World Record Unconfirmed for Most Casino Visits in 24 Hours
Armijn Meijer, an ex-European blackjack champion, and Dominique van der Geer might have established a new world record for the total count of casinos visited while gambling in a 24-hour period last week. Nonetheless, the Guinness Book of World Records is currently assessing their application and could require several months to make a decision.
The pair from the Netherlands accomplished 110 casino trips in a journey that kicked off at Harrah’s in Laughlin, Nev. at 2 a.m. on February 5, later taking a helicopter to Primm and then traveling by SUV to casinos on the Strip and Fremont Street.
They engaged in table games whenever they could. Nonetheless, after COVID, numerous smaller casinos shut down their table games, resulting in just 70 choices available on their map. Alternatively, they put $5 into one slot or video roulette machine at every casino.
They stated they won $600 out of the $1,100 they wagered.
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While other sources claimed the Guinness record was already secured, Casino.org obtained this response from the Guinness representatives: “We’ve gotten an application and anticipate receiving proof for review … We evaluate all submissions within 12-15 weeks and inform them if they have achieved a record!”
As of now, the official record remains at 74 casinos. That was established on Oct. 19-20, 2017 by Americans Kimo Ah Yun and Gary Meyer. The duo surpassed the initial record in this category, 69, established by Jack Freeman and his son, Jeremy Freeman, from Aug. 27-28, 2007.
In October 2023, Las Vegans John and Kristina Mehaffey believed they had set a new record by wagering at 93 Las Vegas casinos. Guinness rejected their application since they solely played slot machines and did not engage in table games.
There is no Guinness stipulation that this record must be surpassed in pairs. Nonetheless, it’s more enjoyable that way and is cheaper — at least if the applicants are not sponsored.
“Say something nice,” van der Geer said to Meijer after they quit their attempt with three hours left on the clock.
“I’m speechless,” he replied.
Here is the livestream of their quest: https://youtu.be/eI1bI_-tWQI
