Federal legislation introduced today by leaders of the Congressional Gaming Caucus would greatly increase the amount of money needed to [Read more…] about ‘SLOT Act’ Seeks to Increase Jackpot IRS Threshold to $5K
LETTER: Review-Journal stories highlight winners and losers
The two front-page stories in your Saturday edition were a perfect example of the contrast between winners and losers.
First was the uplifting story of the North Las Vegas police officer and his wife, and their commitment to providing better lives for the children who experienced the terrible tragedy of having their father murdered, [Read more…] about LETTER: Review-Journal stories highlight winners and losers
Resorts Casino Atlantic City Shutters Online Sportsbook, DraftKings Continues Retail
Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City has powered down its online sportsbook.
Video Poker Is On Life Support But There’s Still Time
Video poker arrived on the scene at a very favorable moment. The poker craze had yet to take hold, and slot machines were still enjoying the same enormous popularity as they do now.
This presented a unique chance for video poker to entice players away from both of these games. It was a different time back then, and there weren’t quite as many alternatives for slot players, nor were the progressive jackpots as large. Smart blackjack players, on the other hand, were on the [Read more…] about Video Poker Is On Life Support But There’s Still Time
Deadwood Casinos Struggle to Find Consensus on Mobile Sports Betting
South Dakota’s Deadwood casinos are permitted to operate sportsbooks in their brick-and-mortar establishments, so long as they first pay the state a $5,000 licensing fee for the expanded gambling privilege.
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Wind Creek Bethlehem To Reduce Number Of Slots On Their Floor
Wind Creek Bethlehem wants to clear off 655 slot machines from its casino floor. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI), which owns and operates a commercial casino in Alabama, says the decision to remove terminals was made due to [Read more…] about Wind Creek Bethlehem To Reduce Number Of Slots On Their Floor
Las Vegas Locals Claim $300K in Jackpots at Off-Strip Casinos
Lady Luck visited the off-strip casinos on Monday and there were at least three very happy beneficiaries of her arrival. It’s not every day that it happens but when it does it is news. While there are many Jackpots won every day in Las Vegas, many of those are won by visitors. Word spreads fast when [Read more…] about Las Vegas Locals Claim $300K in Jackpots at Off-Strip Casinos