California visitor, Antoinette T., was playing on Scientific Games’ 9 Quick Hits Progressive at Treasure Island Casino on the Las Vegas Strip when she won a $84,329 jackpot—just in time to give her some extra holiday cash!
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Elvis Brings Some Christmas Cheer
A woman hit it big at the El Cortez Hotel in Casino on Dec. 23, sticking to a Las Vegas classic. According to El Cortez, Mary, who was visiting from Washington State, was playing on an Elvis slot machine when she won $467,387.89 on a $2.50 spin. Congratulations, Mary, on taking home a jackpot […]
LEGENDS BUFFALO PAYS BIG
One lucky Texan rang in the new year big, winning $829,326.56 while playing Aristocrat’s Legend Buffalo slot machine on Sunday, Jan. 2. Jeannine L. from Spring, TX, is Golden Nugget’s first jackpot winner of 2022. Jeannine was celebrating the new year at Golden Nugget Lake Charles in Louisiana with friends and family when she […]
Triple Stars Jackpot
A North Carolina resident was celebrating the holiday season at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas and won a nearly $100,000 jackpot playing IGT’s Triple Stars slot game on Monday, Dec. 27. The lucky guest, who requested to remain anonymous, was playing Triple Stars around 3 p.m. and turned a 90-cent […]
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Guest Hits Million-Dollar Jackpot
On Wednesday, Dec. 22, a lucky Clearwater, FL, resident named Gloria visited Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and won a $1,241,642.26 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming’s Dragon Link progressive slot game with a $50 bet. “All I wanted for Christmas was to hit that progressive jackpot,” Gloria said. “I still can’t believe my […]
Shrinking Payback
Yet another study shows that reducing payback percentages doesn’t hurt casinos. But what about the players? By Frank Legato The issue of shrinking payback percentages on the slot floor has been burning for more than a decade. It’s in the news once again. After the Great Recession of 2008–2009, players began to complain that […]
Proceed With Caution
A look at video blackjack By John Grochowski In most state gaming commission revenue reports, wagering totals and payouts are listed for electronic gaming devices. The category isn’t “slot machines,” and that’s deliberate. In the information they release to the public, casinos and regulators do not differentiate among slot machines and other electronic games […]
Impeccable Insight
Ten Things You Would Not Know About the Business Side of Casinos By Steve Kieva Emerald Island Casino and Rainbow Club Casino in Henderson, NV, have a casino floor team that really delivers on providing a fun and exciting guest experience. The superior guest service, great food and warm, friendly vibe make both properties […]
Snow, Skis, Slots
Destinations for the Perfect Winter Gambling Getaway By Sean Chaffin Winter has arrived and the season may bring to mind snow, a nice fireplace, snow skiing, and a steaming cup of hot chocolate. For many, the colder weather also brings to mind a bit of gambling mixed with some gaming fun. There are numerous […]
Casino Player Magazine December 2021
Casino Player Magazine December 2021 CROWN CHAMP New champion crowned in world series of poker main event By Sean Chaffin TRIBAL LEADERS Who would have thought a small legal battle would give rise to a multi-billion-dollar gaming industry By Karrie L. Zukowski KEEPING IT SIMPLE Cash-on-reels features, “what you see is what you get” By […]