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Ace-King doesn’t guarantee winning

Of the 169 possible starting hands in hold’em, a computer simulation shows that A-K offsuit is the fifth best possible. Only A-A, K-K, Q-Q, and A-K suited are rated higher. But if it doesn’t improve on the flop, it becomes an underdog against any player holding a pair — even a lowly pair of deuces. […]

Super betting handle expected

Nevada’s casinos may only have 25% of its maximum capacity allowed due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions, but look for the state record in handle to still be broken in Super Bowl LV with the absolutely dreamy matchup of Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Patrick Mahomes and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.  […]

Casinos not permitted to hold large-scale Super Bowl parties

The Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday issued a directive reminding casinos not to hold large-scale Super Bowl parties amid the coronavirus pandemic or they’ll be disciplined. The directive reminded casinos that Gov. Steve Sisolak has extended his “pause” through Feb. 14th that limits casinos to 25 percent of their capacity and gatherings to 50 people […]

Mahomes injury impacts odds

Patrick Mahomes missed the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 22-17 Divisional playoff win Sunday against the Browns and is still in concussion protocol heading into next week’s AFC Championship game against the visiting Bills. Circa Sports tweeted out they opened the Bills -1, kind of a Mahomes half-in number. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook opened […]

Veteran still can pick NFL winners

When the coronavirus’ impact was felt throughout the country and casinos and retail sportsbooks were forced to temporarily shut down, Nick Bogdanovich didn’t panic. Bogdanovich, the director of trading for William Hill U.S., got creative. He and his team already had a mobile app in place and their task was to find inventory for their […]

Gaming loses an icon

I worked for Sheldon Adelson. I obviously knew of him but never met him. I admired his philanthropy but  didn’t always agree with his politics. I enjoyed visiting his casinos and dining in some of his restaurants or attending conventions at his Sands Expo Center. With heavy heart we say goodbye to our Chairman, Founder […]

Owners of Rio Las Vegas promise facelift

Fans of the Rio Las Vegas will be happy to hear the aging 30-year-old property will be getting a much-needed makeover that the new owner says has lost its way. But if you’re a baseball fan hoping the persistent social media rumors would be true of the Oakland A’s relocating to Las Vegas and getting […]