Gambling
Positive Influence of Gambling on the Human Psyche
Gambling itself is not always portrayed in a positive light. Some of the most often referred articles are the ones that condemn online casinos and gambling. According to other articles, including the scientific ones, prove just the opposite. Gambling can bring a player dozens of positive emotions, including excitement, engagement, and joy. Most individuals are unaware of numerous health effects gambling can bring to the life of any individual. Let us take a closer look at the positive influences of online casinos on one’s psyche, as follows.
The Betting Battleground: Circa Set to Open in Downtown Vegas
On Wednesday, Circa, Stevens' new resort in downtown Las Vegas, opens with what's being billed as the "world's largest sportsbook."
Can't Bet the Illini From Illinois
Licensed Illinois sports betting apps do not permit wagering on in-state college teams. You can get around this by signing up with a sportsbook licensed outside the state but still accessible within Illinois.
Newest Downtown Vegas Casino Set to Open, Pandemic or Not
If the 1,000-seat sports betting auditorium at the Circa Resort & Casino doesn’t get you, maybe the six rooftop swimming pools will.
The Buffet is Back at Hard Rock Casino....But Reinvented
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is the first casino in Atlantic City to reopen their buffet as a new socially distanced all-you-can-eat concept. The newly reopened Fresh Harvest safely delivers all the classic comforts and international favorites of a buffet straight to the table for a one-time price of $29.99 per person.
How Much Money Can You Make from Gambling?
If you are looking to make money from the gambling industry then you need to look at it from the simple way of the house and the player. The house always wins, is not just a saying, it is a reality. Over the long term players always lose, and just look at Vegas and other casinos around the world.
Accusations Levied Against William Hill for Cheating on In-Game Bets
Nevada's William Hill operations have been accused of cheating players with in-game wagers, accusations that Hill calls "outrageous".
Moving from Online Gambling to Virtual Reality Gambling
Online gambling is one of the most flourishing businesses worldwide. A large number of people visit the internet to bet on their preferred sports and games. In the last few decades, it has witnessed rapid growth due to technological innovations and advancement.
New Jersey Shatters Sports Betting Record
New Jersey’s fast-growing sports betting market blew past its own national record in September, taking in more than $748 million in bets from sports gamblers finally able to wager on football amid the coronavirus outbreak.
BetOnline Back Up After Massive Cyber Attack
BetOnline has come under an aggressive cyber attack per the site itself and Dave Mason, who continues to monitor the situation after taking a previously scheduled day off.
Real Bookies "Always Look for a Reason TO PAY a Customer”
A common misconception: Bookies like to find ways NOT to pay players.
Gunman's Family Sues Casino Resort
The family of an armed man shot and killed by security guards in a suburban Las Vegas casino-resort last year is suing.
US Books are Severely Limiting....More So Than Any Other Time in History
David Purdum of ESPN joins Mitch Moss of "Follow The Money" to discuss the issues bettors are having with sportsbooks.
Where Can I Bet College Sports From Massachusetts
You can bet college sports from Massachusetts using any number of top websites but it is likely you will not be able to do so with in-state licensed sportsbooks, assuming legislation is passed to allow these companies to be based here.
What Are Fair Limits in Sports Betting?
Circa Sportsbook in Vegas is known for taking sharp action, according to David Purdum of ESPN. When asked how that book determines "fair limits", Sportsbook Director Matthew Metcalf tweeted the following....
What Should the Media Do With Big Money Bets?
The reporting of “big” bets has become a controversial topic lately, writes Vik Chokshi of Barrett Sports Media.
Can I Play Roulette in Massachusetts?
While Roulette has always been available to play online from the commonwealth of Massachusetts throughout the pandemic, just this past week two land-based casinos have been cleared by state gambling regulators to start offering roulette games once again.
PA Sportsbooks 18 and Up
While in-state licensed Pennsylvania sportsbooks only permit those 21 and up to place real money bets, there are sports betting sites accessible in the state that allow those 18 and up to place bets. Let's take a look.
Where Can I Bet the NFL Online From Maryland?
You can bet the NFL online from Maryland using BetOnline. The site is accessible to those 18 and up for wagering and offers a generous welcome bonus ($1000 max bonus). BetOnline has been in business since 1999.
Can't Access the FanDuel App Outside of PA
If you've loaded the FanDuel app within Pennsylvania and plan on traveling outside the state, beware there are only a few states that allow wagering on that app. You may want to open a betting account with another site licensed outside of PA prior to your departure.
Can I Bet on BetMGM Outside of Colorado?
BetMGM is fast becoming a sweet success story in the state of Colorado. But what happens when you travel outside the state and can no longer access your sports betting account? Sites like Jazz Sports (established 1994) are available in all US states, and most of the rest of the world for that matter.
Covid Hits Close to Home for Seminole Hard Rock
Max B. Osceola Jr., 70, who served for more than two decades as a Tribal Council Representative on the Seminole Tribal Council from the Hollywood Seminole Reservation, passed away late Thursday night from complications due to COVID-19 at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Fla. He had been hospitalized for treatment of the coronavirus for several weeks, having previously expressed his frequent concern that everyone should take the virus very seriously.
BetOnline's Mason: It's a Fairy Tale to Think Books Want Balanced Action
"This is the biggest decision of the season so far," BetOnline's Dave Mason said of the Tampa Bay Bucs vs. Chicago Bears Thursday Night Football game. "Never seen this much total volume on one side for a regular season game"
Are You the PPH Kind of Person?
Not everyone is built to be a pay per head (PPH) bookie. In this guide, we’re going to explain the most common things you’ll be doing as a PPH bookie. This will help you decide if you are the kind of person built for being a bookmaker.
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Reaches $114 Million
The Illinois sports betting handle continues to improve month after month, and in September we saw the total sports betting handle for the month is $114 million. This is 166.7% higher than July’s $52.5 million. Out of the $140 million, almost $124 million comes from mobile or online sports betting.
Draftkings Takes $3M Football Futures Parlay
Draftkings Sportsbook has taken a $3 million futures bet on three teams winning their respective divisions that would pay a whopping $5.5 million.
Mob-Tied Chicago Bookmaker Charged Again
A 66-year-old bookmaker from Chicago has been charged with running an illegal sports betting business.
New Sportsbook Gets License Approval in Tennessee
Tennessee-Based Action247 is among the first sports betting sites to obtain a license in the Volunteer State.
Vegas Violence, Shootings, Stabbings: 1,100 Arrests Since August 1
Las Vegas police say they're investigating multiple suspicious deaths that happened in a short time span, including the shooting of a man who police said displayed a shot gun in the valet area of the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa. Hours earlier about a block away, police responded to a stabbing in the hallway of a timeshare resort. It's just the latest in a series of violent incidents near or on the normally bustling Vegas Strip.
Fixing The Wire Act: Virtual Conference Scheduled October 7
Simply put, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is an unfunded mandate requiring banks to prevent certain types of money transfers from being used for the purpose of online gambling in the USA.
