Macau Baccarat GGR Grows 68% in Q1 2024
Recently published government data showed that the gross gaming revenue GGR from VIP baccarat in Macau surged by 68% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year. According to Macau’s regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, or DICJ, the VIP growth in...
Rabbits’ Feet and Card Squeezing – Bringing Baccarat Players...
Gambling and superstition often go hand in hand and this is especially true of baccarat. There are many players who have lucky charms, such as a rabbit’s foot, or who follow specific rituals when they play. While there may not be any truth to baccarat superstitions or g...
Exploring the World’s Top Destinations for Baccarat Players...
From its humble roots in fifteenth-century Italy, baccarat has grown into a global phenomenon. The game was once the reserve of the gambling elite. Only the highest of rollers were welcome at the tables and huge sums of money were bet. However, today, no matter where yo...
End of an Era as Tropicana Las Vegas Closes Its Doors
After 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas, a true icon of the famous Strip, closed its doors earlier this month. Over the years, the casino rose to fame for numerous reasons. It was popular with the Rat Pack and it was also known to have mob connections. The Tropicana eve...
Work Begins on New Luxury Hotel at Coushatta Casino Resort
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its Coushatta Casino Resort, located near Kinder. The ceremony took place on March 20, 2024, at 10 am and marked the beginning of the construction of a new eight-story hotel. I...
Arrests Made Following Cheating Scheme at Wind Creek Casino
There seems to be an emerging trend of players cheating at baccarat in US casinos. In the latest scam, four people from Illinois are being charged in connection with a complicated baccarat cheating scheme that saw them take the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino for roughly $3...