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New music, food festival coming to downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A new food and music festival is coming to downtown Las Vegas later this year, coinciding with the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend. The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority approved a sponsorship of the new Neon City Festival, taking place from Nov. 22-24, 2024. The festival is free, according to…

Industry ・ 10 July 2024

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Las Vegas Strip casino to give $1.6 million from games before closing

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Before The Mirage closes next week and turns into a Hard Rock guitar-themed hotel and casino, they have a parting gift. The resort and casino has $1.6 million in prizes to win. There is $1.2 million of progressive slot money and $400k in progressive table game cash. It has to be distributed before it ceases gaming…

Land-based ・ 10 July 2024

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Las Vegas casino has A/C outage amid record heat

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - FOX5 is learning that a casino hotel off the Las Vegas Strip is dealing with air conditioning problems. Nevada OSHA says they have received complaints from workers at the OYO Hotel & Casino about a lack of A/C. FOX5 crews were on the casino floor Tuesday afternoon. They reported the hotel had several big swamp cooler-type…

Land-based ・ 10 July 2024

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‘Sad to see it go’: Las Vegas residents, tourists saying goodbye to The Mirage

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - After over 30 years in business, The Mirage will close its doors on July 17. Tourists and Las Vegas Valley residents alike are already making their final trips to say their goodbyes to the iconic hotel and casino. "I've been coming here for years, ever since they opened, basically," Houston, Texas Tourist Eugene Wagner…

Travel ・ 07 July 2024

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Man accused of strangling sex worker at Las Vegas casino said he ‘snapped’

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A 35-year-old admitted to killing a sex worker in a voluntary statement to Las Vegas police last month. FOX5 obtained an arrest report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department detailing the strangulation and death of 30-year-old Larissa Garcia. Jason Kendall is booked in the Clark County Detention Center for open…

Incidents ・ 04 July 2024

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Las Vegas resident wins over $260k jackpot playing poker at the Orleans casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas resident is going back home with thousands more in their pocket! The resident was not named by casino officials. On Friday, June 28, the resident played Pai Gow Poker at The Orleans Hotel & Casino. The resident wagered $1 for the progressive and then a $10 for the fortune bonus. They earned the jackpot with a…

Winnings ・ 02 July 2024

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Vegas voters registered at topless bar, casino: lawsuit

MESQUITE, Nev. - Hundreds of individuals in Clark County, Nevada - home to Las Vegas and the majority of the Silver State's registered voters - appear on the rolls with residential addresses in a casino, several industrial parks and Larry Flynt's Hustler Erotic Ultra Club, a lawsuit filed Tuesday in district court charges. The legal filing…

Law ・ 28 June 2024

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Las Vegas, California residents win jackpot at Rampart Casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A casino in west Las Vegas saw two jackpots last Saturday! Officials said on June 15, California resident Issa Babikyan won $42126. They said he bet $25 on the 10 cents denomination on Rampart Casino's "Lock it Link" game. Next, Las Vegas local Jacquelyn Rohan, won $23199.30on the second $25000 Silver Anniversary High Limit…

Winnings ・ 19 June 2024

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Details of Mirage Las Vegas liquidation sale announced

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - We now know what will happen with some of the items in the Mirage following its closure this summer. Proximity Capital announced its liquidation sale of the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip on its website. The Mirage is set to close July 17 to make way for a new guitar-shaped hotel operated by Hard Rock Resorts. The…

Industry ・ 15 June 2024

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Hawaiian visitor turns $5 into $1.5M at downtown Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A visitor from Hawaii is now a millionaire after winning a big jackpot in downtown Las Vegas! The visitor was at the California Hotel & Casino Wednesday celebrating his son's 21st birthday, according to Boyd Gaming. He was playing IGT's Wheel of Fortune slots game around 4 a.m. when he got a bonus wheel with three 7's…

Land-based ・ 14 June 2024

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Permits reveal next steps in Mirage’s transformation on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Permits obtained by FOX5 are revealing the demolition plans for the Mirage and the plans to build the Hard Rock in its place. Last month, the Mirage announced that it would be closing on July 17 to begin its transformation into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. The hotel will feature a nearly…

Land-based ・ 08 June 2024

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Demolition continues at Tropicana Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - It's been two months since the Tropicana closed its doors and Tuesday, we got a better look at the demolition of the property. FOX5 captured video of crews clearing out debris from the old rooms as a massive pile of rubble grows. A full demolition or implosion of the site is expected to happen in September or October. The…

Slot Name ・ 05 June 2024

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2 jackpots struck at Nevada casino, totaling nearly $245,000

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Two residents from Kingman, Arizona won jackpots at a Nevada casino over Memorial Day weekend. Within 24 hours of each other, Aquarius Casino Resort saw two jackpots. Saturday, William L. took home $168569. Then, Rick L. struck a jackpot worth $76222. Both were playing Blazing 777's slot machine.

Land-based ・ 01 June 2024

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Las Vegas Strip visitor wins $219k, dealt 5 aces

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas visitor is going back home with hundreds of thousands more in their pocket! Kevin Schenk from Canada played Face Up Pai Gow Friday morning. Officials say he was dealt five aces and won a $219578 jackpot by also making a $5 side bet to win the progressive jackpot. The Face Up Pai Gow Progressive Jackpot currently…

Land-based ・ 01 June 2024

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Win a stay in the Las Vegas suite featured in ‘The Hangover’

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Have you ever wanted to treat your friends to a night in Las Vegas like the guys from "The Hangover?" Now there is a chance for you to spend the night in the hotel suite featured in the 2009 film. One lucky winner will be chosen to receive an overnight stay at the famed Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Contest organizers say…

Winnings ・ 31 May 2024

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Is An IRS Change In Slot Machine Jackpot Thresholds Really Coming?

By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal (TNS) Color me skeptical, but I'll believe the recent news about the IRS and U.S. Treasury acting to increase the threshold on reportable slot machine jackpots when I see it. Last week, there was a report that the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council recommended to IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel…

Law ・ 31 May 2024

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Guest hits record $1.2 million jackpot at casino in Nevada

The Golden Century Dragon Link slot machine where a guest hits record $1.2 million jackpot. (Photo courtesy: Peppermill Resort Spa Casino) RENO, Nev. (KRNV) - A lucky guest at Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Nevada hit a monumental $1206622 jackpot while playing the million-dollar Golden Century Dragon Link slot machine. The winning moment unfolded…

Winnings ・ 27 May 2024

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Police: Visitor shot glass door at Las Vegas Strip hotel after being ‘kicked out’

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting a the Luxor Hotel & Casino Wednesday afternoon. Police say the shooting happened in the 3900 block of S. Las Vegas Boulevard near Reno Drive around 5 a.m. According to the Metro Convention Center Command, the Luxor was "kicking someone out of the…

Incidents ・ 23 May 2024

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Guest injured after window fell from hotel near Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - FOX5 is getting answers as to why a window is missing from the Hilton Elara Hotel off of the Las Vegas Strip. Officials say one guest was injured. FOX5 was at the property Monday afternoon. A window is seen blown out. It appears to be open with a white fabric or backing covering from inside the hotel. The Elara is located…

Land-based ・ 22 May 2024

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Las Vegas local wins $220,000 playing Pai Gow poker at downtown hotel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - On May 20, a Las Vegas local won nearly $220000 playing Pai Gow poker at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas. According to a media release, the player's original buy-in was $200. He hit a 7-card straight flush for a total progressive win of more than $206000, plus a Fortune Bonus bet for another $12500. After his…

Pai Gow ・ 22 May 2024

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Hotel-casino sues Las Vegas Grand Prix, Clark County over traffic issues

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas Strip-adjacent hotel-casino sued Las Vegas Grand Prix over the traffic issues caused by the race construction and event. Ellis Island, which is located near Koval Lane and Flamingo Road, on the circuit, is suing the race organizers and Clark County over the ongoing traffic issues. The property makes several…

Law ・ 21 May 2024

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Mirage Hotel & Casino closing date announced ahead of Hard Rock hotel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A beloved hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip is ceasing operations. The Hard Rock International said that that The Mirage Hotel & Casino is scheduled to cease operations on July 17, 2024. Officials say the closure is to begin the transformation of the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las…

Land-based ・ 16 May 2024

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Man hits six-figure jackpot at Las Vegas Strip casino while celebrating 21st birthday

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A man from Ohio visiting Las Vegas for his birthday is going home with a lot more than the memory of turning 21 in Sin City. According to a media release, Damon Howell of Union City, Ohio was celebrating his birthday on Friday, May 10 at the LINQ. He had been playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em for half an hour when he hit a…

Land-based ・ 14 May 2024

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Rio Hotel and Casino names new President

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas announced that Patrick Miller has been appointed President and CEO. "Miller has an impressive career spanning 28 years in the gaming and hospitality industry and a proven track record of success leading some of Las Vegas' most popular Strip resorts," the resort wrote in a media release.…

Land-based ・ 14 May 2024

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Man wins nearly $2 million jackpot at north Las Vegas Strip resort

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A visitor from New England hit a jackpot worth nearly $2 million at a Las Vegas Strip resort last Friday. According to a media release, Joseph Nardello from Connecticut was playing Three Card Poker at The Venetian Resort on May 10 when he was dealt a spade royal flush, activating the mega tier of the Millionaire…

Winnings ・ 14 May 2024

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Virgin Hotels to take over casino operations from Mohegan at Las Vegas resort

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Mohegan and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas announced they will no longer be partnered at the Las Vegas resort. A news release from the property states that they announced a "transition period," subject to regulatory approvals, meaning Mohegan will cease to manage or lease the casino as part of the Virgin Hotel operation. "We are…

Industry ・ 08 May 2024

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Las Vegas Strip Pai Gow player hits jackpot worth $281,000

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A lucky player at a north Las Vegas Strip casino hit a Pai Gow Poker jackpot worth over a quarter of a million dollars on Thursday night. According to a media release, the player, who asked to remain anonymous, hit a progressive jackpot at Treasure Island. Treasure island hosts a wide variety of live table games and betting…

Land-based ・ 27 April 2024

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Guest on Las Vegas Strip takes home $120k after hitting jackpot on Spin Poker machine

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Someone is going back home with thousands more in their pocket after scoring a jackpot! Officials with Caesars Entertainment said a rewards member was playing Spin Poker Friday night around 8:42 p.m. According to the photo, it seems that the player was betting $450 a hand and won the jackpot with a royal flush.

Land-based ・ 26 April 2024

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Guest hits four jackpots in four hours at Las Vegas Strip hotel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - One lucky guest hit four jackpots overnight at Caesars Palace on Thursday night into Friday morning. Around 10:50 p.m., the guest hit a slot jackpot of $280000, then followed up with another jackpot win of $287500 at 11:41 p.m. Early Friday morning, the player hit another jackpot around 1:03 a.m. totaling $228500, and…

Land-based ・ 20 April 2024

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Guest hits four jackpots in three hours at Las Vegas Strip casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - One lucky guest hit four jackpots at a Las Vegas Strip hotel over the weekend! The guest won all four jackpots while playing slots at Caesars Palace on Saturday night. According to Caesars, the guest first won a $114205 jackpot, followed by a second $111500 jackpot, a third jackpot of $157375, and finally, a fourth jackpot…

Land-based ・ 17 April 2024

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Wheel of Fortune jackpot at Beau Rivage casino in Biloxi MS

As the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi was preparing for the 25th anniversary party in March, a slot player was celebrating a'life-changing' win. The lucky spin came March 8, when a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1254996. The person was playing a $1 denomination Wheel of Fortune Triple Gold Gold Spin at the Beau Rivage. The winner…

Winnings ・ 17 April 2024

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Visitor with confirmed measles virus visited Las Vegas airport, Strip casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Southern Nevada Health District confirmed a case of measles in a Clark County visitor in a media release Friday. Health officials say the person traveled from out of state and potential exposure could have been between April 1-6. Officials say they do not have information about the person's immunization status or…

Land-based ・ 16 April 2024

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Bellagio replacing trees that have died since December, Las Vegas Grand Prix

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Officials with Bellagio Hotel & Casino said that the trees installed December of last year are now being replaced. FOX5's Joe Vigil reported on the trees in late November. Watch his previous story through the player above. They were placed along Las Vegas Boulevard. Officials told FOX5 the trees were monitored weekly after…

Land-based ・ 13 April 2024

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Player wins over $1.8 million in 4 slot machine jackpots at Caesars Palace

A gambler in Las Vegas, Nev. won over US$1.36 million (more than C$1.84 million) across four slot machine jackpots in two weeks, with the first three major victories earned in a mere three hours. In a statement to Global News, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas called the gambler's impressive winnings "a remarkable feat!" The player, who has opted not to…

Winnings ・ 06 April 2024

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Rio Las Vegas debuts new light show following renovation

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Rio Hotel & Casino is getting a new look, lighting up the Las Vegas skyline. The property announced it has a new installation of over three miles of programmable LED lights "to create an ever-evolving light show." The property collaborated with lighting designers Chris Kuroda and Andrew Giffin to create the new…

Land-based ・ 04 April 2024

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Tropicana Legacy: Iconic era for Las Vegas comes to a close

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas is saying goodbye to a beloved staple in the valley. Tropicana Las Vegas is shutting its doors. The casino closes Tuesday after decades of service, shows and memories since opening in 1957. From the visitors, celebrities and employees, FOX5 has full team coverage as the valley says goodbye. FOX5's Lisa Sturgis…

Land-based ・ 03 April 2024

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Hawaiian visitor wins $1.1M jackpot at downtown Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Hawaiian visitor won a massive jackpot in downtown Las Vegas over Easter weekend. Boyd Gaming announced that the anonymous winner won $1172262 playing IGT's Wheel of Fortune machine at the California Hotel & Casino on Saturday. The player had only bet $10 when they won. Photos show employees giving the lucky guest a $1.1…

Land-based ・ 03 April 2024

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Three slot jackpots totaling to $660k won by guest at Caesars Palace

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A "three-peat" for one Caesars Palace guest! Officials with Caesars Entertainment said a rewards member won a total of $667750. First, on Tuesday around 9:27 p.m., the player hit a $125000 jackpot on Dragon Link slots. Second, they won an additional $383500 around 10:58 p.m. Lastly, they finished their streak with a win of…

Land-based ・ 31 March 2024

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Here’s how you can own a piece of Tropicana Las Vegas history

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - As the Tropicana Hotel & Casino readies to close its doors on Tuesday, various items from the property will go on sale to the public. From TVs to beds to light fixtures to glassware, thousands of items will be up for sale at International Content Liquidations. The items listed on the surplus site include: The ICL website…

Strategy Guide ・ 30 March 2024

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Las Vegas local scores six-figure jackpot at North Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas local is going back home with a six-figure jackpot! According to officials with the Cannery Casino Hotel and Boyd Gaming, the local played Pai Gow Poker on Tuesday. "After just four hands, the player was dealt a straight flush (three thru nine of diamonds) on a $20 wager," officials said. It resulted in a…

Land-based ・ 27 March 2024

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Las Vegas teen photographer captures historic Tropicana casino in its final days

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - As the Tropicana nears the end of its era on the Las Vegas Strip, a local teen is doing his part to hold on to the memory of the historic hotel. "Between the glass ceiling and the lavish pool, it just feels so Vegas, the epitome of the word," said 17-year-old photographer Alex Gassaway. Monday, he brought his camera to the…

Land-based ・ 26 March 2024

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Texas visitor wins over $500k at Westgate casino slot machine

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A guest at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino says someone earned themself half a million dollars Thursday! The guest from Texas was playing slot machine Buffalo Grand for about 11 minutes, betting $3.75 a spin. He spent about $71.25. Officials say on his 8th spin, he made it into the bonus round and hit it again 11…

Slots ・ 25 March 2024

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New renderings show concept for ‘all-new’ Suncoast Hotel & Casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Property-wide changes are in store for the Suncoast Hotel and Casino! On Tuesday, Body Gaming announced plans for a total renovation of the Suncoast Hotel and Casino, which promises "an all-new, modern experience for residents of the Summerlin area and the entire valley." The work is part of an ongoing project that began in…

Land-based ・ 21 March 2024

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Las Vegas Strip guest wins over $1 million with slot machine

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A guest on the Las Vegas Strip is going back home with an over six-figure jackpot! On Monday, March 11, the guest was playing on a Dragon Link slot machine in a high limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The guest wishes to remain anonymous. On a $25 bet, the guest won…

Land-based ・ 14 March 2024

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Visitor from California wins twice at the STRAT, nearly earning $130k

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A visitor from California won two jackpots last weekend at the STRAT Hotel, Casino and Tower. Officials with the casino said William S. is from Apple Valley. He was playing Ultimate Texas Hold'Em on Sunday, March 3. He scored two progressive jackpots with the same hand. The first time, he made a $5 progressive bet, winning…

Winnings ・ 06 March 2024

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Las Vegas couple wins over $800k at downtown casino with slot machine

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas valley couple is going back home with thousands more in their pocket after visiting a local casino! On Monday, officials with El Cortez Hotel & Casino said the local couple won big on the Buffalo Diamond Extreme. The machine shows that the bet was $3.75. The two won a total of $829606. "El Cortez is one of the…

Land-based ・ 06 March 2024

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Slots player at Caesars Palace wins big with two machines

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Someone is walking away from the Las Vegas Strip with more money in their pocket! Officials said a rewards member at Caesars Palace was playing slots Saturday evening around 5 p.m. and hit a jackpot. The person won $165000. According to officials, the same guest won an additional $545000 on another slot jackpot at the same…

Land-based ・ 05 March 2024

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Mirage volcano to make its return on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Mirage volcano is back! The attraction was turned into Paramount Mountain during Super Bowl week and will be back to normal. The Mirage says shows will start again Friday, March 1 on the hour at 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m. Hard Rock International plans to build a 660-foot tall guitar-shaped tower where the volcano stands at…

Land-based ・ 01 March 2024

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Guest leaves Las Vegas Strip with over $1 million after poker jackpot at Planet Hollywood

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Someone walked away with more money in their pocket early Wednesday morning! Caesars Entertainment said a rewards member at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino is taking home a seven-figure win. Officials said the person was playing Pai Gow poker and within two hours they won $1208521. They hit a massive mega progressive…

Land-based ・ 29 February 2024

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MGM Resorts sets records following big events in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - During a Feb. 13 earnings call, MGM Resorts International reported record results and a 22% increase in net fourth-quarter revenue. The company's earnings media release began by noting that Las Vegas Strip resorts "achieved record full year and fourth quarter net revenue." "Our Las Vegas Strip Resorts and MGM China set new…

Land-based ・ 14 February 2024

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Las Vegas Culinary Union avoids strike after agreeing with properties on new contracts

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Ahead of a Monday morning strike deadline, the Culinary Union announced deals over the weekend with several Downtown Las Vegas properties, and said they will not go on strike, even though workers at one Las Vegas resort do not have a contract. On Sunday night, the union announced a tentative five-year agreement with the…

Land-based ・ 06 February 2024

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Atlantis named one of the best casinos outside of Vegas by Newsweek

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa was named by Newsweek as one of America's best non-Las Vegas casinos. The casino came in third out of ten spots, which were chosen by panelists and contributors and voted on by readers. It was the only casino in northern Nevada to be named. "It's exciting and deeply gratifying to see our resort…

Land-based ・ 23 January 2024

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Las Vegas Hotel Room Prices Skyrocket as Sin City Hosts Super Bowl for First Time

Snagging a hotel room in Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl 58 could cost as much as $2500 per night, according to a new study of rates in Sin City. The Las Vegas Review-Journal surveyed hotel room rates from 138 hotels in Las Vegas during the two days leading up to the NFL championship game scheduled for Feb. 11, a Sunday. A hotel room - before taxes…

Land-based ・ 23 January 2024

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Culinary Union announces tentative agreement with Trump Hotel Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Culinary Union announced early Thursday morning that it reached a tentative agreement with Trump Hotel Las Vegas for 350 hospitality workers at the property. "Congratulations to Trump Las Vegas workers on winning the BEST CONTRACT EVER!" the union said in a statement on social media, saying the agreement came after 16…

Land-based ・ 18 January 2024

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Culinary Union sets February 2nd strike deadline for 21 Strip, Downtown resort-casinos

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Culinary and Bartenders Unions on Monday set a February 2nd strike deadline for the more than 20 Las Vegas Strip and Downtown properties with which they have yet to reach a new contract. Unless a satisfactory deal is reached by 5 pm on that date, some 7700 workers will walk off the job. However, Culinary Workers Union…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

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Slot machine dispute leads to steak knife stabbing at Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas man was arrested after a dispute over a casino slot machine led to an alleged stabbing with a steak knife. Mitchell Graham, 70, was taken into custody on the morning of New Year's Eve, 2023, and is facing charges of battery and carrying a concealed machete without a permit. According to court documents, a Las…

Incidents ・ 09 January 2024

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‘Slot influencer’ wins million dollar jackpot at Las Vegas Strip resort

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Gaming and slot influencer Scott "Raja" Richter's holidays just got a little brighter. According to a media release, Richter, also known as "The Big Jackpot," was playing a Dragon Link slot machine in the brand new high-limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on December 17. The big…

Land-based ・ 23 December 2023

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Station Casinos to open Wildfire location in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Station casinos announced Tuesday that a new Wildfire Casino is coming to the Fremont area in downtown Las Vegas. The new casino destination, set to open in early February, will offer guests a plethora of gaming options, an STN Sportsbook and restaurants IHOP and Tacos El Pastor. The 21000-square-foot casino will boast…

Industry ・ 07 December 2023

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Prosecutors: Man accused in hit-and-run deaths of 2 troopers was escorted out of Las Vegas casino due to intoxication

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A judge set bail at $500000 on Friday for a man who is accused in a hit-and-run crash that killed two Nevada State Police troopers in Las Vegas. The suspect, identified as Jemarcus Williams, 46, made his first court appearance on Friday morning after the crash which occurred early Thursday morning on a freeway in Las…

Incidents ・ 02 December 2023

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California man turns $5 side bet into over $1M at Las Vegas resort on Thanksgiving

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A California man visiting Las Vegas had quite a Thanksgiving to remember after hitting a massive jackpot on the Strip on Thanksgiving. According to The Venetian, the guest, identified as Shane Burk of California, was playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em and was dealt a spade royal flush, winning the mega tier of the Millionaire…

Winnings ・ 29 November 2023

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California man wins over $1M at Las Vegas Strip resort

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A California man who was visiting Las Vegas to attend a football game is heading home with a lot more money in his pocket. According to Caesars Entertainment, the lucky winner, identified as Troy Bright of Dana Point, California, won $1155366 through a Mega Progressive jackpot on Face Up Pai Gow Poker at The Cromwell on…

Land-based ・ 15 November 2023

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Guest turns $5 bet into more than $1.3M after hitting jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A lucky slots player on the Las Vegas Strip turned a $5 bet into more than $1.3 million after hitting a massive jackpot. According to a post shared by IGT, the unidentified player placed a $5 bet and won a $1384491.52 jackpot while playing Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7s Slots. No further information was…

14 November 2023

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Renderings released for new Station Casinos resort in Henderson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Renderings have been released for Station Casinos' new resort that will be constructed in Henderson. The Henderson City Council last December approved selling a 3.76-acre plot of land in Inspirada to Station Casinos for nearly $2 million. The acquired land is adjacent to a few dozen more acres that is also owned by Station…

Travel ・ 11 November 2023

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2 Las Vegas casino dealers accused of cheating

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KLAS) - Gaming investigators suspect two Las Vegas baccarat dealers cheated with players, leading the guests to win thousands of dollars, according to court documents obtained by Nexstar's KLAS. Yuxuan Leng and an unnamed second person now face cheating charges, documents said. In May 2022, a representative from the Rampart Casino…

Incidents ・ 11 November 2023

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Station Casinos pushes back opening date of new resort in southwest Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - After announcing in August that Station Casinos would open its new resort in the southwest Las Vegas Valley in late November, the company on Tuesday advised that it has pushed back the opening date. In August, Station Casinos said it would open the doors on Durango Casino & Resort on Monday, Nov. 20. However, according to…

Jobs ・ 08 November 2023

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Rio in Las Vegas to replace its famous buffet with food hall

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Rio Hotel and Casino announced that a new culinary marketplace will open next year, taking over the space previously occupied by the Carnival World Buffet. In a media release, the property said that the Canteen Food Hall will open in January with a "dynamic lineup of first-to-market concepts and Las Vegas favorites that…

Industry ・ 07 November 2023

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‘Bad Elf’ pop-up bar returning to Las Vegas for holiday season

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas casino on Tuesday announced that it will once again host a "Bad Elf" pop-up bar this holiday season. According to a news release, Silverton's Shady Grove Lounge will once again transform into an "over-the-top holiday spectacle" this year. The venue, dubbed the "Bad Elf" pop-up bar, will be open daily starting…

Land-based ・ 25 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Megabucks jackpot hits for $12.1M at Las Vegas Strip property

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A lucky slots player at a Las Vegas Strip casino started the weekend early by hitting a Megabucks jackpot. According to IGT, the winner, who wished to remain anonymous, hit the massive jackpot worth $12185766 while playing Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Triple Red Hot 7s at the Excalibur on the Las Vegas Strip. IGT notes…

Land-based ・ 24 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas local wins $91K jackpot at off-Strip casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas resident is starting her weekend with some extra money in her pocket after hitting a bingo jackpot at an off-Strip casino. According to the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Las Vegas local, Charmaine Maillet, won a $91069 payout playing Dual Action Bingo on Thursday. The JW Marriott said Maillet hit the…

Winnings ・ 21 October 2023

KOLO

Vegas police officer sentenced to 12 years for casino robberies

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) - A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for committing three casino robberies. 33-year-old Caleb Mitchell Rogers will serve three years probation following his release after he stole around $164000 from the casinos he robbed. He was convicted in July of three counts of interference…

Incidents ・ 18 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Fire burns Las Vegas Historic Westside building, site of proposed casino development

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A fire on Sunday night burned through decades of history and memories for the Las Vegas Historic Westside at an abandoned building on Jackson Avenue and F Street that used to be the New Town Tavern turned Tokyo Casino. "It's a very historical site. It was the first black-owned casino," said developer Shlomo Meiri. "It used…

Land-based ・ 17 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Guest hits $100K jackpot at northwest Las Vegas casino on Friday the 13th

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A guest at a casino in the northwest Las Vegas Valley had quite a lucky Friday the 13th after hitting a massive jackpot. According to Station Casinos, the unidentified winner won a jackpot worth $101023 while playing the "Dancing Drums" machine at Santa Fe Station. The Dancing Drums progressive resets at $100000, Station…

Winnings ・ 17 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Bellagio set to celebrate 25 years on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Ushering in what arguably changed the landscape of Las Vegas Strip properties forever, the Bellagio Resort & Casino opened its doors to the public for the first time on Oct. 15, 1998. With an original cost of $1.6 billion, the world-renowned property was the brainchild of Steve Wynn and was later purchased by MGM Resorts…

Land-based ・ 13 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Culinary Union to hold ‘informational pickets’ on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - As the Culinary and Bartenders Union seeks a new contract, it announced that members will hold a pair of informational picket lines in front of eight resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. According to a media release from the union, the picket lines will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon and 5-7 p.m. The union…

Land-based ・ 13 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Guest celebrates bingo jackpot at Las Vegas casino after suffering heart attack one year ago

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A guest at a downtown Las Vegas casino is celebrating more than just a large bingo jackpot after the win came on the one-year anniversary of her suffering a heart attack during a visit to the city in 2022. According to the Plaza Hotel & Casino, the guest, identified as Pam from Massachusetts, won $50000 while playing bingo…

Land-based ・ 12 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Boyd Gaming offering paid training to future dealers at downtown Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Boyd Gaming announced that it will offer paid training to aspiring Blackjack dealers at a casino in downtown Las Vegas next week. According to a news release, Boyd Gaming says the hiring event will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the California Hotel and Casino, 12 E. Ogden Avenue. As part of the…

Land-based ・ 11 October 2023

Nevada Business

Good Giant Named Agency of Record for Cordish Gaming Group’s Live! Casinos & Hotels

Home // Good Giant Named Agency of Record for Cordish Gaming Group's Live! Casinos & Hotels RENO, Nev. (Oct. 5, 2023) - Good Giant, one of the country's leading gaming-focused creative agencies, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Cordish Gaming Group, a distinguished name in the world of resort, casino and entertainment…

Travel ・ 10 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Reservations open for new casino-resort opening in southwest Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Station Casinos on Monday announced that reservations have opened for its "newest luxury resort set to debut in southwest Las Vegas." Located at the corner of Interstate 215 (I-215) beltway and Durango Drive, Station Casinos will open the doors on its Durango Casino & Resort property on Nov. 20. As such, the company says…

Industry ・ 10 October 2023

UPI

September cyberattack caused $100M loss for MGM Casino in Las Vegas

A September cyberattack against the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., resulted in about $100 million in losses, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filling Thursday. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Oct. 6 (UPI) -- A cyberattack against the MGM Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., resulted in a financial loss of about $100…

Incidents ・ 07 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas-based company to debut ‘Squid Game’-themed slot machine

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas-based company, Light & Wonder, Inc., on Friday announced that it is set to debut the first-ever "Squid Game"-themed slot machine. According to a news release, the "Squid Game" slot machine will be debuted at the company's booth for the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). Light & Wonder noted that the "slot game marks a…

Industry ・ 07 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas casino hosting Golden Knights bingo session on Saturday

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas casino announced on Wednesday that it will host the "official" Golden Knights bingo session this weekend. According to a news release from Arizona Charlie's Decatur, this Saturday's event will feature special appearances from the Golden Knights' Gila monster mascot, Chance, and the Vegas Vivas dancers. As part…

Land-based ・ 05 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Guest turns $10 bet into $1.5M after hitting jackpot in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A lucky slots player in downtown Las Vegas turned their $10 bet into more than $1.5 million after hitting a massive jackpot. According to a post from IGT, the unidentified winner was playing the "Wheel of Fortune" Triple Gold Gold Spin Slot machine at Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas when they won the jackpot. IGT said…

Winnings ・ 04 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas air travel, gaming profits flat in August

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Harry Reid International Airport and the Nevada Gaming Control Board have each reported statistics for last month, with the numbers hewing very closely to those from one year ago. Harry Reid handled 4620957 arriving and departing passengers in August, a 0.5% dip compared to one year ago (4642120). There was a 16% increase…

Travel ・ 03 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas Strip player hits weekend slot jackpot for over $1 million

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A lucky slots player hit a jackpot on the Las Vegas Strip for over a million dollars last weekend. According to a media release, the big hit happened at Caesars Palace on Saturday. The winner cashed in on a jackpot of $1185600 on a Dragon Link slot machine. That same day, another player won $264697 thanks to a Mega…

Land-based ・ 03 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Station Casinos announces return of Stoney’s North Forty at northwest Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The wait is over! Longtime locals favorite, Stoney's North Forty, is officially returning to the Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino on Wednesday night. According to Station Casinos, the "13000-square-foot country bar features a spacious interior with plenty of room for line dancing and two-steppin', an intimate stage for…

Land-based ・ 28 September 2023

Review Journal

These 2 Mississippi Gulf Coast casino hotels among USA Today’s Top 10 for 2023

It's perhaps something of a surprise that USA Today readers who cast votes for the top 10 casino hotels in the U.S. selected as many from the Mississippi coast -- two -- as they did from Las Vegas. Nominees for the USA Today's "10Best" were submitted by a panel of experts in casinos, lifestyle and travel. From there, 10Best editors narrow the field…

Land-based ・ 27 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas man pleads guilty after allegedly posing as casino owner to steal $1M

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A man accused of posing as the owner of the Circa Resort and Casino in downtown Las Vegas and convincing employees to give him more than $1 million in cash has agreed to a plea agreement. On September 18, Erik Gutierrez-Martinez, 23, agreed to plead guilty to theft and will pay restitution to Circa and the Eureka Casino…

Incidents ・ 23 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Guest turns $10 bet into $1.5M after hitting jackpot at downtown Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A guest at a casino in downtown Las Vegas turned a $10 bet into more than $1 million after hitting a massive jackpot. According to a representative for the Golden Nugget, the lucky winner won a massive jackpot worth $1.5 million while playing the "Wheel of Fortune" slot machine. Golden Nugget said the guest, who was not…

Land-based ・ 23 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas police looking for assistance to ID suspects, vehicle from shooting near Red Rock casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced that it is looking for help identifying suspects and a vehicle from an attempted robbery and shooting on Sept. 20. According to a police report, LVMPD dispatch received a report of an attempted robbery on the 1500 block of S. Pavilion Center Drive near the Red Rock…

Incidents ・ 22 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

One injured after shooting outside west Las Vegas casino Wednesday night

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department report a shooting at the Red Rock Casino on Wednesday night. Police say that one person was shot and wounded and police are looking for a shooter. The shooting took place across from the hotel's parking valet on the backside of the property. The victim was hit in the jaw, but is…

Incidents ・ 21 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

U2 surprises fans with pop-up concert in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Fans of rock group U2 found exactly what they were looking for when the band held a pop-up concert in downtown Las Vegas over the weekend. The surprise show, which took place in the early morning hours on Sunday outside the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas, featured the debut of U2's new song, "Atomic City." In…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Free Las Vegas Days Rodeo event to again be held at downtown arena

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino announced that it will once again host a free rodeo event at its downtown Las Vegas arena later this year. According to a news release, The Plaza says its Las Vegas Days Rodeoevent will be held at its outdoor equestrian center, the CORE Arena, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11. Doors for the event…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas Strip hotel experiences brief slot outage; officials say not cyber-related

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas Strip hotel experienced a brief gaming outage on Friday, but officials said the incident was not cyber-related. Those on the floor of the Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip reported that around 80% of gaming machines were experiencing problems, requiring staff to make hand pay-outs. A spokesperson said the outage…

Land-based ・ 16 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Labor Day bet at Las Vegas casino turns $7 into over $2 million

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Players at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas have seen a streak of luck this summer - including a Labor Day bet that turned $7 into more than $2 million, according to the resort. A guest who wished to remain anonymous was playing Buffalo Diamond Extreme when the grand jackpot hit in the bonus round to trigger a payout of…

Land-based ・ 08 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Hospitality group hosting hiring events for restaurant, lounge opening at new Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A hospitality group is hosting hiring events as it looks to fill positions at two venues that are set to open at a new casino in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. According to a news release, Clique Hospitality is hiring as it prepares to open Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant and Bel-Aire Lounge, which is opening this fall at…

Land-based ・ 06 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Visitor hits half-million dollar jackpot at Las Vegas Strip casino on Labor Day

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - One lucky Las Vegas visitor celebrated the Labor Day holiday in spectacular fashion by cashing in on a jackpot worth over half a million dollars. According to a media release, the player hit a Mega Progressive Jackpot playing Pai Gow Poker at Paris on September 4. The big win checked in at $541825.

Land-based ・ 06 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas claims top two spots in ‘most popular casinos in U.S.’ rankings

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Forbes estimates that the casino industry in the U.S. alone is now worth over $53 billion. With that in mind, the website Slots of Vegas compiled a list of the top 10 casinos in the U.S., analyzing over 300 locations. The team used data from TripAdvisor and gave the casinos a 1-10 score based on the percentage of reviews…

Land-based ・ 05 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

NFL-themed slot machines to hit Las Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - NFL fans will soon have a new way to get a fix involving their favorite team-on a casino floor. Aristocrat Gaming began distribution of the NFL Super Bowl Jackpots slot machine to casino floors across the country today. "We are changing the game with this first-of-its-kind NFL-licensed slot machine," the company said. Timed…

Land-based ・ 01 September 2023

KOLO

Casino earnings for July top $1 billion

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Gaming Control Board says casinos in the state of Nevada made a total of $1.4 billion in the month of July. This represents an increase of 6.69% compared to July 2022, when casinos earned a total of $1.3 billion. In northern Nevada, Sparks saw a 20% increase in profits compared to last year, making $72 million. For…

Land-based ・ 31 August 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Guest wins $9,999.99 slot jackpot at off-Strip casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A lucky guest at an off-Strip casino picked up some extra cash after hitting a slot jackpot. According to a tweet from Palace Station on Aug. 29, the guest won a jackpot worth $9999.99. "We love us a cash pay. Congrats to the lucky guest!" the property said in the post.

Winnings ・ 31 August 2023