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Galveston Island’s unique history of underground casinos By Sean Chaffin As one of Texas’s oldest cities, Galveston has quite a history. That stretches back to 1528 when Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca and his crew were shipwrecked on the island. French and Spanish explorers traversed the area in the coming years and famed pirate […]
Slot awards reveal the most popular slot games in the business By Frank Legato In late February, I went to the fifth annual Slot Awards hosted by consultancy Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. These awards analyze slot games in 15 categories for physical casinos, plus separate awards for online and social games. What sets these […]
Our annual compilation of the most generous slot operations in the nation By Frank Legato “Loose slots” are more valuable than ever. The “loosest” slots, tabulated by Casino Player, are those with the highest return-to-player (RTP) percentage—the highest payback percentage. The reason loose slots are more valuable than ever is that overall payback percentage numbers […]
Native Americans are among the casino industry leaders By Sean Chaffin Native Americans are proud and industrious people who have overcome hardships and setbacks throughout their existence. In the last few decades, many tribes across the country have emerged as leaders in the gaming, travel, and tourism industry, catering to Americans in all parts […]
These great cruise lines feature wonderful destinations and some excellent gaming options by Sean Chaffin There’s nothing quite like a tropical getaway—from lounging on the beach in the warm sunshine to sipping that perfect tropical drink to ziplining through the jungle or a great aquatic excursion. Meeting new people and some fine dining mixed […]
Inside Norwegian Cruise Line’s Industry-Leading Rewards Program By Sean Chaffin There’s just something special about a cruise on the high seas. Those hopping aboard will find something for everyone—fun on-shore excursions, excellent dining, get-out-of-your-seat entertainment options, great cocktails, friendly conversation, great customer service, and, of course, those great ocean views and breezes. Fun lovers […]
By Steve Kieva Photos by the Las Vegas News Bureau The iconic SAHARA Las Vegas recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1952, the resort has seen a storied history, including hosting the Beatles during their first U.S. tour and serving as the setting for the 1960 Rat Pack film, Ocean’s 11. The event included a presentation […]
Celebrating the best places to play slots from coast to coast For 22 years, Strictly Slots magazine has asked readers to vote for their favorite casinos in a number of different categories, ranging from Overall Casino to all types of slot gaming, for our annual Best of Slots Awards. Readers love it, casinos love […]
Celebrity Cruises ups the ante on the ultimate gaming vacation Celebrity Cruises knows that as a player you have high expectations of the places where you vacation. You want the best of every- thing, and that’s just what you get when you sail with Celebrity Cruises. Aboard their award- winning fleet of 16 stunning […]
Players’ choice awards 2022 Earlier in the year, Casino Player magazine asked readers to vote for their favorite casinos in a number of different categories, ranging from hotel accommodations and service to all types of gaming to comps and promotions in our annual Best of Gaming Awards. Readers love it, casinos love it, and we […]