Blackjack Dealers in Vegas: Meet the Celebrity Dealers of Las Vegas During the 1950s, the atmosphere of a Las Vegas casino was defined by a unique form of celebrity dealing that blurred the lines between entertainment and gaming. While most patrons were accustomed to professional blackjack dealers, the excitement peaked when prominent figures like Dean […]
How Smoke-Free Casino Advocates Are Challenging Reports on Casino Revenue Impact Smoke-free casino advocates in Atlantic City are currently calling for a prominent gaming consultancy to retract a controversial 2022 study that has sparked intense debate over the industrys financial future. The studys central claim—that eliminating indoor smoking could trigger a significant drop in casino […]
How Casino Revenue Trends in Atlantic City Face Declines Amid Economic Concerns and Consumer Complaints Key Highlights: The primary driver behind the performance and growth trends within the gaming sector is the consistent surge in casino revenue, which remains the central focus of these findings. Atlantic City operating profits decreased in Q1 2025 Eight out […]
ESPN Chairman Pitaro Bullish on Sports betting relationship with Penn Key Points: Understanding the landscape of sports betting requires careful analysis of odds, market trends, and team performance to make informed decisions. Comments come as ESPN Bet faces investor scrutiny. Says ESPN feels positive about its relationship with Penn. ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro is optimistic […]
Maximizing Returns Through Gaming Investments: Why IAC Favors MGM Over Other Deals Diller’s company owns 23% of MGM shares IAC has mulled other gaming investments, says an analyst Barry Diller’s IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IAC) continues to view its 23% stake in MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) as a “forever asset.” However, it hasn’t stopped exploring other […]
Massive Lottery Jackpot Legal Battle: Winner Sues for $83.5 Million After Scandal Freezes Payout The pursuit of a life-changing lottery jackpot has turned into a high-stakes legal nightmare for one woman, who is now suing the state of Texas after being denied her $83.5M prize. This massive windfall remains frozen as authorities dig into a […]
Ontario Reports Second Best Online Casino Revenue Numbers Ever Ontario’s gaming landscape is experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity, largely driven by the rapid expansion of the online casino sector. Recent data reveals some incredible news for the province: April marked the second-best month ever for gross gaming revenue (GGR) since the market took off […]
Mike Malone on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the MVP Race: Expert Insights for Sports Betting Enthusiasts With the announcement of the NBA MVP Award looming, excitement builds around the potential contenders for Basketball MVP, fueling intense interest for fans looking to capitalize on the seasons biggest storylines through sports betting. The NBA MVP Award will be […]
Decoding the Truth Behind Las Vegas Entertainment: How Strip Casinos Maximize Their Casino Revenue EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” now publishes its new entry every Monday, exploring the entertainment forces that drive massive casino revenue in Las Vegas, alongside a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series, which dives into the economics […]
Tragic Houston Shooting Leads to Arrest After Suspect Visits Local Poker Club Benjamin Frakes, accused of killing his parents, was arrested at Houston’s Doghouse Poker Club. Victims were found shot multiple times. A man, Benjamin Frakes, aged 39, is suspected of killing his parents, Franklin Frakes (72) and Florentina Frakes (57), at their home in […]