Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Traditional casinos have been around for decades, centuries, even. Online casinos, though, are relatively new, having only become “a thing” during the last couple of decades. What are the pros and cons of playing at online casinos vs. traditional casinos? Some people prefer one experience over the other, but both types of casino gambling have their advantages and disadvantages. This post looks at both the pros and cons of each. Money Spent Gambling When you’re playing at an online casino, all you do is sit down in front of your computer and start playing. You don’t have to wander through…

T he American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced the promotion of three senior leaders across the organization to drive industry priorities including responsibility, advocacy and gaming regulation, and the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) franchise: Cait DeBaun has been promoted to Vice President, Strategic Communications and Responsibility. Jessica Feil has been promoted to Vice President, Government Relations and Gaming Policy Counsel. Meredith Pallante has been promoted to Vice President, Global Events. “Each of these incredibly talented women will lead core organizational functions at a critical time for our industry,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “They’ve helped to navigate the…

N ETELLER Knect is a loyalty programme that rewards customers for choosing to pay with their NETELLER digital wallet. NETELLER customers can earn points for using their wallet or prepaid Mastercard®, which they’ll be able to exchange for e-money, discounts with participating merchants, gift cards for leading retailers, or interests in cryptocurrency via the NETELLER Cryptocurrency Service. New and exciting reward options will be added on an ongoing basis. Applicable transactions for earning NETELLER Knect points include wallet deposits, withdrawals, cryptocurrency transactions, and prepaid card transactions.  The launch of NETELLER Knect builds on the success of Paysafe’s Skrill Knect loyalty…

J ACK Thistledown Racino unveils Revel Oak, the brand new 12,000-square-foot outdoor gaming patio, featuring two levels of exciting gaming action in an elegantly designed space unlike any other found in the State of Ohio. With a name that nods to the excitement the new gaming space offers amidst an outdoor ambiance, Revel Oak is a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. The sophisticated design of the patio allows guests to comfortably enjoy the available amenities in an open-air setting through its state-of-the-art features. Utilizing intelligently designed louvers, open expanses, and a commercial grade exhaust system, Revel Oak offers an unobstructed flow of…

T he Detroit Tigers announced today that BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, has become an official gaming partner under the terms of a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Highlights of the sponsorship in the gaming category include BetMGM branding on scoreboards throughout Comerica Park, fan-focused promotions, integrated social media content, and more. “We’re excited to expand our relationship with BetMGM to feature the Detroit Tigers and Comerica Park,” said Peter Kent, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. “Our fans will enjoy the enhancements this partnership provides to their experience, both at the ballpark and in rooting on the…

T he agreement sees the Betway Group designated as the main partner for PSG.LGD, for at least 1 year. Betway will also join Paris Saint-Germain Esports’ wider operations as official betting partner. The partnership is amongst the most significant to date in the Esports sector. It is also a continuation of the existing successful collaboration between PSG.LGD and Betway, which kicked off in 2018. It enables Betway customers to get closer to the front line of DOTA 2 action throughout the domestic competitions in China and at the world renowned international major, The International. Paris Saint-Germain Esports and LGD Gaming…

Bet365 co-founder Denise Coates earned nearly half a billion pounds in salary and dividends in 2020, the biggest paycheck in British corporate history. According to Bet365’s delayed filing with the Companies House, its highest-paid director earned $421M. With the 53-year old Coates at the helm of the corporation she founded, it is believed that she is the highest-paid director. Highest paid director @bet365 , believed to be CEO Denise Coates, was paid £421m in the year to Mar 2020. That doesn’t include share of £95m in divis. I think (think) that is more than was paid out to all FTSE…

After diving into the murky world of “sucker” games and the wagers that offer the very worst odds in the house, I found myself wondering who exactly these “suckers” really are. Obviously, the clearest connotation refers to wholly ignorant and uninformed players, the fabled tourist looking to let loose. But over the years, I’ve watched well-educated businesspeople and tech geniuses lose piles of cash playing trash games like the Big Six wheel and keno. To figure out why they do it, I found five personality traits that can turn even the smartest souls into simple suckers. 1 – Arrogance First…

Nate Diaz hasn’t competed since losing to Jorge Masvidal for the “BMF” title in 2019.  Leon Edwards is one of the number-one contenders for the title at welterweight.  Nate Diaz returns on May 15 to face Edwards in the co-main event of UFC 262. One of the most popular fighters in MMA history is finally set to return. He’s facing one of the most dangerous welterweight fighters on the roster. Nate Diaz returns to face off against Leon Edwards on May 15 in the co-main event of UFC 262. This is an extremely exciting clash between two exciting 170-pound fighters.…

At the conclusion of the season, most NFL fans experience some sort of depression in the coming weeks knowing that the sport they love won’t be returning for several months. While there’s no way to bring back the excitement of a Sunday during the season, there are still some ways to get in on the action if you’re a bettor. When it comes to finding wagers worth your time from February through August, you need to choose carefully. In this article, I’ll lay out the best bets to make during the NFL offseason. While none of these wagers are the…

Pick: Bucks -8.5Odds: -110$100 Could Win You…$190 The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers are two title contenders, but both have fallen on hard times of late. The Bucks were thrashed the other night by a Clippers team missing Paul George, while the Lakers are currently playing without both LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Both teams hope to be on the right track by the time the playoffs start. Milwaukee has fallen to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference after finishing with the NBA’s best record in each of the last two seasons. The Lakers, meanwhile, have tumbled to fourth…

T he invitation-only Executive Programme is being curated by California-based Quartz Events which was acquired by Clarion in 2020 and is the fastest growing producer of invitation-only executive summits, with 80% of Fortune 100 companies participating in their events last year. Toby Harris, Founder and CEO of Quartz Events, believes ICE Connect is ideally positioned to meet the needs of the gambling industry and complement its early adopter status. He explained: “The launch of ICE Connect represents the third time in six-months that we’ve taken our market-leading platform into a new sector. We have some outstanding success stories, but our…

T he Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Gaming said retail and online wagers in February totaled $266.5 million, down 18.5% from $326 million in January, and also a decline from $284 million in December. February was the first month since May 2020’s legalization which the state saw a decrease in sports betting wagers. The division attributed the decrease in wagers to the conclusion of the NFL season with the Super Bowl on Feb. 7, but is optimistic for March’s numbers given the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournament. “One year ago, we were talking about the casinos in Colorado shutting…

F or the fifth consecutive year, Inspired Entertainment is producing the Virtual Grand National race to predict the outcome of the 2021 Grand National Steeplechase, to be broadcast nationally in the UK at 8:00 p.m. BST on Friday, April 9.  Inspired has previously produced virtual contests based on of some the world’s most iconic sporting events, including the Kentucky Derby Triple Crown Showdown, The Lexus Melbourne Cup and the Cox Plate. The Virtual Grand National, which has been developed in conjunction with Carm Productions, will launch the 2021 Virtuals  season for Inspired, as it looks ahead to future events. Inspired has…

T he North Carolina legislature requested the North Carolina Education Lottery to commission a report to study the potential economic impact of sports wagering. The scope of the report by Spectrum Gaming then changed to include casinos, legal video poker, internet casino games, horse racing and internet lottery, according to WRAL, which obtained the reports through a public records request. The projections within five years show $2.2 billion in revenue from casinos, $2.5 billion from statewide video poker, $367 million in sports betting, $300 million from internet casino games and $15 million on horses. “You take a look at what…

S upermarket giant Aldi is to sell National Lottery tickets in all its Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire stores. From next month, Aldi will be rolling out the National Lottery’s full raft of draw-based games at its checkouts in all 900 UK stores for the first time. Lucky Dip tickets for Lotto, EuroMillions, Lotto HotPicks, EuroMillions HotPicks, Set For Life and Thunderball games will be available to buy at the checkout while doing your weekly food shop. The UK launch follows a successful trial in the north of England, with all Aldi supermarkets in the UK set to start selling The…