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The NFL has just completed its Divisional Round of the Playoffs and we’re now down to the final four teams left in the postseason. In the AFC, the defending Super Bowl champs the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium. The big storyline heading into this game is the health of QB Patrick Mahomes who suffered a concussion against the Browns in their Playoff game. In the NFC, the Green Bay Packers will host Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a battle of two HOF quarterbacks. Rodgers is looking to win his first…

Alexander Volkanovski is set to defend the UFC featherweight title against no. 2 ranked contender Brian Ortega at UFC 260 on March 27th. REPORT | @alexvolkanovski is set to defend his featherweight title against @BrianTcity at #UFC260 https://t.co/waUWLq03NS — LowKickMMA.com (@LowKick_MMA) January 16, 2021 The bout will serve as the co-main event of UFC 260 which will be headlined by the highly-awaited heavyweight title showdown between champion Stipe Miocic and top contender Francis Ngannou. 9-0 in the UFC Volkanovski won the UFC featherweight championship by defeating Max Holloway at UFC 245 in December 2019. He successfully defended the belt by…

 January 18, 2021 Casinos and the lottery are on the radar after a report suggests that Alabama gambling could bring in $700 million for the state each year. Additionally, regulation of the industry could provide an additional 19,000 jobs to the state. Governor Kay Ivey commissioned the report from the Study Group on Gambling Policy. That report was published last month and estimates that the state could potentially take in $300 million annually from the lottery and up to an additional $400 million from the regulation of casinos, with $10 million from sports betting. Alabama’s Constitution currently prohibits the lottery…

 January 17, 2021 We could be less than a week away from the long awaited launch of Michigan internet betting. But for those of you waiting on interstate poker from the state, you’ll have to endure a bit longer. A representative from the Michigan Gaming Control Board said online gambling could be just days away, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press. That board will approve the first gaming licenses to an operator soon. That operators will still need a few days before being able to launch. The Governor also signed a bill that will allow online poker…

Currently, there is no regulatory mechanism to monitor the state’s online gaming scene A ddressing media persons after a Cabinet meeting, cabinet minister James K. Sangma announced last week that they have approved the Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Ordinance, 2021, which is aimed at regulating online gaming. Sangma said gaming today has emerged as one of the most popular pastimes globally and Meghalaya is no exception, and the decision was also taken after taking the views of the law and finance departments. “In order to regulate gaming within the state and to bring revenue to the state government, we felt…

C entury Casinos announced last week that, in order to comply with extended quarantines issued by the government to contain the spread of COVID-19, the company’s Polish casinos would remain closed through January 31. The Poland operating segment contributed 4% of the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2020.  The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly, and it currently appears that due to the pandemic’s current scope it will adversely impact the Company at least through the first half of 2021.

S AZKA Group announced last week the appointment of Justin King (CBE), former Group CEO of Sainsbury’s Plc (2004-2015) as national lottery bid advisor. King will be the inaugural appointment to an advisory board that will provide counsel to bid chair Sir Keith Mills and the wider team as part of the company’s bid for the Fourth National Lottery Licence, Lottery Daily reports. We’re delighted that businessman and former CEO of Sainsbury’s, Justin King CBE, will be the inaugural appointment to an advisory board that will provide counsel to bid chair Sir Keith Mills and the wider team as part of…

U K gambling companies have recently been accused by the UK Gambling Commission of exaggerating the scale of illicit betting in a report written by consultancy PwC to avoid the enactment of tougher regulations that may arise from an upcoming government review. In a letter to a cross-party group of MPs examining gambling-related harm, UKGC chief executive Neil McArthur said the report was “not consistent with the intelligence picture” and did not distinguish between real consumers using black market sites and bots or other automated systems. He said the report should be treated cautiously, adding that it lacked any evidence…

T otal revenue at the three casinos in Detroit, Michigan, was cut by more than half last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, marking the largest yearly revenue drop in the casinos’ history. MotorCity Casino Hotel, Greektown Casino-Hotel and MGM Grand Detroit saw sales drop 57 percent from the prior year to $639 million in 2020, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Total revenue generated through sports betting was $18.3 million. For the month of December, the casinos reported $23.9 million in revenue while open just nine days. The declines are due to mandated closures and restrictions, including capacity…

G2 vs. FURIA is one of four opening-round matchups of the highly-anticipated BLAST Premier Global Final. They’re set to start on January 19th and will bring forth massive betting demand; basically, the first wave of demand for esports betting in 2021! I’m proud to have taken part in the @G2Esports and @adidas announcement video and couldn’t help but record my part in my native language 😉 Be sure to check out the full video! https://t.co/cH34lzoG3R pic.twitter.com/yRGhSYEM94 — NiKo (@G2NiKo) January 15, 2021 This match will take place just days after the massive G2 x Adidas partnership announcement; NiKo and the…

$100 Could Win You…$190.91 The NBA prefers to celebrate MLK Day by jamming the schedule with as many games as they possibly can. If you’re a basketball bettor, what’s not to like? The first game tips off at noon Eastern Time, while the last game gets started 10 hours later. We’ve got nine games in all scattered throughout the day. The Memphis Grizzlies are featured on MLK Day every year. Martin Luther King Jr. became synonymous with the city of Memphis as he led the civil rights movement back in the 1950s and 1960s, of course. The Grizzlies play on…

Caesars Atlantic City sits at the pinnacle of the casino industry. Its location in Atlantic City, New Jersey, should tell you that it attracts tourists from all over the world. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only place in town worth visiting. Apart from nearby casinos that rock the Atlantic City area, you will also find plenty of hot nearby attractions around Caesars Atlantic City and its neighboring casinos. And today’s post covers a few of the hottest.  So, if you’re looking to embark to Atlantic City, New Jersey, and if Caesars Atlantic City is the top casino on your…

It’s not quite the Wild West that it was a decade ago, but the online casino gambling industry is still finding its place in the world of legalized gambling over the internet. Many regulations have been put into place to ensure the safety of both the player and the house, but unexpected occurrences still happen on a regular basis. Millionaires have been made, millions of dollars have been lost, and all of that is the reason why millions of people play the games. In this article, I’ll lay out 10 interesting facts you may not have known about online gambling.…

Casinos are known for their opulent adornments and luxurious features for guests to enjoy. Many of the extravagant attractions are even complimentary. You’re sure to find plenty of places to go when you’re visiting Las Vegas and looking to take a break from the casino floor. Having so many free attractions to enjoy is a great way to extend your gambling bankroll. These 12 casino attractions may make you forget you’re there to gamble. 1 – Gondola Ride Cutting through the Venetian Resort and Casino, you’ll find a grand canal that is as close to Venice as many will ever…

Losing sucks. It’s even worse when you bet the favorite that would win easily, and you had to deal with the underdog covering the spread in the final minutes of the game. And if you bet on Alabama to cover that big spread against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl, chances are, you’re lamenting over what could have been—especially if you’re a high roller and lost a big one.  But there’s always good that comes out of losing, and today’s post will show you what is still right in your life, even after you lost a big bet.  So, let’s…

The option to play online blackjack with fiat currencies (e.g. USD, GBP) has existed for many years. You can find numerous gaming sites that accept fiat deposits. These days, though, you also have the chance to play online blackjack with a different currency—Bitcoin (BTC). The latter is a decentralized digital currency that lets you make quick deposits and withdrawals. What’s better is that you don’t need to go through a third party (e.g. bank or e-wallet) to gamble with BTC. Of course, if you’ve been playing online blackjack with USD your whole life, then you may feel a lost with…