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Iconic Las Vegas hotel The Mirage closes its doors

By 11 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Wednesday, the iconic Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip will be no more, as the mega-resort closes its doors to make way for a new one. A closing ceremony is set to take place at 9 a.m. local time, FOX 5 Las Vegas reported. Its erupting volcano that put on nightly shows for free erupted for its last…
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Iconic Las Vegas hotel The Mirage closes its doors
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The iconic Mirage in Las Vegas is closing today after 34 years

New York (CNN) - The Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is closing Wednesday, ending 34 years in business. The resort will throw a farewell event, with doors officially closing this afternoon. That will cap off a weeklong event, in which gamblers were given the opportunity to win part of a $1.6 million cash prize in accordance with…
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The iconic Mirage in Las Vegas is closing today after 34 years
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Woman says she won $1.2 million at casino; casino says it was a glitch in the machine

A New Jersey woman says she won a $1.2 million jackpot at an Atlantic City casino in February, but the casino is saying her win wasn't a win but a glitch in the slot machine. Now Roney Beal says she is planning to sue. Beal told television station WPVI that she went to Bally's Casino in February and put hundreds of dollars into a "Wheel of Fortune"…
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Woman says she won $1.2 million at casino; casino says it was a glitch in the machine
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Upgrades, Enhancements, Location Make Vegas’ Plaza Hotel & Casino a Good Bet Downtown

Until a few years ago, downtown Las Vegas was primarily defined by the Fremont Street Experience - the blocks-long, casino-and-entertainment district covered by the impressive Viva Vision canopy. But with new and enhanced hotel products, trendy restaurants in the Fremont East district, art installations, and cultural activities, downtown has now…
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Upgrades, Enhancements, Location Make Vegas’ Plaza Hotel & Casino a Good Bet Downtown
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Pennsylvania Lottery Distributes Over $961K in Prizes to Online Players

Middletown, PA - The Pennsylvania Lottery has successfully dispersed a substantial sum exceeding $961000 in prizes to online players from Schuylkill, Allegheny, and Susquehanna counties. A player from Schuylkill County secured a notable win of $636616.18 through the Premier Jackpot game. This connect-style game is known for its progressive jackpot…
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Pennsylvania Lottery Distributes Over $961K in Prizes to Online Players
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Lapeer County woman can't believe she won $300,000 lottery prize

LAPEER, Mich. (WJRT) - A Lapeer woman couldn't believe the Michigan Lottery machine was telling her to file a claim for her Fire & Ice Cashword scratch-off ticket. The 54-year-old handed her ticket to the clerk at the Murphy USA gas station at 579 E. Genesee St. in Lapeer, who scanned the ticket and got the same message. It was no mistake. The…
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Lapeer County woman can't believe she won $300,000 lottery prize
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Big Slot Wins: Tips & Tricks to Hit the Jackpot

With their progressive jackpots, flashing lights, easy gameplay, and tantalizing wins, hitting the jackpot of any slot machine is the ultimate dream for any gambler. What makes it even sweeter is that the chances of winning a progressive jackpot are slim but never zero. Many players like to put their money where their mouth is and try their luck at…
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Big Slot Wins: Tips & Tricks to Hit the Jackpot
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Las Vegas casinos, gamblers battle record temperatures

Las Vegas has always been known for its dry, oppressive heat, especially during the summer. But new all-time high temperatures have been set over the last week, presenting challenges and opportunities for casinos. It's so hot, that in one viral post, a box of crayons melted into a rainbow puddle. And the Bruce Solutions Center, which offers…
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Las Vegas casinos, gamblers battle record temperatures
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Las Vegas casino The Mirage must give away $1.6 million before closing

A Las Vegas casino will be giving away $1.6 million in prizes in the next seven days before it closes for good - as required by Nevada law. The Mirage will shut its doors on July 17 after more than three decades on the Vegas strip, ABC7 reported Tuesday. But before it can close, the casino must hand out the big cash prizes in unclaimed progressive…
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Las Vegas casino The Mirage must give away $1.6 million before closing
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Fireworks shows abound across Las Vegas

Fireworks explode over the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas Friday, May 24, 2024. The Plaza will have a fireworks show Friday nights at 9:15 p.m. through Aug. 30. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | 2 a.m. The Las Vegas Valley is sure to put on a dazzling show Thursday night, with multiple locations across the region planning their own glittering displays of…
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Fireworks shows abound across Las Vegas
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I'm 92 years old and just won $434,105 playing the Fast Cash lottery game

A LUCKY 92-year-old player in Michigan won the $434105 fast cash jackpot. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the lottery ticket on June 25, 2024. He bought it at a Sunoco gas station in Lansing, about 82 miles northwest of Detroit. He said he decided to go after the jackpot when he saw it was on the rise. "I stopped into a store and…
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I'm 92 years old and just won $434,105 playing the Fast Cash lottery game
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Congrats! 92-Year-Old Lansing Man Scores $430K Lottery Jackpot

A Lansing man says he plans to share his winnings with family members after winning $434105 from the Michigan Lottery on a Luck 7s Ticket. The 92-year-old gentleman tells the Michigan Lottery that he decided to go after the Fast Cash jackpot after seeing that it was on the rise, and just a few hours later, he was a big winner. The man said he had…
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Congrats! 92-Year-Old Lansing Man Scores $430K Lottery Jackpot
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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…
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Largest Las Vegas Slots Jackpot Wins of All-Time
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92-year-old Michigan man wins more than $430k lottery jackpot

LANSING, Mich. - A Lansing man has won the $434105 Lucky 7s Fast Cash progressive jackpot! The 92-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket June 25 at the Sunoco gas station, located at 645 Migaldi Lane in Lansing. "I had my eye on the Fast Cash game after seeing the jackpot was on the rise," said the player. "I…
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Lansing Man Wins $434,105 Lucky 7s Fast Cash Progressive Jackpot

A Lansing man decided to go after the Fast Cash jackpot after seeing it was on the rise, and a few hours later he won the $434105 Lucky 7s Fast Cash progressive jackpot! The 92-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket June 25 at the Sunoco gas station, located at 645 Migaldi Lane in Lansing. "I had my eye on…
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Lansing Man Wins $434,105 Lucky 7s Fast Cash Progressive Jackpot
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Expansion on tap for Durango casino

KTNV (LAS VEGAS) - Expansion plans for the Durango Casino & Resort are moving forward. After opening in December, the resort, on the southwest side of Las Vegas, has been successful, which led to Station Casinos deciding to add to the property. The expansion plan actually isn't new. The company always planned to add infrastructure to Durango's…
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Man fakes own kidnapping to repay gambling debts

Jhansi: A man was arrested in Lalitpur on Sunday for faking his own kidnapping and demanding ₹5 lakh as ransom to repay the huge debts that he owed due to online gambling. The accused Pushpendra Patel, 32, of Bargana village under Narhat police station of the district was addicted to online gambling. He had lost a huge sum of money that he had…
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Man fakes own kidnapping to repay gambling debts
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Can casinos in Henderson, southeast Las Vegas revive?

While the Strip gets attention from customers and investors for its frequent revenue growth, gaming industry watchers may look to the Las Vegas Valley's east side for an idea of how a typical locals casino customer is spending - and what that suggests for the area's future gaming growth. The Boulder Highway subregion of the Las Vegas locals market…
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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…
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Station Casinos Expands Durango Property with New Amenities

Station Casinos is moving forward with ambitious plans to expand its newly opened Durango property in the southwest valley of Las Vegas. Following a successful debut, the company has filed for approval from the Clark County Zoning Commission to introduce significant enhancements, aiming to enrich guest experiences and accommodate future…
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Station Casinos Expands Durango Property with New Amenities
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Durango resort: Station Casinos to expand southwest Las Vegas property

Plans to expand Durango's parking capacity will go in front of Clark County officials at a meeting next week. Members of the Zoning Commission will consider a "minor modification" request to the phase two plans originally approved by county officials in October 2021 during the July 3 Board of Commissioners meeting. The modifications include a…
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Durango resort: Station Casinos to expand southwest Las Vegas property
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Labor Board Orders Station Casinos To Bargain With Union

Officials at the National Labor Relations Board have ordered a group of Las Vegas casinos to bargain with a union even though the union lost its election, finding that the company's illegal behavior spoiled the vote. The decision against Station Casinos marks the first time the labor board has issued what's known as a Cemex order, so named for…
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Labor Board Orders Station Casinos To Bargain With Union
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As unregulated gambling machines flood Missouri, many argue they put children at risk

Missouri casinos mandate players are at least 21 years old, but unregulated machines lack restrictions, according to the American Gaming Association. ST. LOUIS - There's a controversial debate in Missouri that has led to the unchecked proliferation of gaming machines, commonly seen at gas stations and convenience stores. The debate over the…
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As unregulated gambling machines flood Missouri, many argue they put children at risk
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Main Street Station Casino guest wins $930,000 playing Madonna slot game

Main Street Station Casino guest wins $930000 playing Madonna slot game (Courtesy: Boyd Gaming) Winners, winners, all-around! One lucky Hawaiian resident won a whopping $931640 payday on Monday, Oct. 7 while trying a new slot machine. According to a press release, the player had initially thought she had won a $9000 jackpot but was elated to have…
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Main Street Station Casino guest wins $930,000 playing Madonna slot game
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Powerball winning numbers for 6/10/24; Jackpot rises to $221 million

The Powerball jackpot is up to $221 million for Monday's drawing after no one won the top prize over the weekend. If someone wins Monday's jackpot, they can walk away with a $104 million lump-sum payment after taxes, according to the lottery's estimates. The winning numbers are scheduled were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Monday, and we have the…
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Powerball winning numbers for 6/10/24; Jackpot rises to $221 million
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Illinois Mega Millions jackpot winner reflects on $552M victory: 'Shock and disbelief'

A winning Mega Millions jackpot ticket worth an estimated $552 million was sold in Illinois, lottery officials announced Wednesday. The winner, nicknamed "MEGA Millionaire", won the jackpot after playing the game online. "I was scrolling through my emails when I saw one from the Illinois Lottery saying to check my numbers because I won a prize,"…
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Illinois Mega Millions jackpot winner reflects on $552M victory: 'Shock and disbelief'
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Free Summer Movies At Durango Casino Every Monday

Free summer movies at Durango Hotel Casino Free summer movies at Durango Casino and Resort - for kids, and adults. Had a friend in from out of town, and went over to Durango Casino & Resort. Although I still really want to call it Durango station - because it is Station Casinos property -but I will refrain. I truly love Durango Casino and Resort,…
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Free Summer Movies At Durango Casino Every Monday
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Palms Casino Resort general manager stepping down

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The general manager of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, who helped guide the resort toward its post-COVID reopening and new era of tribal ownership, is stepping down. A spokesperson for the Palms confirmed that Cynthia Kiser Murphey's last day on the resort's leadership team will be June 30. "We are immensely grateful to CKM…
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Palms Casino Resort general manager stepping down
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What does Station Casinos own in Las Vegas?

The Station Casinos brand has been associated with the Las Vegas locals gaming market since businessman Frank Fertitta Jr. purchased a 10 percent stake in the Bingo Palace, which later became Palace Station, in the late 1970s. Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of the Station Casinos brand, has more than 3000 hotel rooms, about 2 percent of the…
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Hungry for some White Castle? It’s now in Las Vegas! -Las Vegas Magazine

The word "slider" gets thrown around a lot these days, but only one chain can claim to have invented the term: White Castle, a chain whose small sandwiches consisting of 100 percent beef with onions and a pickle earned that term in 1921 because they were so easy to eat. And while the franchise has been around for more than a century, it only began…
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Hungry for some White Castle? It’s now in Las Vegas! -Las Vegas Magazine
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Powerball winning numbers for 6/8/24: Jackpot now worth $221 million

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $221 million for Monday's drawing after there was no jackpot winner on Saturday. If there had been a $208 million jackpot winner in Saturday's drawing and they chose the lump-sum payment option, they would have taken home about $97.7 million after taxes, the lottery said. The winning numbers were…
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Powerball winning numbers for 6/8/24: Jackpot now worth $221 million
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas continues tier matching promotion

A loyalty tier matching program at a new north Strip resort is sticking around a little longer. Fontainebleau has extended the "Elevate Your Tier" promotion it first announced in February, resort officials confirmed Friday. New and existing Fontainebleau Rewards members can request to upgrade their tier status based on their current tier status at…
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas continues tier matching promotion
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Bethesda Man Wins Big with Multiple Pick 5 Lottery Tickets

BETHESDA, MD - A Montgomery County man has claimed a substantial $250000 prize after playing five Pick 5 tickets in the Maryland Lottery's May 16 midday drawing. Opting for the same number, 73195, across all tickets, the Bethesda local secured two $1 straight bets for each ticket in both the midday and evening drawings. The fortunate tickets were…
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Bethesda Man Wins Big with Multiple Pick 5 Lottery Tickets
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Lottery player wins $150k prize three months after her dad scores $50k

A LUCKY lottery player struck gold on an online game just three months before her father also won big. But the family of winners lost out on their lottery prizes after all was said and done. When Starla Fannin played the Merry Money Bonus Jackpot Instant Play game online this past February, she never thought she would rake in a big win. Merry Money…
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Lottery player wins $150k prize three months after her dad scores $50k
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Illinois Resident Wins $560 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

Check your lottery tickets, Illinoisans! Someone just won big money playing the Mega Millions this past Tuesday night. I buy lottery tickets online because I get too anxious asking for a lotto ticket at the gas station. It paid off for one online player in Illinois, too! They played the Mega Millions online and matched all six numbers: 19, 37, 40,…
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Illinois Resident Wins $560 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
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Waking up in Vegas: Results of Nick's Las Vegas status match run

Last month, I wrote about planning an epic Las Vegas status match run. In this post, I wanted to share an update with our full results from the trip. This trip was certainly a success overall. If you're interested in doing it, you will need to be in Las Vegas today as the Wynn Platinum match ends on May 31, 2024. On our first night in Las Vegas we…
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Waking up in Vegas: Results of Nick's Las Vegas status match run
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The Future of Virtual Reality Philippines Casino games

Online Philippines gambling develops at a dizzying rate; virtual reality technology has the potential to alter the way casinos operate. The unlimited possibilities and immersive experiences of virtual reality could be changing the way gamers interact with their casino games. Read on to the fascinating future of VR casinos and all the amazing things…
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The Future of Virtual Reality Philippines Casino games
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New Circa casino called a ‘game changer’ for downtown Las Vegas

The Stadium Swim rooftop pool complex, seen during a media preview of Circa on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, is one of the resort's main attractions. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 | 2 a.m. The last time a casino in downtown Las Vegas was built from the ground up, Muhammad Ali was stepping into the boxing ring with Larry Holmes at Caesars Palace. When the Sundance…
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New Circa casino called a ‘game changer’ for downtown Las Vegas
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What does Boyd Gaming own in Las Vegas

Boyd Gaming has long had a strong presence in the Las Vegas hospitality and gaming industry since casino operator Sam Boyd founded the company in 1975 to develop a downtown casino, The California. The company has more than 5703 hotel rooms, almost 4 percent of Southern Nevada's hotel room inventory. Nine operating hotel-casino properties make up…
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What does Boyd Gaming own in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas Advisor: In an unexpected move, Mirage to close in July

It wasn't closing, until it was. After numerous proclamations that the Mirage would remain operating during the long transition to Hard Rock, it was announced last week that the entire casino will close on July 17. It's a significant development in that the opening of the Mirage in 1989 is credited with flipping the switch on the "new Las Vegas"…
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Las Vegas Advisor: In an unexpected move, Mirage to close in July
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Woman says casino won't pay out jackpot

SHAMONG, N.J. (NEWS 12/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A woman said a casino won't pay her jackpot win. A woman from New Jersey is preparing to sue Bally's Casino in Atlantic City after she claims it failed to pay out her winnings of over $2 million. Roney Beal told News 12 that the casino told her she didn't win anything, but said she has photos to…
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Woman says casino won't pay out jackpot
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Las Vegas Loop tunnel reaches Virgin Hotel near UNLV, company announces on X

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Las Vegas Loop has reached the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, according to a post on X Friday afternoon by the Boring Company, founded by Elon Musk. The progress is the latest update on the underground construction to expand transportation from the Las Vegas Convention Center, which was the original scope of the Las Vegas Loop…
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Las Vegas Loop tunnel reaches Virgin Hotel near UNLV, company announces on X
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Wheel Of Misfortune: Woman's $2M Slot Win Disputed As Glitch

It's a wheel of glitches for one New Jersey woman, who claims she hit a jackpot for over $2 million playing a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at Bally's in Atlantic City this past February. However, the machine didn't pay out, and the online casino claims a technical glitch caused the reels to align the way they did, thus nullifying the win. Roney…
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Wheel Of Misfortune: Woman's $2M Slot Win Disputed As Glitch
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Has a Sitting President of the U.S. Ever Gambled in a Las Vegas Casino?

Has a sitting president of the United States ever sat down at a slot machine or card table in a Las Vegas casino to play? For how long? Did they win? Which casino(s) and when? A: [Editor's Note: This answer is penned by LVA business and political blogger David McKee.] No. Never. Not a snowball's chance in hell. It might not be political suicide for…
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Has a Sitting President of the U.S. Ever Gambled in a Las Vegas Casino?
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Roney Beal says Bally's Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey refuses to pay 7-figure jackpot on Wheel of Fortune

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- A woman's win on a slot machine in New Jersey is being called into question. The South Jersey woman turned to the investigative team at our Philadelphia sister station, 6ABC Action News, for answers after she says the Atlantic City casino refused to pay the jackpot. Bally's Casino and the gaming company, International…
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Man arrested for creating fake online gaming websites impersonating Big Daddy Casino

A complaint was filed by an official of Big Daddy Casinos, alleging the creation of fraudulent online gaming websites using their company's identity. In connection to that case, the Cyber Crime Police Station registered a case on May 9, 2024, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Information Technology (IT) Act, and the…
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Man arrested for creating fake online gaming websites impersonating Big Daddy Casino
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OnlyFans model arrested for promoting gambling

A 23-year-old internet idol has been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly persuading people to gamble online, police said on Thursday. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) arrested Lalada at a condominium in Lat Phrao district on Wednesday, said Pol Maj Gen Theeradet Thumsuthee, MPB investigation chief. Her surname was withheld. The…
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OnlyFans model arrested for promoting gambling
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Station Casinos and Sparket announce software integration

Station will offer free-to-play live event wagering via Sparket's proprietary pool wagering system. US.- Station Casinos, a subsidiary of Red Rock Resorts, has signed an agreement with Sparket's Social Betwork, to licence software that will be integrated into the company's virtual casino STN Play app. The software integration will offer…
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Station Casinos and Sparket announce software integration
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How did gambling develop into a major industry in Minnesota?

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Minnesotans hoping to gamble today have many options. They can visit a Native American casino, buy scratch-off games at a gas station, yank open pull-tabs at a bar or even play bingo at a church fish fry. But this is a fairly recent phenomenon. Minnesota's founders took a hard line…
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How did gambling develop into a major industry in Minnesota?
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Durango Casino & Resort drives record quarter for locals giant Red Rock

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - How successful is Durango Casino & Resort five months after it opened in the southwest Las Vegas valley? Adding more parking to the brand-new locals resort is a priority, and that should tell you all you need to know. Red Rock Resorts, the publicly traded entity of Station Casinos, reported a 12.9% increase in revenue and a 7.3%…
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Durango Casino & Resort drives record quarter for locals giant Red Rock
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Station Casinos says Durango expansion could start by yearend

Station Casinos' five-month-old resort Durango could move forward with expansion plans by the end of this year or early next year, executives with its parent company said Tuesday. The potential expansion of the company's new resort exemplifies its strong debut in the locals casino market. Executives believe Durango will achieve its margin goals…
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Station Casinos says Durango expansion could start by yearend
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Las Vegas locals gaming market; results from Boyd Gaming, Station Casinos

As first-quarter earnings call season hits its peak, gaming industry members are watching several Southern Nevada operators to get the pulse on the Las Vegas locals gaming market. Wall Street analysts were surprised by financial results announced during Boyd Gaming's first-quarter earnings call on April 25. Industry watchers say the company could…
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Las Vegas locals gaming market; results from Boyd Gaming, Station Casinos
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New Desert Diamond Casino to open this year

The new Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks at San Lucy, Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise's fifth gaming operation, is set to be completed by the end of 2024. "We're really excited … Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks at San Lucy is a $450 million project," said Mike Bean, CEO of Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise. "And it's the first of several phases…
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New Desert Diamond Casino to open this year
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Iosco County Woman Wins $316,854 Lucky Clover Fast Cash Progressive Jackpot

A stop at the gas station to see a friend led an Iosco County woman to winning a $316854 Fast Cash Lucky Clover jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The 72-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket April 13 at Sunrise Travel Center, located at 5665 North Huron Road in Oscoda. Oscoda is about 50 miles south of…
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Iosco County Woman Wins $316,854 Lucky Clover Fast Cash Progressive Jackpot
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Lenny's Gambling Machine Destroyed: Plainfield Defendant Surrenders

JOLIET - The Joliet Police Department issued a press release on Thursday letting everyone know that 19-year-old Plainfield area resident Yussef Zahran has surrendered. Zahran tried to run over a Joliet police officer with his car earlier this week on Caton Farm Road, according to his charges. A week earlier, Joliet police say, Zahran broke one of…
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Lenny's Gambling Machine Destroyed: Plainfield Defendant Surrenders
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Oakland County woman gets 3 jackpot symbols, wins $682,000

TROY, Mich. - An Oakland County woman won more than $682000 after revealing three jackpot symbols on her lottery ticket. The 87-year-old woman bought a Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash ticket Dec. 30 at the Square Lake Marathon gas station on Livernois Road in Troy. "I play Fast Cash once a week," she said. "Right after I bought the ticket, I looked…
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Oakland County woman gets 3 jackpot symbols, wins $682,000
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CEO pay towers over employees at big Las Vegas companies

With its economy fueled by tourism, Las Vegas' workforce is heavy on lower-paying service jobs. Las Vegas' corporate chieftains, on the other hand, earn paychecks that card dealers, housekeepers and cocktail servers can only dream of. The pay ratios of CEOs to their typical employees shot past 100-to-1 last year at several Las Vegas-based companies…
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CEO pay towers over employees at big Las Vegas companies
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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…
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Indy Gaming: International flights on the rise in Las Vegas
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Oakland County Woman Wins $682,784 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash Progressive Jackpot

An Oakland County woman was in such disbelief after winning a $682784 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash prize, that she kept it a secret for several weeks. The 87-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket Dec. 30 at the Square Lake Marathon gas station, located at 5977 Livernois Road in Troy. "I play Fast Cash once a…
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Oakland County Woman Wins $682,784 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash Progressive Jackpot
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Lindo Michoacan Opens Its Newest Restaurant at the Palace Station Casino

The Original Lindo Michoacan first opened in 1990. At that time, the family-owned Mexican restaurant only had 12 tables. Now, the Las Vegas restaurant is opening its fourth restaurant, this time inside the Palace Station casino. Timed to open just days before Cinco de Mayo, the newest Lindo Michoacan borrows quite a bit from its predecessor. The…
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Lindo Michoacan Opens Its Newest Restaurant at the Palace Station Casino
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Online casino to withdraw TfL gambling ads after political backlash

Online casino 888.com is set to withdraw some of its UK ads after facing accusations that its out-of-home posters on London's TfL network appear to'trivialise' gambling. Described as'aggressive' by the House of Lords group Peers for Gambling Reform, TfL's decision to allow the ads to appear on its buses, trains and station platforms has even…
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Online casino to withdraw TfL gambling ads after political backlash
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Boyd Gaming cites soft market as first-quarter revenue lags in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Revenue in the Las Vegas locals market dipped by $15 million in the first three months of 2024 after a record 2023, Boyd Gaming officials said Thursday. Revenue companywide came in at $960.5 million, about $3.5 million behind the first quarter of 2023. Revenue in Las Vegas has dropped from last year's $240 million to this year's…
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Gambling revenues take a dip in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Gaming win totals at downtown Las Vegas casinos decreased 13% in March when compared to the same month in 2023, according to a report released Thursday. The Nevada Gaming Control Board says downtown casinos raked in just under $76.2 million in gaming win in March, down from $87.4 million in March 2023. Overall, the state's 444…
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Gambling revenues take a dip in downtown Las Vegas
Bangkok Post

Amlo seizes B68m from gambling ring

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) seized additional assets valued at approximately 68 million baht, owned by individuals associated with the busted high-profile online gambling ring operated by Suchanun Sucharitchinsri, also known as the Minnie network. Following the latest court-ordered confiscation of assets linked to the Minnie online…
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Amlo seizes B68m from gambling ring
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Column: More to Las Vegas than just gambling

Las Vegas has expanded its entertainment offerings. If you believe Las Vegas is all about gambling, then you are missing out. In fact, Las Vegas has become a vacation spot where there is so much to do even if you do not gamble. Here are some attractions that you might want to check out if you visit Las Vegas: Sphere is a music and entertainment…
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Column: More to Las Vegas than just gambling
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Powerball billionaire from California comes revealed as July winner

The California Lottery has revealed the identity of another billion-dollar Powerball winner who claimed one of last year's massive jackpots. Yanira Alvarez won the $1.08 billion jackpot in July 2023 after visiting Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles, lottery officials said. When Alvarez won the jackpot, the Powerball had held 39…
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Powerball billionaire from California comes revealed as July winner
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Pennsylvania among the "most gambling-addicted states," report finds

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pennsylvania is one of the "most gambling-addicted states," a new report found. On Tuesday, WalletHub released its "Most Gambling-Addicted States" report for 2024. Pennsylvania came in at No. 5, while West Virginia came in at No. 8. Nevada was the most "gambling-addicted" state, followed by South Dakota, Montana and Louisiana.…
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Pennsylvania among the "most gambling-addicted states," report finds
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Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands

From casinos to video gaming machines to sports betting apps on cell phones, access to gambling has expanded significantly in recent years. While that has led to increased tax revenue across Illinois, it's also accompanied by a growing problem: gambling addiction. Bill Johnson of Bartonville is approaching 50 years in continuous recovery from…
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Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands
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Rouge Cabanas at Red Rock Casino now open for pool season

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Station Casinos is getting the pool season started. Rouge Cabanas at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa has opened its doors for the pool season this summer. Guests are invited to reserve a private cabana or lounge seat while checking out the new menu, outdoor bar, and live DJ sets. Rouge Cabanas is open for those 21 and older, Friday…
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Rouge Cabanas at Red Rock Casino now open for pool season
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Kid-friendly things to do in Las Vegas

Often called'Sin City,' Las Vegas has been a longtime destination for the bachelor and bachelorette parties and generally for adults 21+. However, the city and its visitor authority have revamped the city's image, showcasing all the kid-friendly things to do in Las Vegas. Our family decided to head to Las Vegas for our kids' mid-winter break after…
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Kid-friendly things to do in Las Vegas
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Why Strip casinos continue to add electronic table games

Electronic table games have been in casinos around the world for more than two decades, but post-pandemic factors have made the games ubiquitous - and more diverse - in the Las Vegas market. Tom Mikulich, senior vice president of innovation and slots for locals operator Station Casinos, said the company has had electronic table games for about a…
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Why Strip casinos continue to add electronic table games
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Caesars Palace player wins $536K in Dragon Link slots jackpots

Dragon Link slots machines continue to burn fire at Caesars Palace. A slots player won four jackpots worth $536830 in a three-hour span Saturday at the Las Vegas Strip casino, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Caesars has other games, too, as a video poker player won a $100375 jackpot playing Double Double Bonus Poker on…
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Biggest Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…
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Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…
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Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers
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UNLV students unveil new casino games

Student inventors from UNLV revealed five table games they created during an event at Red Rock in Las Vegas on Sunday. The students are from UNLV's Center for Gaming Innovation and were supported through a grant from the state's Knowledge Fund, which helps students develop gaming concepts into viable gaming products. Station Casinos' top players…
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UNLV students unveil new casino games
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$1,482,337 in slots jackpots won by single player at Caesars Palace

Some people just have to be toppers. $1727750 in winnings off seven hits at Caesars Palace, a different player won eight slots jackpots on Tuesday at the venerable Strip casino, coming away with a total of $1482337, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. No, we don't know what's in the water, either. Winners across the Las Vegas…
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$1,482,337 in slots jackpots won by single player at Caesars Palace
Sportsbook Wire

Powerball numbers for 4/6/24 lottery drawing: Winning ticket announced

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing was worth $1.326 billion when a winning ticket was announced on Sunday, following a delay. The jackpot was initially worth an estimated $1.3 billion after there was no jackpot winner in Wednesday's drawing. The numbers were scheduled to be rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. ET on Saturday but were…
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Powerball numbers for 4/6/24 lottery drawing: Winning ticket announced
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Full house ahead: On Friday, Terre Haute finally gets its casino

Friday's grand opening of the Terre Haute Casino Resort will introduce the city to a level of opulence and luxury - and plain old shiny newness - it has rarely seen in the past. On Wednesday, Mike Rich, general manager of the casino, led the media on a guided tour, showing off 1000 slot machines, 50 electronic table games, 30 gaming tables, six…
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Full house ahead: On Friday, Terre Haute finally gets its casino
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Caesars Palace sees $692K Dragon Link jackpot

For one slots player, he'll have a year to report these winnings to the IRS. After winning three slots jackpots totaling $667750 in a three-hour period last week, the same player won a $692500 Dragon Link jackpot Thursday at Caesars Palace, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The player was playing $250 per spin. Shoutout to…
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Caesars Palace sees $692K Dragon Link jackpot
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Introducing Caramelo Jackpot: A New Slot Game with Brazilian Flair

Onlyplay is thrilled to announce the release of Caramelo Jackpot, a captivating new slot game specifically tailored for the Brazilian market. Caramelo Jackpot invites players to explore the colorful world of Brazil and experience the thrill of spinning the reels alongside the beloved Cachorro Caramelo. Inspired by the popularity and endearing…
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Introducing Caramelo Jackpot: A New Slot Game with Brazilian Flair
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What was the first resort on the Strip? El Rancho Vegas

The story of the Las Vegas Strip started more than 80 years ago this week on a ranch. The first hotel-casino on Las Vegas Boulevard opened April 3, 1941 at what is now the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. At the time, travelers, most often from California, drove to Downtown Las Vegas through empty desert on Highway 91. There were some small casinos, but…
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What was the first resort on the Strip? El Rancho Vegas
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Powerball winning numbers for 4/1/24 drawing: $1 billion jackpot

The Powerball jackpot for Monday's drawing skyrocketed to a whopping $1 billion after there were no winners in Saturday's drawing. The lottery prize is Powerball's fifth-largest jackpot overall. The numbers are rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. ET on Monday, and we will share the results here as soon as they're available. If there is a winner…
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Powerball winning numbers for 4/1/24 drawing: $1 billion jackpot
Beaver County Times

Powerball winning numbers for 03/30/24: Jackpot rises to $935 million

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing is now worth an estimated $935 million after there was no overall jackpot winner in Wednesday's drawing. The numbers were rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. ET on Saturday night, and we have the results below. If there is a winner after Saturday's drawing and they choose the cash option, they could…
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Powerball winning numbers for 03/30/24: Jackpot rises to $935 million
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$251,812 pai gow jackpot hits at Durango in Las Vegas

Having fun with friends might be part of what it's all about. Picking up some major cash along the way doesn't hurt either. Local player Ghassan Khalaf hit a 7-card straight flush playing pai gow at Durango, winning a progressive jackpot worth $251812, according to a Station Casinos blog entry. The winning hand hit around 9 p.m. The progressive…
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Las Vegas the Easy Way: Five Off-Strip Hotels to Consider

Las Vegas beckons with its dazzling lights and electrifying energy, but the iconic come-ons can come with a hefty price tag. Venturing beyond the Las Vegas Strip, however, brings a world of benefits for both the budget-minded visitor and peace-seeking traveler. While money has little meaning in a city where $5000 can disappear with the draw of an…
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Las Vegas the Easy Way: Five Off-Strip Hotels to Consider
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$312,625 Wheel of Fortune jackpot hits at Harry Reid airport in Las Vegas

There likely are no complaints about the D Gates at Harry Reid International Airport for one lucky Nebraska traveler. A slots player, identified as Andrew B., won a $312625 jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Deluxe Super Times Pay Slots machine, according to the airport's X account. �� BIG JACKPOT WINNER!��Congrats to Andrew B., of Nebraska,…
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$312,625 Wheel of Fortune jackpot hits at Harry Reid airport in Las Vegas
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Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.1B with no big winner last night

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday will be more than $1 billion after no ticket matched all the winning numbers drawn Friday night. The estimated $1.1 billion jackpot with a cash option of $525.8 million would potentially be the 10th biggest in U.S. lottery history and the sixth time in six years the jackpot has topped $1…
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Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.1B with no big winner last night
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Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens

High-flying illegal bookmaker Matt Bowyer, who sources say enjoyed high-roller privileges at Resorts World Las Vegas, surfaced this week as a key figure in a multimillion-dollar betting scandal involving the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. For those following the trial and travails of ousted Resorts World Las…
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Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens
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Column: Support veterans by vetoing gambling machine legislation

American Veterans (AMVETS) is one of the foremost veterans' service organizations in Virginia and the United States. We have a proud history of assisting Virginia veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. AMVETS Department of Virginia exists to serve the veterans of America's armed forces who live and work…
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Column: Support veterans by vetoing gambling machine legislation
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Las Vegas pool season: Which resort pools are open to locals?

There's good news on the Las Vegas resort swimming pool front - just about every pool is now open for the season, with some just days to weeks away. While some pools are open only to hotel guests, others open their doors to Southern Nevadans - sometimes with a fee attached. At most pools, guests can rent chairs, daybeds and cabanas. Here are some…
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Las Vegas pool season: Which resort pools are open to locals?
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Caesars Palace in Las Vegas reports 3 jackpots worth combined $500K

The hits keep coming at Caesars Palace as three jackpots worth $500000 were won Friday morning. One player won $100000 playing video poker, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Later, one player hit a pair of $200000 jackpots within moments of each other on the same machine. This lucky @CaesarsRewards guest hit two $200000 Jackpots on…
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Caesars Palace in Las Vegas reports 3 jackpots worth combined $500K
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Man steals $5,000 in cash dropped at Rivers Casino, police say

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man is accused of stealing $5000 a person at the Rivers Casino unknowingly dropped while playing the slot machines. Pennsylvania State Police said the victim had hit the jackpot at a slot machine and was paid out in cash on the afternoon of March 8. When he sat back down to keep playing, a bundle of $100 bills fell out of his…
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Man steals $5,000 in cash dropped at Rivers Casino, police say
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Man in wheelchair steals $5k from player at Rivers Casino

An investigation is underway after $5000 was stolen from a slot machine player at Rivers Casino. Pennsylvania State Police say the incident happened on March 8, and the incident was released on Friday. According to troopers, a man won $5000 playing slots. He cashed out and went back to the machines with the money wrapped in $100 bills, placing the…
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Man who allegedly took $5,000 from Rivers Casino floor sought by state police

Police are looking for a man they say took $5000 off the floor of Rivers Casino after another man unknowingly dropped it. A man from Westlake, Texas, told officers he dropped the cash on the floor the afternoon of March 8 while sitting at a slot machine. The man had won a jackpot and was paid out. He returned to the slot machine and continued to…
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Man who allegedly took $5,000 from Rivers Casino floor sought by state police