Category: Casinos (Page 2 of 8)

New York City could get casinos under proposed state budget

January 19, 2022 / Staff

That primal scream you just heard came from Atlantic City . . .

Yes, there’s a chance we may casinos some day soon in New York City. It’s certainly not definite. At this point it’s just a proposal in Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed state budget, but this could have huge repercussions across the East Coast. New York state recently launched app-based sports betting, so the trend in the state is certainly for gambling expansion. It will be fascinating to see what kind of reception this gets and how far this goes.

Atlantic City won’t implode of course, but the entire dynamic from a lifestyle and travel point of view will change in this region. New York is already a huge destination spot, but adding casino gambling really shakes things up. Imagine a night on the town that ends at a casino at 3 AM? The possibilities are endless. High rollers will flock to New York to get their gambling fix while also having the rest of this dynamic city and its nightlife at their disposal.

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Will you go to Las Vegas now that it’s reopening?

June 4, 2020 / Staff

I understand many people are anxious to get out and gamble again, but this seems pretty ridiculous given that the pandemic isn’t over yet . . .

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Sports betting thrives in New Jersey

May 17, 2019 / Staff

One year after the Supreme Court opened the floodgates to states allowing sports gambling, New Jersey is killing it with sports bets. The casinos and racetracks in New Jersey that take sports bets took almost $314 million of sports bets in April. That’s 6 months in a row that sports wagering exceeded $300 million.

More states are rushing to add sports gambling, which will change this landscape considerably. It will be interesting to see how this affects the sportsbooks in Las Vegas, and also if New Jersey slows down as more states get in on the action.

On the other hands, the sports leagues and broadcasters are going all in as well with more content for betters, so we should see this market grow considerably.

For gamblers in many states, you’ll no longer need to go to Las Vegas when you want to have a fun weekend in the sportsbook. That will be a treat for many of us!

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How does London’s High Roller Casinos Match Up with Their Global Competition?

December 11, 2017 / Staff

When you think about the planet’s premier gambling destinations, two immediately spring to mind: Las Vegas and Macau. It’s often forgotten that the UK has some exceptional gaming facilities too – particularly for the highest rollers around.

Contrary to their Far-Eastern and Far-Western counterparts, the British Isle’s most exclusive cardrooms and table games aren’t found within the walls of existing casinos. Those wishing to play for the highest stakes in the most elegant surroundings must first obtain membership at one of a select number of high roller casinos and clubs. These are mostly concentrated around the capital city of London. Like in Nevada or Macau, a large enough stack of notes is usually enough to grant access. However, some are more restrictive still.

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New Jersey welcomes sports betting

October 18, 2014 / Staff

Get ready for sports betting at New Jersey casinos and race tracks. Governor Christie just signed the new bill into law, and it will be interesting to see if sports leagues like the NFL or the feds try to stop this.

The casinos in Atlantic City have been decimated as more states permit casino gambling, so now they may have sportsbooks to differentiate them again. Hell, I’m even tempted to go there now!

Let’s hope this sticks.