Gambling
Things to Know About Online Bookies
Online bookies have had a massive surge in popularity in the last 5 years. With each passing day, more people prefer to go online and place bets on their favourite teams and players, rather than walking to the land-based sportsbooks. Some experts even believe that online bookies will totally replace traditional bookies and by 2025 every bet will be done online.
How Do You Know if a Site is Trustworthy?
With the threat of cyberhacking and dummy sites all over the internet, people always need to be careful when surfing the web. There are some easy things you should always look for when trying to decide whether or not a site is trustworthy. Here are three easy ways to tell!
Popular Gamer Dead at 31, Reported Suicide
The highest rated player in Warcraft and the creator of Play Everland tragically committed suicide on Thursday. Byron ‘Reckful’ Bernstein was 31.
Tigers Become First MLB Team to Partner With Sportsbook
The Detroit Tigers on Thursday announced a multiyear deal with sportsbook PointsBet, the first such partnership between a Major League Baseball franchise and a bookmaker.
Sports Betting - Psychology is a Valuable Commodity
I was just watching one of those "A Football Life" shows produced by NFL Network. And the subject was Jimmie Johnson, who won a national collegiate championship at Miami and then two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.
Vera And John Leads Online Casino Industry In Japan
With the Japanese government embracing the gambling industry with an open-minded approach, Japan is set to become one of the hottest markets for online casino and gambling industries. It has also been reported that government authorities are planning to transform the city of Osaka into a casino hub to promote tourism and travel.
How Bookies Are Keeping Players Active During the Pandemic
The three types of marketing bookmakers should become familiar with are branding, acquisition, and retention campaigns. Each of these plays a crucial role in the success and development of any business in the world. Here we focus on retention at a time when sports have been limited due to the worldwide pandemic.
Sports Gambling Demand to See Boost in July
July is traditionally the slowest month of the year for sports betting. That should not be the case in July 2020 as sportsbook and gamblers alike rev up for the start of Major League Baseball, NBA and what should prove to be an exciting Major League Soccer Tournament in Orlando.
Covid Casino, Nevada Cases Triple But Less Severe
San Diego County Public Health officials said Wednesday they are working with tribal lands to investigate positive COVID-19 cases that may be connected to several local casinos.
No Smoking, Drinking or Eating as Atlantic City Casinos Open
Atlantic City tried Prohibition once before. It worked so well that Nucky Johnson, the legendary politician and racketeer, built a Boardwalk empire immortalized on HBO nearly a century later.
Bettors Exploit BetMGM Error, RHONJ Ex Hires Mobster to Attack Husband
Bettors in Las Vegas last weekend exploited a mistake by BetMGM and wagered on baseball games that had already started, thus giving them an incredibly strong chance to win tens of thousands of dollars.
Bettors Have Best Day Since Start of Pandemic, Pinnacle Enhances eSports Platform
Gamblers enjoyed a great weekend thanks to La Liga and Serie A soccer matches played on Sunday. Dave Mason of BetOnline said it was the best day for gamblers since the worldwide pandemic began.
Motley Fool: Is DraftKings Insider Selling a Red Flag?
One of the hottest stocks of 2020, Motley Fool notes that DraftKings just sold 46 million shares to the public less than two months after its SPAC IPO.
Should There Be a Time Limit on eSports Matches?
The longest eSports match so far in history occurred at the LCK 2018 Spring tournament. It was between Jin Air Green Wings and SK Telecom T1 and lasted just over 94 minutes.
This is longer than the films Airplane!, Borat, and Paranormal Activity.
BarStool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Caught Up in Racial Row Ahead of App Launch
Jemele Hill, Contibuting writer for The Atlantic, has posted a video of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy engaging in what she refers to as #ExposeBarStoolRacists.
Betting for Living
To bet for a living would seem like the ideal dream job for most avid gamblers, however, in order to bet for a living, it would mean you would have to win over 70% of your wagers. The typical juice or vig on most wagers is -110 which essentially means you have to pay 10% extra on each wager placed, which is why a winning percentage of at least 70% would be needed to be consistently profitable in betting.
Where Can I Find a Good Pay Per Head Sportsbook Solution for Anaheim (2020)
RealBookies is an excellent Pay Per Head sportsbook solution for bookmakers and agents in the Anaheim area.
Barstool Sportsbook Betting App to Launch in September
Barstool Sports is partnering with Penn National to release its sports betting app come September, and hopefully there will be sports to bet on.
Victims of Gambling Scheme Should Receive Portion of NFL QB Retirement Funds
Multiple individuals defrauded in a scheme perpetrated by an ex-Ohio State and NFL quarterback and his accomplice should receive money from the former player’s share of a national concussion settlement, an Ohio prosecutor is arguing.
AC Casinos Opening for the 4th, Others Shutting Down Again
As Atlantic City casinos prepare to open for the Fourth of July weekend, some casinos that opened in recent weeks are having to shut down. AC casinos that have been shut down since March will now be able to operate at 25% capacity.
Sports Betting -- The Difference Between Sharps and Squares? Well, Here's Part of the Story
I was on a talk show once where I was asked what the difference is between a "sharp" and a "square."
How Did Esports Become a Household Name in Gambling?
For the longest time, people have gambled on traditional sports such as boxing, football, and even darts. However, recent years have given rise to a different form of competition – Esports. Today, many gambling sites have expanded their coverage to Esports
Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live in Illinois, Hearing Delayed in CA
Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, which opened the state’s first retail book March 9, was first out of the gate once again with its BetRivers mobile betting app through partner Rush Street Interactive.
How Do Odds Work in Sports Betting?
Sports betting has been going side by side with sports for as long as we can remember. People have always been fond of the idea of placing bets on their favourite team, teams that are likely to win/lose, overall score, etc. There are countless of betting options in every sport and all of them have certain odds of happening. The more probable the bet is, the lower the odds will be and vice versa.
Circa Resort & Casino to Open in Downtown Vegas Ahead of Schedule
Today, CEO and developer Derek Stevens announced his newest Downtown Las Vegas property, Circa Resort & Casino, will debut October 28, 2020.
Virtual Gaming, Is It Gaining Traction In America And Canada?
All major sports leagues have been postponed and most of the major sports leagues have been cancelled until further notice – more and more countries are banning major events, fewer and fewer sporting events are taking place. But how should sports betting providers react when enthusiastic betting customers, who want to pursue their hobby, no longer have an offer to bet on? What can you do as a provider who wants to remain relevant and maintain a corresponding offer for your players?
Casinos Push for Cashless Gambling Payments, Citing Virus, A Boost for Bitcoin?
The American casino industry wants gambling regulators to make it easier to adopt cashless payment transactions on the casino floor, citing a desire to help customers avoid handling money during the coronavirus outbreak.
How Popular TV Shows Have Been Converted into Casino Games
The huge appeal of our favourite TV shows means that they often cross over into different markets and parts of life. One great example of how this happens is with the way that some of them have been turned into casino games.
Which programmes have made it into casinos, and what it is about this combination that has made it such a popular approach these days?
Sportsbet Ordered to Refund Player, Brakes Placed on Quick Sportsbook Recovery
In a rare judgement, Sportsbet has been ordered to refund almost $100,000 to a man who had "self excluded" from gambling, but was still allowed to open an account and lost a fortune. The gambler wagered almost $150,000.
How Much Do We Depend on Video Games?
Video games have become a very important part of our lives, and we shall check the finer points of the role they play in this article. A majority of the population has found some kind of recluse in video games. They are often our most preferred entertainment options after a long tiring day. How do they work to make our mood better? What are some of the most preferred gaming choices?