So, you have a trip booked to Las Vegas, the casino capital of the world, but you are afraid you won’t fit in with the high rollers? Well, if you are new to the gambling scene, you might have come across some words and phrases you weren’t too sure of. This list of useful gambling terms can be heard about the roulette tables and slots in Vegas, so let’s see how many of these … [Read more...] about 10 Gambling Slang Terms to Remember Before Coming to Vegas
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Local Hits Rare $300,000+ Sequential Royal Flush Jackpot at Aliante
A lucky Las Vegas local hit a more than a $300,000 jackpot playing IGT’s Game King video poker game with Sequential Royal Flush progressives enabled at Boyd Gaming’s Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa on Tuesday, June 7. The guest, who has lived in the Aliante area for more than a decade, was playing video poker at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. After making a $5 … [Read more...] about Local Hits Rare $300,000+ Sequential Royal Flush Jackpot at Aliante
$253,746 Pai Gow Jackpot at Harrah’s Las Vegas
There was a jackpot today on Pai Gow at Harrah's Las Vegas for $253,746! The Caesars Rewards member, Chad Leyden, is visiting Las Vegas from Washington, IA and he hit the jackpot with five Aces in his hand. He plans to spend his winnings with his wife. … [Read more...] about $253,746 Pai Gow Jackpot at Harrah’s Las Vegas
Two Arizona Visitors Take Home Nearly $60,000 with Big Wins at Aquarius Casino Resort
Two Arizona Visitors Take Home Nearly $60,000 with Big Wins at Aquarius Casino Resort Aquarius Casino Resort, located at 1900 S. Casino Dr., handed out two big jackpots this week, with two lucky visitors taking home a combined total of nearly $60,000 on Sunday, May 22. Michelle, visiting from Payson, Arizona, accrued an impressive win of $31,492 while playing $1 Shamrock; … [Read more...] about Two Arizona Visitors Take Home Nearly $60,000 with Big Wins at Aquarius Casino Resort
4 Facts About Gambling Laws in Las Vegas
To outsiders, Las Vegas might seem like a place where almost anything is permissible, but in reality it’s just like any city in that it has laws you need to follow and etiquette to keep in mind. Its gambling laws are particularly important to get your head around, so if you are planning a trip to the casinos of Vegas, here are the main rules you need to know. The minimum … [Read more...] about 4 Facts About Gambling Laws in Las Vegas
From Las Vegas to the Internet: IGT’s Pioneering History
International Game Technology, or IGT, is regarded as one of the major producers of both land-based and online slot machines, and is unquestionably one of the most experienced firms in the gambling industry. With around 11,000 employees worldwide, the corporation is now headquartered in the United Kingdom, with operational offices in Rome, Italy, Las Vegas, Nevada, and … [Read more...] about From Las Vegas to the Internet: IGT’s Pioneering History
Venetian Resort Las Vegas Player Wins $280,007 Jackpot at Ultimate Texas Hold’Em
On April 9, Peter Ferguson from Scotland was dealt a diamond royal flush while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em at The Palazzo casino at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. For his $5 bet, Peter won $280,007! … [Read more...] about Venetian Resort Las Vegas Player Wins $280,007 Jackpot at Ultimate Texas Hold’Em
Treasure Island Las Vegas Awards More Than $55K in March Slot Jackpots
Treasure Island Las Vegas awarded major jackpots in the month of March. Visitors winning $10,000 or more during March, amid other significant wins, included: Lisa L. visiting from New Mexico won $10,523 on Wealth of Coins Bonus Grand.Samuel L. visiting from Indianapolis won $13,859 on Gold Standard Jackpot.Robert L. visiting from Arkansas won $17,461 on Cash Falls … [Read more...] about Treasure Island Las Vegas Awards More Than $55K in March Slot Jackpots
A Resident From Hawaii Hits $1.3 Million Jackpot Playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots
This is the third Wheel of Fortune jackpot that has been won by a Hawaiian resident at a Boyd Gaming downtown Las Vegas property in 2022 Michelle from Hawaii hit a more than $1.3 million jackpot at Boyd Gaming’s California Hotel and Casino playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune slots on Monday, March 28. The lucky guest was playing on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine on Monday at … [Read more...] about A Resident From Hawaii Hits $1.3 Million Jackpot Playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots
Boyd Gaming Destinations Award More Than $29 Million in Jackpots in February
Boyd Gaming properties across southern Nevada awarded multiple jackpots of $10,000 or more in February at Aliante, The Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast, Sam’s Town, Cannery, California, Fremont and Main Street Station. In all, more than $29 million in jackpots was awarded last month, including: On February 3, a lucky guest at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall hit an eight … [Read more...] about Boyd Gaming Destinations Award More Than $29 Million in Jackpots in February