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C asinos and other gambling venues in Lima will remain closed until new COVID-19 cases decline or new measures allow them to reopen their doors.  The gambling sector has not been included in the Peruvian government’s reopening plan scheduled for March, which does cover shopping malls, restaurants, and hair salons. Moreover, the authorities’ new curfew will run between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., and free movement will be restricted on Sundays. These restrictions have been imposed in regions with extreme risk, such as Lima’s metropolitan area.

JJ Watt announced on Twitter that he is joining the Arizona Cardinals Watt signed with the Cardinals after playing 10 years for the Texans Arizona still faces long +3300 odds to win Super Bowl 56 Last March, the Houston Texans shockingly traded All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. Less than a year later, another Texans icon is making his way to the desert. On Monday, the Arizona Cardinals announced that the team has agreed to a two-year deal with former Defensive Player of the Year JJ Watt. Watt was released by the Texans last month after asking…

It appears that fans will get to put on their ruby red slippers and follow the yellow brick road once again as news out of Hollywood indicates that New Line Cinema is in the process of creating a remake of the all-time classic “Wizard of Oz,” which is based on L. Frank Baum’s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Not only has this news created a buzz on social media, but it’s also piqued the interest of bettors as entertainment betting sites have released an assortment of Wizard of Oz prop bets to consider. So, as Dorothy seeks to go…

It’s March, which means the NBA All-Star break is right around the corner. Everything looks a little bit different this year thanks to the NBA’s truncated 72-game schedule. We normally have All-Star Weekend in February, but we’re now looking at a brief hiatus in the second week of March. While I’ll miss betting on basketball as much as anybody over the course of the five-day stoppage, at least this March won’t look like last March. For that, we can all be grateful. While the All-Star break brings limited betting opportunities, there are still some ways get some action on the…

Thailand is one of the world’s most-popular tourist destinations. It features beautiful scenery and lots of things to do. If you’re a gambler who’s ever thought of visiting Thailand, then you may want to play online casino games while you’re here. But is it even legal and possible to enjoy online gaming here? I’ll discuss this matter below by covering Thailand’s alure, gambling laws, and if you can ultimately enjoy mobile casino games here. Why Thailand Is a Hotspot for Gamblers & Tourists Thailand is one of the top 10 tourism destinations. It features highly popular cities, including Bangkok, Phuket,…

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…