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Indiana sportsbooks generated $273.9 million in February wagers. That is up 46.3% from $187.2 million in February 2020 but well short of the record $348.2 million set in January.

Hotel operations and additional amenities return full time to the two Caesars Entertainment properties on the Las Vegas Strip, beginning Monday.

In addition to the first-place prize of $554,495, Gonsalves also receives a World Poker Tour Champions Trophy and a Championship Belt from The Gardens Casino in California.

With the start of next week's NCAA Men's Basketball tournament, Atlantic City casinos will be hosting various events, drink and food specials, as well as featuring their sportsbooks to create the ultimate experience for fans.

This week, we have a major jackpot win at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, BetMGM teaming up with Buffalo Wild Wings, Intertops hosting a $240,000 contest, a grand opening coming up for a Nevada casino, and several incidents taking place at Encore Boston Harbor.

The Mass Gaming Commission approved a request from MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor to resume operating craps while blackjack tables can expand to four seats.

The Biloxi resort announced that it won eight TeleSouth Media (228) Awards, along with 29 nominations in various categories.

From electric entertainment and new resorts to the latest in culinary trends, Vegas is still the place where everything is brighter, bolder, and more exciting.

The Sands Corporation announced the sale of The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino resorts, along with their Sands Expo Center.

Resorts World Las Vegas will use UrVenue’s interactive 3D booking maps, allowing guests to visualize and book the exact experience they desire.

The former Eldorado Casino was sold to DeSimone Gaming by Boyd Gaming in December 2020. The property has been completely reimagined with increased gaming, dining and entertainment options.

Illinois online operators attracted $581.6 million in bets in January, 98.9% of which came online, according to official data released Wednesday. January's handle was up 18.3% from $491.7 million in December.

Primary events kick off with the $600 Deep Stack NLH featuring six opening flights and a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. The tournament will conclude with the $3,500 WPT NLH Championship boasting at $2 million guarantee.

A North Haven resident won the $896,507.50 multi-link jackpot by getting a Royal Flush on the Let it Ride slot machine at the Connecticut casino.

The three Detroit casinos reported $86.38 million in monthly aggregate revenue during February while operating at limited capacity due to COVID-19 health concerns.

On 26 March, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh will host Pittsburgh-native band No Bad JuJu in The Event Center. This 7 p.m. performance marks a modified return to live entertainment at Rivers Casino.

Gatsby's Cocktail Lounge will be an upscale escape offering a cache of vintage and rare champagnes, vivid artisanal cocktails and aromatic wines when it opens its doors this summer in conjunction with the Las Vegas Strip's most anticipated new 3,500-room luxury resort.

The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation will be suspending operations at Shorelines Casino Peterborough and Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs as of Sunday, 7 March 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Five individuals have been charged in two separate incidents at Encore Boston Harbor, including a cheating scheme and a stabbing at the casino, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today.

Due to increased demand, the Connecticut resort will reopen its poker room, Rainmaker Casino, Live@Atrium Bar and Topgolf Swing Suite this month with new safety protocols in place.