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July 5, 2021

Robison shares his opinion on the return of several buffets in Las Vegas and also offers a tip on how he has been able to get into buffets for a better price.
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Beginning this month, MGM Resorts will welcome back many of the entertainers and events visitors love about its Las Vegas properties, including Bruno Mars at Park MGM.
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LAS VEGAS LIFE News

	At 11 p.m. the skies lit up with an eight-minute, synchronized fireworks display from the rooftops of Strip properties, including ARIA Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace and the newly opened Resorts World Las Vegas. read more
Jones Sign Company was selected among other world-class suppliers to develop many of Resorts World Las Vegas’ signs, including massive exterior LED displays. read more

POKER News

	After years of claiming that online poker was illegal, the U.S. Department of Justice has finally given up its crusade to criminalize the activity. read more
The two-time Best Mid-Major Tour/Circuit seven-day series from 23-29 August will feature a $50,000 guaranteed Main Event as well as a $25,000 guaranteed DeepStack event. read more

CASINO News

	SAHARA Las Vegas is offering several exciting ways to cool down and celebrate with gaming promotions, tournaments, and giveaways throughout the month of July. read more
The agreement will make MGM Resorts the 100% owner of CityCenter on the Las Vegas Strip, which is comprised of Aria Resort & Casino and Vdara Hotel and Spa. read more
The company announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland. read more
Win big and follow the Fourth of July with exciting giveaways, promotions, and live music at Rivers Casino & Resort in upstate New York. read more
The British Columbia provincial government announced last week that certain businesses could reopen, opening the doors for several Great Canadian Gaming Corporation properties last Thursday. read more

SPORTS News

	Virginia is now the quickest state to reach $1 billion in sports bets, reaching the milestone even as wagers fell month-over-month for the second consecutive month. read more
Gov. Tony Evers and Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill signed a historic compact amendment last week that expands allowable gaming at Oneida Nation casinos and affiliate locations in Wisconsin to offer sports betting. read more
Sportsbooks took in $160.9 million in wagers in May, according to official data released last week. That is down 6.7% from $172.4 million in April, and the state’s lowest handle since November 2020. read more

SLOTS News

Last week, a guest who wished to remain anonymous, turned a $5 bet into more than $1.5 million at The Venetian Las Vegas, when the lucky Wheel of Fortune symbols lined up to activate the progressive jackpot.
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CRAPS News

In May, the Connecticut resort was among the first casinos in the U.S. to offer Roll To Win Craps, a first-of-its-kind hybrid craps game from Aruze Gaming.
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ENTERTAINMENT News

	Treasure Island Resort & Casino will welcome Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo on Saturday, 11 September. The performance will be her first in Minnesota since she sold out two shows in October 2019. read more
The band that christened The Event Center stage at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh in March of 2019 is back for Labor Day Weekend 2021. read more
Casino Arizona in Scottsdale is excited to announce the return of its popular tribute band weekend on Friday, 30 July. read more

Did You Know?
A Michigan resident is suing BetMGM for $3.2 million after her account was frozen and she was unable to withdraw her winnings from the company’s online gaming app.

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Top 10 openings and expansions for summer 2021

Harrah’s Las Vegas upgrades
Hard Rock AC renovation
The Pass Casino sportsbook
New venues at Harrah’s AC
Capital One Arena sportsbook
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Las Vegas Convention Center
Yonkers Raceway renovation
New Colorado sportsbook
Amalfi by Bobby Flay

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