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To Nobody's Surprise, XFL Files for Bankruptcy, WWE Deemed Essential in Florida

To Nobody's Surprise, XFL Files for Bankruptcy, WWE Deemed Essential in Florida

The XFL on Monday filed for bankruptcy, citing the Covid-19 pandemic.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/13/2020

Ayre Goes on Record: Squatters Never Took Over Bodog Founder's Home

The photos were disturbing to be sure.  Squatters had seemingly taken over the one-time mansion of Bodog founder Calvin Ayre.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/13/2020

Why They Call Mayweather vs McGregor the Fight of the Century

Why They Call Mayweather vs McGregor the Fight of the Century

If there is something that Floyd Mayweather can do well in his life, it’s to sell a fight. Still undefeated at the age of 43, retired but always willing to come back, or at least create the rumor of coming back to put on a good show, 50 fights, 50 wins, 27 of them by knockout, Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. love him or hate him, is called “Money” for a reason.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/13/2020

How to Go From Affiliate to Bookmaker

How to Go From Affiliate to Bookmaker

The sports betting world is truly gigantic and there are many good opportunities that you need to be aware of, so that you can always be on top and make the most out of your business. There are different ways in which you can get involved in this industry, and not all of them involve, precisely, being a sportsbook owner or a bookie; you can start making money as an influencer, as an agent or as an affiliate, to mention a few examples.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/13/2020

Ayre Ventures is Looking to Invest in Gaming Industry Blockchain Tech

Ayre Ventures is Looking to Invest in Gaming Industry Blockchain Tech

The gambling industry is a paradox. The entire gambling industry was built on risk; be it risk on a sports team or a dealer drawing a five-card 21 to beat a 20. That risk doesn’t regularly carry over to innovation despite the gambling industry employing some of the most innovative minds in technology.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/13/2020

NBA2K20 - Odds to Win the Virtual League - Where to Bet Online

NBA2K20 - Odds to Win the Virtual League - Where to Bet Online

The odds to win NBA2K20 are available for betting now at Jazz Sports, and no coronavirus pandemic is getting in the way of this virtual sport.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/13/2020

Italia Serie A Betting Summer 2020, Bet Slavia Mozyr vs Rukh Brest: Tips, Picks

Italia Serie A futures remain available at a handful of books for betting as the FA aims to start practice again the first week in May.  Match wagering should be available soon.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/13/2020

NFL Betting – Number of Running Backs Drafted In The First Round

NFL Betting – Number of Running Backs Drafted In The First Round

The UNDER 1.5 number of running backs drafted in the first round is huge favorite at -606

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/13/2020

Teams United in Pushing NBA Draft Back, King James Wants to Play

Teams United in Pushing NBA Draft Back, King James Wants to Play

In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, many NBA teams are united in hopes of encouraging the league office to push the date of the draft from June 25 to no sooner than Aug. 1, sources tell ESPN.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/12/2020

It Only Took a Pandemic to Help Horse Racing Gain New Fans

It Only Took a Pandemic to Help Horse Racing Gain New Fans

Our friend Michael Dempsey of TurnNSport reports on a very bad spell for the horse racing industry that runs the gamut from equine deaths at Santa Anita to a disqualification in the Kentucky Derby.  This happened in 2019 and 2020 certainly got off to a bad start courtesy of a series of indictments tied to a doping scheme. But, as Dempsey points out, the coronavirus pandemic has helped draw in new fans simply because it's the only sport still taking place.  

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/12/2020

Virginia Gov. Amends Casino Bill in Final Hour, Horse Bettor Turns 50 Cents Into $500K

Virginia Gov. Amends Casino Bill in Final Hour, Horse Bettor Turns 50 Cents Into $500K

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) has amended a gambling expansion bill that would now direct  two-thirds of the state’s casino taxes to education construction projects.  The bill was returned to the General Assembly Saturday.  Northam had until that day to act on the bill.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/12/2020

WWE Going Live Again and Betting Will Likely Be Available, NBA Getting Close?

WWE is resuming live programming for Monday Night Raw, NXT and SmackDown this week while much of the world remains on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/12/2020

How the Pandemic Has Led to the Rise of eSports

How the Pandemic Has Led to the Rise of eSports

Without live sports, esports gain more audience. Also, sponsors took notice of the trend. Big bosses of traditional sports organizations are now talking to esports groups for possible tie-ups. With most people staying at home, online games become more popular than ever before.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/12/2020

Bet Belarus Soccer April 12: Tips, Picks

Bet Belarus Soccer April 12: Tips, Picks

You can bet on Belarus Soccer matches this Easter Sunday.  The league continues to play on as most other sports have shuttered with the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/11/2020

Exclusive NBA2K20 SIM on Ace Starting Monday April 13th

Exclusive NBA2K20 SIM on Ace Starting Monday April 13th

During these unprecedented times in the world do to the COVID-19 virus everyone has been effected in one way or another. With that being said, the sports and gambling landscape has changed drastically for the moment with all major sports being postponed or cancelled indefinitely. Sports will eventually come back, however in the meantime there is a new and popular betting trend that has taken over the gambling business, which is betting on Simulation video games.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/11/2020

Brady Bows Out Early in ACR Celebrity Poker Tournament Benefiting Hunger Relief

Brady Bows Out Early in ACR Celebrity Poker Tournament Benefitting Hunger Relief

Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was eliminated in a celebrity-studded charity poker tournament with more than 40 players remaining after he lost his all-in bid to YouTube personality Casey Neistat. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/11/2020

Ben Affleck Hosts Poker Charity on ACR, Cheating Suspected on Poker App

Ben Affleck Hosts Poker Charity on ACR, Cheating Suspected on Poker App

Actor Ben Affleck and other celebrities including former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and poker pro Phil Hellmuth were taking part in an online poker tournament Saturday to benefit Feeding America.  The charity was being held via Americas Cardroom.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/11/2020

BitMEX CEO Warns: Bitcoin Price Could ‘Absolutely’ Retest $3K

BitMEX CEO Warns: Bitcoin Price Could ‘Absolutely’ Retest $3K

BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin can absolutely retest the $3000 region once again.  Another successful trader shares that sentiment.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/11/2020

NHL Contingency Plans Come to Light, Belarus Soccer and Betting, Play Continues....With Manaquins

NHL Contingency Plans Come to Light, Belarus Soccer and Betting, Play Continues....With Manaquins

The National Hockey League is fielding offers from various cities to host games this summer assuming the 2020 season resumes.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/11/2020

Passing, Receiving, Rushing Leader Odds and NFC North Division Spreads 2020

Passing, Receiving, Rushing Leader Odds and NFC North Division Spreads 2020

Here you will find spreads for every game NFC North teams will play in 2020.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/10/2020

UFC 249 Scratched Due to Pressure From CA Governor, Disney: What's Next?

UFC 249 Scratched Due to Pressure From CA Governor, Disney: What's Next?

Sportsbooks had already taken some bets on UFC 249 prior to President Dana White confirming the event has been scrapped and other fights postponed indefinately.  The news broke on Thursday.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/10/2020

Betting on Virtual Baseball MLB Simulations Available at BetOnline

Betting on Virtual Baseball MLB Simulations Available at BetOnline

Baseball is back!  At least in the virtual world.  And the good news is that you will soon be able to bet on it.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/10/2020

MLB Betting – Baltimore Orioles 2020 Season Preview

MLB Betting – Baltimore Orioles 2020 Season Preview

Orioles are a huge long shot to win anything in 2020 including their own division at +35000

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/10/2020

Betting the AFC South in 2020

The AFC South is the division where anything can and will happen. Bill O’Brien is trading away his best players, Phillip Rivers is here now, Ryan Tannehill is leading teams to the AFC Championship Game, and the Jacksonville Jaguars window has closed almost as immediately as it opened. You are going to find that all this craziness is properly reflected by bookmakers as no one quite knows what to think of this division.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/10/2020

Will Juventus win their 9th Serie A trophy in a row?

Will Juventus win their 9th Serie A trophy in a row?

Italian Serie A soccer championship, or “calcio” as italians call it, was suspended in the 26th matchday of the 2019-2020 season, with no other than mighty Juventus as league leader. However, this hasn’t been the “typical” Juventus season so far, and other teams, like Internazionale in the beginning, or Lazio, more recently, have been threatening the chance of success for the team to achieve their main goal of this season, which is to win their 9th consecutive Serie A title.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/10/2020

UFC 249 Scrapped, Rams Trading Cooks to Texans, UFC 249 Postponed

UFC 249 Scrapped, Rams Trading Cooks to Texans, UFC 249 Postponed

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to trade wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Houston Texans, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/09/2020

Stones Gambling Hall Files Motion to Dismiss Tied to Cheating Scandal, Boyd Gaming Furloughs Without Pay

Stones Gambling Hall Files Motion to Dismiss Tied to Cheating Scandal, Boyd Gaming Furloughs Without Pay

“Casinos Do Not Owe a General Duty of Care to Gamblers".  So says Stones Gambling Hall in a Motion to Dismiss filing as it pertains to the scandal involving poker player Mike Postel's alleged cheating.  Some have accused employees of Stones to be in on the scheme.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/09/2020

US Casino Workers: Pay Us Through Pandemic

US Casino Workers: Pay Us Through Pandemic

Casino workers across the country are calling on the gambling industry to pay its laid-off workers their full salary and benefits for the duration of coronavirus shutdowns.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/09/2020

NFL Betting – Will Clemson or Ohio State Have More Players Picked In The First Round

Clemson players favored to have more First Round Draft picks than Ohio State

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/09/2020

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Ferguson vs Gaethje Fight UFC 249 From Seattle

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Ferguson vs Gaethje Fight UFC 249 From Seattle

Due to Covid-19, bars in and around the Seattle, Washington area will not be showing UFC 249 with the feature fight Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/09/2020

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9 Casino Games You Need To Try In 2025

 

Most gamblers find a game they enjoy and stick to it. But this can really limit your casino experience. There are many classic table games that you may never have considered, as well as game varieties within your favorite genres. Online casinos and brick-and-mortar establishments are constantly refreshing their offerings to keep games exciting, and you need to take advantage of this. To make the most of your time and money, why not try one of these nine casino games this year?