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Online Casinos in Maryland and Maine Fail

Some of us were really hoping for an expansion of online gambling in America. Specifically, the regulation of online casinos in Maryland and Maine, among other states. But as usual, politics got in the way. On April 8th, the Maryland General Assembly concluded its session without taking any action on internet gambling.  The setback is significant for the state, which was seen as having some of the best odds for expanding gambling options. And while online casinos in Maryland have failed, the state was not alone. Ten days after the Georgia General Assembly adjourned without legalizing online sports betting. Bummer,…

The New Rio Light Show Amazes Las Vegas

The new Rio light show is brand new and thrilling tourists and residents of Las Vegas! The renovations at the resort continue, with the installation of more than three miles of LED lights that are programmed to perform amazing displays! The spectacular new Rio light show is lighting up the night sky of Las Vegas with stunning visuals, enveloping the entire property’s facade. A partnership between legendary lighting designers Chris Kuroda and Andrew Giffin, the expansive installation features over three miles of programmable LEDs to create an ever-evolving light show that can be seen from all over the Las Vegas…

Gemstone Rush Online Slot from Spadegaming

We have a look at the super fun Gemstone Rush online slot! A 6 row game with 6 cascading reels from our friends at Spadegaming! Head under ground and spin those reels with Jerry the Mole, where landing 4 or more SCATTERS will trigger the Free Spins feature! This is a medium volatility game that comes with Wilds and Multipliers. Plus, Gemstone Rush has a Return to Player of nearly 97%! One sunny morning, a little mole named Jerry known for his exceptional digging skills, delved deeper into the ground and stumbled upon something unexpected. It was a hidden entrance…

Nearly $20 Billion Bet on New York Sports Betting

The numbers are in for New York sports betting in 2023, and they do not disappoint. Players in the state wagered more than $19.6 billion on sporting events last year, which translated to almost $1.8 billion in revenue. During the 12-month period ending on March 31st, total wagers in the Empire State surged by almost 20%, reaching $16.4 billion, and surpassing the figures from the previous fiscal year. This milestone also marks the highest annual expenditure for online sports betting recorded in any state regulating the activity in America. Additionally, the gross gaming revenue experienced a remarkable year-on-year increase of…

Smashing Pumpkins in Vegas this September

Fontainebleau is pulling in big name acts recently. Now, they will help fans see Smashing Pumpkins in Vegas this fall. The two-time Grammy Award-winning band recently announced several North American performances for 2024, including the stop at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The show will take place Friday September 27th, 2024 with special guest PVRIS. The Smashing Pumpkins continue firing on all cylinders live. During 2023, they headlined and curated their very own The World Is A Vampire Tour joined by Stone Temple Pilots and Rival Sons, while 2022 saw them canvas North America on the Spirits On Fire…

Nevada Revenue Hits $1.34 Billion in February

Believe it or not, the amazing run for Nevada revenue continued in February, with gaming generating over $1.3 billion for the state. That’s a jump of nearly 9% from the same time last year, and has some people wondering how long this can continue. In February of 2023, revenue reached a notable $1.24 billion, marking a significant 4.7% increase from January of this year, making it the strongest opening month to a calendar year in Nevada’s history. Among the various gaming options, slots led the revenue charge, generating $827.6 million for the month, a modest uptick of 0.6% from the…