Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

"I think it'll do pretty good for us," said Jim Ghikas, general manager of Mike's Roast Beef, right across the street from Encore. "A lot of people go in there already and they do come here afterwards, and more bettors in there will only increase our business. We're looking forward to it." 

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Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him

Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him

It took just four days before Bally's reacted to pro bettor wagering at their property Spanky refers to as "not the cleanest"....this after being invited to do so.

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Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining.  Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.

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Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Cringeworthy social media posting comes at a time when Commonwealth of Massachusetts commissioners delay BetMGM's mobile sports betting application out of "concerns".

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What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

As is often the case in the online casino industry, important events might only make a small ripple in mainstream news reports. However, the recent ban of casino streaming on the Twitch platform made resonating with plenty, as it opened up questions on areas like free speech, regulation of the internet, protection of minors, and so on.  

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Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Commissioner questions what the relationship means in terms of suitability, honesty, and integrity of the applicant. Meanwhile, BetMGM partnership with MGM Springfield raises questions as well.

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Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla

Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock

The tournament kicks off with the $600 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em opener featuring a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.

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Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ As AGA Continues It's 'Look at That Birdie Over There' Routine

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ

American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller called them “a scourge on our society".  He wasn't referring to Caesars though.

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1Win - Best Sportsbook for Canadian Players | Review

Online Gambling Market Grows to Around $4 Billion in Canada

This article will help you get to know the 1Win bookmaker in Canada in more detail. You will find out how to get bonuses, how to make a deposit, information about the app and much more.

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Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates: Good News in MA With New Designation

Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates

Sports betting affiliates operating in the commonwealth of Massachusetts will have a "less burdensome" designation, but there remains one major drawback.

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How to Open an Online Casino in 2023

You don't have to be Steve Wynn to own a casino.  Heck, anyone these days can open an online casino, and it is far easier than one might think.  You won't even need much in the way of initial capital. 

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Live Baccarat: What These Games Feature

Live Baccarat Online Reviews – What These Games Feature

Baccarat is one of the more entertaining of the online casino games available today and Live Baccarat makes the experience that much more fun, and hopefully rewarding.  Unique features like special bets and extra statistics will help you get more involved in the game and enrich your playing experience. 

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Live Dealer Baccarat Online Casino Reviews for Finland

Live Dealer Baccarat Online Casino Reviews

Live dealer online casinos for baccarat are growing increasingly popular, especially as the games continue to evolve.

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The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined: Ways to Avert Catastrophe

Vice News: The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined

Financial catastrophe is now only a few clicks away, Maxwell Strachan of Vice News suggested in a recent report dealing with the rise of mobile sports betting in the United States.

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Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Downtowns in some of the U.S. biggest cities are only now beginning to embrace casino gambling.  Witness New York City and Chicago. 

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What's the Perfect Gift to Buy Your Casino Loving Mum This Christmas?

What's the Perfect Gift to Buy Your Casino Loving Mum This Christmas?

We have some amazing gift ideas for mothers who love to gamble. 

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Another Social Media Influencer Gets Burned Flirting With Gambling Promotions

Another Social Media Influencer Gets Burned Flirting With Gambling Promotions

Bui Yee-lam, 28, was detained and charged with the promotion of gambling sites that take bets during the World Cup while others like Håvard Lehn remain content with focusing strictly on the regulated markets.

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Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

While Artificial Intelligence will be used more to enhance the overall player experience in an online casino and virtual reality could come into its own (emphasis on the word "could"), the hot trend in gaming for 2023 could very well be a call for more enhanced security on many fronts.

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NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector.  In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.

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Beloved Frugal Gambler Reported Dead at 84...IS ALIVE

Beloved Frugal Gambler Reported Dead at 84...IS ALIVE

She stays at hotel-casinos up to 120 nights a year and never has to pay for a room or meal. She gets shows, manicures, massages, clothes, jewelry, even gifts for her grandchildren

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Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 23, 2022 (Noon ET)

Gambling customers urged to change passwords and 2FAs in betting accounts following well publicized hacks earlier in the week, plus Gambling.com Group purchases the Casinos.com domain name.   GPWA Program Manager passes away days after attending SiGMA.

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Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 21, 2022 (10 am ET)

Another one bites the dust in the world of U.S. regulated sportsbooks and a bunch of companies damaged by the recent demise of the FTX Exchange as the later scrubs its page of any mention it employed an attorney tied to a massive poker cheating scheme as Head of Compliance.

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Stagnation of the US Online Casino Market

Stagnation of the US Online Casino Market

In 2013, New Jersey approved online gambling. Delaware had already gone live, and Nevada offered online poker, but NJ was the first state to bring on a complete set of online casino games. In these first few years, several other US states were still moving to pass bills that would legalize online casino gaming.

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IGB Affiliate London 2023 - What to Expect?

IGB Affiliate London 2023 - What to Expect?

The conference season might seem far away, but now is as good time as any to get your tickets for the iGB Affiliate London 2023. The biggest event in the iGaming industry gathers experts from all spheres, including game creators, marketing experts and specialized websites such as CasinoHEX Denmark.

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DraftKings Slated to Launch Online Sportsbook in Maryland on November 23

DraftKings Slated to Launch Online Sportsbook in Maryland on November 23

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced today that, following a mandatory early access test period from November 21-22, 2022, it expects to launch its online sportsbook in Maryland, pending receipt of regulatory approvals, on November 23, 2022. The top-rated DraftKings Sportsbook app is expected to be fully live for eligible customers ahead of the NFL action on Thanksgiving Day

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Britain’s Political Uncertainty Has Stifled The Online Gambling Industry

Britain’s Political Uncertainty Has Stifled The Online Gambling Industry

The current reforms within the United Kingdom’s government are again set to delay the Gambling Act white paper. Flutter Entertainment’s chief executive, Peter Jackson, believes that the Gambling Act white paper will be delayed until 2023, with new ministers possibly wanting to “make their mark” on the document.

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Browns Bills Bets Voided Due to Relocation

Browns Bills Bets Voided Due to Relocation

Caesars Sportsbook was now listing Buffalo as an 8-point favorite and the game had a total of 48.  But the line barely moved.

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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Partners With Chicago Bulls

 Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Partners With Chicago Bulls

“As a new brand coming to the Chicagoland market, we believed it was important to establish a name for ourselves and a level of credibility with the local market as quickly as possible” says Brent Pinkston, Chief Operating Officer of Wind Creek Hospitality, parent company of the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort.

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Man Who Held Bartender at Knifepoint Following Gambling Spree Apprehended

Man Who Held Bartender at Knifepoint Following Gambling Spree Apprehended

Plus Salt Lake City Police arrest 2 for allegedly running gambling biz.  They also confiscated guns and drugs at the scene.

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Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 15, 2022 (9 am)

Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 15, 2022 (9 am)

Line on Coastal Carolina vs. UVA Drops Nearly 2 Points in Wake of Shootings, The FTX Blood Bath Continues and SiGMA Kicks Off in Malta

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