T he Hawkeye State’s sportsbooks continue to reap significant benefits of no in-person registration requirements, according to analysts for PlayIA, which tracks regulated online and retail gaming in the state. “Iowa remains perhaps the most compelling case study yet on the effects of in-person registration requirements,” said Jessica Welman, an analyst for PlayIA.com. “February is a short month with only one NFL game to bet on, the Super Bowl, so the relatively flat month-over-month results can be misleading on the surface. But another strong showing still places Iowa in a class of states that are either larger or have far…
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B ally’s Corporation reported a net loss of $5.5 million for its 2020 financial year, as overall revenue for the 12 months through to December 31 amounted to $372.8 million, a 28.8% drop. Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020 decreased 9.4% year-over-year to $118.1 million, hit by various state limitations as a result of COVID-19, including the mandated closure of both Rhode Island properties for three weeks. The decrease in revenue was partially offset by incremental revenues from the recent acquisitions of Casino KC and Casino Vicksburg, which were acquired on July 1, 2020; Bally’s Atlantic City, acquired on…
A new poll reveals that 57% of Texans support allowing casino gambling in the state, while 29% of respondents are opposed, with 13% saying it doesn’t matter. Of that total, 52% of white evangelicals, a group that routinely blocks the expansion of gambling, are in favor of allowing casinos in Texas. The poll, conducted by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler, also found that Texans support sports betting by a 43% to 26% margin, with 31% responding that it doesn’t matter to them. White evangelicals were less thrilled about sports betting, as they oppose it by a 44%…
F anDuel and Boyd Gaming anticipate launching the Stardust casinos in April, pending final regulatory approval from each state. FanDuel plans to rebrand its existing Betfair Casino in New Jersey under Boyd Gaming’s Stardust brand, while launching a Stardust online casino in Pennsylvania. A single Stardust Casino app will be available for iOS and Android in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: “For nearly 50 years, the Stardust was one of the most famous casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. And while the resort has been gone for more than…
There are many bets you can place in craps. Pass line and don’t pass line wagers are the most popular because they offer high RTP and are available on the come-out roll. You’ll win many times with these bets, too. The pass line bet wins 49.29% of the time, while the don’t pass line wins 47.93% of the time and has a 2.78% chance of pushing. Of course, craps has an entirely different side to it in the form of proposition bets. Unlike the pass line and don’t pass line bets, prop bets have lower odds of winning and, sometimes,…
Casinos are among the most fun places on earth. They’re like giant adult playgrounds where money reigns and Lady Luck is the elusive goddess of the night. Given the allure and vast appeal of casino gambling, it doesn’t surprise anyone that the number of first-time casino goers grows by the day. Casinos may be a bit intimidating to some newbies. Still, there are some games that will help ease you into the casino gambling experience. Let’s look at nine casino games that are perfect for newbies. Remember, the casino isn’t going to do the work for you. So, you’ll need…
If you want to stop losing money when you play slots, you have two choices. You can either learn how to stop losing, or you can simply quit playing. The likelihood is that you probably don’t want to stop playing slots, so I’ve put together a quick guide that shows you how to stop losing so often when you play slots. On this page, you’ll discover about six ways to stop losing money at your favorite slot machines. You’ll learn how to play as long as possible, no matter what size bankroll you’re working with. 1 – Do You Have…
The New York Giants almost won the NFC East in 2020 at 6-10. Had the Philadelphia Eagles not thrown the game against the Washington Football Team, we would’ve seen our first 6-10 divisional winner. So if you bet on the Giants to win the NFC East, you almost pulled one off. But, no 6-10 teams should be in contention to win a division. Ever. And in 2021, you can make a safe futures bet that at least one of the NFC East teams will win the division with a winning record. That’s assuming Washington gets a decent quarterback not named…
Thailand is one of the most-popular tourism spots in the world. It offers the perfect mixture of beaches, culture, history, temples, and bustling cities to keep visitors entertained. Commercial casinos are one aspect, though, that’s absent from Thailand. You won’t find an MGM or Sands casino anywhere in this country. You’re also not going to have countless premier gambling sites at your fingertips either. Can you even gamble legally in Thailand? If not, do people still find ways to place bets in the Land of Smiles? The following guide answers these questions and more while discussing the Thai gambling scene,…
March 7, 2021 It’s not a weekend on the Las Vegas Strip until someone gets arrested! So, when a man decided it was time for an adventure at the Paris Casino, he looked up. Literally. Las Vegas police were called to a report of a man scaling the famous replica of the Eiffel Tower, located on the strip at the casino property. Officers ordered the man to comes down… and he did. Metro Police Officer Ocampo-Gomez stated that the man was taken into custody once he was back on the ground. There were no other details provided and life on…
Betting systems are commonly associated with casino games. And gamblers often use staking strategies with games like blackjack, craps, and roulette. Casino gambling systems work best with even-money bets in order to reduce volatility. This is the main reason why they’re so popular with table games—many of which have even-money wagers. However, betting systems aren’t just relegated to casino games. They can also apply to sports betting when used in the right manner. You stand a solid chance of success by focusing on sports wagers with -105 and -110 odds. After all, these odds are the closest that you’ll get…
If you’re into lowball-style betting and like to routinely bet on who will earn the top pick in the following season’s draft, today’s post makes a strong case for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, the Eagles can still build a contender for 2021 via free agency and the NFL draft. However, by the looks of things, they may take the same strategy that the Cleveland Browns took in 2016. This involved tearing down the roster to the bare bones and building it back up. Cleveland went 1-31 during that stretch but, so far, the bleakness paid dividends. Also, Jalen Hurts didn’t…
Each online casino game features different return to player (RTP). Some games even have variations with differing RTP. With so many payout percentages in the gaming world, you might have trouble figuring out what’s decent RTP. If so, you’ll probably appreciate knowing the average overall RTP for online casino games. You can use such information to decide if the game you’re playing—no matter if it’s blackjack, slots, roulette, or video poker—is fair. The following guide covers payout percentages for the main online casino games. It also averages these figures together to provide a composite RTP. Method for Figuring Out Gaming’s…
Nothing is ever set in stone in the NFL. And for many of us, we’re taught that the better a quarterback is, the better a team is. This is false. And while we may feel tempted to bet on teams that have stellar quarterbacks, betting on a team because of their quarterbacks will probably lead to mixed results. Many of you may point to Tom Brady’s presence in Tampa. A team who went from 7-9 to Super Bowl Champion. Was it because of Brady? More like, Brady was the missing piece to an already talented puzzle. Look at Deshaun…
March 6, 2021 The Golden Osiris slot is an amazing 7 row game with 7 cascading reels. This online slot features wilds and scatters, plus bonus spins and a bonus round. Game play is over an Egyptian hieroglyphic background, and there’s a multiplier for up to 10x wins. You can also take the Golden Osiris online slot with you on your mobile device! Land 5 or more symbols in clusters to rack up the big wins on the Golden Osiris slot! And cascades will continue until no more wins are created! All wild symbols are hidden beneath the highlighted symbols…
Side bets are a good way to add more excitement to table games. They offer large payouts that can sometimes be worth thousands of times more than your bet. The big catch to side wagers, though, is that they feature really high house edges. In some cases, you’ll be facing over a 15% house advantage! Any wager that falls near this figure is no doubt a sucker bet. So why do casinos offer bets this bad to begin with? As you can read below, casinos have several reasons for attaching high house edges to side bets. You’ll also find out…
