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Could a Chicago casino project be a template for developing Tropicana site?

Industry analysts are encouraged by a recently announced financial arrangement between Bally's Corp. and Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. to develop a Chicago casino, and there are suggestions the two companies might benefit from a similar strategy in Las Vegas after the Tropicana is demolished. GLPI is providing Bally's with the money needed to…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2024

The Sports Geek

Largest Las Vegas Slots Jackpot Wins of All-Time

Hitting a big slot jackpot in Las Vegas is the ultimate feeling of euphoria that a gambler can experience. The lights, sounds, and jackpot messages splashed across the screen are enough to make anybody feel like they're floating on air. Despite the long odds, Las Vegas slot jackpots of varying sizes hit every day on The Strip and elsewhere across…

Winnings ・ 04 July 2024

Las Vegas Weekly

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas

Anyone lucky enough to witness Vegas' past patriotic pyrotechnic displays can confirm it's the spectacle of the summer. No matter what corner of the Valley you're in, there's not a bad seat to be had. Here's a list of some of this year's best spots to watch. Palms Hotel & Casino Even on a regular day, Ghostbar, located on the 55th floor of the…

Land-based ・ 29 June 2024

West Island

Megabucks Jackpot Lures Punters with Monumental Payout in Las Vegas

In the city of indulgence and prosperity, Las Vegas, there's a thrill that matches the lights that illuminate the city at night - Megabucks, the progressive jackpot slot machine that lures players with its promises of monumental payouts. It's no astonishment that the seven biggest slot jackpots in Sin City's colorful history were won on Megabucks…

Winnings ・ 28 June 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Merger rumblings percolate after investor suggests Penn sell casinos

When a company's stock price tumbles for a prolonged period, activist investors often weigh in and question management. That's what happened with M Resort operator Penn Entertainment, which has seen shares decline more than 40 percent compared with its peers. Could Penn's issues affect other gaming companies, including Nevada operators? A Los…

Industry ・ 19 June 2024

gulflive.com

Florida’s Gulfstream Park earns top 10 spot among US casinos

While Las Vegas in home to some of the best casinos in the world, outside of Sin City, Florida, is home to the third best casino in the nation. Located 20 minutes north of Fort Lauderdale in the city of Hallandale Beach, Gulfstream Park is not just a casino, it's also one of the most important venues for Thoroughbred horse racing - as well as an…

Top and Best ・ 25 May 2024

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Beau Rivage casino in MS ranked best in US outside Las Vegas

A Mississippi Gulf Coast casino made it onto the Top 10 list of best casinos in the U.S. and is rated the best casino outside of Las Vegas. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is the tallest building in Mississippi, and is often a surprise to first-time visitors when they see this Vegas-style casino on the shores of Biloxi. Many of those who visit leave…

Land-based ・ 17 May 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: International flights on the rise in Las Vegas

I spent the last two weeks in South America - Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Iguazu Falls on the Brazil-Argentina border and Machu Picchu in Peru. I will simply say it was an amazing trip. Restoring direct international travel to and from Las Vegas following the pandemic was a top concern for the tourism industry. Given the numbers from March and recent…

Industry ・ 01 May 2024

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12 Best Hotels Off the Strip in Las Vegas

The City of Lights, Sin City, America's Playground-no matter which nickname you use to describe Las Vegas, the focus is entertainment. From acrobatic displays to world-famous musical residencies, Vegas has it all. And if you're heading to the Mojave, you've probably got your sights set on the infamous Las Vegas Strip. The Strip (aka Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 24 February 2024

Markets Insider

Aristocrat Technologies' New Star Trek: The Next Generation™ Slot Game Launches at M Resort Spa Casino

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Technologies' new Star Trek: The Next Generation slot game is an out-of-this-world experience, and the game is making its Earthly premiere September 24 at M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas. On September 24 and 25, VIP guests can board the Captain's Bridge direct from the set of Star Trek: The Next…

Industry ・ 24 February 2024

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Another hotel tower going up in Las Vegas

Although no new casinos are expected to open this year, several will be renovating and expanding. The latest on the expanding list is M Resort, the upscale casino-hotel located off the Interstate 5 miles south of the Strip. Work has finally begun on the M's long-planned second hotel tower. When completed in "mid-2025," the $200-million, 384-room…

Jobs ・ 14 January 2024

Penn Live

Pa. gaming company begins $206M expansion at Las Vegas-area casino

Berks County-based Penn Entertainment has 43 casinos across the county but only one in the Las Vegas area - M Resort Spa Casino. The gaming company is expanding the casino, which is located on the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard in Henderson, Nevada by building a second tower at the casino. Penn Entertainment was…

Industry ・ 03 January 2024

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Las Vegas may have had it’s best year ever in 2023

It's hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had its most successful year in its history in 2023. And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more. That's what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport…

Travel ・ 27 December 2023

The Nevada Independent

Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt

The company has six potential casino parcels totaling 500 acres throughout the valley. Tuesday morning's opening of the $780 million Durango Casino Resort comes 15 years after the company opened its last development. Red Rock Resorts President Scott Kreeger said a dry spell like that won't be repeated. The company already has a few locations in…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas room rates drop for the holidays

The holiday season is traditionally prime time for finding low room rates in Las Vegas. The deals have been fewer than normal the past two years, but things are getting back to normal. Last week, the researchers at the Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every casino in town, looking for the best leads on lodging in December. The rates below were available…

Land-based ・ 03 December 2023

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M Resort Spa Casino: Las Vegas Luxury Away from the Fray

From our room's floor-to-ceiling windows, panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip confirmed that all the glitz and glamor were clearly within our grasp. Though the best of Sin City lay right at our fingertips, it was comforting to know we could keep the Strip's carnival atmosphere at arm's length, as our hotel was out by itself in the desert, 10…

Hockey ・ 01 December 2023

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Durango casino’s bilingual recruitment ads were ‘very successful,’ official says

Station Casinos' Durango will open Tuesday morning, following a successful hiring and recruitment push. Across the Las Vegas Valley, Durango billboards have been touting the jobs expected to be filled at the new casino. The signs include one reading, "Durango = Trabajos," which means jobs. The company, which is hiring 1400 employees, also created…

Jobs ・ 30 November 2023

Gambling

PENN Entertainment Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony For Ohio Casino Expansion

Pennsylvania-based company, PENN Entertainment Inc., is officially undergoing a dramatic expansion of Hollywood Casino Columbus, with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel scheduled for today. "We are thrilled to soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus," said Jay Snowden, CEO and president of PENN…

Industry ・ 28 November 2023

Street Insider

PENN Entertainment Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus

WYOMISSING, Pa. & COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. ("PENN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus on November 28, 2023 at 1pm ET. "We are thrilled to soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art hotel at Hollywood Casino…

Industry ・ 27 November 2023

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Penn Entertainment Insider Bought Shares Worth $100,452, According to a Recent SEC Filing -November 07, 2023 at 06:17 am EST

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…

Sports ・ 08 November 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: Casino above mall proposed for Vegas Strip

A proposal has been made to build a new casino on top of a mall at the center of the Las Vegas Strip. A local developer wants to build the unnamed casino on top of the existing Fashion Show Mall, where it owns 80% of the "air rights" necessary to do so. Details are sketchy and timetables undisclosed, but permission to build would be contingent on…

Land-based ・ 22 October 2023

Review Journal

Aristocrat’s Super Bowl Jackpots NFL-themed slots installed on Las Vegas casino floors

The first officially licensed NFL slot machines hit Las Vegas casino floors Monday when Aristocrat Gaming's Super Bowl Jackpots were activated at multiple properties. As the anticipated game went live at M Resort Monday afternoon, players who were hovering around the machines as they were being installed immediately filled the seats of the four…

NFL ・ 19 September 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas casinos face ‘social engineering’ threat amid hacks

The apparent cyberattack that hobbled MGM Resorts International this past week is the latest in a string of high-profile security breaches to befall Las Vegas casinos in recent months. As MGM deals with what it has called a "cyber issue," the gaming and hospitality giant apparently hasn't been the only one to be targeted by potentially devastating…

Incidents ・ 18 September 2023

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Last-minute change to slot machine bet scoops Florida woman $1.2 million prize

While for most people yanking the one-armed bandit may not result in any big wins, for at least one woman it has resulted in a potentially life-changing scoop. We've all thought about what we'd do if we suddenly came into a very large amount of money. There's always the big lavish things like holidays, cars and suchlike. The reality is most of us…

Winnings ・ 17 August 2023

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Penn Entertainment's Second-Quarter Results Top Expectations

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…

Sports ・ 10 August 2023

Market Screener

Penn Entertainment / ESPN: Behind the scenes of the deal

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…

Sports ・ 09 August 2023

MeetingsNet

3 New Developments in Las Vegas’ Meetings & Events Scene

Renovation news from Rio Hotel & Casino and M Resort & Casino, plus a new partnership between Marriott and MGM Resorts. Four years after Caesars Entertainment sold the 2500-room Rio Hotel & Casino to the Dreamscape Companies, the plan to reimagine the property with a more luxurious style and environment is finally coming to pass. At the end of this…

Land-based ・ 21 July 2023

Conde Nast Traveler

The Best 4th of July Events in Las Vegas in 2023

Looking for 4th of July events in Las Vegas? You won't be surprised to learn that the holiday doesn't look that much different than any other day of the year in this city. Amidst the constant ringing of slot machines, throngs of people in the pools and in the nightclubs, and a never-ending display of over-the-top glitz, it might seem like business…

Land-based ・ 03 July 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas casino robber traced through DNA, police say

D'Shante Styles got a taxi to the Silverton, where police said he had the driver wait outside while he robbed the casino cage, went back outside and had the taxi drive him away. The taxi driver had no idea. In another robbery, police said, he pretended to be a valet at Palms Place, stole a Ford Escape SUV, used that in the robbery of Green Valley…

Incidents ・ 27 April 2023

Yogonet

Century Casinos gets tentative approval to acquire Sparks' Nugget Casino Resort for $195M

On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously recommended Century Casinos for licensing to acquire the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. The board granted the application for registration and findings of suitability for several executives from the company. Now, the Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to consider final approval of the…

Land-based ・ 13 March 2023

Review Journal

Colorado-based company wins Nevada Gaming Control Board approval to buy Sparks Nugget resort

A Colorado-based casino company with Austrian roots was recommended Wednesday for licensing to acquire the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. The Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously approved an application for registration and findings of suitability for several of Century Casinos Inc.'s executives in a 90-minute afternoon hearing. Just over a…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

montereyherald.com

Biggest Online And Offline Jackpots Ever Hit

Who doesn't love a good jackpot story? We've all heard the tales of someone hitting it big and walking away with a life-changing fortune. Today, we will look at some of the biggest offline and online jackpots ever won. So get ready to be amazed! The top spot on the list is held by Mega Moolah, a popular online slot game that has produced some of…

Winnings ・ 02 March 2023

Review Journal

Paris Las Vegas, Caesars Palace players win 6-figure jackpots

Luck was a lady for two players overnight on the Las Vegas Strip. Linda Fleischmann of California won $128070 after hitting a major progressive jackpot on Face Up Pai Gow Poker at Paris Las Vegas, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The winning hand was hit at 11 p.m. Monday. Fleischmann, who had been playing for about an hour, was…

Land-based ・ 21 February 2023

The Nevada Independent

Primm casinos reopen as ownership plots course to recapture the market

Guests looking to view the bullet-riddled Bonnie and Clyde death car inside Whiskey's Pete's Hotel Casino were confused. The historic V-8 Ford, in which notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow perished in a shootout with law enforcement in 1934, was missing from where it had been displayed since the late 1980s in the Primm casino. It…

Land-based ・ 12 February 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Boyd has no interest in selling downtown, locals casinos to REITs

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Boyd Gaming had a simple message to real…

Industry ・ 09 February 2023

monitordaily.com

AACFB Commercial Financing Expo Wins in Las Vegas

After taking a brief hiatus from in-person events, the American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers' Commercial Financing Expo returned with vigor in Las Vegas, providing brokers and lenders with various educational and networking opportunities at the M Resort in Las Vegas. The American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (AACFB) hosted…

Land-based ・ 20 December 2022

yurview.com

Las Vegas at Christmas

Las Vegas is known for its bright lights and over-the-top décor. During the holiday season, Vegas truly ups the ante when it comes to transforming into a festive winter wonderland! Here's what's happening on the Ninth Island this holiday season. Starting with The Strip, the Bellagio Conservatory has switched from their fall theme to their Christmas…

Land-based ・ 06 December 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Strip Casino Has New Owner; Big Changes Ahead

On the Las Vegas Strip, nothing big happens quickly. Building a new resort-casino can take years and a lot can go wrong. Fontainebleau Las Vegas might be the most extreme example: That project, which looks on track to open in 2023, has taken nearly 20 years to complete. The resort-casino has gone through multiple owners and has looked dead a number…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2022

Penn Live

Online gaming profits soar at Hollywood Casino while live slot and table play declines

Soaring revenues from Internet-based gambling propelled the parent company of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course to a handsome third-quarter profit, but in-person wagering on slot machines and table games at its Grantville property continued to slide. Publicly traded Penn Entertainment (PENN) reported third-quarter revenues of $1.63…

Industry ・ 01 December 2022

Today Ville

Ten of History's Biggest Slot Machine Wins

The slot machine-one of the most popular casino games ever invented. People around the world dream of seeing those icons line up and hitting the jackpot. And for some people, the dream has come true. As expected, the majority of the biggest wins ever happened in the capital city of gambling, Las Vegas. Believe it or not, also some of the biggest…

Winnings ・ 25 November 2022

Casino City Times

Las Vegas welcomes holiday decorations

Gaming News 21 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- There's no place like Las Vegas for the holidays, as festive decorations and jolly events usher in the celebratory season. Locally cherished and brand-new winter wonderland displays pop up throughout the destination, making Vegas an ideal spot to take in the sights and sounds of the holidays.AREA15 is…

Christmas ・ 23 November 2022

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: 2 Las Vegas casinos to expand with new towers, amenities

Two Las Vegas resorts just south of the Strip are adding new towers. M Resort is building a second tower that will bring another 384 rooms to the current 390, for a total of 774. The $206 million expansion also will include new meeting spaces and amenities. Less than a mile away, plans have been approved for Silverton to build a five-story,…

Land-based ・ 13 November 2022

Gambling Industry News

#1 Slots Streamer BCSlots Shines With Own Branded Slot Game & Biz Partnerships

In 2022, It's probably fair to say that content creator Brian Christopher (AKA "BCSlots") is the biggest name in the slots streaming industry. Christopher has turned his passion for streaming online slots and casino games from land-based U.S casinos into an international brand with over a million subscribers across his slots-focused social-media…

Industry ・ 09 November 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Caesars pulls the plug on its three-year plan to sell a Strip casino

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg wanted…

Sports ・ 09 November 2022

Yogonet

Penn Entertainment to bring Illinois riverboat casinos ashore; add hotel towers to Ohio's Hollywood Columbus and Nevada's M Resort

Penn Entertainment announced Monday that the company is set to pursue four new projects with an overall $850 million budget, including the relocation of its riverboat casinos in Aurora and Joliet, Illinois, to new land-based facilities. Additionally, the business is set to build a new hotel at Hollywood Columbus in Ohio, and a second hotel tower at…

Travel ・ 02 November 2022

Review Journal

Brian Christopher’s new slot machine debuts in downtown Las Vegas

In true YouTuber fashion, Brian Christopher's slot machine was played for the first time with one hand on the button and another holding a phone, livestreaming it all to thousands of viewers. The social media influencer unveiled Pop'N Pays More, a slot machine featuring his likeness and created by Las Vegas-based manufacturer Gaming Arts, at the…

Law ・ 02 November 2022

The Street

Controversial Las Vegas Casino Operator Plans Huge Expansion

Las Vegas has become so much more than the Las Vegas Strip. Even as Caesars Entertainment (CZR), MGM Resorts (MGM), Wynn Resorts (WYNN), and new players including the massive Resorts World Las Vegas have continued to expand the Strip's offerings, a variety of other players have built downtown Las Vegas and other parts of the city into tourist…

Land-based ・ 31 October 2022

The Street

This Could Change the Las Vegas Strip Forever (In a Good Way)

Scarcity creates value. That's how collectibles, precious metals, and most certainly real estate work. That's why properties on the Las Vegas Strip have been selling for ever-higher prices. It takes a lot of land to build a resort casino, shopping area, entertainment venue, or even an arena that can compete with what Caesars Entertainment (CZR),…

Land-based ・ 31 October 2022

Yogonet

Slots influencer Brian Christopher debuts his own branded machine at Plaza and Palms Las Vegas, heads to California next week

Brian Christopher, a slots influencer with over 1.1 million followers over multiple social media platforms and 300 million views worldwide on his YouTube channel, on Wednesday launched his own branded slot machine game, called Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More, at the Plaza Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas. On Thursday, he also launched the machine,…

Religion ・ 22 October 2022

Beat The Fish

Brian Christopher Unveils First-Ever Influencer-Branded Slot Machine

In the casino world, we've seen slot machines based on all sorts of celebrities. Musicians and movie stars have been featured in hundreds of slot games now we're seeing the release of the first-ever branded slot based on a social media influencer, as Brian Christopher (known as BCSlots on YouTube) has unveiled his new slot machine at the Plaza…

Religion ・ 22 October 2022

The Nevada Independent

Gamers seek crackdown on estimated $300 billion illegal gambling market

Reports of a growing illegal gambling market consisting of unregulated slot machines in several states concerned Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden enough to look into it. The regional casino operator has 43 properties in 20 states, including the M Resort in Henderson. Seven of those licensed gaming locations are in its home state of Pennsylvania,…

Law ・ 17 October 2022

HNR Hotel News

PENN Entertainment Announces New Hotels at Hollywood Casino Columbus (Ohio) and the M Resort (Nevada)

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it intends to relocate its riverboat casinos in Aurora and Joliet, Illinois to new land-based facilities and to build a new hotel at Hollywood Columbus in Ohio and a second hotel tower at the M Resort in Henderson, Nevada. Aurora Development Project PENN intends to develop a new…

Sports ・ 10 October 2022

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Casino technology and apps have become an integral part of today's casino environment, offering players a number of benefits. These include real-time action and secure payment methods. In addition to enhancing the overall player experience, these applications are changing the way people play and remain safe while at the casino. Read on to learn…

Sports ・ 03 October 2022

Yogonet

Nevada regulators grant Bally's final approval for $308M acquisition of Tropicana Las Vegas

The Nevada Gaming Commission granted final approval Thursday to Bally's Corp purchase of the Tropicana Las Vegas casino. The operator is set to acquire the property for $308 million from Penn National Entertainment. Bally's intends to make the Tropicana its western flagship operation, with the deal expected to formally close between Sunday and…

Industry ・ 01 October 2022

The Street

Huge Las Vegas Strip Casino Deal Closes; Here's What's Next

On the Las Vegas Strip, nothing big happens quickly. Building a new resort-casino can take years and a lot can go wrong. Fontainebleau Las Vegas might be the most extreme example: That project, which looks on track to open in 2023, has taken nearly 20 years to complete. The resort-casino has gone through multiple owners and has looked dead a number…

Land-based ・ 29 September 2022

Eater Vegas

New Coffee Shop Opens in the Las Vegas Arts District

Plus, Henderson is getting a Silver Knights sports bar A new coffee shop is finally opening in the former Golden Fog space in the Las Vegas Arts District. Dig It Coffee Co. began as a vocational training program through the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization, the Garden Foundation. Inspired by her younger sister who was born with Down syndrome,…

Hockey ・ 22 September 2022

Review Journal

Tropicana resort on Las Vegas Strip acquired by Bally’s Corp.

Bally's Corp. has been cleared to close on its acquisition of the operations of the Tropicana resort on the Strip by the Nevada Gaming Commission. Following an hour-long hearing, commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the Providence, Rhode Island, company's acquisition from Penn Entertainment Inc. for $308 million, first announced in April…

Land-based ・ 22 September 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

Holiday carnival with ‘Mini Matterhorn’ slide to be held at Henderson casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Henderson casino will debut a holiday carnival with a slide and other attractions this year. According to a news release, the "one-of-a-kind" Snow Carnival Holiday Forest will debut at the M Resort beginning Wednesday, Nov. 23. As part of the winter-themed attraction, guests will be greeted by a gentle flurry of…

Industry ・ 15 September 2022

The Nevada Independent

Legal changes make Colorado an enticing casino market for Nevada operators

DENVER - Nevada's major gaming companies avoided Colorado for nearly two decades after casinos were legalized in the historic mining towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. It wasn't much of a gamble. Initially, bets in the state were limited to $5 and casinos were not open 24/7. The idea behind the 1990 legalization was to boost…

Industry ・ 04 September 2022

Review Journal

Brian Christopher, YouTube star’s Pop’N Pays More slot machines a success

A slot machine featuring the likeness of a social media influencer is outperforming casino floor averages, just over one month after its initial debut in Las Vegas. YouTube personality Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More, developed by Las Vegas-based manufacturer Gaming Arts, is running two- and as much as four-times casino floor averages across…

Travel ・ 26 August 2022

Gambling News

Nevada Players Leave $22m in Unclaimed Vouchers in FY22

Casino players in Nevada left $22 million in unclaimed cashout tickets in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022, to expire, according to official data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The data released by the NGCB showing that both the State of Nevada and casino operators make extra cash from player winnings sparked a debate around…

Land-based ・ 26 August 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Slot companies’ proposed merger briefly fires up investors

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz The investment community was abuzz earlier…

Finance ・ 24 August 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Bally’s says it will close purchase of Tropicana Las Vegas next month

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz More than a year after announcing a deal…

Valentine's Day ・ 10 August 2022

The Nevada Independent

Impending demise of Fiesta Henderson opens opportunities for smaller casino operators

Henderson casino owner Joe DeSimone reached out to Red Rock Resorts last year to see if the company was interested in selling the closed Fiesta Henderson. "They weren't receptive," recalled DeSimone, who operates Railroad Pass on U.S. 95 and The Pass Casino on Water Street. "I think they just kind of just wrote it off." Tim Brooks, who operates the…

Travel ・ 25 July 2022

Yogonet

Slots influencer Brian Christopher debuts his own branded machine at Plaza and Palms Las Vegas, moves to California next week

Brian Christopher, a slots influencer with over 1.1 million followers over multiple social media platforms and 300 million views worldwide on his YouTube channel, on Wednesday launched his own branded slot machine game, called Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More, at the Plaza Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas. On Thursday, he also launched the machine,…

Religion ・ 08 July 2022

Review Journal

Brian Christopher’s new slot machine debuts downtown

In true YouTuber fashion, Brian Christopher's slot machine was played for the first time with one hand on the button and another holding a phone, livestreaming it all to thousands of viewers. The social media influencer unveiled Pop'N Pays More, a slot machine featuring his likeness and created by Las Vegas-based manufacturer Gaming Arts, at the…

Law ・ 07 July 2022

Review Journal

YouTuber Brian Christopher’s new slot machine debuts at Plaza

In true YouTuber fashion, Brian Christopher's slot machine was played for the first time with one hand on the button and another holding a phone, livestreaming it all to thousands of viewers. The social media influencer unveiled Pop'N Pays More, a slot machine featuring his likeness and created by Las Vegas-based manufacturer Gaming Arts, at the…

Law ・ 07 July 2022

Casino City Times

$1 million slot tournament win at M Resort Casino

Tournaments ・ 18 May 2022

Urban Matter

10 Biggest Slot Machine Wins of All Time

A lot of people are dreaming of becoming rich one day. To fulfill this dream, they do many different things. While some people work long hours at the office or take a second job, others opt for a seemingly easier way: gambling. If you are also one of the latter group, perhaps you have already given a shot at playing online slots ireland hoping you…

Travel ・ 18 March 2022

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Antiquated jackpot reporting threshold close to being raised

Every slot player knows the significance of a $1200 jackpot. Since 1977, it has been the threshold which triggers a hand-pay and alerts the casino that the machine must be taken out of service until the winner is paid by members of the staff and presented with a W-2G tax reporting form that is sent to the Internal Revenue Service. At one point a…

Winnings ・ 10 March 2022

The Nevada Independent

Gaming developer Acres updates decades-old player loyalty systems

John Acres created the gaming industry's first player tracking system in the 1980s, giving casinos the ability to follow a customer's slot machine wagering activity and reward the gambler with various incentives. The problem, he said, is casinos are still using the same technology decades later. "It was good in the 1990s, but somewhere around 2000,…

Travel ・ 20 December 2021

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas hotels offering low holiday room rates

The holiday season is normally prime time for finding low room rates in Las Vegas. However, due to unprecedented demand created by months of pandemic-fueled abstinence from fun, the pickings are slimmer than normal this year. Still, that doesn't mean there aren't deals to be had. Last week the researchers at the Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every…

Land-based ・ 05 December 2021

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Deutsche Bank Stick to Their Hold Rating for Penn National Gaming By Investing.com

Deutsche Bank (DE:) analyst Carlo Santarelli maintained a Hold rating on Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:) on Friday, setting a price target of $38, which is approximately 27.99% below the present share price of $52.77. Santarelli expects Penn National Gaming to post earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55 for the fourth quarter of 2021. The current…

Winnings ・ 28 November 2021

The Nevada Independent

A buyer’s market: Vegas Strip casinos a hot commodity

High-profile Las Vegas Strip resorts aren't put up for sale every day. Last week, however, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, the Strip's two largest operators with a combined 17 properties, each said they wanted to part ways with a hotel-casino. In a year that has seen more than $30 billion in announced mergers and acquisition…

Covid ・ 08 November 2021

Review Journal

New apartments coming to south edge of Las Vegas Valley

An Atlanta developer is building an upscale apartment complex at the southern edge of the Las Vegas Valley, after it opened a rental property across town months into the pandemic. Construction is underway on Wood Partners' 228-unit project off Southern Highlands and St. Rose parkways, near the M Resort. The rental complex, Alta Southern Highlands,…

Land-based ・ 07 October 2021

Northern Nevada Business Weekly

Cashless gaming, digital payments fast moving into Nevada's casino world

At the 2018 Global Gaming Expo, Everi Holdings had a hidden back room at the company's trade show space with displays of prototype products for cashless gaming and digital payment systems. Most of the major manufacturers conceal from the competition their games not ready for casino floors. Cashless technology falls into that category; a visitor…

Payment Methods ・ 04 October 2021

The Nevada Independent

Cashless gaming and digital payments are moving into the casino world

At the 2018 Global Gaming Expo, Everi Holdings had a hidden back room at the company's trade show space with displays of prototype products for cashless gaming and digital payment systems. Most of the major manufacturers conceal from the competition their games not ready for casino floors. Cashless technology falls into that category; a visitor…

Payment Methods ・ 26 September 2021

Cardschat

New Caesars Casino in Virginia Features WSOP-Branded Poker Room

Caesars Entertainment revealed renderings last Friday for its planned $500 million casino and hotel in Danville, Virginia, which will include a 25 table, WSOP-branded poker room. Construction of Caesars Danville is expected to start in December and be completed sometime in 2023. The casino was designed by Marnell Companies, the same architectural…

Poker ・ 20 September 2021

Nevada Current

Casinos want to pay for California’s social ills. Why not Nevada’s?

Four casino companies with big footprints in Nevada want on-line sports betting rights in California, and they're willing to pay a ten percent gaming tax that would assist indigenous people, fund homeless services, and mental health treatment in the Golden State. The proposed ballot measure, the California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental…

Travel ・ 02 September 2021

Review Journal

Las Vegas bar owner saw plenty of turmoil during pandemic

Like countless others in the food and beverage industry, Jonathan Fine has seen plenty of turmoil since the pandemic hit. The Las Vegas bar owner was forced to close his taverns last year, faced eviction threats from landlords, tossed out hundreds of kegs of beer, and reopened multiple locations with the help of a federal relief program. Today,…

Covid ・ 30 August 2021

Best US Casinos

Is El Cortez Still the Best Place for Blackjack Odds in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is home to over 140 casinos and hundreds of real money blackjack tables. Therefore, finding the best blackjack in Sin City may feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. If you feel lost in this matter, though, then you don't need to look any further than El Cortez. This downtown casino offers the best blackjack in Vegas and…

Blackjack ・ 16 August 2021

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Major Strip casino operators snubbing downtown Chicago gaming project

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Chicago gave potential casino developers…

Sports ・ 11 August 2021

Best US Casinos

Casino Games With the Best Odds in Vegas

With over 140 casinos, Las Vegas is filled with casino games. In fact, Sin City has over 200000 slot machines alone. This massive variety is great for entertainment sake. It gives you endless opportunities to choose from when gaming in Las Vegas. However, it's not so great when you're trying to find the best odds in Vegas. Luckily, you can just…

Games ・ 03 August 2021

Gambling Insider

Southern Nevada Commission and Las Vegas Raiders launch express service

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas Raiders have announced the launch of a game-day express service. The service will offer direct and express transit routes from five locations to the Allegiant Stadium, for Las Vegas Raiders home games. The five locations are the Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Green Valley…

Incidents ・ 29 July 2021

Fox 5 Vegas

RTC launches Game Day Express bus service to Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas Raiders home games

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- To help alleviate the traffic congestion at Allegiant Stadium, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada has partnered with the Las Vegas Raiders to launch Game Day Express. The new service, created to deliver fans of the Silver and Black to all ten home games, offers riders five locations around the valley to…

Incidents ・ 28 July 2021

Ballpark Digest

Las Vegas Ballpark as MLB home? Maybe, maybe not

After saying it was a possibility the Oakland A's could play out of Las Vegas Ballpark on a temporary basis, team president Dave Kaval walked back that assertion, saying that it was more of a hypothetical statement. Speaking to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Kaval praised the home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A West) and said they were looking…

Travel ・ 12 July 2021

Review Journal

Apartment complex under construction south of the Las Vegas Strip

A sprawling apartment complex is taking shape on a quiet stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard. Construction is underway on Ariva, a 754-unit project off the west side of the boulevard just north of Starr Avenue, with its wood-frame complex visible to passersby. The first phase is expected to open toward year's end, and all of the units are scheduled to…

Land-based ・ 07 July 2021

Review Journal

Illinois 3rd state to close its casinos for a 2nd time

A third state has ordered its casinos closed again as a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzger's "Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigation Plan" announced Tuesday will suspend all Illinois gaming at 11:01 p.m., Thursday. There was no indication how long the closures would last. On its website, the Illinois Gaming Board…

Covid ・ 06 July 2021

iHeart

List: Fourth Of July Celebrations In Las Vegas

July 4th is right around the corner and many are gearing up for celebrations now. With the coronavirus pandemic putting a damper on celebrations last year, many are ready to get back out and celebrate in big ways. Still looking for something to do on the star-spangled holiday? Here is a list of fourth of July celebrations and fireworks shows in Las…

Travel ・ 28 June 2021

Investing

Bank of America Securities Stick to Their Buy Rating for Penn National Gaming By Investing.com

Bank of America (NYSE:) Securities analyst Shaun Kelley reiterated a Buy rating on Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:) on Friday, setting a price target of $110, which is approximately 43.79% above the present share price of $76.5. Kelley expects Penn National Gaming to post earnings per share (EPS) of $0.58 for the second quarter of 2021. The current…

Winnings ・ 25 June 2021

8 News Now

LIST: Fourth of July 2021 firework shows, events in Las Vegas valley

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Numerous fireworks shows and events are planned around the Las Vegas valley to celebrate the Fourth of July. Everything from parades to extravagant fireworks shows are listed below. To celebrate the reopening of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced there will be a spectacular fireworks show on the…

Blackjack ・ 23 June 2021

8 News Now

LIST: Fourth of July 2021 Las Vegas fireworks events

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Numerous fireworks shows and events are planned around the Las Vegas valley to celebrate the Fourth of July. Everything from parades to extravagant fireworks shows are listed below. To celebrate the reopening of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced there will be a spectacular fireworks show on the…

Blackjack ・ 22 June 2021

Broadway World

Ohio Player Wins $1 Million During 2021 My Choice Millionaire Slot Tournament At M Resort Spa Casino

On Saturday, May 22, one lucky guest won big during the 2021 mychoice Millionaire Slot Tournament at M Resort Spa Casino. After three rounds of tournament play, Linda I., who was visiting Las Vegas from Ohio, ended up with the highest cumulative score to become the winner of $1 million. "We're thrilled to announce that Linda I., one of 285 players…

Tournaments ・ 26 May 2021

Sportsnaut

Oakland Athletics officials set to tour Las Vegas in potential relocation bid

May 23, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Oakland Athletics hat, glove and ball lay in the dugout at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports It was reported earlier in May that the Oakland Athletics are considering potential relocation to Las Vegas after MLB pretty much told the organization to look for alternatives outside of…

Sports ・ 18 May 2021

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas room rates drop for the holidays

The holiday season is normally prime time for finding a low room rate in Las Vegas, but is that the case in this crazy COVID-19 environment? It sure is. In fact, bargain room rates might be the only constant in a holiday season that figures to be anything but normal. Last week the researchers at the Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every casino in town,…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021