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New Jersey Online casinos and poker rooms enjoyed its third consecutive month with more than $100 million in revenue with $108.2 million in May, up 0.4% from $107.7 million in April. Year-over-year, online casino and poker revenue is up 25.9% from $85.9 million in May 2020. May’s revenue yielded $18.9 million in state and local taxes.
Borgata continued to hold its online market lead with $32.8 million in casino and poker revenue in May, edging Golden Nugget’s $31.1 million.
Revenue for Michigan’s online casinos and poker rooms hit $94.9 million in May, essentially even with April. May’s win breaks down to $3.1 million per day of the 31 days of the month, down slightly from $3.2 million per day over the 30 days of April.
The win produced adjusted gross receipts of $89.1 million, up from $88.9 million in April. That total yielded $18.1 million in state taxes and $7.1 million in local taxes. Since January, online casinos and poker have generated $393.9 million in revenue and $99.7 million in state and local taxes.
BetMGM/MGM Grand Detroit led with $36.1 million in gross receipts, yielding $10.6 million in state and local taxes.
The World Series of Poker® (WSOP®) – the richest, most prestigious and longest-running poker series – has finalized its daily event schedule for 2021. Doors for the event open on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas with non-stop action through the event’s conclusion prior to the Thanksgiving holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Online and in-person registration will open in August.
WSOP is roaring back in 2021 with the much-anticipated $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship, better known as the “Main Event”, which in 2019 eclipsed 8,000 entrants for only the second time in history. The familiar 200,000 square foot Rio Convention Center will again set the scene with a wide variety of tournaments, which include all popular variations of poker ranging in price from $400 to $250,000.
This year, the Main Event will have four (4) starting flights to choose from – Day 1A on Thursday, Nov. 4, Day 1B on Friday, Nov. 5, Day 1C on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Day 1D on Sunday, Nov. 7. The iconic deep-stack tournament will continue play through the Main Event Final Table on Tuesday, Nov. 16 and Wednesday, Nov. 17.
The annual poker extravaganza, which began in 1970, will see a new broadcast partner in CBS Sports offering increased coverage for the duration of the tournament. An unprecedented 18 different bracelet events will be televised with a minimum of 15 hours of coverage of the 2021 Main Event, produced exclusively by Poker Central.
The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino and all Caesars Entertainment resorts in Las Vegas will offer reduced hotel room rates for entrants of WSOP bracelet events using the special advanced booking code “WSOPM” when they book early. The Rio offers players rates on select dates as low as $47. Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Bally’s Las Vegas and The Linq Hotel + Experience will also provide discounted WSOP player rates. To view a complete list of rates across all Caesars Entertainment properties, please visit our Reservations page. Rates are based on availability and are subject to change.
Schedule highlights below. To view the entire gold bracelet schedule, please visit WSOP 2021 Schedule where a downloadable version is provided.
New and Noteworthy:
Oct. 1: $500 “The Reunion” w/ $5,000,000 GTD prize pool – Only the WSOP could put a guarantee on opening weekend requiring more than 10,000 participants. Players can choose from three starting flights on Friday, Saturday and Sunday – or play them all.
Oct. 8 – Nov. 19: Return of the Record Breakers – Each Friday and Saturday of the 2021 WSOP will see one of the WSOP’s flagship No-Limit Hold’em events. The Millionaire Maker, Monster Stack, Double Stack, Colossus and The Closer all return with multi-million dollar prize pools and significant value.
Oct. 5: $25,000 Heads Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship – The WSOP’s annual heads up championship goes for prestige with an increase to $25,000 and a cap of 64 players, certain to be a roster of the world’s elite.
Oct. 10: $1,000 Flip and Go Presented by GG Poker – The popular online format is galvanized into a live event. Each player will be all in preflop on the first hand, dealt three cards and selecting two. One player will win the table and immediately fast forward into the money, where the tournament will then play out under a traditional structure.
Oct. 27 – 28: $1,000 Seniors Doubles Up – The record-smashing Seniors No-Limit Hold’em Championship will for the first time offer two starting days, with players allowed one optional re-entry per flight.
Oct. 6, 13, 18, 21, and 24: “Old School Freezeouts Return” – No Longer is the Main Event the only pure freezeout at the WSOP. Beginning Oct. 6, every popular buy-in level from $500 to $5,000 will offer a true freezeout.
Oct. 31: Deuce to Seven Single Draw NL Returns – The Poker Players’ Championship will expand to nine games with the return of 2-7 Single Draw NL. A $2,500 version of this format will also be available Oct. 28.
Nov. 17: Poker Hall of Fame Bounty – In homage to the Poker Hall of Fame (PHOF) that started 1979, living Hall of Fame members will be invited to freeroll into the $1,979 No-Limit Hold’em tournament open to all players. Each participating player will have a bounty corresponding to the year they were inducted into poker’s most exclusive club and the 2021 PHOF inductee will be announced.
Nov. 19: Nosebleed PLO – The WSOP’s highest-ever buy-in for a PLO tournament ($50,000 event 84) punctuates a prestigious High Roller series scheduled after the Main Event, which also includes $50,000, $100,000 and $250,000 No-Limit Hold’em events.
In addition, a quartet of Daily Deepstack tournaments return at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on most days in the Pavilion Room, which will continue to host satellite tournaments and live-action daily.
Key Operational Notes
“We could not be more excited to welcome everyone back to Las Vegas and the Rio,” said WSOP Vice President and Tournament Director, Jack Effel. “The entire WSOP team is hard at work to ensure players have the absolute best experience possible.”
Satellites for WSOP gold bracelet events have begun on WSOP.com and will run continuously through the event. More than 1,000 seats were awarded via WSOP.com in 2019. Outside the U.S., the WSOP has deepened its partnership with GGPoker who has exclusivity to run satellite packages to the WSOP. Note 2021’s first gold bracelets will be awarded as part of “WSOP Online” which begins July 1st on WSOP.COM. A full list of the online tournaments available in the USA is here with additional details about the tournaments on GGPoker to be announced in the coming days.
To view important details about this year’s event, visit WSOP.com/2021. This page will be live leading up to and during the event, where players can find all relevant information about the WSOP. Structure sheets for each individual event are expected to be posted on WSOP.com beginning in July.
Anticipation and expectations are high for the 2021 WSOP, following a 26-month absence. The 2019 WSOP set marks for tournament entries and prize pool with 187,298 entries and $293,183,345 in prize money awarded. The average WSOP gold bracelet event in 2019 featured a $3,257,592 prize pool with $533,613 going to the event’s winner. The 2019 Main Event attracted 8,569 players (second largest in history and largest since 2006) and the total prize pool was $80,548,600 with $10,000,000 going to the winner.
The 2019 WSOP featured notable records including total entries and prize money awarded, 28,017 places paid, 62 events with over $1 million prize pools and 12 events with over $5 million prize pools. For the first time, 12 events had over 5,000 entrants from over 100 nations.
Players are reminded to bring with them valid government-issued picture identification with current residential address, as well as a secondary form of ID (like a bill or statement confirming address). Players residing outside the United States must have a valid passport, in addition to another form of credible identification that includes address information.
The schedule, events, start times, end times and locations of events are subject to change. Tournament chips have no cash value. Winners will be required to provide a valid picture ID. Tax forms will be completed for those with winnings in excess of $5,000 net of event buy-in. Players without a Tax Identification Number and foreign players from non-tax treaty countries are subject to up to 30 percent tax withholding.
WSOP reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament or any tournament event, in part or in whole, without notice.
Bally’s Corporation announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Jumer’s Casino & Hotel (“Jumer’s”) from Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. The total purchase price was $120 million, which the Company funded using available borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
Bally’s expects this transaction to be immediately accretive to earnings based on the property’s strong fiscal year 2019 Adjusted EBITDA and performance since reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The acquisition also provides Bally’s the opportunity to capitalize on lucrative sports betting opportunities by further expanding its geographic footprint into the growing Illinois gaming market.
Jumer’s is located in the Quad Cities in Rock Island, Illinois and features a 40,000 square foot casino floor containing more than 870 slot machines and 25 table games, a 205-room hotel with 11 luxury suites, an events center, the Oculus Sports Bar, the Edje nightclub, and four restaurants.
Carver Road Hospitality will introduce Carversteak at Resorts World Las Vegas this December, the hospitality company’s first concept to be announced since launching in fall 2020. The 14,500-square-foot restaurant, the city’s largest luxury steakhouse and the resort’s only steak-focused outlet, will offer a contemporary take on the classic steakhouse experience.
Carversteak, designed by award-winning international design studio DesignAgency, boasts a mid-century modern aesthetic with a rich palette inspired by Las Vegas landscape. The design team conceived a sensory experience for guests with a series of original highlights such as The Knife Shop and Scotch Room, both of which double as private dining rooms. An expansive 70-foot honed quartzite stone bar leads to the main dining floor and 3,500-square-foot terrace complete with a bar, dining and lounge gardens overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. The restaurant’s interior serves as a gallery for the range of rotating digital and traditional art pieces alongside a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system.
To help execute its vision, Carver Road has partnered with A Perfect Bite, headed by well-placed industry veteran Oliver Wharton.
Taking the classic preparations of steakhouse staples and infusing them with seasonal ingredients, the Carversteak philosophy is backed with a sustainable ethos. Thick dry-aged American cuts will headline the steak program, accentuated by global artisan beef producers and Japanese-certified Wagyu cuts. Guests can expect signature dishes such as a 12-hour Slow-Roasted Prime Rib and Lobster Thermidor en Croûte, and playful items like Caviar Poppers and Wagyu Mini Cheesesteak Bites. Sumptuous vegan offerings will also abound.
Carversteak’s beverage program, helmed by Carver Road Hospitality’s Vice President of Beverage and Hospitality Culture Francesco Lafranconi, will feature an extensive collection of approachable wines, in addition to some of the most sought-after vintages, plus a curated whisk(e)y collection to be housed in a polished tasting room. The mixology experience on the terrace will showcase an “Avant-Garden” spin on classic and contemporary cocktails influenced by the onsite herb garden to include a collection of mint varietals.
A standout feature sure to appeal to today’s business traveler includes the spacious main bar and lounge. Offering the full menu, 24 bar seats and abundant lounge seating, the space will feature a 30-foot LCD screen displaying art and sporting events.
For additional information and to follow Carversteak, visit linktr.ee/carversteak.
Building on the phenomenal success of the Dragon Link™ high-denom slot, Aristocrat Gaming™ and Seminole Gaming have marked a milestone with a new $1 million Dragon Link high-limit progressive jackpot.
The Dragon Link $1 million progressive jackpot is found exclusively at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. Each property will have linked progressive jackpots starting at $1 million, meaning players will have two places to play for $1 million jackpots.
Less than a year ago, the newest iteration of Dragon Link, which offers high- and mid-denomination bets and a larger linked or standalone jackpot, made its world premiere at Hard Rock Tampa. The game has been so popular that Aristocrat and Seminole Gaming worked together to bring the $1 million jackpot to life, adding an exciting new level of fun.
The Dragon Link $1 million jackpot game has a $25 minimum bet and a $2,500 max bet.
Aristocrat’s Dragon Link is one of the most popular slot games in the world. The title Dragon Link Happy & Prosperous™ was named Top Performing Premium Game and Top Performing Proprietary Branded Game in the recent EKG Slot Awards.
ABOUT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOLLYWOOD
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion on Oct. 24, 2019. New offerings include 638 upscale guestrooms in the first-ever Guitar Hotel, 168 luxury guestrooms and unique swim-up suites in the adjacent Oasis Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and 465 newly redesigned guestrooms in Hard Rock Hotel for a combined room count of 1,271 throughout the resort. Additional amenities include the lush, “Bora Bora” style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service; a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; a 13.5-acre recreational water experience for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding; 19 dining outlets and 20 bars and lounges; an expansive gaming floor with 3,100 slots, 195 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a 38,000 square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Live entertainment venue with a 7,000-person capacity, will showcase A-list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. The integrated resort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441), and is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010
ABOUT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TAMPA
Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is one of the largest and most successful casinos in the world offering award-winning gaming, hospitality and entertainment. The casino features nearly 5,000 of the hottest slot machines, 179 table games and a state-of-the-art Poker Room featuring 46 tables. Additionally, the property offers a smoke-free Mezzanine Level Casino. The hotel is AAA Four Diamond rated and the property proudly offers ten restaurants, including the upscale dining venues Council Oak Steaks & Seafood and The Rez Grill, as well as the new elegant Italian restaurant, Cipresso. Recent openings include a new hotel tower, an elevated arrival experience, the Hard Rock Event Center and Rock Spa® & Salon. The resort is located off I-4 at North Orient Road and Hillsborough Avenue, about 10 minutes east of downtown Tampa. For more information, please call 866-502-PLAY or visit online.
Legendary GRAMMY Award-winner Van Morrison has announced a three-night run of shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace February 18, 19 and 20, 2022. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
General ticket prices beginning at $64.50, plus applicable tax and fees, go on sale to the general public starting Friday, June 18 at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com.
Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, as well as Live Nation customers will have access to a presale running Thursday, June 17 from 10 a.m. PT through 10 p.m. PT.
The upcoming shows follow the release earlier this year of Morrison’s 42nd studio album, Latest Record Project: Volume 1, available now via Exile/BMG on double-CD, deluxe-CD, triple-vinyl, and digital formats. The 28-track double album includes such recently released songs as “Love Should Come With A Warning,” “Latest Record Project,” and “Only A Song.”
PURCHASE/STREAM LATEST RECORD PROJECT: VOLUME 1
Latest Record Project: Volume 1 affirms Morrison as an artist of integrity and distinction, channeling his love of blues, R&B, jazz, and soul into a sound that’s dynamic and utterly contemporary. While the album touches upon Morrison’s classic brand of romantic sentiment and late-night warmth, the overriding theme is a straight-talking commentary on contemporary life, with songs spanning the saxophone-led R&B gem “Jealousy” and the joyful, country-tinged “A Few Bars Early” to the spirited Them-style garage rock of the self-explanatory “Stop Bitching, Do Something.”
GreatLakesStakes.com announced its inaugural list of the state’s favorite casinos across the state of Michigan. The rankings are a weighted result of three factors, including quantity and quality of online reviews from Google, Yelp, and Trip Advisor; social media followings on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram; as well as total tracked Facebook check-ins.
Based on weighted factors, the Michigan’s Favorite Casinos rankings are as follows and feature locations throughout the state:
Following a completed investment of more than $200 million, Harrah’s Las Vegas now features 2,542 redesigned guest rooms, a complete casino floor remodel and two new LED marquees at the north and south entrances. Guests can also enjoy a variety of hotel, dining and entertainment offerings including The Spa at Harrah’s Las Vegas, PizzaCake by Buddy Valastro and Donny Osmond’s first-ever solo residency. Additionally, the center-Strip resort provides convenient, direct access to CAESARS FORUM Conference Center.
Renovated Guest Rooms
Following the first two renovation phases of 1,622 Valley Tower rooms in 2016 and 2018, Harrah’s Las Vegas completed the redesign of all 2,542 rooms and suites in 2020, including the Mountain Tower with an additional investment of $70 million. Designed by Marnell Architecture, the refreshed guest rooms feature bold purple and blue hues that complement the cream-colored décor, dark wood accents and contemporary fixtures. Each room offers an oversized backlit vanity station, in addition to the backlit vanity mirror in the modern bathroom. Guests can also enjoy stunning views of the city or the High Roller Observation Wheel in select rooms. To book, please visit harrahslasvegas.com.
Additional highlights of the suites include ceramic dark plank tile flooring, a separate living and dining area with a wet bar and entertainment area, an oversized soaking tub and the option for two connecting bedrooms with a king bed and two queen beds. These suites are part of the Caesars Suites program, where guests can conveniently book more than 2,000 suites and villas within Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas portfolio on one comprehensive website, caesarssuites.com.
Redesigned Casino Floor and Lobby
Harrah’s Las Vegas has enhanced the guest experience with an elegant casino floor featuring upgraded lighting, floor and ceiling tiling, carpeting and modern restrooms. Upon entering the main lobby, guests can admire the oversized ombré art piece with purple and blue hues behind the front desk. Additional design highlights include marble floors and counters, as well as contemporary bronze columns with wood paneling.
CAESARS FORUM Skybridge
The CAESARS FORUM Skybridge conveniently connects Harrah’s Las Vegas to the 550,000-square-foot conference center, which offers the two largest pillarless ballrooms in the world. CAESARS FORUM will host its first large conference, Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress, from June 15-17. For more information, please visit caesarsforum.com.
The Spa at Harrah’s Las Vegas
The Spa at Harrah’s Las Vegas, located on the 4th floor of the Valley Tower, is now open Friday through Sunday. Popular treatments include the Deep Tissue Massage, Signature Facial Experience and Moisturizing Body Exfoliation. The spa also offers a variety of salon services, such as manicures and pedicures, hair services, makeup application and waxing. For more information and to book, please visit harrahslasvegas.com.
PizzaCake by Buddy Valastro
Harrah’s Las Vegas is home to “Cake Boss” star Buddy Valastro’s fast-casual concept PizzaCake, featuring the Las Vegas Strip’s first-ever Cake ATM. The menu consists of authentic New York-style pizza available as whole pies and slices, Carlo’s Bakery’s famous cake slices and over-the-top slices of dessert pizza. Open late-night, the restaurant is designed to recreate a typical New Jersey/New York-style pizzeria with elements of street art, classic furnishings, old-school photos and music from Buddy’s personal playlist.
Donny Osmond’s First-Ever Solo Residency at the Harrah’s Showroom
Legendary entertainer and music icon, Donny Osmond, will return to Las Vegas and the Caesars Entertainment family with his first-ever solo multi-year residency inside Harrah’s Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas, opening Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. In an unprecedented and history-making deal for Harrah’s, Osmond’s return to stage will be an exciting, energy-filled musical journey of his unparalleled life as one of the most recognized entertainers in the world. Guests can expect a party as he performs his timeless hits, shares stories of his greatest showstopping memories and introduces brand new music in a completely reimagined song and dance celebration. All tickets and packages can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com/donnyvegas. Performances will take place nightly from Tuesday to Saturday, with all shows beginning at 8 p.m.
Visitors can continue to celebrate the revamped resort with Harrah’s-themed food and beverage specials, available now through June 30, including:
Harrah’s Las Vegas implements Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s (“Caesars”) new health and safety protocols, which enhance its existing plans and practices in these areas. All Caesars properties are focused on the well-being of Team Members, guests and the community, and continue to work to create an environment with high standards of sanitization. Among the enhanced health and safety protocols include more frequent cleaning and sanitization. Caesars has also implemented a health screening program for all Team Members. Team Members and guests who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to wear masks, which the Company makes available at all Caesars properties.
For more information, please visit harrahslasvegas.com
Century Casinos, Inc. announced that operations at Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton, Century Casino St. Albert, Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Century Downs Racetrack and Casino and Century Sports Calgary reopened on June 10, 2021.
Casinos throughout Alberta were closed on December 13, 2020 to comply with a quarantine imposed by the Alberta government to contain the spread of COVID-19. The regulation lifting the lockdown for casinos includes social distancing practices and enhanced health and safety protocols based on Alberta Health Services guidelines. Details about these measures are available in the COVID-19 section of the properties’ websites.
For more information about Century Casinos, visit our website at www.cnty.com.
As part of its ongoing commitment to expand rewards opportunities for millions of players worldwide, PLAYSTUDIOS is teaming up with Peppermill Resorts to offer exclusive rewards at its AAA Four Diamond Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada and Montego Bay Casino and Resort in West Wendover, Nevada. Through the partnership, players of PLAYSTUDIOS free-to-play apps – myVEGAS Slots, myVEGAS Bingo, myVEGAS Blackjack, my KONAMI Slots, and POP! Slots – will have the opportunity to exchange loyalty points for real-world experiences, special offers, and complimentary items at both properties.
The expanded playAWARDS rewards portfolio offers both midweek and weekend complimentary guest rooms, exclusive player rates, and free casino play at Peppermill Reno. The partnership will also include a selection of rewards available at Peppermill Reno’s sister property, Montego Bay Casino and Resort. Additional dining rewards at Peppermill Reno’s lineup of eateries and rewards at Spa Toscana will be added in the future as local and state-mandated pandemic guidelines and restrictions allow.
Peppermill Reno, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021, is recognized as one of Northern Nevada’s premier resort destinations and is home to the largest poker room in Reno. Montego Bay in West Wendover is a multistate destination for gaming, golf, and entertainment at the famed Peppermill Concert Hall.
Developed by award-winning mobile and social gaming leader PLAYSTUDIOS, the playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform connects players to a growing lineup of rewards from global hospitality, entertainment, travel, leisure, and lifestyle brands, including MGM Resorts International, Wolfgang Puck, Maverick Helicopters, Gray Line Tours, House of Blues, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International, among others.
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Boyd Gaming Corporation and Hawaiian Airlines announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership that will allow members to earn even more benefits and rewards with Boyd Gaming’s award-winning B Connected player loyalty program and the carrier’s celebrated HawaiianMiles program.
Effective today, Boyd Gaming and Hawaiian Airlines loyalty members will enjoy reciprocal earning and redemption benefits with Boyd Gaming’s B Connected Points and the airline’s HawaiianMiles program. The partnership provides customers with greater access to B Connected’s exciting selection of reward tiers, exclusive player benefits and memorable entertainment experiences, as well as more ways to earn and use HawaiianMiles – making membership in both loyalty programs more attractive and valuable than ever.
Recognized as one of USA Today’s “10Best” casino loyalty programs nationwide, the B Connected program offers five player tiers – Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx and Titanium. And while the rewards and perks keep growing as players move up through the tiers, B Connected offers every member a wide host of great benefits, including discounts on hotel stays and retail purchases at Boyd Gaming properties; special discounts with exclusive partners; and access to Boyd Gaming promotions and contests. B Connected members also have the opportunity to earn annual cruises; vacations to B Connected destinations in Las Vegas and Hawaii; and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, such as luxury VIP vacations, incredible culinary experiences, and exclusive entertainment and sporting events.
As a member of the B Connected network, all tier benefits and B Connected Points are honored at Boyd Gaming properties across the country, including Boyd Gaming destination resorts in Las Vegas, the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and throughout the Midwest.
The HawaiianMiles program, which was introduced in 1998, is free for members to join and offers a lifetime of flexibility with no mileage expiration. Miles can be earned for every mile flown with Hawaiian Airlines, and by flying with the carrier’s designated partner airlines, making purchases with the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® or shopping at partner merchants. Miles can be redeemed for travel, food, shopping and more, or turned into a charitable donation via the HawaiianMiles giving program.
For more information about the B Connected program, visit www.bconnectedonline.com. To learn more about Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program, visit www.HawaiianAirlines.com.
International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) and Sony Pictures Television announce the 25th anniversary of the high-performing and player-favorite Wheel of Fortune® Slots game. Originally launched by IGT in Reno, Nev. in 1996, Wheel of Fortune Slots has become synonymous with jackpots, winning and fun in the minds of casino and online slots players around the world.
Wheel of Fortune Slots’ colorful history and pivotal role in shaping premium casino entertainment are as compelling as the games themselves. Spanning the mechanical reel, video, TRUE 4D™ and digital slots verticals, Wheel of Fortune Slots games are widely recognized by the sound of the iconic “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” celebration, and uniquely offer their own spin on the legendary entertainment brand. Often referred to as “The millionaire-making machine,” IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots has firmly established itself as the “go-to” slot theme for a chance at winning life-changing jackpots and has paved the way for hundreds of additional licensed slot games to appear in land-based and digital casinos worldwide.
Of the many milestones achieved by IGT and its award-winning Wheel of Fortune Slots portfolio, some of the most noteworthy include:
To honor this momentous milestone, IGT is celebrating with its “25 Weeks of Wheel of Fortune Slots” campaign starting in June 2021.The compelling campaign will drive Wheel of Fortune Slots excitement in casinos through exclusive giveaways and player promotions, and online via trivia, game spotlights and weekly contests where Wheel of Fortune Slots fans will have a chance to win Wheel of Fortune collectibles. In addition, the Company will honor Wheel of Fortune Slots all year with new product launches for land-based and online play, and with special events at gaming industry trade shows.
Everi Holdings Inc. announced the launch in the Southern California market of its MonsterVerse™ wide-area progressive (“WAP”) game at San Manuel Casino. The WAP game, featuring Kong and Godzilla™ in earth shattering 4K display, is based on Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse.
Bigger than any single monster, Legendary’s Monsterverse is an expansive story universe of multi-layered experiences centering around humanity’s battle to survive in a world that is under siege by a catastrophic new reality—the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning in 2014 with Godzilla and continuing with 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, Monsterverse films have accumulated close to two billion dollars globally at the box office.
Now, the two most beloved Titans, Kong and Godzilla, as well as other iconic kaiju monsters, are showcased in San Manuel Casino’s newest gaming offerings, which also features the “Monster Bet”, daring players to bet big to play four arrays at once. MonsterVerse™ is the latest series on Everi’s Empire DCX™ premium cabinet, complete with dual-curved 43-inch monitors with integrated edge lighting, a 4K display providing an immersive player experience, enhanced game-controlled lighting, premium 4.1 surround sound, and convenient mobile device charging ports.
Located just 60 minutes outside of Los Angeles, San Manuel Casino is a thrilling world of gaming. The addition of the first-to-market MonsterVerse™ enhances a leading gaming destination in Southern California, which features two stories of mechanical reels, video reels, video keno, in-house progressive jackpots, wide-area and Mystery Jackpots, and Wide-Area progressive (multi-casino) jackpot machines. San Manuel Casino recently hosted the Ultimate Titan Showdown, a slot pull tournament in celebration of the MonsterVerse™ launch.
San Manuel Casino is Southern California’s one-stop destination for entertainment and fun, located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and a short drive from LA-Ontario International Airport. San Manuel Casino guests enjoy the most slots on the West Coast, Vegas-style blackjack, high-limit gaming, live entertainment, sumptuous dining and a generous player’s reward program. Since 1986, players have received over $2 billion in cash, prizes and giveaways, making any visit to San Manuel an exciting and memorable experience. For more information on San Manuel Casino, visit www.SanManuel.com
Legendary Mexican icon Marco Antonio Solís will make his highly anticipated debut at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, where he will present his only two U.S. solo shows this year as part of the city’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9 p.m.
Held year after year in the Entertainment Capital of the World, Mexican Independence Day brings people together from around the globe, allowing them to share unique experiences through a variety of memorable festivities, such as concerts, parties, and special events.
El Buki’s shows will instill a renewed sense of hope and comfort within his devoted fans, who are eager to enjoy his spectacular, emotion-filled performances and take part in the excitement of this unparalleled weekend-long celebration along with their idol once again. Never failing to deliver pure magic on stage, Solís’ upcoming tribute to his beloved Mexico promises to create a scintillating atmosphere for his audience to not only honor the country’s independence.
An artist fan club pre-sale is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8 from 10 a.m. PT through 10 p.m. PT. Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, as well as Live Nation customers will have access to a pre-sale running from Wednesday, June 9 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, June 10 at 10 p.m. PT. Tickets starting at $99, plus applicable tax and fees, go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, June 11 at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com.