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BOS 2025 COLORADO

  With brilliant mountain views, great snow skiing and amazing outdoor adventures, Colorado brings much more to the table than simply a great casino experience. The Centennial State also has one of the most unique casino industries in the country—plenty of gambling with an Old West feel. The state legalized casino gambling in 1991 in […]

BOS 2025 CHICAGOLAND

  The Chicagoland area has a deep history with casino gaming with the first Illinois casinos having opened in 1991. Illinois casinos are smoke free, although those in Indiana, some of which are closer to the city of Chicago than most of those in Illinois, still allow some puff and play. In 1990, Chicago opted […]

BOS 2025 ATLANTIC CITY

  A trip to Atlantic City offers the perfect getaway for a little mix of sun, sea and casino gambling. AC continues bringing players from around the country with seaside attractions and the famed Boardwalk—and some saltwater taffy can be a nice splurge as well. The seaside part of that became even more of a […]

Seasonal Promo Calendar: The Best Times of Year for Extra Coins

  Great promos aren’t random—they follow the calendar. Holidays, long weekends, and big cultural moments create short windows when platforms roll out extra coins, streak boosters, and themed events. Use this quick calendar to plan low-pressure sessions that land during the busiest, most rewarding weeks of the year. Where to Start? Prefer a single hub […]

WOMEN AT THE WHEEL

Raising the Stakes in Gaming Leadership By Marjorie Preston & Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic   For decades, the gaming industry has been a world dominated by men— but times are changing. Today, women are stepping into the spotlight, breaking barriers and reshaping the industry from coast to coast. In this special annual feature, we celebrate a number […]

THE TOP 10

My subjective list of the best new slot games to be launched in the coming months By Frank Legato   As you may know, I’ve been writing about slot machines for 41 years. I’ve witnessed the evolution of the slot from a sea of three-reel mechanical games to modern video slots with hot game mechanics […]

EMOTIONAL UPS AND FROWNS

The odds of winning are against you, but one can always hope By Frank Scoblete Almost all casino players know this truth: given some time, or a long time, or starting right now this morning, this afternoon or tonight, they will wind up losing. They know that the house has the edge over them in […]

THE HARDEST HAND TO PLAY

Knowing when to walk away By Al O’Grady   What is the toughest thing to do at the blackjack table? Is it doubling down your 11 against the dealer’s 10? Is it splitting 8’s against the dealer’s ace? Or is it hitting, sticking or doubling down on a soft 18 against the dealer’s two?  Your […]

Casino Player Magazine October 2025

Casino Player Magazine October 2025 STEP INTO OZ The Wizard of Oz at Sphere transforms a timeless classic into a fully immersive Las Vegas spectacle STUPID CRAPS STRATEGIES Play smart or pay the price By Frank Scoblete BLACKJACK ODDS EXPOSED THE SAME, BUT DIFFERENT Slot suppliers put their own twists on game events that are […]

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