Horse racing is a sport that’s loved the world over, from the United States to the Middle East and Australia. Hop on a plane to most countries and they’re likely to have an interest in the industry. Of course, the United Kingdom is up there with the best of them because it has a colourful history dating back centuries. The States is also keen on big events, particularly the Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup meetings. What happens next is inevitable – you want to know who’s better. While they don’t compare perfectly, it is possible to take a look at what both offer.…
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Just when you think things can’t get any stranger, the Sands sells The Venetian and The Palazzo casino resorts, along with their Sands Expo Center! And in a year of pandemic challenges for the gambling industry, there is still good news and reason for hope. Hello friends, and thanks so much for joining me for another look at the gambling headlines making news. And hey, we’re not even halfway through the month of March and already this has been a year of change! From the pandemic to sports betting expansion to this week’s big story! The leader of the Las…
Heathcliff Farrugia allegedly communicated with Yorgen Fenech over rival casino operators F ormer Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) CEO Heathcliff Farrugia is facing criminal charges following an investigation into trading in influence with casino owner Yorgen Fenech. Farrugia was charged back in January, Times of Malta reports. The investigation and court action against the former gaming regulator were kept under wraps as the facts of the case put Malta’s gaming industry in a bad light. Farrugia resigned in October last year shortly after he was questioned by police over his communication with Fenech, who served as CEO of Tumas Gaming and the Portomaso…
G2E-specific safety plans, official regulations and further updates will be available there T he American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions said Monday they are working towards hosting a hybrid, in-person and virtual, Global Gaming Expo (G2E) from October 4–7, 2021. Organizers said they will keep G2E community members on their ongoing planning efforts to convene the gaming industry safely this fall. As a first step in this process, G2E has added a health and safety page on the G2E website that contains Reed Exhibitions’ initial planning information for events and will be the foundation when developing G2E-specific guidelines. “This content…
C onstruction of Melco’s City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus’ first integrated resort (IR) and the biggest in Europe, is “progressing smoothly,” with the IR being set to open in Limassol in Summer 2022. Upon completion, the IR will feature a sixteen-storey, five-star hotel with more than 500 luxury guest rooms and suites, approximately 10,000 square meters of MICE space, an outdoor amphitheater, a family adventure park, and a variety of fine-dining outlets and luxury retail. Its interior design will be based on Melco’s international luxury standards, specifically customised for the Cyprus IR, while the exterior design will feature distinct Mediterranean…
E ntain on Tuesday confirmed it has now received all the necessary approvals from competition and gaming authorities to acquire Enlabs AG. The owner of Ladbrokes and Coral increased its offer price for Swedish bookmaker Enlabs at the beginning of March, having at the time received acceptances from 51% of shareholders. Its new offer price values Enlabs at around SEK3.7 billion, equivalent to GBP316M or USD 433.6M, up from SEK2.80 billion previously. The offer is for SEK53 per share, up 33% from the SEK40 per share offer made in January. The improved offer price is final and will not be…
he Covid-19 breakout during last year has thrown the sports and sports betting industries into turmoil, suspending all major worldwide sporting events for over two months. The sudden halt has brought down overall sports data coverage by 70%, hurting both operators and suppliers. “We quickly realized that there’s much more we can offer to our customers,” said LSports CEO and co-founder, Dotan Lazar. “During the past 12 months, the company has greatly enhanced its coverage, ensuring that the bookmakers had and will continue to have sufficient alternatives to the popular sports.” The sports data provider said that they have registered an increase…
Nearly one year ago, Kyle Larson was embroiled in an ugly situation stemming from his usage of a racial slur during a live iRacing event. This slur not only brought a wave of backlash against Larson, and rightfully so, but it also cost him sponsors and then his job. Additionally, it led to a suspension from NASCAR that the 28 year old was unsure he would ever come back from. Eventually, Larson worked his way back from suspension, earned a spot with a new team, and scored his first Cup Series win since October 2019 in Dover, by taking the…
The All-Star Game has come and gone, which means the unofficial second half of the 2020-21 NBA season is right around the corner. Games resume later this week, and we have about two months to go until the playoffs roll back around. Players around the league will have until the end of May to make their cases for some of this season’s individual hardware. We know LeBron James has made no secret of his desire to win his fifth career MVP award this season, but the King has no shortage of competition. online NBA betting sites have also adjusted their…
The addition of Blake Griffin to the Brooklyn Nets was a reason for their fans to be excited. However, the best NBA betting sites don’t seem to be as thrilled as them, at least for now. Shortly after news of Griffin’s signing with Brooklyn, online sportsbooks updated their respective oddsboards. However, among the best NBA betting sites, only the Las Vegas Superbook made Brooklyn the new odds on favorite after the addition of Griffin: New title odds at @SuperBookSports with Blake Griffin on his way to the Nets, per @golfodds. Nets 5/2Lakers 11/4Clippers 11/2Jazz 13/2Bucks 12/176ers 16/1Suns 25/1 — Darren…
March 9, 2021 There are two states where betting on sports could be legalized soon. A Georgia sports betting bill, which has been approved by the state Senate, and legislation in Kansas, which was approved by the Senate there. Georgia’s bill will head to the House to be considered. In it’s current form, the bill would need to amend the state constitution in order to legalize sports betting. To do that, the matter would need to be approved by voters. In Kansas, the bill would regulate betting on sports as an expansion of the state lottery. That regulation would come…
At UFC 259, Israel Adesanya made the move up to light heavyweight to challenge champion Jan Blachowicz for the title. Adesanya, the current middleweight champion, was attempting to become the 5th champ-champ in the promotion’s history. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned for Adesanya as Blachowicz pulled off the upset and won via unanimous decision. Now, fans and pundits are wondering what’s next for the middleweight champ. UFC betting sites have attempted to address this question with the following Israel Adesanya prop bet that looks at a list of potential opponents for the “Stylebender’s” next fight: Quick Recap of Adesanya…
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie wants the team to start Jalen Hurts at quarterback next season Hurts was deemed the likely starter following last month’s trade of Carson Wentz Eagles (+400) have the third-best odds to win the NFC East The 2021 NFL offseason is expected to be unprecedented when it comes to quarterback movement. The Philadelphia Eagles are, of course, right in the thick of everything. Just last month, the Eagles traded longtime starting QB Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts in a blockbuster move. While the Eagles did not confirm that the deal signaled that the team is ready…
The 2020-2021 NBA season is just over one-third of the way through. Most teams have played around 30 games, giving sports bettors plenty of material to overanalyze. 30 games is hardly a small sample size. In fact, most teams have made it clear whether they are contenders or pretenders. However, there is plenty of basketball left to be played and, hopefully, plenty of money to be made. At this stage of the season, it’s important to not overreact to certain team’s records and player’s performances. While it’s true that the gambling public should be able to separate fact from fiction,…
Andre Drummond is expected to strongly consider signing with the Lakers if bought out by the Cavaliers Lakers have a need at center with Anthony Davis injured Nets (+270) have moved past Lakers (+285) to become title favorites for the first time On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets announced that the team has officially signed former All-Star forward Blake Griffin. Griffin was expected to receive no shortage of interest after hitting the free-agent market last week. The reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers were among the teams that showed interest in Griffin, but he ultimately decided to remain in the Eastern Conference.…
The online sports betting world features plenty of deposit methods. Depending upon the mobile bookmaker, you can fund an account with a bank transfer, credit card, e-wallet, prepaid card, or wire. Bitcoin (BTC) is yet another popular deposit option. It has gained steam in the online betting industry over the past several years. Of course, with so many banking options available already, you might wonder what’s the need for BTC. The following guide discusses nine reasons why you should consider Bitcoin sports betting. 1 – No Third Party Involved The main problem with traditional banking options is that there’s always…
