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May 6th, 2026 at 6:00:20 PM
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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 6 May 2026
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AC casinos generate $1.1B in taxes
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Matthew Fazelpoor, NJ Biz - The third annual report, “2025 Impact: Atlantic City Casino Industry,” produced by the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism (LIGHT) at Stockton University outlines the industry’s reach across the state. In 2025, casinos generated $1.1 billion in taxes and fees, a nearly 25% increase from 2024, with a record $661.7 million going to the Casino Revenue Fund. That growth has been driven largely by online gaming and mobile sports betting. https://tinyurl.com/5n7s35tu
Casino revenue in March, up 0.5%
Ohio (results) - Charlotte Capewell, CDC Gaming - Ohio casinos generated $94.9 million in revenue in March, up 0.5% year-over-year…slots accounted for $69.6 million, up 1.1%, table games generated $25.3 million, down 1%.Hollywood Columbus reported the highest revenue for the month with $27.2 million, followed by Jack Cleveland with $23.5 million. [VLT GGR was $134.1 million as compared to $133.0 million. Sports betting generated $86.4 million versus $64.1 million in March 2025.] https://tinyurl.com/vdn7u2nj
Casino revenue in March, down 2.9%
Rhode Island (results) - Charlotte Capewell, CDC Gaming - Rhode Island’s two casinos generated $57.6 million in revenue in March, down 2.9% year-over-year… slots accounted for $46.7 million, down 3.6%, table games generated $10.9 million, flat year-over-year. Sports GGR was $2.8 million, and igaming $6.5 million. https://tinyurl.com/3ftnpcd4
Labor Day Golden Week sees 873,000 visitor arrivals,
Asia (Macau) - Pierce Chan, Inside Asian Gaming - During the five-day Labor Day Golden Week holiday in Mainland China Macau welcomed around 873,000 visitor arrivals – up 2.7% compared to the previous year…83.0% were from mainland China, while visitors from Hong Kong, Taiwan and foreigners accounted for 10.8%, 1.3% and 4.9%, respectively. https://tinyurl.com/ye8zvvjz
Canadian visitation falls 17% in 2025; Mexico up 1%
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/49jufc2p
Southwest plans major expansion over next 10 months
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/mutjedjw
Golden Entertainment: ‘Family-owned’ business will better serve customers
Nevada (Las Vegas) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/39z43asx
Southern Nevada hotel-casinos offer $99 summer packages
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Todd Dewey, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/9ehknaj6
Hip-hop finds a new home Strip at Hakkasan
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Gabriela Rodriguez, The Sun Weekly - https://tinyurl.com/3xz97w8d
Number of registered voters up in April
Nevada (report) - Las Vegas Sun - https://tinyurl.com/yc2fpv96
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 6 May 2026
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AC casinos generate $1.1B in taxes
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Matthew Fazelpoor, NJ Biz - The third annual report, “2025 Impact: Atlantic City Casino Industry,” produced by the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism (LIGHT) at Stockton University outlines the industry’s reach across the state. In 2025, casinos generated $1.1 billion in taxes and fees, a nearly 25% increase from 2024, with a record $661.7 million going to the Casino Revenue Fund. That growth has been driven largely by online gaming and mobile sports betting. https://tinyurl.com/5n7s35tu
Casino revenue in March, up 0.5%
Ohio (results) - Charlotte Capewell, CDC Gaming - Ohio casinos generated $94.9 million in revenue in March, up 0.5% year-over-year…slots accounted for $69.6 million, up 1.1%, table games generated $25.3 million, down 1%.Hollywood Columbus reported the highest revenue for the month with $27.2 million, followed by Jack Cleveland with $23.5 million. [VLT GGR was $134.1 million as compared to $133.0 million. Sports betting generated $86.4 million versus $64.1 million in March 2025.] https://tinyurl.com/vdn7u2nj
Casino revenue in March, down 2.9%
Rhode Island (results) - Charlotte Capewell, CDC Gaming - Rhode Island’s two casinos generated $57.6 million in revenue in March, down 2.9% year-over-year… slots accounted for $46.7 million, down 3.6%, table games generated $10.9 million, flat year-over-year. Sports GGR was $2.8 million, and igaming $6.5 million. https://tinyurl.com/3ftnpcd4
Labor Day Golden Week sees 873,000 visitor arrivals,
Asia (Macau) - Pierce Chan, Inside Asian Gaming - During the five-day Labor Day Golden Week holiday in Mainland China Macau welcomed around 873,000 visitor arrivals – up 2.7% compared to the previous year…83.0% were from mainland China, while visitors from Hong Kong, Taiwan and foreigners accounted for 10.8%, 1.3% and 4.9%, respectively. https://tinyurl.com/ye8zvvjz
Canadian visitation falls 17% in 2025; Mexico up 1%
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/49jufc2p
Southwest plans major expansion over next 10 months
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/mutjedjw
Golden Entertainment: ‘Family-owned’ business will better serve customers
Nevada (Las Vegas) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/39z43asx
Southern Nevada hotel-casinos offer $99 summer packages
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Todd Dewey, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/9ehknaj6
Hip-hop finds a new home Strip at Hakkasan
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Gabriela Rodriguez, The Sun Weekly - https://tinyurl.com/3xz97w8d
Number of registered voters up in April
Nevada (report) - Las Vegas Sun - https://tinyurl.com/yc2fpv96
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
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May 6th, 2026 at 6:00:36 PM
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May 6th, 2026 at 6:14:37 PM
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Hi, I was wondering if Casino Hold'Em is played anywhere (in-person) in the USA?
Do you know which countries it is played in-person in?
If there is another side bet other than Razz being used in real life, I can add it for you.
Do you know which countries it is played in-person in?
If there is another side bet other than Razz being used in real life, I can add it for you.
May 6th, 2026 at 10:15:49 PM
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Quote: harrisHi, I was wondering if Casino Hold'Em is played anywhere (in-person) in the USA?
Do you know which countries it is played in-person in?
If there is another side bet other than Razz being used in real life, I can add it for you.
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Hi Harris,
Thanks for adding my game Casino Hold'em® to your Site. https://harrismowbray.com/casino
* Casino Hold'em® is not play (in-Person) in the USA.
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* Casino Hold'em® is play (in-Person) in South Africa and in the Philippines.
* Casino Hold'em® has 2 Side-Bets: AA-Bonus (aka AA+) and Casino-RAZZ Bonus.
So YES, there is another side bet other than Razz being used in real life: AA-Bonus (aka AA+).
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Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
May 7th, 2026 at 9:46:53 AM
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The AA+ side bet has been added
I added two pay tables, I didn't add the third one found on the Wizard of Odds website because it is shown as being online only (therefore there wouldn't be a point in me including it, since it can be played online elsewhere).
Do you have any other table games being played (in-person) that I should add to my website?
I added two pay tables, I didn't add the third one found on the Wizard of Odds website because it is shown as being online only (therefore there wouldn't be a point in me including it, since it can be played online elsewhere).
Do you have any other table games being played (in-person) that I should add to my website?
May 7th, 2026 at 6:10:00 PM
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NeverEndingNews.com Gaming-News from Monday to Friday Only by Stephen Au-Yeung.
Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 7 May 2026
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Maryland casinos generate $172 million in April, up 5.9%
Maryland (results) - Patrick Herron, The MoCo Show - Maryland’s six casinos generated a combined $172.2 million in revenue in April 2026, a 5.9% increase compared to April 2025.
MGM National Harbor (generated $73.9 million, Live! Casino & Hotel $63.2 million, ,Horseshoe Casino $15.1 million, Hollywood Casino $7.5 million, Ocean Downs Casino $7.9 million, and Rocky Gap Casino $4.3 million. https://tinyurl.com/27v55k95
Hard Rock Casino announces hotel expansion
Illinois (Rockford) - Jason Near, WIFR - Hard Rock Casino Rockford unveils plans for a major expansion that will add a hotel and convention center next to the casino. During a news conference Thursday, leaders shared the Hard Rock Hotel and Convention Center will have 200 to 225 total rooms including luxury VIP suites, 15,000 square feet of conference space, a spa and a fitness center. “This project will drive visitation, create jobs, and create untapped revenue opportunities for the area.” https://tinyurl.com/ytb9ktj5
Last resorts in Primm set to close permanently
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Todd Dewey, Review-Journal - Primm will soon become even quieter, with several resorts and businesses preparing to shut down permanently on July 4. A representative for The Primadonna Company confirmed Wednesday morning that the following properties will permanently close, marking the end of the area’s last remaining resorts: Primm Valley Resorts, Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino, Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino, Primm Center and Flying J. https://tinyurl.com/ypkw64p7
Debt-relief participants bared from betting for one year
Americas (Brazil) - James Marrison, G3 Newswire - President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced in a national radio and television broadcast on 30 April 2026 that participants in the Novo Desenrola Brasil debt-renegotiation program will be blocked from all online betting platforms for one year. The program is due to launch on Monday 4 May. Lula said in the broadcast that “what cannot happen is to renegotiate a debt and keep losing money betting on bets”. https://tinyurl.com/4tz6zm29
Regulator says Vegas recovering from 2025 slowdown
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/3j743ckr
Red Rock doing great, but unappreciated by Wall Street
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/5hcbcm4m
Helldorado Days Parade rolls through downtown on Saturday
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas Sun Staff - https://tinyurl.com/2m4vc79b
Weekly fireworks coming to Strip, downtown this summer
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/398258xk
Hard Rock Las Vegas seeking executives
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/542xyjj5
Smashburger hot spot of Miami Beach opens on Strip
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/yf9fvrum
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 7 May 2026
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Maryland casinos generate $172 million in April, up 5.9%
Maryland (results) - Patrick Herron, The MoCo Show - Maryland’s six casinos generated a combined $172.2 million in revenue in April 2026, a 5.9% increase compared to April 2025.
MGM National Harbor (generated $73.9 million, Live! Casino & Hotel $63.2 million, ,Horseshoe Casino $15.1 million, Hollywood Casino $7.5 million, Ocean Downs Casino $7.9 million, and Rocky Gap Casino $4.3 million. https://tinyurl.com/27v55k95
Hard Rock Casino announces hotel expansion
Illinois (Rockford) - Jason Near, WIFR - Hard Rock Casino Rockford unveils plans for a major expansion that will add a hotel and convention center next to the casino. During a news conference Thursday, leaders shared the Hard Rock Hotel and Convention Center will have 200 to 225 total rooms including luxury VIP suites, 15,000 square feet of conference space, a spa and a fitness center. “This project will drive visitation, create jobs, and create untapped revenue opportunities for the area.” https://tinyurl.com/ytb9ktj5
Last resorts in Primm set to close permanently
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Todd Dewey, Review-Journal - Primm will soon become even quieter, with several resorts and businesses preparing to shut down permanently on July 4. A representative for The Primadonna Company confirmed Wednesday morning that the following properties will permanently close, marking the end of the area’s last remaining resorts: Primm Valley Resorts, Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino, Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino, Primm Center and Flying J. https://tinyurl.com/ypkw64p7
Debt-relief participants bared from betting for one year
Americas (Brazil) - James Marrison, G3 Newswire - President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced in a national radio and television broadcast on 30 April 2026 that participants in the Novo Desenrola Brasil debt-renegotiation program will be blocked from all online betting platforms for one year. The program is due to launch on Monday 4 May. Lula said in the broadcast that “what cannot happen is to renegotiate a debt and keep losing money betting on bets”. https://tinyurl.com/4tz6zm29
Regulator says Vegas recovering from 2025 slowdown
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/3j743ckr
Red Rock doing great, but unappreciated by Wall Street
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/5hcbcm4m
Helldorado Days Parade rolls through downtown on Saturday
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas Sun Staff - https://tinyurl.com/2m4vc79b
Weekly fireworks coming to Strip, downtown this summer
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/398258xk
Hard Rock Las Vegas seeking executives
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/542xyjj5
Smashburger hot spot of Miami Beach opens on Strip
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/yf9fvrum
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
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May 7th, 2026 at 7:26:31 PM
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Hard Rock Casino announces hotel expansion
Illinois (Rockford) - Jason Near, WIFR - Hard Rock Casino Rockford unveils plans for a major expansion that will add a hotel and convention center next to the casino. During a news conference Thursday, leaders shared the Hard Rock Hotel and Convention Center will have 200 to 225 total rooms including luxury VIP suites, 15,000 square feet of conference space, a spa and a fitness center. “This project will drive visitation, create jobs, and create untapped revenue opportunities for the area.” https://tinyurl.com/ytb9ktj5
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I'm curious what convention business they hope to attract.
May the cards fall in your favor.
