Gambling in the USA
Eagle Mountain Casino Scheduled to Open in Central California from May 9
In the western American state of California and the Tule River Tribe is to officially premiere the first phase of its relocated Eagle Mountain Casino from May 9 complete with a 2,000-seat events center.
The federally-recognized tribe began work on its newest gambling-friendly venue in April of 2021 after being forced to shutter its predecessor owing to continuous flooding and access concerns. The coming enterprise is to also feature an around-the-clock diner, a casino offering 20 gaming tables and 1,750 slots, a 20,000 sq ft convention center and a sports bar and grill.
The Assistant General Manager for Eagle Mountain Casino, Tiffani Sahagun, revealed that the new Eagle Mountain Casino is to sit on around 40 acres of land located some 17 miles west of its precursor on the Tule River Reservation and be a mere six-minute drive from the Porterville Municipal Airport. The experienced professional stated that the coming venue is to moreover retain popular features such as The River Steak House and the Yokuts Coffee House while introducing new elements including supply partnerships Stafford’s Chocolates and the J & R Meat Company.
Sahagun pronounced that Eagle Mountain Casino has come a long way since the 1990s when the facility was housed in a trio of manufactured trailers. She went on to disclose that the construction of the Tulare County venue’s latest incarnation created more than 300 temporary employment opportunities with its completion expected to result in as many as 200 additional jobs.
“We are excited to get it open as soon as possible,” Sahagun said. “It’s been a long time in coming. We may open the doors before. Employees are working around the clock to get it ready.”
The Tule River Tribe earlier divulged that its new Eagle Mountain Casino was designed by nationally-recognized hospitality and entertainment architecture and interior design firm HBG Design and could eventually furthermore feature a 125-room hotel. The tribe additionally asserted that it soon intends to make a definitive decision on what to do with the site of its former on-reservation casino with current options encompassing its repurposing as a health center or a recreational facility.
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
Gambling in the USA
Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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