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Opening on Monday, the new poker room, operating 24/7, boasts 16 traditional tables and two private High Stakes rooms.

Barstool Sports is rumored to be throwing its hat back in the sports betting ring, this time with one of the biggest players in the industry.

Set to open in winter 2024, the 4,000-square-foot cocktail lounge features bar-top games for guests to enjoy while sipping on a cocktail or watching sports on one of the six television screens.

The main casino floor now features state-the-art slot titles, new high limit table games, enhanced dining options, and a modern design.

With record-breaking profits rolling in, some Las Vegas casinos have decided that now is the time to jack up their resort fees and parking prices.

The Board determined that Downs Racing fulfilled the obligations under its previously approved casino operator’s license and qualified to have its license renewed for an additional five-year period.

On 23 January, a slot player on the Royal Reels machine hit the progressive jackpot at the Florida casino to win $140,820.

The Board also acted on petitions filed by the Office of Enforcement Counsel to ban five adults from all casinos in the Commonwealth for leaving minors unattended in order to engage in gaming activities.

The only WSOP event in New York, the 12-day non-stop poker tournament series at Turning Stone runs from 14-25 March, with a guaranteed total payout of more than $2.5 million.

For seven days, the Las Vegas resort will be transformed into a sports-lovers dream with fan experiences including live recordings of “The Dan Patrick Show” on the Oasis pool deck.

The California restaurant has a wine country inspired menu by Chef John Trunk. Bistro 101 will feature elevated American casual cuisine and is set to open on Tuesday, 23 January.

Voting panel members in 16 categories have completed the voting process and nominees are now known for the 5th Global Poker Awards.

Packing 150 turkeys and hams, “Rivers Gives” volunteers are making their way to the Northside Food Pantry to assist with food preparation and distribution to community members in need on 24 January.

A local took home $103,216 from the Nevada casino after hitting the jackpot playing the Dragon Cash game.

On Friday, 19 January, Stephen Huber from California won a jackpot for $105,206 after laying down a six-card straight flush playing I Luv Suits poker.

On 17 February, couples are invited to participate in a ceremony, where Stroudsburg Mayor Michael Moreno will lead couples in an "I Do" redo, free of charge at the Pennsylvania resort.

A slots player hit a huge jackpot of $133,105 on Thursday, 18 January, at the Florida casino, playing a Dragon Link slot machine.

The jackpot was won when a local Pittsburgh guest was dealt a seven-card straight flush. The winning cards were a 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 and 4 of clubs.

The Las Vegas lineup features local, national and first-to-market establishments such as Tony Luke's, celebrated for its South Philadelphia cheesesteaks, alongside concepts like Nama Nama, an original Japanese street food experience.

The big casino industry news this week saw a pair of U.S. markets set new sports betting records at the end of 2023, while more recently, iGaming in Ontario also saw an increase.