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I cannot believe this is my first DraftKings MLB DFS Picks piece of the 2022 season. As soon as the season kicked off, I tested positive for COVID and have essentially been knocked onto my back side since. That said, with a return to health both physically and mentally, I’m ready to get back to work and am wildly excited and grateful to have the opportunity to do so. Let’s get started on the right note as we will begin with a four-game main/night slate given the early start for the 12:20 pm ET slate. *Weather Concerns: SEA @ CWS…

One of the key highlights of the ICE VOX program, which started on Monday one day before the ICE London commercial expo, was a keynote address by the UK Gambling Commission Chief Executive, Andrew Rhodes, who called for an increased joint work with regulators to address a “more and more” global tech industry of gambling. His speech was delivered at the World Regulatory Briefing (WRB), organized by Clarion Gaming in partnership with the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), and chaired by Marc Ellinger, Principal at Ellinger & Associates. “There are some universal truths about the industry we regulate, but we also…

The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced Monday the nominations for the 33° Annual Gaming Hall of Fame are now open.  Friday, May 27 will be the last chance to submit nominations, which must include the nominee’s full name, mailing address, email address, and an entry detailing why they should be inducted using 500 words or less.  Hundreds of qualified candidates are reviewed by an independent panel of gaming executives who select the annual Hall of Fame class. Inductees are chosen based upon their career achievements, community involvement and innovative contributions to the industry.  Inductees will be notified and announced in…

Osaka’s proposal to host one of Japan’s first integrated resorts, as part of the country’s ongoing casino race, has begun raising concerns and drawing backlash from opposing parties. Some stakeholders have shown preoccupation in regards to development costs for the proposed project, as well as concerns over a potential surge in crime and gambling addiction. An integrated resort has been proposed for Yumeshima -”Dream Island”-, a man-made island in Osaka, the third most populous city in Japan. The pitched project is one of the leading proposals for the country’s casino race, which would mark the debut of such venues in…

The San Manuel Entertainment Authority -a business entity of California’s San Manuel Band of Mission Indians- has announced the development of a “next-generation” responsible gaming program in partnership with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). According to the tribe, the program is being developed “in preparation for new forms of gaming poised to enter California’s Indian Country.” The announcement builds upon previous investments and practices introduced by the tribe at its Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel. “Through the years, the tribe has funded research and training partnerships with the California Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), UCLA, and…

The largest gaming hall in the Balearic Islands, Spain, has once again chosen Zitro to introduce the brand-new Glare cabinet line and its new multi-game: Wheel of Legends and Bashiba Egyptian. Thanks to this deployment of Zitro’s product at Punt de Joc, players will now access a new entertainment offering. Punt de Joc’s new flagship product is now Altius Glare, with the innovative multi-game Wheel of Legends, which according to the company “has an unprecedented graphic quality, with impressive visual and high-quality sound effects”, among many other features. The new Bashiba Egyptian multi-game, along with 4 new games based on Egyptian…

Just in time for Peter Cottontail to drag his furry butt down the Bunny Trail, we have a review for the Easter Fortune online slot, a medium volatility game from our friends at Synot! This 5 reel, 3 row slot features 15 paylines, doubling wilds, free spins, and a pick me bonus game! Plus, there’s over over 96% return to player! What treasures hide in the green of lush meadows? Why, wonders abound for the city dweller when they play the Easter Fortune online slot! Traffic is replaced by leisurely grazing, bird chirrup instead of sirens waling. There is peace…

Billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta is purchasing the Wildwood Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado, for $43 million. The deal, expected to finalize by summer, is being carried out through the mogul’s Fertitta Entertainment company and will see the introduction of the iconic Golden Nugget brand to the state. Fertitta Entertainment, owner of Golden Nugget casinos in Nevada and three other states, first signed the agreement to acquire the property in November. The deal was announced in December, in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, at a point in which Fertitta was considering taking his company public, a…

As blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency market continue to gain momentum after seeing a significant growth in recent years, iGaming is at the top of the increasing options for its application. In a new analytical article, Slotegrator, which has been developing software for the gambling business for more than 10 years, has addressed some of the key issues behind this trend, including the impact of these cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies on the evolution of the industry, whether these changes are positive or not, and how the industry will develop in the near future.  Compared to fiat currencies, cryptocurrency turnover is still…

Independent gaming certification lab BMM Testlabs announced Monday the promotion of Tony McLaughlin to VP of Quality Assurance Services in North America. McLaughlin joined BMM in 2016 as Technical Project Manager. In his new role, he will report to the Senior Vice President in Canada, Linda Lemieux. Lemieux said: “Over many years, Tony has successfully managed and grown BMM’s quality assurance teams while instilling a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and innovation. His teams provide our clients with world-class testing results, faster times to market, and superior quality. Tony oversees a team of true leaders who care about their people and…

As reported by the Indiana Gaming Commission on Monday, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana property was the highest earning casino in March for the sixth consecutive month, once again surpassing the former earnings leader, Caesars’ Horseshoe Casino in Hammond.  The casino’s win from slot machines and table games accounted for $38.5 million for the third month of the year, showing a 22% increase compared to February’s earnings and 12% more than Horseshoe’s March revenue of $34.4 million.  Hard Rock saw $57.1 in table game wagers in March, with Baccarat accounting for $31.3 million of that total handle. It also…

Online sportsbooks operating in New York posted $1.64 billion in wagers in March, falling just short of breaking the state -and national- record of $1.67 billion, delivered in January. Still, the month proved to be yet another highly profitable one for the Empire State, up 7.2% from the $1.53 billion wagered in February, according to data from the New York State Gaming Commission. Betting in March was driven by the first month of legal mobile wagering on the NCAA Tournament in the state’s history. Online sportsbooks handled an average of $52.8 million in bets per day during the month, slightly…

McKee vs. Pitbull – McKee Two of the most popular fighters in Bellator MMA are set to compete this weekend! AJ McKee is looking to earn the first defense of his featherweight title against an old rival, Patricio Pitbull. Today, I’ll be offering readers an in-depth McKee vs. Pitbull 2 betting pick with a close analysis of how these fighters stack up against one another. This is a huge fight for Bellator’s featherweight division. The rest of this entire card is loaded with world-class matchups, as well. Here’s what you need to know about this weekend’s massive main event. Here’s…

Casino gambling can be intimidating. The casinos are vast halls full of different games, skilled casino dealers, and savvy gamblers that all seem to know their exact place. So, beginners are often scared to play the games with the fewest players or stick with the simple spin and pray slot machines. I’m here to clue you in to a bit of a secret, casino games aren’t that tough. Well, they aren’t challenging to learn. They are much tougher to play effectively. The casino holds a nearly insurmountable edge over the player, and most games can’t be beaten. Luckily there are…

Adrien Broner has not fought since a February 2021 win over Jovanie Santiago.  One Showtime executive claims Adrien Broner’s comeback fight will take place later this year.  Several exciting opponents are being discussed for Broner’s return to the ring. One of boxing’s most controversial fighters may soon be stepping back into the ring. Executives at Showtime claim that Adrien Broner’s comeback fight is likely to take place later this year. Fans around the world remain curious to see if he can still compete at a high level. Adrien has always been a talented fighter. His issues outside of the ring…

Slot machines can be hard to trust sometimes. After all, they don’t pay out at a high frequency and can cause you to suffer long losing streaks. During these losing streaks, you may question if a casino is manipulating slot machines. After all, you can’t actually see the results playing out inside of a machine. This aspect might cause you to become skeptical when things aren’t going well. Are your losses really attributed to casinos manipulating slot machines, though? I’ll answer this question below while discussing more on why it feels like you’re being cheated. Why Do Some Players Think…