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Pop artist Taylor Dayne is heading to the Las Vegas Strip for a new residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas, giving fans a chance to experience her powerhouse vocals and decades of hits in an intimate, high-energy setting. The residency kicks off Nov. 24, with additional performances scheduled for Nov. 25, 27 and 28; Dec. 29, […]
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The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City, is ready to celebrate a major milestone with the grand opening of its new Visitor Center on Sept. 19, marking the museum’s 35th anniversary. After welcoming guests for decades through its open-air pavilion, the museum is officially expanding its station with a nearly 9,000-square-foot Visitor Center […]
Vegas is getting a little more country this fall. Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Tim McGraw is heading back to Las Vegas this fall for a special five-night limited engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The country music icon will take the stage Oct. 23-24 and Nov. 4, 6-7, bringing his powerhouse vocals, chart-topping hits and unmistakable […]
Beyond the slots, tables and jackpots, casinos are filled with fascinating history, unexpected attractions and colorful characters By Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic Casinos are full of surprises—and we’re not just talking about what might turn up on the next spin. Behind the bright lights, ringing jackpots and green felt tables are plenty of fascinating stories. Some […]
Congratulations to the 2026 Players Choice Award winners By Karrie L. Zukowski For three decades, Casino Player magazine has invited its readers to select their favorite casinos across a variety of categories. From top Overall Gaming Resorts to various hotel and gaming distinctions, our annual Best of Gaming Awards recognize the industry’s finest. This […]
Random games have no predictable winning patterns-but different bets can create very different gambling experiences By Frank Scoblete Human beings are pattern-finding creatures. Indeed, under- standing nature concerns picking up on patterns and projecting them into the future. Doing so often saves our lives. Daniel walks by the lion’s den and gets eaten. Paul […]
Imitation has been part of slot-machine development from the very beginning By Frank Legato Anyone who plays a lot of different slot machines knows one thing: Slot manufacturers copy each other. If you look at the history of the slot machine, this is not new. These days, the copying centers on certain types of […]
Casino Player Magazine August 2026 THE 31ST ANNUAL BEST OF GAMING AWARDS Recognizing the Best in the American Casino Experience TRADITION ON THE FLOOR Mechanical reel-spinning games are here to stay By Frank Legato PLAY WITH A PLAN The three rules every experienced casino player follows By Frank Scoblete CONFESSIONS OF A BLACKJACK DEALER My […]
Strictly Slots Magazine August 2026 TRADITION ON THE FLOOR Mechanical reel-spinning games are here to stay By Frank Legato UNDER THE HOOD How do algorithms work in slot machines? By Sean Chaffin THE ROYAL TRUTH How rare hands, pay tables and perfect strategy really shape video poker By Jerry “Stickman” Stich SLOT WARS Slot jackpots […]