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Downstate New York Casino License Delay Could Be Another iGaming Roadblock

Updated timeline on requests for applications would mean casino licenses won't be determined until Dec. 31, 2025. The committee tasked with recommending applicants for three downstate New York casino licenses wants to push back a selection deadline by nearly a year. If the committee has its way, it could delay what would be the nation's most…
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Las Vegas-Style Casinos Heading to New York Following a Decade-Long Delay

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board made a significant announcement last Thursday regarding the issuance schedule of the coveted downstate casino licenses. The highly anticipated casinos will bring Las Vegas-style gaming to the heart of metropolitan New York, an exciting prospect that has been eagerly awaited since 2013. Back then,…
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Fun Things to do in Las Vegas with Teens

Many people assume that Las Vegas is only for adults and that teens or families have no place in the city of neon lights and luxury. But there's plenty for teenagers to do in Las Vegas if they are accompanied by an adult or guardian. The city has shifted its image from an adult playground to a family-friendly destination, and there are some great…
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Who'll win NYC's casino race? Gambling experts set odds

As New York's summer grinds on, the battle for three city casino-licenses heats up. Proposals - plus $1 million application fees - are due on August 31 and billions hang in the balance. Outside of two racinos - Resorts World New York City in Queens and Empire City in Yonkers - which already have profitable electronic gaming and are said to be…
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Betting Big in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City’s Casino Culture

From its wide selection of restaurants that stay open until the wee hours of the night to its subway system that never closes, there are a lot of reasons New York is known as the city that never sleeps. While Las Vegas is the American city best known for casinos, New York City also has a very active casino scene. Two of the best known include the…
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The Allure of Casinos: A Look at the Gaming Industry in New Jersey

Casinos have long held a place of fascination in popular culture. From the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to the more intimate settings of regional casinos, these entertainment complexes offer a unique blend of excitement, competition, and the potential for big wins. In New Jersey, the casino industry has become a significant economic driver,…
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Four Queens offering mini craps table in downtown Las Vegas

A new craps table at a downtown casino is making the game seem much smaller - 8 feet, to be precise. Four Queens, a Fremont Street Experience-adjacent hotel-casino, added a baby craps table to its pit to attract different customers and address staffing challenges during day shifts, said Glenn Casale, director of casino operations. The mini version…
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Las Vegas Blackjack Etiquette Sparks Heated Debate

The internet, once again, is fired up about the proper way to play blackjack. Blackjack is arguably the most popular game you'll find in a casino, and every single major casino in Las Vegas often offers a few different variations of the card game. It's also one of the few games in Las Vegas where people will get genuinely *LIVID* if you play in a…
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Senator Addabbo Says Online Casinos Are Inevitable In The Big Apple, But Is Be Correct?

In the past decade, New York has seen wholesale changes to its gambling landscape. Despite this, online casinos and other iGaming activities remain prohibited in the state. Recently, Senator Joseph Addabbo, Chairman of the Senate's Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering stated that the legalization of online casinos is inevitable, doubling down…
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How Far Is Red Rock Casino From The Strip? (Las Vegas)

The Red Rocks Casino Resort and Spa is a great option for a girl's trip, couple's getaway, or family weekend. It's located just 15-20 minutes from the airport and a short Uber drive from the Vegas Strip. After my recent stay, I highly recommend Red Rocks for anyone looking for a Vegas experience at a good price away from the crowds. Check out my…
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Woman Says Casino Won’t Pay $1.2 Million Slot Jackpot

Sometimes a jackpot isn't actually a jackpot. That's what one Atlantic City casino is arguing after a guest believed she'd won a seven-figure payout but was told the slot registering the jackpot had undergone a "technical glitch." Roney Beal, of Shamong Township in south New Jersey, says she visited Bally's in February and a $1.2 million jackpot…
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New York Lawmakers Pushing Bill to Expedite Downstate Casino Licenses

Sen. Joseph Addabbo (top left) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (top right) are leading the effort at the New York Capitol in Albany to overcome various delays slowing down the process of approving, building and ultimately opening casinos downstate. (Image: Hans Pennink/Associated Press/Alamy) A pair of New York lawmakers are backing a bill that would…
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NY lawmakers push for faster NYC casino openings: 'We're leaving $2B on the table'

Two state lawmakers say it's time to roll the dice on awarding casino licenses in the New York City area and are backing a bill that would speed up the current much-criticized timetable. Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) are pushing a proposed law in the waning days of the state legislative session that…
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Elderly New Jersey Woman Battles Casino for Denied Million-Dollar Slot Win

In the city of Atlantic, inside the glimmering confines of Bally's Casino, 72-year-old New Jersey woman Roney Beal thought she had the moment of a lifetime. She was engrossed in the thrill of a progressive slot machine, the iconic Bally's Wheel of Fortune slot, when she seemingly hit the jackpot, an eye-popping grand prize of $1.2 million. "The…
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Americans Gambled A Record $66.5 Billion In 2023

A merican casinos continued their winning ways in 2023, smashing the record set a year earlier. Total revenue generated from slot machines, table games, sports betting and iGaming (mobile casino games) hit $66.5 billion in 2023, a 10% increase over 2022, according to a new report published by the American Gaming Association. The new tally also…
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State won't decide on casino licenses for NYC area until 2025

Don't bet on a Big Apple casino opening any time soon. State regulators said they won't decide on new casino licenses in the New York City area until late 2025 - a delay critics say deals the local economy a bad hand. The footdragging pushes out the over-under on the earliest a gaming facility could open in the metro area to some time in…
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Key bidder for NYC casino license entangled in Ohtani bet scandal

The Yankees and Mets both whiffed on snagging Shohei Ohtani last year, but "Sho-time" is still shaking up things in New York City - in the battle for state casino licenses in the Big Apple. A company behind one of the top bidders for the lucrative gaming permits is reportedly tangled up in the federal probe into the betting scandal involving the…
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Suspect in Phoenix officer attack found at Las Vegas casino

PHOENIX (AZFamily) - Police in Las Vegas have released the mugshot for the suspect accused in an ambush-style attack on a Phoenix police officer, and now authorities are revealing exactly where he was tracked down. New arresting documents obtained early Tuesday revealed that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI Criminal…
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A guest who wished to remain anonymous won a $718073.13 jackpot Sunday on a Dollar Storm Mega Grand Link slot machine at The Venetian, according to a casino spokesperson. The win came off a $5 bet. Caesars slots jackpot collector continues On Friday, a slots player who had won six jackpots in a 10-day span hit another for $110000, bringing his…
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Silver Strike Slots Removed From Four Queens, Don't Freak Out

Silver Strike slots have a cult following, and fans of the machine report experiencing heart palpitations upon discovering the machines been removed from the casino floor at downtown's Four Queens. Four Queens is one of just two casinos (the other is Plaza) in Las Vegas with the slot that dispenses collectible tokens. The good news is Four Queens…
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Mets Owner’s $8B Casino Project Gains Support from Councilman

Councilman says Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park complex plan is "in Queens' and New York City's best interest." Steve Cohen's plan to put a casino next to the home of the New York Mets has picked up some key support but still lacks important backing. Queens councilman Francisco Moya is endorsing the Mets owner's $8 billion Metropolitan Park complex…
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What is the oldest casino on the Strip?

The pending Tropicana closure will take out the third-oldest casino on the Strip - a place with a historic skyline that has a tendency to look different every few decades. Still, there are a handful of hotel-casinos that have stood the test of time in the city's short history. Here are the five oldest casinos still operating on the Strip as of…
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2 jackpots hit for over $1 million at The Venetian on Las Vegas Strip

Register another pair of million-dollar wins for a new high-limit room on the Las Vegas Strip. A slots player won $1037828 playing Dragon Link on Monday in the high-limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian, according to a casino spokesperson. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, was playing $25 per spin. On Tuesday, a…
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Woman offered steak dinner instead of $43 million in jackpot winnings at US casino

A woman in New York, Katrina Bookman found herself facing disappointment after what initially seemed like a significant jackpot win. During her visit to the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York, in 2017, Bookman was to see $42949672 displayed on the slot machine screen. This windfall could have marked one of the largest slot machine jackpot…
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Woman who won £33 million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Imagine bagging a whopping $43 million (£33 million) jackpot, just to be offered a steak dinner instead of your winnings. That's exactly what happened to Katrina Bookman back in 2017. Bookman was playing the slots at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York, when she won what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history -…
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Monticello Raceway to close its casino operations, but keep racetrack open

It's opening day at a Resorts World Catskills, a new $1.2 billion casino, Feb. 8, 2018. ALBANY - Monticello Raceway plans to close its gambling parlor with 1100 video-lottery terminals in April as it seeks to consolidate its operations with the nearby $1 billion Resorts World Catskills. Both facilities in Sullivan County are owned by Empire…
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Monticello Raceway to close its casino operations, but keep racetrack open
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Where Old Vegas is still alive today

The CNN Original Series "Vegas: The Story of Sin City" showcases the heart and history of one of America's most beloved and notorious cities in four immersive episodes. Tune in Sunday, March 3, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. Leave it to Las Vegas to upstage Travis and Taylor, Usher and the most-watched Super Bowl ever. Sure, last month's game was…
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Nas Joins Resort World's $5 Billion Casino Expansion In Queens

Hip-Hop icon Nas has partnered with Resorts World New York City on a $5 billion expansion plan for a casino in Queens. The vision of Aqueduct Park is to transform the casino in Nas' hometown, into a full-fledged establishment that mirrors the company's properties in Las Vegas. According to a press release, the project will expand the casino floor…
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From drag shows and cannabis back to gambling and divorce, Las Vegas remains the place to indulge in ‘banned’ experiences

When Coco Montrese takes the stage at the Flamingo Showroom just steps away from the Las Vegas Strip, it's typically in front of a sold-out crowd of dedicated fans who adore the many queens of TV's RuPaul's Drag Race and have traveled here to see this fabulous live version of the show. After the performance, during the meet-and-greet, she gets to…
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Michigan has largest online gambling market in America

A recent study found that people in Michigan gamble the most of any state - but they're not going into casinos. The American Gaming Association, a trade group for casinos in the United States, released a study detailing the revenue brought in from in-person and online gambling in 2023. According to the study, Michigan leads the nation in money…
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Michigan has the largest online gambling market in America, study says

A recent study found that people in Michigan gamble the most of any state - but they're not going into casinos. The American Gaming Association, a trade group for casinos in the United States, released a study detailing the revenue brought in from in-person and online gambling in 2023. According to the study, Michigan leads the nation in money…
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Black Hawk Casinos Outshine Las Vegas Titans

With consistency reminiscent of the desert's eternal sun, Las Vegas once again dazzled at the pinnacle of the United States' commercial casino market in 2023. Yet within the echelons of this high-revenue society-a tableau marked by little fluctuation-there was a notable exception. Black Hawk and Central City in Colorado exemplified vigor, emerging…
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New York casino workers oppose legalization of igaming

Casino workers in New York have written an open letter to oppose the legalization of online gambling legislation in the state after fresh bills were put forward to bring the vertical live. Empire State Senator Joseph Addabbo put forward a fresh bill last month in an attempt to legalize the vertical. SB8185 would see a 30.5% tax rate on GGR and a…
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Furor Over New York Online Gambling Bill

An open letter against online betting in the Empire State was signed by almost 700 Queens casino workers. A proposed bill to legalize online gambling in New York has proved hugely controversial in recent weeks. The bill, which is publicly supported by New York Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr., has sparked massive criticism amongst casino workers, with many…
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NYC casino workers bash bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State

Nearly 700 Queens casino workers are blasting a bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State - saying it's an attack on their jobs Employees at Resorts World casino at Aqueduct signed a letter accusing state Sen. Joe Addabbo, who has been pushing gaming legislation since 2019. "We find it appalling that you are pushing legislation…
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Final Decision on New Queens Casino Expected

After months of intense negotiation and public pushback, New York State Senator Jessica Ramos went public by saying she is nearing a decision about whether or not to endorse a new casino and resort at Citi Field's complex in Queens. Citi Field is home to the New York Mets. Steve Cohen owns the Mets. This past Wednesday was the third and most…
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Which hotels in Las Vegas don’t charge resort fees?

Frequent travelers to Las Vegas often vocalize their dislike for something at nearly every hotel on the Strip: resort fees. Direct booking and travel service sites don't include this additional fee - sometimes up to $50 - in the advertised room rate for resorts on and around the Strip, but almost all properties now have the additional…
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Caesars Palace doles out five jackpots worth more than $600K

The iconic casino on the Las Vegas Strip was the location for five six-figure jackpots during Super Bowl weekend, totaling more than $600000, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The largest of the wins came Monday when a player won $138750 playing slots. The winning started early on Friday. At 6 a.m., player won $100000 playing video…
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Union Reaches Deal With Las Vegas Hotel-Casinos

A union representing hospitality workers says it has reached a tentative agreement with six more hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas and called off a strike deadline for another. The agreements averted a Monday morning walkout as the city kicks off Super Bowl week. The Culinary Workers Union announced Saturday that it had reached a tentative…
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Strike averted as hospitality union settles with Las Vegas hotel-casinos before Super Bowl week

The union announced last week that it would go on strike if tentative contracts weren't in place by 5 a.m. Monday. Posted Updated 2 min read Font size+ LAS VEGAS - A union representing hospitality workers says it has reached a tentative agreement with six more hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas and called off a strike deadline for another. The…
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Las Vegas hospitality workers won’t strike before Super Bowl

Culinary Local 226 said it has struck deals with nearly all remaining unsettled hotel-casinos - and called off a strike deadline for one - averting a Monday morning walkout threat at several near-Strip and downtown properties. The last tentative agreement was reached between the hospitality union and Downtown Grand, representing about 200 workers,…
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Strike averted as culinary union settles with Las Vegas hotel-casinos

LAS VEGAS - A union representing hospitality workers says it has reached a tentative agreement with six more hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas and called off a strike deadline for another. The agreements averted a Monday morning walkout as the city kicks off Super Bowl week. The Culinary Workers Union announced Saturday that it had reached a…
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Culinary union reaches tentative contracts with Las Vegas casinos ahead of Super Bowl

A union representing hospitality workers says it has reached a tentative agreement with six more hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas and called off a strike deadline for another LAS VEGAS -- A union representing hospitality workers says it has reached a tentative agreement with six more hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas and called off a strike…
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LAS VEGAS >> A union representing hospitality workers has reached a tentative agreement with four hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas as employees at three other properties remained poised to strike Monday when the city kicks off Super Bowl week. By Saturday morning, the Culinary Workers Union had announced it had reached a tentative five-year…
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Union reaches deal with 4 Vegas hotel-casinos; 3 others may strike before Super Bowl

LAS VEGAS - A union representing hospitality workers has reached a tentative agreement with four hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas as employees at three other properties remained poised to strike Monday when the city kicks off Super Bowl week. On Saturday morning, the Culinary Workers Union had announced it had reached a tentative five-year…
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Culinary Union reaches deal with Golden Nugget Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - UPDATE(2/4): The Culinary Union announced that a tentative agreement was reached overnight with Golden Nugget on new five-year contracts. According to the X post on Sunday, the deal is expected to impact nearly 1200 hospitality workers. ORIGINAL (2/3): The Culinary Union announced early Saturday that tentative agreements have…
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Culinary Union reaches tentative deal with Circa, The D, Golden Gate

FILE: A banner hangs outside the Culinary Union headquarters in Las Vegas. (KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Culinary Union said a tentative new five-year contract has been reached with three more Las Vegas properties ahead of the strike deadline. The Thursday announcement said a deal was reached with Circa Resort & Casino, The D Las Vegas Hotel &…
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Culinary reaches deals with 3 Las Vegas casinos

An exterior view of the Golden Gate hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. The casino opened as Hotel Nevada with 10 rooms on Jan. 18, 1906. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 | 8:40 p.m. Three more Las Vegas properties have come to an agreement with the Culinary Workers Union on a new five-year contract for hospitality workers, the union…
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Culinary Union reaches agreement with TI Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Culinary Union announced a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for a resort on the Strip days before the strike deadline. The agreement took place on Tuesday night for over 1000 hospitality workers at the TI Las Vegas. However, there are still 14 more casino resorts in limbo, seeking new contracts before a Friday…
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A WOMAN who had won a whopping $43 million prize was left disappointed when the casino offered her a steak dinner instead. Katrina Bookman hit the jackpot at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York City - but her victory turned sour soon after. Bookman decided to have a go on the slot machines and after pulling the lever, the woman was left in…
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Hochul puts daughter of casino lobbyist on gaming oversight board

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the daughter of a veteran gambling lobbyist to the state board that regulates the industry - raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest from government watchdogs, The Post has learned. Marissa Shorenstein - who served as head of Hochul's transition team when she became governor - was tapped as commissioner on…
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Woman who won $43 million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Instead of being handed $43 million for her jackpot'win', a woman was offered a steak dinner instead. Tough choice, right? Katrina Bookman was at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens, when she decided to have a go on the slot machines. After pulling the lever, she secured what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history -…
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Las Vegas Sands environmental review advances in Hempstead, despite court ruling

The $4 billion casino resort proposal at the Nassau Coliseum site moves forward Thursday with public meetings on an environmental study led by the Town of Hempstead, despite a legal battle between the county and Hofstra University that had put the process on hold. Two "scoping sessions" are scheduled at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, at…
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Plans Underway For Commercial Casino With No Size Limit In New York

MGM Resorts International has revealed its ambitious vision to revamp the existing Empire City Casino in New York into a commercial casino. Situated in the Yonkers area, the Empire City Casino currently functions as a video lottery racino, featuring slots and various table games. Casino giant MGM aims to step up the facility by expanding it into a…
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Union in negotiations with downtown, independent Strip casinos

Culinary Local 226 officials say they are still negotiating with 21 Las Vegas-area hotel-casinos for a new five-year contract for more than 7000 workers. Hospitality workers at 21 downtown Las Vegas and independent Strip hotel-casinos, plus two more in Northern Nevada, are working without a contract, which expired on June 1, according to the union.…
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Las Vegas Sands eyes Nassau Coliseum site for new casino

There's a new entry in New York's high-stakes competition for one of three downstate casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands is looking to set up a multibillion-dollar casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site on Long Island. The gaming juggernaut is the latest entry into the fray, joining about half a dozen other firms since Albany said it…
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Station Casinos Shares Details Of New Downtown Las Vegas Property

Station Casinos has unveiled plans and renderings for its new Wildfire Casino location on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. The new casino destination, set to open in early February, will offer guests numerous gaming options, including a sportsbook. Unfortunately, there will not be a poker room at the new casino. Crews recently installed…
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The race is on to build a casino in New York City

New York state has a ban on new casinos until 2023, but Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to end that moratorium this year, allowing up to three casinos to open downstate. And already nine gambling giants are eager to bid on the contracts and are likely to offer grandiose plans for casinos, hotels and entertainment venues to boost their proposals. Some are…
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Old habits die hard: Downtown Las Vegas

Las Vegas, especially to outsiders, is a city that embodies the get-rich-quick ideals of the American dream, and this year this most American of cities will host a Formula One race for the first time since 1982. But over the last 40 years since the last race was held there, Las Vegas has become two separate entities - at opposite ends of the famed…
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Mirage Dubbed "Luckiest Casino" on The Strip

Luck is a wondrous thing. One day, it gives you a handy on the High Roller Ferris wheel, the next a swift kick to the meat clackers. Our spirit animals at Casino.org decided to figure out which Las Vegas casino visitors consider luckiest based upon Tripadvisor reviews, and Mirage came out on top. Which is another thing that sometimes happens on the…
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Proposed Casino Text Amendment Enters Review Process

On November 27, 2023, the City Planning Commission held a review session on the proposed Gaming Facility Text Amendment to the Zoning Resolution to streamline casino development in New York City. In 2013, New York State amended its constitution to allow up to seven commercial casinos to be built statewide. Commercial casinos are casinos that do not…
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MGM reveals plans for full-scale commercial casino in New York

Located in the Yonkers region of New York, the Empire City Casino currently operates as a video lottery racino. The MGM venue offers slots and various table games, as well as harness racing betting and international simulcasting. However, MGM is seeking to transform the facility into a much larger venue with a range of facilities. These would…
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NYC agency moves to cut red tape for casino applications

The Department of City Planning on Monday introduced a measure that it says would cut red tape for casino applications in the Big Apple - but which would ice out community boards, critics say. The measure, which was quietly filed by the department on Friday, comes as big-name developers are vying for one of three coveted downstate casino licenses…
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These Las Vegas Strip resort casinos face cleanliness concerns

Over the past 15 years, bed bug infiltrations have accelerated at resort hotels in major cities across the country. Occasionally, pest exterminator trucks have been spotted in front of some of the finest hotels in such cities as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. In 2022, the top five cities in the nation for both commercial and residential bed bug…
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Dutch regulator shuts down illegal bingo operation

KSA previously took action against the same organisation, which it said hosted events that attracted hundreds of people. The regulator said minors were among those who attended the illegal bingo sessions. An earlier KSA investigation found the "Dordtse Queens" operation was advertising bingo on Facebook. Meta, the parent company of the social media…
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Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort

An analyst said the decision is the least of the problems troubling the state's slow process to approve New York City-area casinos. 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,…
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Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort
Stockhouse

20 Most Popular Casino Slang Terms

If you ever sat down and played a game of cards in a casino or had a turn at online gambling, you probably noticed some of the unique language thrown around the table. As with any field, the world of gambling has unique slang, and the terminology can be confusing and misleading at times. You're probably left thinking, 'What is this gibberish…
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20 Most Popular Casino Slang Terms
Review Journal

Which Las Vegas resorts won’t strike?

If you're traveling to the Strip later this week, you may run across workers picketing in front of major resorts. That's because Culinary Local 226 - representing 53000 hospitality workers in Las Vegas - is threatening to strike at 5 a.m. Friday at 18 properties owned by three major operators. About 35000 workers at resort-casinos operated by MGM…
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Which Las Vegas resorts won’t strike?
Eater Vegas

35,000 Workers Ready to Strike Days Before Las Vegas’s Big Formula 1 Kick-Off Weekend

Tens of thousands of hospitality workers in Las Vegas may walk off the job this week if the Culinary and Bartenders Union is unable to strike a deal with casino, hotel, and restaurant employers for a new five-year contract before Friday morning. Culinary Workers Union Local 226, one of the largest and most powerful unions in the U.S., says that the…
Land-based
35,000 Workers Ready to Strike Days Before Las Vegas’s Big Formula 1 Kick-Off Weekend
Silive

PA online baccarat: Play baccarat online for real money

Baccarat, a timeless card game with a rich history dating back to the elite circles of France, has seamlessly transitioned into the digital age. Thanks to the proliferation of online casinos, players in Pennsylvania can now relish the thrill of Baccarat from their desktop or mobile device screens. In this article, we'll delve into the world of PA…
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GQ

The Gambling Life of Ja Rule, Who Once Made $100,000 at the Craps Table

As Kenny Rogers established long ago, life itself is a gamble. The odds are long, the stakes are high, and the house always wins, eventually. But it's especially true for artists. After all, what could be a longer shot, a riskier enterprise, than pursuing a creative life as your livelihood? Now take that basic premise and multiply it by ten, and…
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The Gambling Life of Ja Rule, Who Once Made $100,000 at the Craps Table
Trip Pub

No dice: Vornado backs out of NYC casino race

Vornado Realty Trust CEO Steven Roth revealed Tuesday that a New York City casino is likely not in the cards for the company. "It's highly likely that we will not pursue the casino license," he said on an earnings call. Real estate giant Vornado previously expressed an interest in entering the crowded bidding war for one of three casino licenses on…
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No dice: Vornado backs out of NYC casino race
Newsday

Las Vegas Sands paid $241 million for Nassau Coliseum site lease

Taking another step toward a casino bid, Las Vegas Sands has paid a total $241 million to acquire a lease to control the Nassau Coliseum site, according to a new company filing. The price tag included a $92 million "goodwill" premium - more than the property's true value, according to the company's quarterly report filed Oct. 20 with the U.S.…
Industry
Las Vegas Sands paid $241 million for Nassau Coliseum site lease
Review Journal

Green Day plays Downtown Las Vegas club

Green Day played Sears on Thursday night. At least, in a historic sense. Fremont Country Club and its connected Backstage Bar & Grill at 601 Fremont Street was originally a Sears department store, opening in 1942. That store eventually pulled out to become the anchor of Meadows Mall in the late-1970s. The building served as the office that issued…
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Green Day plays Downtown Las Vegas club
unilad.com

Woman who won $43 million at a casino was offered a steak dinner instead

Whilst most of us dream of winning big at a casino, the reality sadly isn't always as exciting. Having played various machines at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, Katrina Bookman thought she was about to leave with a $42949672 million prize. However, the gambler was left feeling a little cheated after being offered an alternative prize of a…
Law
Woman who won $43 million at a casino was offered a steak dinner instead
Eater Vegas

60,000 Hospitality Workers in Las Vegas Vote to Authorize Casino Strike

More than 50000 service industry workers in Las Vegas voted on Tuesday, September 26, to authorize a strike that could impact 22 casino resorts on the Strip - which means bartenders, cooks, cocktail and food servers, guest room attendants, porters, bellmen, laundry, and kitchen workers statewide could hit the picket line at any time. The Culinary…
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60,000 Hospitality Workers in Las Vegas Vote to Authorize Casino Strike
Card Player

Resorts World Casino Exec Axed As Las Vegas Gambling Scandal Widens

A federal law enforcement investigation into Las Vegas casino employees has reportedly led to the ouster of Resorts World COO and President Scott Sibella. The company noted that he'd been fired for "failing to disclose certain information required under company policies" after details involving his previous work as an MGM Resorts executive have…
Incidents
Resorts World Casino Exec Axed As Las Vegas Gambling Scandal Widens
New York Post

NYC casino race could be upended by Las Vegas bookie scandal: sources

The odds are getting rejiggered in the closely watched race for three lucrative casino licenses in the New York City area - partly because of an alleged bookmaking scandal that's unfolding in Las Vegas, The Post has learned. Until as recently as last week, MGM Grand and Resorts World - operators, respectively, of the Empire City Casino in Yonkers…
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NYC casino race could be upended by Las Vegas bookie scandal: sources
Nerdbot

From Slots to Blackjack: Top Casino Games to Try Online

Step into the electrifying universe of online casinos, where virtual dice roll round the clock, and fortune beckons every visitor. Whether you're a seasoned player or a novice eager to sample the allure of online wagers, there's a game tailored for every enthusiast. From the mesmerizing whirl of slot machines to the cerebral realm of blackjack,…
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Casino Reports

Concerns Grow of NYC Casinos Affecting Catskills Communities

New York is in the process of awarding three full-casino licenses for the downstate region, and New York City is among the favourites to land at least two if not three. However, this has raised some concerns in Catskills communities, as the new casinos would likely affect Resorts World Catskills operations, as the region is reliant on revenue from…
Finance
Concerns Grow of NYC Casinos Affecting Catskills Communities
BK Reader

Coney Island Residents Oppose the Opening of a Casino

A resort with a luxury casino is proposed to be built on the sandy entertainment strip in Brooklyn. However, the residents of Coney Island are skeptical about it. This was revealed in a community engagement report from the office of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The report was released on Tuesday. It was forty pages of printed text.…
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Coney Island Residents Oppose the Opening of a Casino
The Sports Geek

What is Blackjack Insurance and Should You Accept It?

Blackjack is the most well-known and popular casino table game for good reason. With a low house edge and players feeling like they have some sense of control, blackjack is an attractive game at online casinos. The game of blackjack is much more than simply knowing when to hit or stand. Making the right decisions, including knowing when to double…
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WebWire

Juicy Stakes Giving Free Spins on 4 Magical Slots

WEBWIRE - Monday, September 4, 2023 September 4 to 11, Juicy Stakes Casino is giving free spins on four popular slots from Betsoft. Players that deposit with LiteCoin or Bitcoin Cash will get 30 extra free spins. Four magical slots from Betsoft are featured: Gemini Joker, Stacked, Faerie Spells and Alkemor�s Elements. Cryptocurrency is so quick and…
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Mid Hudson News

Downstate casinos one step closer to reality

NEW YORK- The state's gambling regulators have unveiled the first round of questions and answers (Q&A) submitted by downstate New York casino applicants. The report, released by the State Gaming Commission and Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB), provides insights into the concerns and queries raised by the 11 applicants vying for one of the…
Law
Downstate casinos one step closer to reality
Radar Online

How to Play Baccarat Online at DraftKings Casino

Baccarat, known for its elegance and simplicity, has found its digital home at DraftKings Casino in 2023. Whether you're a seasoned baccarat player or new to the scene, DraftKings Casino offers a user-friendly platform that combines the thrill of traditional baccarat with the convenience of online gaming. When you, you're provided with an…
Strategy Guide
How to Play Baccarat Online at DraftKings Casino
jstationx.com

How to Play Ez Baccarat

How to Play Ez Baccarat: A Comprehensive Guide Baccarat is a popular casino game known for its simplicity and elegance. One of its variations, Ez Baccarat, has gained immense popularity due to its unique rules and exciting gameplay. In this article, we will guide you through the rules and strategies of Ez Baccarat so that you can enjoy this…
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StarTribune

Viva 'Las Vegas': How a show with a million-to-one shot hit the jackpot

James Caan is dying to get to his golf game. He's just wrapped his last scene of the day for his hit series, "Las Vegas," and is speedwalking across the community college auditorium, doubling today as a nightclub, when he's stopped in his tracks by something more powerful than a barrage of bullets. "All right, I'll hold the door," he says as a…
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Viva 'Las Vegas': How a show with a million-to-one shot hit the jackpot
US Bets

Eleven New York Casino Bidders Wait For Answers

At some point in September - date to be announced - the New York State Gaming Commission will hold a meeting during which it may have answers to hundreds of questions posed by the 11 potential bidders for the state's three downstate casino licenses. "May" is the word of choice because this question-and-answer process started back in February, when…
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Eleven New York Casino Bidders Wait For Answers
jstationx.com

How Blackjack Is Played

How Blackjack Is Played: A Comprehensive Guide Blackjack, also known as twenty-one, is one of the most popular casino games worldwide. The objective of the game is to beat the dealer by obtaining a hand with a higher total value than theirs, without exceeding 21. In this article, we will explain how blackjack is played, including the rules,…
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