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Macau’s economy has been devastated over the past year due to the casino shutdowns and travel restrictions ordered by government officials. Fortunately, things seem to be improving. New reports show that casino revenue in Macau increased massively in February. This is fantastic news for the casino companies operating here. Macau remains one of the world’s biggest gambling hubs and could be an extremely valuable source of revenue for US casino operators. Today, we’ll talk about what led to this revenue increase. Let’s get into it! Some of Macau’s Travel Restrictions Have Been Lifted Macau was one of the first major…

 March 1, 2021 When the new legislative sessions starts March 2nd, there will be at least three Florida sports betting bills to be considered. The proposed regulations would allow mobile and retail sports books in the state with the possibility of gaming terminals placed at specific locations. The session is quite short, running from March 2nd to April 30th. Lawmakers may not have enough time to fully decide if Florida sports betting should move forward. However, the Governor supports the industry and could sign any legislation that makes it to his desk. Here are some brief summaries of the bills…

 February 28, 2021 Professional sports teams in the Lone Star State have been in a spiral dive for a while. And hope for regulated Texas sports betting does not look much better for the immediate future. Despite all the hope and rhetoric, several things would need to happen before any sports wagering legislation would pass. First, the state would have to amend its constitution to allow for the betting on sporting events. At this point, there doesn’t seem to be enough political support to make that happen. Second, there are competing interests between sports teams and casinos… not to mention…

 February 24, 2021 Sure, you can bet on sports in the Empire State… but only in person at a brick & mortar casinos. Now New York mobile sports betting has the support of the Governor’s office… if only that were enough. Casino gambling was passed many years ago after it was determined that the activity is allowed under the New York Constitution. Some would argue that since sports betting takes place at state casinos, it would be a simple matter to allow online or mobile betting. But it’s not that simple. You see, the gambling is permissible under the constitution…

F lutter Entertainment, owner of Paddy Power and Betfair, is set to give 14,000 staff a £1,000 bonus as a result of their work during the pandemic. The company’s CEO Peter Jackson said “maybe we are all bookmakers at heart [and] there is a degree of risk-taking,” City AM reports.  The handout came as Jackson hit out at the gambling ad ban which would constitute the biggest shake-up in the industry for decades. Officials have warned members of the sports industry that a crackdown on gambling sponsors is under consideration. Football clubs, which would be the worst hit by such a…

Wilton Rancheria Resort Casino will be developed in partnership with Boyd Gaming near Elk Grove W ilton Rancheria tribal leaders said they have secured funding for their proposed casino near Elk Grove in Sacramento, California.  The site for Wilton Rancheria Resort and Casino, to be developed in partnership with Boyd Gaming, is on 35 acres at Highway 99 and Kammerer Road. The project’s groundbreaking was supposed to be last May, but they say they have a new ceremony in the works, CBS13 reports. “This historic accomplishment results from over a decade of intensive research, communication, and relationship building with the City…

A ccording to Alan Burak, Vice President of Monografie, the number of participants has exceeded their expectations: “The initiative enjoyed remarkable success and absolute commitment from industry members, with a record number of votes in this first edition of the SAGSE Awards. The results were unveiled on Wednesday within the framework of SAGSE Powered by Play’n GO at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo racetrack. “The ongoing pandemic and an increased need to support an industry severely hit in 2020 might explain these unprecedented numbers,” he added. “We registered a record number of votes in these open and democratic elections through…

D raftKings on Friday reported fourth-quarter results, with revenue of $322 million, an increase of 146% compared to $131 million during the same period in 2019, and a loss of 24 cents per share on an adjusted basis. Comparisons with the same period in 2019 are inexact because the company formed and went public last April. On a pro forma basis, the revenue figure rose 98%, the company said. Wall Street analysts had expected a loss of 47 cents a share. Furthermore, the company reported having 1.5 million monthly unique paying customers during each month in the quarter ending December 31,…

U nder the agreement, Scientific Games and IGT will be able to offer patented cashless gaming technologies from the companies’ combined portfolios of casino management systems solutions to the U.S. gaming industry. Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. As a result of this agreement, operators will now be able to unlock the industry’s most compelling portfolio of cashless gaming technologies. By combining the strongest features of each Company’s cashless gaming patent portfolio, IGT and Scientific Games are providing a solution for the gaming industry to quickly increase adoption of cashless technology. “This cross-licensing agreement provides casino operators…

 March 1, 2021 When you head to Sin City, you think gambling and shows. But just as important to some are the famed Las Vegas buffets. Now, in the face of the pandemic, will we see resorts put an end to the practice? A few of the larger casino resorts have already put an end to their buffets, including Wynn. In place of the buffet they’ve built a food court. That’s not to say the buffet is dead. In fact, South Point is still running their Garden Buffet with a few adjustments. And with loosening Coronavirus restrictions in the state,…

Love them or hate them, the Dallas Cowboys are America’s Team. Well, at least they were America’s Team. Despite the Cowboys’ last Super Bowl appearance coming over 25 years ago, the team has one of the most loyal fanbases in sports. The team’s die-hard fans are scattered across the United States and the globe. However, the dry spell begs one fundamental question. Will the Cowboys win another Super Bowl with Jerry Jones at the helm? Jerry Jones Owner/GM/Super Fan When Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, he would forever change the NFL. Though nobody could have ever imagined…

Successful card counting is done in secrecy. You want as little attention as possible when counting so that the casino doesn’t catch on. Ideally, you’ll look like a non-descript gambler who’s facing a house just like everybody else. But this incognito goal is at odds with one of the most-enjoyable parts of gambling—comps! The player’s club offers comps that’ll boost your bottom line. You can enjoy everything from cashback to free drinks through the player’s club. Moreover, you could supplement card counting winnings with these freebies. Should you sign up for the loyalty program if you’re a card counter? The…

Betting systems are fun to try with different casino games. They give you an opportunity to play your favorite games in a unique way. They can even help you rack up lots of short-term profits. The problem with gambling systems, though, is that they don’t ultimately overcome the house edge. The odds don’t change just because you manipulate betting patterns. However, the Martingale theoretically presents an exception to the norm. It allows you to quickly wipe away losses with a single win—even during the longest losing streaks. Unfortunately, casinos use betting limits to reduce the Martingale‘s effectiveness. Most tables only…

The Los Angeles Chargers are probably the biggest threat in the AFC West to knock off the Kansas City Chiefs. No, the Chargers didn’t play well in 2020, which culminated with former head coach Anthony Lynn seeing the door. But if you’re one who embraces the high-risk, high-reward bet, the Chargers are a fair bet. Sure, they must contend with the Chiefs, who pose as a much safer bet.  However, the Chargers have a lot going for them. For one, they already boast a powerful offense, where then-rookie quarterback Justin Herbert put together the best rookie season in NFL history.…

Gambling around the globe looks mostly the same. It’s not the games that change, so much as the subtle way the games are played. It also turns out that players worldwide have different preferences when they spend their time on the casino floor. These are the 7 most loved casino games in Europe. You’ll notice some apparent games, but a few may surprise you. 1 – Texas Hold’Em Casino poker rooms have steadily remained full for decades. The fish are attracted by the Wild West’s romance and feeling that still emanates from the expansive enclaves. The sharks are attracted by,…

 February 28, 2021 We’re checking out the rhythmic and exciting Juicy Joker Mega Moolah slot from Microgaming! It’s a 5 reel game with 20 paylines that comes with the player favorite and life changing Mega Jackpot! There are Wilds and Scatter Symbols, along with a Bonus Round! You can also play this game on mobile devices! The Juicy Joker slot features one of the biggest online progressive jackpots in the world, regularly paying out millions. Hit three Jackpot Scatters to spin the Jackpot Wheel. Also, there are three different Wild Diamonds to help you in your quest. The Juicy Joker…