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Country superstar Darius Rucker is hitting the road this summer with his 20-city “Songs of Summer Tour,” bringing his unmistakable baritone and chart-topping hits to amphitheaters and iconic venues across the U.S. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will feature special guests including Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph and Austin Williams on select dates. “For me, it’s not […]
The worlds of slot machines and poker have long shared the same casino floor, each drawing players for different reasons. Slot fans love the anticipation of matching symbols, while poker players enjoy the strategy and decision-making that comes with every hand. Now a new game called SLOTKER brings those two experiences together into a […]
Jeff Favre Brings Unique Football Background to Casino Career—Including a Famous Brother QB By Sean Chaffin Life at a bustling casino is a long way from where Jeff Favre grew up. The 52-yearold director of table games at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia was raised in rural Hancock County, MS, on Rotten Bayou. The […]
By Steve Kieva With more than 30 years of experience in the hotel and casino industry, Eric Buksa, general manager of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has built a career defined by operational excellence, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to guest service. His extensive hospitality background spans a variety of roles across the […]
The Hidden Twists in Video Poker By Jerry “Stickman” Stich Just because two video poker machines have the same name, and the pay tables look the same, does not necessarily mean they are exactly the same game. I was reminded of this recently when I visited a casino with a good friend of mine, […]
Slot suppliers continue to make a wildly popular slot game mechanic their own By Frank Legato Slot game mechanics come and go, but a few stay around to become almost a requirement for any slot game to become popular. The multiplying wild symbol was like that. Three decades after IGT’s Double Diamond was introduced, […]
IGT Celebrates 30th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune Slots By Frank Legato In the 130-plus years since the invention of the slot machine, there have been a few transformative events—developments that changed the slot experience forever. From electro-mechanical slots to microprocessor-based “virtual reel” slots to credit play to ticket-in/ticket-out, most of these developments involved […]
From tribal resort experiences to major city celebrations, summer travel has never looked better Summer is the season of escape—the time when sun-soaked days and warm, electric nights invite travelers to trade routine for adventure. From the iconic beaches of Atlantic City, where the Boardwalk hums with energy and ocean breezes, to the lush landscapes […]
A reality check from the other side of the table By Al O’Grady There’s an old saying: “Show me someone who has never done anything wrong, and I’ll show you someone who has never done anything.” If you’ve ever worked with customers, you already know mistakes happen. The real question is how you handle […]