Fair 79°
Tag:

Casino

News
Newly Minted Millionaire: Long Island Resident Hits Jackpot At Atlantic City Casino Newly Minted Millionaire: Long Island Resident Hits Jackpot At Atlantic City Casino
Newly Minted Millionaire: Long Island Resident Hits Jackpot At Atlantic City Casino It was a blizzard of jackpots for two guests at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City last weekend. A guest from Long Island won $1.36 million playing the Dragon Link Panda Magic slot machine. The guest bet $50 on the machine to win the jackpot.  A guest from Wayne wagered $5 on Three Card Poker and hit a Royal Flush, winning $1.043 million. Both guests chose to remain anonymous.

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Sports
ESPN Makes Major Betting Changes As Sports Gambling Probes Grow: What To Know ESPN Makes Major Betting Changes As Sports Gambling Probes Grow: What To Know
ESPN Makes Major Betting Changes As Sports Gambling Probes Grow: What To Know ESPN is ending its own sportsbook and shifting to DraftKings, a major change in the sports betting industry as several gambling investigations rock basketball. Penn Entertainment and ESPN announced the early end of their exclusive US online sports-betting partnership valued at roughly $2 billion on Thursday, Nov. 6. The ESPN Bet sportsbook will officially be rebranded on Monday, Dec. 1. A few hours later, ESPN said DraftKings will become its official sportsbook at the start of December. Odds from DraftKings will appear inside the ESPN app, with full integr…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Business
Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?' Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?'
Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?' Uno is playing "reverse" on rumors that you'll be able to gamble on the popular card game. The Mattel-owned brand said the game known for its "skip" and "draw two" cards isn't heading to casino floors anytime soon. Uno denied the rumors in an Instagram post on Monday, July 14. The viral posts claimed that Uno would be available for gamblers in Las Vegas. The rumor was even picked up by DraftKings, one of the country's largest betting companies. Uno said that the only "green" being passed around will be one of the game's four colors, not cash. "A rumor has come to our attention that there …

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Politics
Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch
Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch Jay-Z’s got 99 problems, and landing a Times Square gaming license just might be one. It’s not every day the New York State Capitol gets a visit from Hov. But the music mogul and business powerhouse made an unannounced stop in Albany on Monday, May 19. Jay-Z, legal name Shawn Carter, met with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to discuss something a little glitzier than legislation: a proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square, Albany station WRGB reports. The Brooklyn-born rapper’s company, Roc Nation, is part of a bid to secure one of the state’s coveted new downstate gami…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Business
NJ Casino Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming NJ Casino Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming
NJ Casino Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is going big — again. The beachfront property announced a $50 million investment for 2025, bringing even more luxury suites, restaurants from top chefs, a new hologram-filled mini golf bar, and double the Asian gaming space, officials said. The upgrades are part of a $270 million transformation project that’s been in motion since 2018. Ocean will roll out more than 500 new Blu Rooms and Suites, capping off its complete hotel renovation. These beach-inspired rooms will feature oversized showers, marble floors, wet bars, and lounge space for hosting small…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine