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Circa Survivor, Circa Million VIII and Circa Grandissimo will raise the bar yet again with a combined guaranteed prize pool of $30 million – the largest in contest history – all with no rake.

On 18 May, a Prince George County resident was dealt the hand of a lifetime at the Maryland casino, leading to the $2,669,714 win.

On 10 May, a guest hit a Pai Gow Progressive at the Las Vegas casino, winning a $91,027 jackpot, while receiving a $5,000 Fortune bonus.

The mentalist duo James Harrington and Mariana Liani will have a limited-run residency at the Las Vegas resort, starting on 4 June.

The GRAMMY-nominated global superstar will take the stage at the Connecticut resort on 18 July.

On 14 May, the guest won $1,009,357 while playing a Million Dollar Dragon Link progressive slot machine, becoming the first player in the property’s history to surpass the $1 million mark on a single jackpot.

On 13 May, a Dragon Link slot machine at the Florida casino paid out $148,618 to a lucky guest.

The multi-platinum selling country artist will be at The Venetian Theater in Las Vegas on 5 December.

On Saturday night, a guest at the California casino turned an $8.80 bet on Dancing Drums into the six-figure jackpot.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Caesars Virginia, The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk, and Live! Virginia reported gaming revenues of $99 million.

The 151st running of the Preakness Stakes will be one for history. For the first time, the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown will be contested at Laurel Park, not Pimlico Race Course.

Houser is coming to the Florida resort for a performance on 24 July and tickets are on sale.

The Illinois "racino" recently invested nearly $3 million and hired 35 new employees to introduce live table games to its casino, marking another major expansion.

The adult-only 12,000-square-foot oasis at the Nevada resort returns on Saturday with a new aesthetic and a curated summer calendar of events.

This week’s Friday Five has a little bit of everything: a life-changing jackpot, multimillion-dollar casino upgrades, a flashy new Las Vegas day club, and a government crackdown tied to the growing world of prediction markets.

To mark the opening next Friday, the Nevada resort will give the first 100 guests in line a complimentary single scoop of Nielsen’s signature frozen custard.

The Las Vegas sports venue will serve as a gathering place for BetMGM players, with watch parties centered on marquee matchups and major sporting events.

April 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 7.8% compared with April 2025 and 5.8% from March 2026.

On 13 September, the worship leader Lake will take the stage at the Connecticut resort for a live performance.

On 18 July, the adults-only Las Vegas resort will turn into a destination for slot lovers with an all-day tournament featuring a $15,000 prize pool, free play giveaways, open bar and more.