, following a new 10-year extension.
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Saturday's Belmont Stakes Day program, highlighted by Golden Tempo’s victory in the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes, generated all-sources handle of $116,077,378 and paid attendance of 46,128.
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Four men's basketball student-athletes engaged in game manipulation related to sports betting, according to an agreement released by a Division I Committee on Infractions panel.
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Running from 11 June through 19 July, guests can experience the thrill of the game paired with global flavors, signature cocktails and resort entertainment.
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The agreement positions Sportradar as an official data and solutions provider for Kalshi, delivering a broad portfolio of premium sports content and services across major sports properties.
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 | Two guests struck it rich on Buffalo Link slot machines at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, winning jackpots of $203,945 and $205,218 on consecutive plays.
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Over the past 12 months, Delaware Park Casino & Racing has introduced nearly 1,000 new installs and conversions.
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 | On 29 May, a $5 side bet turned into a $977,511 Royal Flush multi-game progressive jackpot for a guest playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em at the Florida casino.
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 | The comedy icon, actor, and Saturday Night Live alum is bringing his humor to The Show at the California resort on 18 July.
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"Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson" will bring its high-energy celebration of the King of Pop to Rivers Casino Philadelphia’s Event Center on 29 August.
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Did You Know?
Two California men pleaded guilty in federal court to a series of robberies targeting casino winners in Los Angeles County, following gamblers from card rooms and ambushing them for cash, chips, and valuables. The pair admitted to stealing at least $274,600 during the 2023 crime spree.
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