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Find a Sportsbook Near Houston
A few dozen online sportsbooks are accessible from the Houston area
Nevada Casino Winnings Top $1B in April as Tourists Return
For the second month in a row, casinos in Nevada reported $1 billion in house winnings in April, showing signs that tourism is returning to pre-pandemic levels faster than some experts expected.
Circa Sports Pro Football Contests Return $10 Million Guaranteed, No Rake
Sign-Ups for Record-Setting Circa Millions III and Circa Survivor Contests Begin May 28 at All Circa Sports Nevada Locations.
Hasing It Out: Gaming Expert Talks Blockchain as the Perfect Technology for Regulatory Compliance
Stefan Matthews, the Executive Chairman and CEO of TAAL, discusses his twenty years of experience in gaming and working with BSV blockchain technology.
Bovada Exits New York Market Again
With New York State expected to begin allowing legalized sports betting some time in the early part of 2022, Bovada has opted to leave the market for a second time.
The Crypto Beat - May 26, 2021
Bitcoin no longer ‘fringe asset’ as study finds that stock-market volatility rises after crypto’s ‘extreme’ moves, Canadian Regulator Alleges crypto asset exchange Poloniex Not Complying With Securities Laws, and Russian lawmakers suggest crypto ban could be lifted in country.
The Poker Beat - May 26, 2021
Americas Cardroom issues refunds, Luke Schwartz and Doug Polk Exchange Blows on Twitter and Spurs legend Tony Parker is 'very excited' to be the first qualified player for WSOP Main Event.
NBA Playoffs Game 2 Prop Bets May 26, 2021
2021 NBA Playoff prop bets for the Wizards-76ers, Hawks-Knicks and Grizzlies Jazz games.
First Ever WPT® Main Tour Stop Coming to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Beginning June 18
First ever World Poker Tour® (WPT®) main tour event is coming to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa kicking off on Wednesday, June 9 and runs through Tuesday, June 22 after a run of WPTDeepStacks™ events dating back to June 2016.
Colorado Confirms April Decline to Close Successful First Year of Sports Betting
Colorado officials confirmed Tuesday that sports betting volume dropped in April, a product of seasonal pressures that will likely slow the state's sportsbooks until football season, according to PlayColorado. But as sports betting in the state turned 1, a modest decline hardly dampens the outlook for a state poised for more growth in Year 2.
Sports Betting Beat - May 26, 2021
William Hill on Wednesday became the first retail sportsbook at a U.S. sports venue as the betting site opened at Capital One in D.C.. Plus Connecticut sports betting bill heads to Governor's desk following passage in Senate, Florida Governor signs bill that would allow for mobile sports wagering statewide if approved by the Feds and barring any lawsuits.
Top 5 Poker Hotspots in Asia
Poker is a globally popular gaming phenomenon but nowhere is this more evident perhaps than in Asia. We offer this quick rundown of the main regions where poker is a leading form of gambling in order to help you plot your itinerary when traveling there.
Betting Odds Good That Julio Jones Ends Up Playing for Patriots
Julio Jones next team odds have New England as the EVEN odds favorite following the star wide receiver affirming that he wants out of Atlanta.
FanDuel Partners With Associated Press
The Associated Press has found a reliable revenue stream courtesy of sports bettors. On Tuesday it was revealed that the AP cut a deal to make FanDuel its exclusive provider of sports odds across AP’s global sports reports.
What Real Money Online Poker Sites Can I Play On From California?
Americas Cardroom is one of the leading real money online poker sites in the world and available to those living in California. They feature regular multi-million dollar tournaments and a generous welcome bonus (max bonus up to $2000).
The Crypto Beat - May 25, 2021
New chief of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) calls for a review of the cryptocurrency guidance issued by the regulator under his predecessor. Plus JPMorgan says the recent cryptocurrency plunge and shift into riskier altcoin bets looks a lot like the 2017 collapse.
Bet on Julio Jones Next Team: Patriots Now Have Shortest Odds to Land Star WR
The Patriots at Even odds and Titans move ahead of the Ravens as favorites to land Jones as of May 25.
CNBC: Bitcoin Traders Using Up to 100-to-1 Leverage Are Driving Wild Swings
CNBC on Tuesday attempted to dissect what is going on with the wild cryptocurrency price swings. Nearly all have been affected, including the Mother of All Coins Bitcoin.
Is PokerStars Available to Play Online From Arkansas?
Play online poker for free or real cash from Arkansas. You can find upcoming freerolls by clicking on the Freeroll tab in the Tourney section of the lobby at Americas Cardroom.
Brooks Koepka vs. Bryson DeChambeau Fight Odds
The rift between the tour's fittest golfers was raised to a new level after DeChambeau walked behind Koepka during an TV interview at the PGA Championship. The video of Koepka rolling his eyes and losing his "train of thought" is priceless. SportsBetting.ag has set odds on a hypothetical fight between the two men.
Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Massachusetts?
You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from Massachusetts. MA residents can, however, set up their sports betting account via the app and place wagers when in New Jersey ONLY. International websites are also accessible from Mass.
Can I Play on PokerStars From Alaska
Though real money play on PokerStars is not available in the state of Alaska, sites like Americas Cardroom are accessible for real money and offer a generous welcome bonus with a maximum of $1000.
NFL Betting Beat - May 25, 2021
ESPN's Kenny Mayne: "F*** you Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones says he is "outta" Atlanta.
US Judge: Saipan Casino Builder Must Pay 7 Ex-Workers $5.4M
A judge on the U.S. Pacific island of Saipan on Monday ordered a Hong Kong company to pay seven Chinese construction workers a total of $5.4 million for forcing them to work long hours in dangerous conditions to build a casino, while they were denied medical care for injuries and threatened with deportation and death.
Atlantic City Casinos Just Made 3x More Money Than They Did in First Quarter of 2020
The Atlantic City casinos’ gross operating profit soared in the first quarter of this year to more than $95 million, more than three times the amount they earned in the first quarter of 2020, when the COVID-19 shutdown wiped out half of March.
Knup Sports: Content Will Always Be King
Ryan Knup of Knup Solutions recently offered his expectations for 2021 in the world of sports betting, courtesy of our friends at SBC.
Sports Betting Beat - May 25, 2021
FanDuel's IPO quest looks challenging as parent company seeks to leave Fox Bet out of deal, Canadian PM estimates sports betting measure has until end of June to be approved or it will likely die. Plus fantasy players in Connecticut to get the shaft this summer.
The Year’s Biggest Slot Game, Buffalo Link™ From Aristocrat Gaming™, Arrives at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
The Casino is the First Location in Florida to Receive the New Title. Housed on Aristocrat’s all-new MarsX™ Portrait cabinet, Buffalo Link combines the thrill and functionality of Aristocrat’s legendary Lighting Link™ and Dragon Link™ games with the theme and features of the gaming industry’s most recognized slot brand – Buffalo™.
NBA Betting May 25, 2021 – Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are in a heap of trouble, but that can all change with a win over the upstart Phoenix Suns on Tuesday in Game 2 of their Western Conference first round playoff series.
Can I Play on PokerStars From California?
PokerStars forbids those from California from playing for real money on their website. Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.
