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MGM Resorts, BetMGM and The National Hockey League Announce Partnership Extension

MGM Resorts, BetMGM and The National Hockey League Announce Partnership Extension

MGM Resorts International, BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a multi-year extension of their groundbreaking partnership. The news comes as MGM Resorts, which operates T-Mobile Arena, prepares to host Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend festivities in Las Vegas Feb. 4-5.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/03/2022

First Three Weeks of Mobile Sports Betting in NY Set to Shatter Previous U.S. Records

First Three Weeks of Mobile Sports Betting in NY Set to Shatter Previous U.S. Records

Just over $1 billion was bet through mobile apps in the Empire State.  But oh those taxes!!!!

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/03/2022

First Person to be Shown in Rakuten’s Casino Royale-Themed Commercial Prop Bet Odds Super Bowl 56

First Person to be Shown in Rakuten’s Casino Royale-Themed Commercial Prop Bet Odds Super Bowl 56

There are betting odds on the First person to be shown in Rakuten’s Casino Royale-themed commercial?

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/02/2022

StatsDrone Launches 30 Day Free Trial for Affiliates

StatsDrone Launches 30 Day Free Trial for Affiliates

StatsDrone will be launching more advanced features and tools for affiliates that will be part of the Pro and Enterprise plans in the coming months.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/02/2022

South Florida Resident Hits $1.3 Million Jackpot on Aristocrat Gaming’s Dragon Link™ Slot Game

On Friday, Jan. 28 a lucky Sunrise, Fla. resident named Kari W. visited Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and won a $1,331,540.62 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming’s Dragon Link™ progressive slot game with a $250 bet.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/01/2022

Encore Boston Harbor "Predatory Pricing" With Absurd 10% Rake Says Poker Pro

Encore Boston Harbor "Predatory Pricing" With Absurd 10% Rake Says Poker Pro

Chase Bianchi is urging fellow poker players to do the same and has called upon the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to investigate.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/01/2022

Secretive Short-Seller Report Wipes €2.5bn From Evolution Market Cap

Secretive Short-Seller Report Wipes €2.5bn From Evolution Market Cap

That report released by The Analyst and sent out to select investors suggested that Evolution Gaming's unregulated revenue should be valued on a much lower multiple than the rest of the business.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/01/2022

Where Can I Bet The 2022 Super Bowl 56 Online From Washington State

Where Can I Bet The 2022 Super Bowl 56 Online From Washington State

Betting on this year's Super Bowl is possible from the great state of Washington using BetOnline

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jan/31/2022

Connecticut’s Launch of Expanded Gambling Yields Billions for Gamblers, Millions for State and Casinos, but Deeper Debt for Some

Bettors dropped more than $2 billion late last year as Connecticut launched its long-awaited legalized sports betting and online gambling, generating tens of millions of dollars for the state, the two tribal-owned casinos and Connecticut Lottery Corp.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/31/2022

How To Figure Out Which Casino Site Would Be The Best For You?

How To Figure Out Which Casino Site Would Be The Best For You?

Choosing the right casino not only protects you from becoming a victim of a fraud site but ensures you are investing money on a genuine site and getting your rightful payout. The internet is now filled with thousands of sites offering you the advantage of playing various casino games from the comforts of your home. 

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/31/2022

Start a Sportsbook Legally?

Start a Sportsbook Legally?

We are entering a new age in the gambling world because now the United States has finally jumped on board and allowed each individual State to decide if they want to legally allow gambling in their state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/30/2022

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners of 2022 Lucky Hearts Poker Open

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners of 2022 Lucky Hearts Poker Open

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood concluded its 2022 Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO) on Wednesday with the second biggest World Poker Tour (WPT) live field in its history. Besting 1,982 entries in the WPT LHPO Championship, Alexander Yen of Indianapolis, Ind. made history by winning $975,240.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/28/2022

Florida Sports Betting Dead Until 2025

Florida Sports Betting Dead Until 2025

Florida Election Champions just barely collect half the signatures required for a ballot initiative while Las Vegas Sands campaign reportedly includes unauthorized signature of an election supervisor.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/28/2022

UAE Sheikhdom to Allow Gaming as Wynn Resorts Plans Project

UAE Sheikhdom to Allow Gaming as Wynn Resorts Plans Project

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the seven sheikhdoms in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will allow “gaming” while announcing a multibillion-dollar deal with Las Vegas-based casino giant Wynn Resorts.

The announcement by Ras al-Khaimah comes after months of rumors about gambling coming to the UAE, home to skyscraper-studded Dubai and oil-rich Abu Dhabi. Islam, the religion of the Arabian Peninsula, prohibits gambling.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/27/2022

Safer Gambling in 2022 - Tips for Users and Potential Legislation from the Govt

Safer Gambling in 2022 - Tips for Users and Potential Legislation from the Govt

The gambling and iGaming industry in Ireland is worth millions of Euros a year. This shows, if nothing else, that those in Ireland are huge fans of online casinos and sports betting. The issues in Ireland are that many of the laws that regulate gambling are somewhat outdated. Some of these date back as far as 1930 and so can obviously never cover the phenomenon of online gambling.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/26/2022

Mike Matusow Further Illustrates Why Poker in Texas is So "Insane"... As Dallas Looks to Shut Game Down

"The Mouth" appears to be having the time of his life as Dallas area poker halls remain on life support.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/26/2022

Federal Judge Appeals Ruling That Scrapped Sports Betting in Florida

Federal Judge Appeals Ruling That Scrapped Sports Betting in Florida

Plus signature gatherers allegedly engaging in fraud.  One of the elections supervisor finds his own unauthorized signature submitted.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/25/2022

Michigan Sports Betting Handle in 2021 Was $3.5 B

Michigan Sports Betting Handle in 2021 Was $3.5 B

It has been a full year since Michigan betting apps launched and the state's marketplace isn't looking back - as Michigan has seen a steady path of growth in terms of revenue over 2021. With the excitement of 2022 goals on the horizon, GreatLakeStakes.com has provided the following information as key takeaways

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/21/2022

Bad Parents Banned From PA Casinos: Left Little One's Unattended

Bad Parents Banned From PA Casinos: Left Little One's Unattended

One bad dad left two children, ages 1 and 3, in a vehicle in the parking lot of Live! Casino Pittsburgh for approximately 26 minutes as he was inside gambling.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/20/2022

Who is Jumpman Gaming Limited?

Jumpman Gaming Limited started with one small bingo site, and now they are one of the leading innovators in online gaming: slots, casinos, and bingos. With the development of the best casino and bingo sites, they are one of the fastest growing casino networks. They develop, manage and customize more than 170 sites, which means there is a huge chance that you visited a site from them already.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/19/2022

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane From Tampa, St. Petersburg?

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane From Tampa, St. Petersburg?

Place your bets on UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane from The Tampa Area and find out where to watch as well.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/18/2022

DraftKings Pulls Out All The Stops in Final Petition Push....Offers Free Cash Enticement?

DraftKings Pulls Out All The Stops in Final Petition Push....Offers Free Cash?

DraftKings is not hiding the fact that they want to enter the Florida market.  While ads pushing a sports betting petition airing on television in the Sunshine State do not mention the company, DraftKings is now promoting the campaign via Twitter with their name all over it.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/18/2022

Is NYC Really Getting a Casino?

Is NYC Really Getting a Casino?

New York City could become the next Las Vegas.  New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a $216.3 billion budget that would bring casino gambling to the Big Apple.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/18/2022

Dateline NBC Reexamines Casino Mogul Ted Binion's Murder

Dateline NBC Reexamines Casino Mogul Ted Binion's Murder

Dateline NBC over the weekend revisited the mysterious 1998 death of Las Vegas casino owner Ted Binion after new information has been exposed.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2022

Pipe Bomb Found Outside Casino: Subject Apprehended

Investigators say 32-year-old Zachary Schmidt left an improvised explosive device outside the hotel casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/17/2022

DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed

DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed

Because the tax rate Ontario is expected to impose on online gambling sites is much lower than the percentage the government takes from casino spending, the report concludes that the province stands to lose out on $550 million in annual revenue for a total of $2.8 billion over the next five years.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/17/2022

$1.2 Billion Bet in December With New Jersey Sportsbooks: Revenues Way Down Though

$1.2 Billion Bet in December With New Jersey Sportsbooks: Revenues Way Down Though

A whopping $1.2 billion was wagered on sports in New Jersey during the month of December.  The books won $59.0 million in the month.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/16/2022

How Much Money Do I Need to Start an Online Sportsbook?

In this tutorial we learn how much money is required to run a sportsbook based on the number of players and the maximum amount wagered on average.   We provide specific numbers that can be applied to your own business plan.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/15/2022

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Cincinnati?

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Cincinnati?

Great news Cincinnati!  Ohio has just legalized in-state sports betting.  Retail outlets should be appearing soon, but in the meantime, there are options in neighboring Indiana and online with BetUS.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/14/2022

Can't Access the Ignition Casino

Customers were waking up Monday morning to learn they can no longer access the popular Ignition Casino and online poker room online.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/11/2022

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Costa Rica Poker Festival: Cards, Adventure, and Pure Pura Vida

Hey poker fans, adrenaline junkies, and lovers of all things epic! Are you ready for the poker vacation of a lifetime? The Costa Rica Poker Festival is hitting the gorgeous city of San José from January 27th to February 3rd, 2025, and trust us, this is one event you don’t want to miss.