Slot players hit $1 million-plus jackpots at Fiesta Henderson, Caesars Palace
By J.D. Morris STATION CASINOS A woman identified only as Nicole L. won a $1.9 million jackpot playing a Zoltan’s Fortune slot machine at the Fiesta Henderson on Sept. 2, 2015. A woman visiting the Fiesta Henderson for the first…
Neil Armstrong
Its been a long time since Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon—like way back in the mid 60’s. When he first stepped on the moon, his first statement was something like "a big step for…
Understanding The Big Skinny
I have read several people discussing the big skinny and then a hybrid version on different threads. Since I have not yet attended a GTC class and am new to the forum I do not understand this. I plan to…
Macau’s junket model broken ‘for now’: LVS executive
The gambling junket business model as applied to Macau is broken “for now”, says a senior industry executive. Rob Goldstein, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp, parent of Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd, was responding…
NY lawmakers to review proposal to allow Internet poker
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – A panel of lawmakers in New York is taking a look at a proposal to legalize online poker in the state. The Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering meets Wednesday to review legislation that…
Revel owner trying to flip closed casino to new buyer, power company says
The power company engaged in a prolonged legal battle over energy costs at the former Revel casino claims in a recent court filing that the boardwalk resort’s owner is trying to sell the property. Lawyers for ACR Energy wrote in…
$93 Billion Will Be Illegally Wagered On NFL And College Football
If you need proof that a federal ban on sports betting is failing, look no further than new estimates released by the American Gaming Association (AGA), a national trade group that represents the United States casino industry. According to the…
Noted card-counter to address gaming industry executives at G2E
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal A principal behind the card-counting exploits of college students that was outlined in a book and movie will be the keynote speaker later this month at the gaming industry’s largest trade show and conference in…
In Laos' economic zone, a casino and illicit trade beckon in 'lawless playground'
By JONATHAN KAIMAN, LA Times The Kings Romans Casino is an island of extravagance in the Laotian jungle, its corrugated green domes arching high above the treetops. Inside, hundreds of stone-faced gamblers hunch over baccarat tables, betting thousands of dollars…
Trip Report: Place Bet and Come Bet Experimentation
Here is a trip report of a recent trip to my local Casino. I tried a little bit of experimenting in an effort to lay to rest the battle between Come Betting and Place Betting. I took a bank roll…