Sports Betting Launches in Illinois

Sports Betting Launches in Illinois

The Rivers Casino sportsbook opened today in Des Plaines, Illinois with Blackhawks announcer Eddie Olczyk laying down $100 on his hometown White Sox to win the American League pennant at 16-to-1 odds.

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Bitcoin Gambling News March 9, 2020: What Caused Bitcoin Sharp Price Drop?

Bitcoin Gambling News March 9, 2020: What Caused Bitcoin Sharp Price Drop?

Below you will find all the latest news pertaining to Bitcoin and the world of online gambling.

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Coronavirus Casino News March 9, 2020: Wall Street Betting on Two Vegas Casinos During Crisis

Wall Street Betting on Two Vegas Casinos During Crisis

Wall Street banks aren’t letting the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. get in the way of a planned $2 billion property bond financing for the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay casino and hotel properties in Las Vegas.

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Gambling and Sports Betting News March 9, 2020: Illinois Sports Betting Kicks Off Today

Gambling and Sports Betting News March 9, 2020: Illinois Sports Betting Kicks Off Today

The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines has received initial approval to offer sports betting in the state of Illinois starting today March 9, 2020 just in time for March Madness.  The Tournament tips off March 17.

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How Good is Americas Bookie: Players Speak

How Good is Americas Bookie: Players Speak

"Underrated", "impressive", "outstanding", these are just some of the things being said about Americas Bookie.

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MoPlay No Pay as Company Becomes Insolvent

Company admits inability to pay following gaming license suspension

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Sports Betting and Cryptocurrency Gambling: A Match Made in Heaven

Sports Betting and Cryptocurrency Gambling: A Match Made in Heaven

Sports Betting has been a tradition in different cultures for many hundreds of years. Even when it was banned in most of America, people still flocked to places where it could be done legally. Others worked with bookies in other countries.

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Major Operator CEOs Confirmed for Betting on Sports America 2020

Major Operator CEOs Confirmed for Betting on Sports America 2020

Betting on Sports America 2020’s status as the unmissable forum where all the key players gather to learn about future developments in the US sports betting industry has been further enhanced by a stellar line-up for the event’s CEO panel.

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Can I Bet on Bovada From South Dakota?

Can I Bet on Bovada From South Dakota?

Bovada and other sites are accessible from South Dakota and soon voters will decide whether to allow sports betting in Deadwood after the House on Tuesday March 2, 2020 passed a proposal to put the question on the November ballot.

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Gambling and Sports Betting News March 3,, 2020: Coronavirus Wipes Out Business in Gambling Capital of World

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Tuesday March 3, 2020.

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Gambling and Sports Betting News February 28, 2020: Gambling.com Group Hit With Regulatory Headwinds, Google Algorithm Change

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Friday February 28, 2020.

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Doug Polk: Very Good Chance Coronavirus Will Force Cancellation of WSOP

Doug Polk: Very Good Chance Coronavirus Will Force Cancellation of WSOP

Poker pro Doug Polk hinted at the idea that the coronavirus could result in the cancellation of this year's World Series of Poker.

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Coronavirus Hasn't Affected Vegas Tourism....Yet....

Coronavirus Hasn't Affected Vegas Tourism....Yet....

There are no reports of major disruptions in Las Vegas though Southern Nevada tourism officials are watching the situation closely.

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Mr Green Slapped With £3m Fine

The William Hill owned online gambling firm Mr. Green has been ordered to pay £3m in failing to comply with problem gambling and money laundering checks.

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Coronavirus and Bitcoin: Paper Money Spreads Germs

As the dreaded Coronavirus continues to spread and the stock markets suffer, is this the time to jump on board cryptocurrency digital trading?  Online gambling sites certainly hope so. 

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90 Percent Decline for Macau Casinos Due to Coronavirus?

The gaming sector has been hit especially hard by the spread of the Coronavirus and nowhere is this more evident than in Macau, one of the world's largest casino hubs. 

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Gambling and Sports Betting News February 27, 2020: Playtech Warns of Coronvirus Impact

Online gambling firm Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC) said that the coronavirus could negatively impact results for 2020, as profits also fell in 2019.

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Markets Getting Decimated Amidst Coronavirus Concerns: Gaming Stocks Hit Hard

Markets Getting Decimated Amidst Coronavirus Concerns: Gaming Stocks Hit Hard

Dow down more than $900 Monday morning, many casino stocks down more than 4%

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Matchbook Betting Exchange UK License Suspended

Matchbook Betting Exchange UK License Suspended

The United Kingdom Gaming Commission has temporarily suspended the license of Matchbook betting exchange for reasons that are not yet clear.  All betting has ceased as a result.

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Software Provider NSoft Announced as Silver Sponsor at Prague Gaming Summit 2020

Software Provider NSoft Announced as Silver Sponsor at Prague Gaming Summit 2020

Technology will meet compliance, and compliance will meet strategy at the 2020 edition of the Prague Gaming Summit, which will take place on the 6th of March at Vienna House Andel’s Prague.

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Gambling and Sports Betting News February 15, 2020: Ladbrokes Hit With Record Fine

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Saturday February 15, 2020.

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Longtime MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren to Step Down

Longtime MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren to Step Down

MGM Resorts International’s longtime chairman and chief executive officer, Jim Murren, plans to step down before his contract expiresMurren, 58, has served as CEO since 2008 and will stay on board until a successor is named.

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Action Network & XFL Form Sports Betting Content Partnership

Action Network & XFL Form Sports Betting Content Partnership

The XFL and The Action Network have announced a sports betting content partnership. As part of the collaboration, The Action Network becomes a preferred source of XFL betting analysis and information and will provide sports betting content for the league’s website at XFL.com.

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Gambling and Sports Betting News February 12, 2020: XFL Embracing Gambling From the Getgo

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Wednesday February 12, 2020.

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Gambling and Sports Betting News February 11, 2020: Coronavirus Shutdown Costing Macao’s Gaming Industry $100 Million a Day

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Tuesday February 11, 2020.

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Hard Rock Casino in AC Debuts Remote Slot Machines

Hard Rock Casino in AC Debuts Remote Slot Machines

Slot machines, the bread and butter of the casino industry, long ago lost their nicknames as “one-armed bandits” when manufacturers did away with the lever gamblers had to pull in order to activate the machine, replacing it with buttons.

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Can I Bet on Bovada Online From Virginia

Can I Bet on Bovada Online From Virginia

While Bovada is currently acessible to Virginia residents, Gambling911-endorsed Jazz Sports offers more generous cash bonuses with payouts often in hours (through BTC and BCH). 

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HRWager Joins RDG Corp Platform

HRWager Joins RDG Corp Platform

After a number of years with the reputable BetPhoenix, Skybook and BetMania group, HRWager and that sportsbook's owner George Dubois has moved to the equally reputable RDG Corp to service its clients.

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At Least 200 Sickened at Casino by Norovirus

At Least 200 Sickened at Casino by Norovirus

An outbreak of norovirus at a southwestern Louisiana casino has left at least 200 people sick and has prompted an investigation by state health officials.

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Gambling and Sports Betting News February 4, 2020: Coronavirus Effect on Macau Like Shutting Vegas Strip Six Times Over

Coronavirus Affects on Macau Like Shutting Vegas Strip Six Times Over

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Tuesday February 4, 2020.

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