Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

 January 21, 2021 In a case that has enormous implications for online gambling in America, the US Department of Justice lost their Wire Act appeal against the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of New Hampshire, upholding the decision of a lower court and driving a nail in the Justice Department newest interpretation of the law. That interpretation could have criminalized interstate online poker and threatened the new, US online gambling industry altogether. Whereas many have insisted that the 1961 Federal Wire Act was always intended to apply to sports betting, the DOJ…

The second Fight Island event of 2021 has just concluded! In the main event, Michael Chiesa proved the oddsmakers wrong by earning a dominant decision victory over Neil Magny. It didn’t take him long to make his next challenge. Many are now calling to see Chiesa fighting Colby Covington later this year. It’s a fantastic fight for the welterweight division. There’s reason to believe the victor could earn a shot against the winner of Usman vs. Burns later this year. Today, we’ll take a look at what could lead to this bout coming together. Let’s get into it! Michael Chiesa…

Modern casinos are institutions of excess. The feature skyscraper hotel towers’ massive structures are adorned with fine art and luxury appointments throughout the property. Then, there’s the expansive casino floor. Some of the vast space rival the largest shopping malls and are stuffed with exciting casino games. The nine biggest casinos on the planet take things up a notch. 1 – City of Dreams (Macau, China) The City of Dreams casino in Macau is truly something out of this world. The science fiction-inspired casino lands you feeling somewhere between an astronaut and a time traveler. The interior of the hotel…

In a social media post on Tuesday, Woods announced that he recently had a fourth microdiscectomy, the fifth surgery on Woods’ back in the past seven years, and the first one since a spinal fusion in 2017 which helped him make a triumphant comeback to the sport he once dominated. He won the 2019 Masters as a +1400 betting underdog to clinch a 15th major title, putting the 45-year old to withing three of the legendary Jack Nicklaus’ all-time record. But whatever progress he made in 2019 was hampered by another back injury and the coronavirus pandemic which disrupted the…

Kevin Durant (+600) now has the second-best odds of any player to win NBA MVP this season Luka Doncic (+450) holds steady as early MVP favorite Antetokounmpo’s odds slip to +700 While Luka Doncic is still the betting frontrunner to earn NBA MVP honors this season, we have seen a notable change near the top of the odds leaderboard. Following the Brooklyn Nets’ dramatic win over the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this week, Kevin Durant has suddenly overtaken Giannis Antetokounmpo to become second-favorite in the MVP race behind Doncic. Durant’s odds improved to +600, while Antetokounmpo dropped to +700. Doncic’s odds…

As the opening round of the thrilling BLAST Premier Global Final event comes to a close, we’re slowly turning our attention towards the next day of the competition. The first two upper bracket semifinals are set to start in less than 24 hours from now. Vitality vs. Liquid predictions are what we’re here for; the first of two matchups that will decide one of two upper bracket finalists. The second matchup is Astralis vs. G2, a battle of EU giant that will leave everyone at the edges of their seats! DAY 2 IS IN THE BAG 💥 And the Global…

SiGMA is excited to announce that it will welcome Nicole Fields as VP Growth and Strategy for the US markets. Fields will be the first addition to SiGMA’s US-based team, bringing a wealth of expertise in the gaming industry to the table. Ms. Fields, a 40 Under 40 recipient who has previously worked with a number of respected institutions, including events company G2E Las Vegas, will be responsible for driving SiGMA’s plans for advancement and development in the US. “We’re delighted to welcome Nicole Fields onboard. Nicole is a highly respected individual in the industry and her experience in the…

Sheffield Utd have been breaking records all over the place in the 2020/21 Premier League…. but for all the wrong reasons. Utd officially made the worst ever start to a Premier League season after their 3-2 home defeat to Man Utd in December to lose 12 of their first 13 games (drawing the other). If that’s not bad enough, they also became the first English side fail to win any of their first 17 games in a season since Bolton Wanderers in 1902-03 when losing at Crystal Palace in January. Thankfully for the Blades, they quickly beat Newcastle 1-0 after…

A ccording to data released Tuesday by PlayPennsylvania.com, Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks and online casinos returned to their record-breaking ways in December, setting fresh highs while combining for more than $100 million in revenue. The late-year push put the state’s sports betting handle at more than $3.5 billion for the year, a shocking total for a closure-plagued 2020. “Online betting, both on sports and online casino games, have been a crucial silver lining to what was overall a rough year for Pennsylvania’s gaming industry,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for PlayPennsylvania.com. “Obviously, the growth online has come unfortunately as the retail market…

N ew York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has proposed a casino on Governors Island as a way to raise revenue for the city’s recovery. The former entrepreneur who ran for president last year said “that casino would generate so much money it would be bananas,” during a recent radio appearance on The Breakfast Club. “If the city could get that in place and harness some of that — that would be one of the engines of recovery.” Governors Island is a 172-acre former military and Coast Guard facility in New York Harbor that is only accessible by ferry. It…

T he UK Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the renewed tightening of Covid-19 lockdown measures has impacted gambling behavior in Great Britain. The data reflects the period between March and November, inclusive, and covers both online gambling and consumer research. As a result of tightening of lockdown restrictions and the furloughing of many staff, the UKGC did not request data from licensed betting operators (LBOs) for November. The Commission will restart collecting this data at a time when LBOs are able to reopen. The consumer research data continues to show that across the population as a whole,…

C T Gaming Interactive provides its white-label Leopard platform and front-end development to new casino brands. The latest agreement in Latin America is based on a business model with the purchase of a full product license. “We are happy to provide a platform for building several strong casino brands targeting multiple geographical regions in Latin America,” said Lachezar Petrov, General Manager at CT Gaming Interactive.  The casino offerings are expected to launch shortly, and this partnership is a positive step to the CT Gaming Interactive`s platform offering across different jurisdictions. The Leopard online platform is a configurable solution for online…

“The question isn’t whether or not we do mobile sports betting. The question is more how and who makes the profit. And this is very lucrative. One proposal is we allow casinos to run mobile sports betting. That’s very good for casinos and the people who support casinos,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday in his budget address. Cuomo reiterated he is still open to sports betting but prefers a lottery model, the Action Network reports. He said his proposal could generate $500 million in tax revenues for the state, and that New York should money directly from sports…

$100 Could Win You…$190.91 Following a meager two-game NBA slate on Tuesday, we’ve got 10 games scattered across the Association on Wednesday. It’s safe to assume that the game between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves won’t draw too many eager viewers on League Pass, but this game does have one of the tightest spreads of the day. The Magic are three-point road favorites tonight in Minneapolis. Betting on a game is a great way to make it more interesting to watch, right? Orlando comes into this game hurting, with the likes of Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac, Evan Fournier, and…

Esports betting isn’t free. You need to risk something before making wagers and winning money. To do this, you must place a deposit. You should find the deposit process to be fairly simple at most esports betting sites. Furthermore, you’ll have a variety of banking options to choose from. But with so many options available, you might not know where to begin. The following guide discusses the various banking methods that are available in the world of esports gambling. It also covers how to place deposits and qualify for bonuses. Available Esports Betting Deposit Options The number of deposit methods…

Mahomes left last weekend’s game against the Cleveland Browns after he staggered to get up following a hit. Head coach Andy Reid refused to call it a concussion after the game but on Tuesday, the Chiefs’ superstar QB was placed in the league’s concussion protocol. There are varied reports on Mahomes’ status. Some say that he didn’t really suffer a concussion but may have tweaked a nerve. But regardless of what went wrong with Mahomes, his status remains as the most crucial factor heading to their title game against the Buffalo Bills. Hennething Is Possible If Mahomes is unable to…