The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that they have hired Chris Finch as their new head coach after the firing of Ryan Saunders. Saunders was fired after the Wolves lost to the New York Knicks on Sunday and it was reported later during the day that they would be hiring Finch on a multi-year deal. The report was confirmed by the Timberwolves on Monday with GM Gersson Rosas making the official announcement. Said GM Rosas: “I am excited to announce Chris Finch as our next head coach. Chris brings a wealth of basketball experience from his time in the NBA, G League,…
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On Saturday, February 27th, Matchroom Boxing in conjunction DAZN presents a night of boxing action live from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, as the sport’s top star Canelo Alvarez returns to action and takes on the mandatory challenger for his WBC super-middleweight title Avni Yildirim. The co-featured will see Julio Cesar Martinez defend his WBC flyweight title against McWilliams Arroyo. Also on the main card is a heavyweight contest as Zhilei Zhang takes on Jerry Forrest. In total, there are nine bouts scheduled for this event. The main card has an estimated start time of 11PM ET. Let’s…
Dozens of online slots themes exist throughout the gaming world. Developers make games about everything from history to sports. Of course, some themes are more prevalent than others at mobile casinos. Developers have found that these subjects resonate more with online gamblers than any other. That said, I’m going to discuss nine slots themes that are extremely popular at internet casinos. 1 – Ancient Egypt No theme is more popular at mobile gaming sites than Ancient Egypt. Countless games revolve around Cleopatra, Anubis, Horus, and the Great Pyramids. Cleopatra is an especially popular subject. She has starred in many classic…
We take a moment to review the Hyper Strike online slot, a 5 reel game with 20 paylines from Microgaming. It features a Bonus Round and Bonus Spins, as well as Wild and Scatter symbols. Additionally, the Hyper Strike slot can be played on mobile devices. The Hyper Strike slot game was developed by Gameburger Studios for Microgaming. They are relying on a couple of modern features, even multipliers, but they’re adding a classic theme here that not everyone will be a fan of. Otherwise, not a bad game, based on the numbers and features we’re seeing used. If we’re…
B ookit Sports is the newest platform for sports bettors to both monetize their picks and engage directly with the sports betting community. Verified betting experts, or handicappers, can now sell their picks directly to their following on the Bookit Sports App via their social feed. Handicapper profiles will feature their verified records and statistics in order to promote full transparency for potential clients. Users must apply and meet criteria created by Bookit Sports to become a verified handicapper. “We are thrilled to be simplifying the marketplace of selling sports betting picks at Bookit Sports,” said Founder and CEO Trent…
At issue is a class action complaint filed in U.S. District Court in 2019 A class-action complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in 2019, which alleges that Encore Boston Harbor “brazenly” stole and will continue to steal from customers by ignoring “established rules of the game of Blackjack to increase its statistical advantage and lower the lawful payouts owed to its customers.” Now, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission decided on Wednesday to work towards filing an amicus brief in the lawsuit, the Herald News reports. The complaint against the Everett casino takes specific issue with the Wynn Resorts casino paying…
P ragmatic Play has confirmed its plans to register with Buenos Aires City gaming regulator LOTBA as a supplier for becoming an official content provider for operators performing under this jurisdiction. The supplier is set to start the onboarding process with LOTBA looking into obtaining the endorsement to roll out its full multi-product portfolio across the regulatory jurisdiction. This will allow the supplier to engage in commercial deals incorporating its complete slots suite, including table games and scratch cards as well as other verticals such as Live Casino and Virtual Sports. The Buenos Aires City authorization will follow other recent product…
The state launched on Jan. 22 with 10 online sportsbooks M ichigan’s online sportsbooks and casinos reported more than $115 million in sports bets in the final 10 days of January, while online casinos generated $29.4 million in gross receipts. According to PlayMichigan analysts, combined with the state’s retail handle, the state’s sportsbooks are off to the best start of any state that offers both online and retail sportsbooks. “The circumstances for Michigan’s online launch could not have been better ahead of two of the biggest sports betting holidays of the year,” said Dustin Gouker, analyst for PlayMichigan.com. “Ultimately, it’s…
S tate Rep. Bob Rita filed HB 3142 on Thursday, which if approved, would bring internet casino gaming to Illinois. The proposal would allow “a casino or racetrack to offer Internet gaming or contract with a platform to offer Internet gaming,” and an Internet gaming licensee would be allowed to offer up to three individually branded Internet skins, the Sports Handle reports. There is an in-person registration provision during the first six months of operation, after which patrons could then set up their accounts online. The bill specifies there is no language preventing bettors from combining a sports wagering account…
Plenty of famous betting systems exist throughout the gaming world. However, the Martingale is arguably the most famous of these betting systems. You’ve probably heard of it throughout your gambling journey, especially if you’ve been reading about tips and tricks online. The system relies on a simple concept that sees you double bets after losses. This simplicity makes the Martingale very popular at both land-based and online casinos. If you’re going to use this system, though, I highly recommend that you only do so at real money online casinos. I’ll explain the reason why after discussing the basics of the…
The UK features one of the world’s most robust gaming markets. It offers countless land-based and online casinos. This market is so extensive, in fact, that UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) feels the need to limit it to protect problem gamblers. Banning credit card payments in mobile and land-based casinos was one of the first steps in this effort. Now, regulators are going directly after online slot machines. Starting Oct. 31st, 2021, the following changes will go into effect: Slowing the rate of play Eliminating exciting sound effects following losses If you love slots the way that they are, then you…
The Los Angeles Rams pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Lions. But does the trade for Matthew Stafford leave the Rams any better off? At this time in his career, is Stafford even an upgrade over Goff? Matthew Stafford turned 33 years old the day before I wrote today’s post. And his predecessor, Jared Goff, is a good 6 years younger. This means the Rams obviously believe Stafford is an upgrade. But should you take the bait? If you’re trying to decide whether the Rams make a good futures bet, you need to ask yourself about more than…
For some strange reason, teams who finished with the worst record in football the previous season are often popular futures bets. Maybe it’s because with a new coach, new system, and hopeful outlook, teams can shock the world? And it’s not as far-fetched as it seems. In 2018, the San Francisco 49ers finished with the second-worst record in the NFL. After a stellar 2019 campaign, they came within one quarter of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. Imagine placing a futures bet on them a year and a half ago. Now, the Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock. And sure, you may…
February 21, 2021 Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa is one of the most renowned casino vacation destinations in the US. If you’re planning a trip to Atlantic City, it would be a shame if you don’t explore the area. With the Atlantic Ocean at the backdrop, Borgata is among the most prominent casinos in the region. If you plan on setting a day or two aside from your casino schedule, we’ve compiled a list of seven popular landmarks for you to explore in the Borgata’s vicinity. It’s perfect for the kids too! Seven Popular Tourist Attractions Near Borgata Hotel, Casino…
February 21, 2021 There was a time when Full Tilt Poker was one of the most popular sites in the world. Players loved to play there. Then Black Friday hit, and the “house of cards” came tumbling down. Eventually, the software was purchased by PokerStars and all the players received refunds (thanks, fellas). Now here we are in early 2021, and the decision has been made to pull the plug on the Full Tilt brand permanently. February 25th will be the official last day for the brand, with players being moved to the PokerStars platform. A representative from PokerStars said…
I love the energy at most craps tables. The casinos have been able to create an atmosphere where the gamblers have so much fun that they often don’t even realize that they’re losing money. And some players are having so much fun that they don’t seem to care even when they realize they’re losing. However, you don’t have to lose so much money just to have fun at the craps table. You can improve your results when you learn the main reasons why you’re losing money. Here are 6 reasons why you’re losing money when you play craps. 1 –…
