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South Florida Casino Carjacking Suspect Captured One Month Later

Julio Salermo, 33, was charged with robbery/carjacking on Tuesday, one month after the incident occurred at the Miccosukee Casino & Resort outside of Miami.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 10/14/2026 - 17:41

Las Vegas Casino Flamingo Theft Trial Kicks Off With Witness Testimony

The trial for a Canadian tourist accused of stealing and torturing a flamingo from a casino pool began on Wednesday with a security guard on his smoke break during a graveyard shift testifying about a voice crackled over the radio, “someone took a flamingo.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 10/14/2026 - 17:08

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Near Fort Myers November 2025 Promos and Events

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee has just announced their upcoming promos and events for November 2026.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:13

Jury Selected in Las Vegas Flamingo Theft, Torture Case: Trial Begins Wednesday

The day has finally come for Peachy the Flamingo to get justice.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 10/13/2026 - 22:48

Fowl Play: Jury Selection Begins in Case Involving Las Vegas Casino Flamingo Theft, Torture

Mitchell Fairbarn, 33, faces four counts of animal cruelty in connection with the March incident involving Peachy.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 10/13/2026 - 09:45

$1,008,719 Slot Jackpot at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

A lucky gambler at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas won 20,174 times his $50 wager and a cool $1,008,719 jackpot playing the Monopoly Big Board Bucks game, which has been paying out a lot of late.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mon, 10/12/2026 - 20:53

St. Louis Man Charged With First-Degree Robbery After Allegedly Following Woman Home From Casino

Court documents allege that Ronell L. Williams, 36, followed a woman home from the Casino Queen in East St. Louis after she won $3,203 on the slot machines.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 10/12/2026 - 19:36

Raging Flood Waters Turn Grounds Outside Linq Hotel and Casino Into Roaring Rapids

Video posted to social media by "Jedi Rich" on Sunday showed raging floodwaters outside the Linq Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV Sunday morning (10/11).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 10/12/2026 - 14:19

Lucky Bingo Player Wins Nearly $200K at Okeechobee Florida Casino

The six-figure jackpot was awarded after the player completed the U Pick’em in 20 numbers or less. The jackpot has since been reset to $62,300.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Fri, 10/09/2026 - 13:01

Michigan Online Casino Pays Out $3.65 million on $1.06 Spin

It is the third largest jackpot win in Michigan history and the fifth-largest in US online casino history.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 23:22

Casino Outside Des Moines Iowa Rewards Nine Jackpot Winners the First Week in October

Lakeside Hotel & Casino in Osceola, Iowa is celebrating nine jackpot winners who collectively took home more than $85,000 during the first week of October.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 13:18

Penny Slot Pays Out Six-Figure Jackpot at Sacramento Area Casino

A gambler won $239,079 on a “Planet Moolah” slot machine.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 10/06/2026 - 19:07

Arrested Salt Lake City Utah Bank Robbery Suspect Claims He Was Coerced, Owed $19K in Gambling Debts by Accomplice

Fidel Ybarra says he was forced into committing the crime by Thomas Domingo Bustos, 31 while Brelyn Sanchez, 37, also allegedly participated.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 10/05/2026 - 09:18

Bristol Virginia Police Officer Wins $150,000 Defamation Judgment After Removing Unruly Influencer From Casino

A Bristol, Virginia police officer has won a $150,000 defamation judgment after a casino patron accused her on TikTok of assaulting her at Hard Rock Bristol, located approximately 25 miles outside of Johnson City, Tennessee.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 10/02/2026 - 17:34

News-Press Out of Fort Myers Continues to Give Florida AG Middle Finger Over Sweepstakes Casinos

Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has given social media platforms Reddit, TikTok and others until October 23 to confirm they have stopped advertising sites such as Stake and Chumba, yet at least one local Florida news outlet continues to promote sweepstakes casinos with no word from the AG's office.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 10/01/2026 - 20:04

Rivers Casino Schenectady October 2026 Promos, Events

This month’s highlights include a chance to win cash every Saturday during the Spooky Spins Slot Tournament.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Thu, 10/01/2026 - 11:09

BetMGM Introduces Record-Setting Game of Thrones™ Slot to Players in New Jersey, West Virginia, Michigan and PA

Everybody loves "Game of Thrones". Now those casino gamblers in four US states will finally have the opportunity to play the Game of Thrones™ online slot for real money from the comfort of their own home, office, the train or where ever they like.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:33

Popular Port Canaveral Florida Casino Cruise Ship Shuts Down

Popular Florida Casino Cruise Ship Shuts Down

For now at least, the company seems to suggest the stoppage of service is only temporary.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 09/29/2026 - 19:54

Arkansas Saracen Casino Executive Hospitalized After Being Told He Will Be Terminated

Arkansas Saracen Casino Dirty Laundry Exposed as Two Execs on Hot Seat

Both men accused of developing gaming software marketed to “third parties within the Arkansas gaming industry.” Chief Market Officer denies allegations.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 21:29

What the Future of Digital Entertainment Could Look Like in Australia

Digital entertainment already occupies a large part of everyday life in Australia, but the next stage will involve more than people simply spending additional hours online. Devices, viewing habits, artificial intelligence, interactive media and changing regulation will shape what Australians watch, play and listen to over the next several years.

Submitted by Payton on, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 12:42

Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood Florida October 2026 Promotions Includes Reduced Baccarat Commission

The casino will also feature a Baccarat tournament every Friday of during the month of October as well as a Blackjack tournament and Bingo special event.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 12:25

Santa Rosa California's Graton Casino Hosts Global Debut of Wheel of Fortune Magic Coins

The new game is described as a much more feature-heavy video slot than the original Wheel of Fortune machine. IGT is preparing to showcase it at G2E 2026 on the RISE55 cabinet.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 12:06

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Hollywood Casino Kansas Speedway

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to open their new stadium in Village West close to the Hollywood Casino and Speedway in 2031.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 09/24/2026 - 12:37

Connecticut Former Funeral Director Who Gambled Away Families' Funds Enters Guilty Plea

Phillip Pietras, 51, is expected to be sentenced to more than seven years behind bars.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 09/23/2026 - 22:01

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino Okeechobee Florida October 2026 Promotions and Events

Get ready for October at the fabulous Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino Okeechobee. We have your top promotions and upcoming events for the month.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 09/23/2026 - 21:37

Trump Social Media Firm Co-Founder Allegedly Gambled Away $29m of Company Cash at Hollywood Florida Casino

Digital firm X Strategies is suing its co-founder Derek Utley for allegedly embezzling at least $5 million from the company. Utley, who resigned from the company back in April before being fired, denies the allegations.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/23/2026 - 10:54

Dublin, California Poker Player Wins $350,000 Jackpot at Sacramento Area Casino

A lucky poker player from Dublin, California visited the Cache Creek Casino Resort and walked away with a $350,000 jackpot.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 09/21/2026 - 16:11

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Florida October 2026 Promotions Include $1.1M Ultimate Football Showdown Drawings

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Oct., five players are selected every hour between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a chance to win up to $2,500 in Free Play or Bonus Bets.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Sun, 09/20/2026 - 10:39

Rivers Casino Schenectady Seen as Vital to That City's Growth

A glowing report released this week highlights just how vital Rivers Casino Schenectady has been to the New York city's growth and revitalization over the past decade.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sat, 09/19/2026 - 12:40

Vegas Matt Biopic Coming Soon: Banned From Venetian After Winning $400K Last Month

Filmmaker and comedian Mike Young's "The Chop" is described as a rags-to-riches drama inspired by the true story of Stephen Matt Morrow,, and his path to becoming an advantage slot player and gambling influencer with more than 1.6 million YouTube subscribers.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 09/17/2026 - 21:47

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