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 March 2, 2021 Betting on sports was legalized in May of last year. And since that time, sports betting in Colorado has grown every month… for nine consecutive months. Now, they are the 6th largest market for sports wagers in the country. January was another record month for the state, bringing in nearly $327 million. That’s up from just over $284 million in December and $231 million for November. Even better news for the state is that January’s record revenue netted the state almost $1.2 million in taxes, which was an increase of 125% increase from the previous month. According…

R eal estate consultancy Colliers International’s recent report shows casinos in Cambodia could regain three-fifths of the sector’s pre-pandemic revenue this year, led by the VIP segment. Analysts expect Macau and Cambodia to lead the recovery in Asia-Pacific land-based gaming, trailed by Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam, the Business Times reports. Premium mass gaming could lift gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau to 50 percent to 60 percent of what it was in 2019; and Cambodia GGR is tipped to hit 60 percent of the pre-Covid-19 base, while Singapore could achieve 45 percent of earlier levels. The bulk of the…

Lawmakers want to ensure that minority-owned businesses get a stake in this expansion M embers of a Maryland House of Delegates committee on Thursday heard testimony on a detailed proposal to create the rules for legal sports betting from Democratic Speaker Adrienne A. Jones. Meanwhile, the state Senate is gradually discussing issues in a work group before introducing a bill with specifics. Lawmakers are focused on how best to ensure that minority-owned businesses get a stake in this expansion of the gambling industry. Scores of businesses and entrepreneurs, meanwhile, are angling to get a chance to compete for licenses, with…

After a party with Health Lottery’s owner, who lobbies to raise jackpots to £1 million U K Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked ministers to review gambling laws after attending a party with Conservative donor and lottery boss Richard Desmond, according to private letters revealed by The Times through the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The correspondence shows that the PM wrote to Desmond about his campaign to raise jackpots to £1 million. Desmond owns the Health Lottery, a group of 12 local society lotteries which donates 20 percent of proceeds to health-related causes. Society lotteries, those which are run for good…

I nternational Game Technology announced today that it has successfully rolled out the highly anticipated Wheel of Fortune® Megaways™ slots game on IGT PlayDigital’s online game delivery platform. Wheel of Fortune Megaways first launched in New Jersey, where the game set new performance records and drove significant player acquisition and retention for IGT’s customers. Earlier this week, IGT also launched the game in approved jurisdictions throughout Europe, with additional go-lives planned for 2021 in online gaming jurisdictions around the world. The Wheel of Fortune Megaways game was built specifically for online and mobile play, and pairs the most popular slots…

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…