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The 2021 Academy Awards are taking place on Sunday, April 25, 2021. But you don’t have to wait that long to get your wagers in on the action. You can make futures wagers on the Academy Awards, aka the Oscars, right now, and we’re here to help you with a look at the odds and top contenders. Entertainment betting attracts a lot of fans to online betting sites who might not otherwise get involved. There are people who don’t care much for sports or casino gambling, but they love the world of entertainment. And in that world, there are no…

G aming Innovation Group (GiG) on Friday signed a letter of intent with an established German facing iGaming operator, for the provision of GiG’s iGaming platform technologies to power the company’s new online casino. The operator’s name was not disclosed. The agreement between GiG and the operator is based on a revenue share model and has a minimum duration of four years with an expected launch in the third quarter of 2021. GiG said Friday that the German facing operator is a privately owned company, which is managed by a team with vast experience, and has achieved great success in…

A kshat Rathee, co-founder of Nodwin Gaming — which also runs the ESL’s India operations has called for a greater distinction to be drawn between gaming and gambling. “Across the world RMG [real money gaming] businesses show up, make tons of money on the backs of a large base of people losing games, and eventually governments call it gambling,” Rathee observes in a recent interview with AFK Gaming (paywalled). “The largest of these companies either fight back or they obtain gambling licenses and continue to operate in a regulated manner. In such a scenario, the government collects tax and license…

A fter a year in the making, JCM announced on Wednesday that Casino Lisboa in Portugal will have іVIZION bill validators across its gaming floor. Casino Lisboa which is one of the top 10 EU casinos has 1100 slots machines operating with the preferred bill acceptor, iVIZION. The casino also chose JCM Global as the preferred bill acceptor supplier due to its advanced technology, quality product and special support. Casino Lisboa Portugal retrofitted their machines with the JCM bill validators as well as acquiring a number of new slots with iVIZION already in place. “It is a testament to the…

G lobal gaming supplier Zitro has appointed Mike Magrisi as the new Managing Director for its sales and operation office in the USA. Based out of San Diego, California, he will be overseeing Zitro’s business development efforts in the USA, leading the expansion strategy of the company in the region. Magrisi has a strong sales and business development background, serving as Vice President of Sales at Gaming Arts for the past three years. He previously held various senior executive positions in the gaming industry providing him with deep knowledge and a great network in the local market. Following confirmation of…

GameCo CEO Blaine Graboyes had been recommended for a one-year license by the Gaming Control Board T he Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday denied a license for the CEO of GameCo, a Las Vegas company specializing in skill-based video game slot machines. Blaine Graboyes was denied licensing in a 4-1 vote after four hours of sworn testimony and deliberations by the commission, as reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal. The decision prevents him, who has 12 video gambling machines operating in Nevada and 4 in Oklahoma, from operating in Nevada or collaborating with gaming licensees in the state.  Earlier this month, the…

This weekend, the UFC returns with a stacked fight card featuring two of the best heavyweight fighters alive. The undercard of this event is also filled with world-class matchups. The fighters have weighed in and the odds are now set. Today, I’m going to break down the five best underdog bets for UFC Blaydes vs. Lewis. MMA betting is more popular now than ever before. Before checking out the odds, we’ll look at which site is offering the best betting options for this weekend’s fights. There’s a lot to get into! Here’s what you need to know. Best Online Sportsbook…

William Hill US sets Dodgers’ 2021 win total prop at over/under 104.5 Dodgers tied with 1999 Yankees for highest win total prop in over 30 years Pirates (58) have lowest win total prop since 1993 Calling the Los Angeles Dodgers “World Series favorites” is quite the understatement. The Dodgers have been one of the best teams in baseball for the last decade, and LA finally captured its elusive World Series title last fall. Heading into 2021, there is little reason to believe Los Angeles won’t be in the mix once again. Earlier this week, Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill released…

Throughout history, one of the biggest concerns surrounding legalized sports gambling is that it would cause bettors to look for ways to manipulate the outcomes of games. The stories in this article prove that was taking place long before you could put in a parlay from the palm of your hand. Some of these scandals may be familiar, some may be new, but they’re all a reminder that occasionally, greed beats competitive integrity. In this article, I’ll lay out five of the biggest gambling scandals that have taken place throughout the history of professional sports. 1 – Black Sox I’m…

UFC President Dana White is well-known for his love of blackjack. It turns out, the world’s most popular casino game isn’t the only form of gambling he enjoys. This week, more of Dana White’s gambling habits came to light. Some are surprised to see how White chooses to spend his cash. He’s always been a risk-taker, yet not many realized exactly how much cash he is willing to wager. Today, we’ll talk about some of White’s admitted gambling history. Let’s get into it! The UFC Continues Pushing Forward With Events in Las Vegas As many know, the UFC was the…

Blackjack players are in no short supply of attractive options when it comes to finding their favorite games. Blackjack is among the most popular casino games in the world, and you’ll find tables at many different limits in any casino worth its salt. Still, a few casinos stand out above the others and offer a unique experience for blackjack players. These are the 10 best casinos on the planet for blackjack players. 1 – Aria Aria is one of the finest casinos on the planet, and it’s my go-to spot whenever I visit Las Vegas. Blackjack players at Aria are…

 February 19, 2021 Records are made to be broken, and New Jersey online gambling has done just that. Recently, they surpassed Nevada to take the sports betting lead in America. And now they are the first state to surpass $100 million in online gambling revenue in a month. Sports betting in the state set a new record high of $82 million, a 54% jump from January of last year. Gamblers bet over $945 million on sporting events for the month, down from the previous record $996 million in December of 2020. Online casino revenue reached a record high for the…

We’re stopping off at the Scottish Borders for today’s racing tips, with an eventful eight-race card from Kelso. Ready for today’s suggested trio? Racing Tips – Friday 19th February – Kelso Racing Tips 14:50 – Vintage Clouds – 15/2 >> Smart veteran performer could be worth a second look in the Edinburgh Gin Chase after a wind op. Not at his best in recent times but showed flashes of old brilliance in the Peter Marsh at Haydock last season; still a handful in the right mood. 15:20 – Serious Ego – 11/4 >> Might have something to show off about…

P ragmatic Play, content provider to the gaming industry, announced on Thursday a new game release: Joker King, its latest launch in a series of harlequin-themed titles. The 4×6, fruit machine-style title offers 25 paylines for players to land winning combinations on. It is a highly-volatile slot, featuring a bright purple background and an upbeat soundtrack. Six regular symbols feature in Joker King, including oranges, plums, cherries, BARs, 7s, and the most valuable of them all, stars. Winning combinations can be up to six symbols in length, worth pay-outs of one to five times the stake. The release’s bonus features…

It will debut its Quick Play system by Marker Trax, with Konami’s CMS, in Las Vegas G olden Entertainment is set to launch cashless gaming options at its casino properties with the initial rollout planned in Las Vegas. The operator will debut its new Quick Play system by Marker Trax, which interfaces with Konami Gaming’s SYNKROS casino management system, to bring players cashless advances at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur in Las Vegas. There are plans to roll the system out to the company’s other casinos and taverns, according to a press release from Golden.  “There is no update on when the…

T he original MarsX™ was a breakthrough in cabinet design and instantly became a favorite of players and operators alike. Now, with the MarsX Portrait, Aristocrat has created a new picture of innovation. Aristocrat Gaming’s™ all-new MarsX™ Portrait cabinet is a breakthrough of advanced technology for players, operators, and slot techs. The cabinet launched with a new, compelling game library to create an out-of-this world experience.  Advanced technologyMarsX Portrait boasts a wealth of advanced technology that creates a more intuitive and fun gaming experience. Gen9 components drive MarsX Portrait’s ability to spin fast, and the action plays out on the…