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Virginia Casino Revenues Surge 36% Year-Over-Year in January

Casino, NewsFebruary 18, 2025189Views 0Likes 0Comments

Virginia’s casino industry started 2025 on a high note, posting a significant 36% increase in revenues compared to the same month last year. The three land-based casinos in the state pulled in a combined $72.3 million in January, a sharp jump from the $52.8 million recorded in January 2024, according to the latest Virginia Lottery…

Actor & Ante 4 Autism Charity Poker Supporter Kevyn Major Howard Passes Away at 69

News, PokerFebruary 17, 2025259Views 0Likes 0Comments

The entertainment and poker communities are mourning the loss of actor Kevyn Major Howard, who passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 69. Best known for his role as “Rafterman” in Full Metal Jacket, Howard was also a dedicated advocate for autism-related causes, particularly through the Ante 4 Autism charity poker tournament.…

Poker Cheat Ali Imsirovic Booted from Texas Tournament After Attempted Entry

News, PokerFebruary 16, 2025227Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ali Imsirovic, once one of the most feared high-stakes poker players, was thrown out of the Champions Club Winter Poker Open in Houston before he could even play a hand. The disgraced pro, who admitted to some cheating allegations last year, registered for the $1,500 Main Event on Saturday but was swiftly disqualified and banned…

Atlantic City Casinos Lag Behind Online Gambling in January Revenue Surge

Gambling, NewsFebruary 15, 2025268Views 0Likes 0Comments

Atlantic City’s brick-and-mortar casinos were once the undisputed kings of gambling revenue. But this January, they found themselves trailing online casinos—a trend that’s becoming harder to ignore. Despite an overall revenue increase from last year, the numbers reveal a shifting industry landscape that could reshape the city’s gambling market for good. Atlantic City Casinos Report…

Déjà Vu at PokerGO Cup: Moncek and Weissman Battle Heads-Up on Consecutive Days

News, PokerFebruary 14, 2025232Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you thought you were seeing things at the PokerGO Cup, you weren’t alone. For the second straight day, Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek and Joey Weissman found themselves heads-up for a title. But this time, the outcome was different. On Wednesday, Moncek claimed victory in Event #1: $5,100 No-Limit Hold'em. On Thursday, Weissman got his…

MGM Resorts Hits Record $17.2 Billion in 2024 Revenue, Driven by MGM China’s Strong Performance

Casino, NewsFebruary 13, 2025337Views 0Likes 0Comments

MGM Resorts has reported its highest-ever annual revenue, hitting $17.2 billion in 2024, a 7% increase from the previous year. The casino giant’s strong financial results were fueled by record-breaking performance from MGM China and steady growth in digital gaming. However, challenges in Las Vegas Strip operations tempered the overall outlook. MGM China Leads the…

Durango Casino Lifts Red Rock Resorts to Record-Setting Revenue in 2024

Casino, NewsFebruary 12, 2025245Views 0Likes 0Comments

The opening of Durango Casino & Resort in late 2023 has given Red Rock Resorts a financial boost, pushing revenue and earnings to historic highs. The company’s fourth-quarter results showed strong growth, with Las Vegas operations leading the charge. Las Vegas Operations Post Record Numbers Red Rock Resorts reported a net revenue of $492.6 million…

Casino Visitors Shrink, but Spending Rises, Analyst Finds

Casino, NewsFebruary 11, 2025263Views 0Likes 0Comments

January’s casino numbers tell a story of shifting habits. Fewer people are hitting the gaming floors, but those who do are spending more. That’s the takeaway from a new report by Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz, who examined U.S. casino visitation and spending trends for the start of 2025. His findings, published in a…

Navajo Nation to Build New 300-Slot Casino Near Flagstaff

Casino, NewsFebruary 11, 2025231Views 0Likes 0Comments

A new casino is set to rise near Flagstaff as the Navajo Nation moves forward with plans for a second gaming facility in the area. The 300-slot casino will be built on a 13.79-acre site northeast of the city, marking another significant step in the tribe’s gaming expansion. A Historic Location Gets a New Purpose The…

Iowa Senator Halts Casino Moratorium Bill as Cedar Rapids Project Advances

Casino, NewsFebruary 10, 2025217Views 0Likes 0Comments

State Senator Ken Rozenboom has decided to pull back on a bill that would have imposed a five-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa. His decision comes just as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission moves forward with approving a new gaming facility in Cedar Rapids. Not Enough Support to Stop Cedar Rapids Casino Rozenboom, who…