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A ccording to analysts for PlayIA, which tracks Iowa’s legal sports betting and gambling industries, the state took “a monumental step” in its development as a sports betting industry on New Year’s Day with the expiration of the state’s in-person registration requirement to bet online.  Analysts said the expiration of this requirement has opened the door to exponential growth that should generate billions in annual wagers. “The in-person registration requirement has unquestionably stunted the growth of Iowa’s online sports betting, which the main engine in every state where online sports betting is legal,” said Jessica Welman, analyst for PlayIA.com. “With the…

O RYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company, has extended its reach into the Netherlands, thanks to a deal with leading Dutch land-based operator, JVH gaming & entertainment group. The agreement also includes an integration with global sports betting provider Kambi Group, which announced a partnership with JVH in December 2020. The deal will see ORYX provide JVH with its ORYX Hub iGaming platform, an integration with Kambi Sportsbook and a variety of ORYX RGS and third-party aggregated content, taking JVH’s business online for the first time. The deal has been struck ahead of the opening of the online gambling…

Even though the esports industry suffered a lesser blow than the sports industry, some parts of it were definitely hit well. The total prize pool awards on esports events in 2020 is the perfect example of the negative trends last year. In 2019, according to Esports Earnings, the total esports prize pool awards amounted to $235.4 million USD. In 2020, the amount dropped to just $102.4 million. Unfortunately, we don’t have precise data on the numbers behind 2020 esports betting, but one thing we can tell right away – betting on esports in 2021 is bound to stomp over last…

NFL Wild Card Weekend is finally here. While Wild Card Weekend has always been a fun time for NFL bettors, the 2020-21 edition is more action-packed than ever. The NFL’s playoff expansion means we get a whopping six games on the schedule this weekend, which means we essentially have two straight days of nonstop football to which to look forward. NFL betting sites are predictably going all-out in anticipation of the big weekend ahead. BetOnline is one of the sites offering up a slew of different futures and prop betting options in addition to their standard game lines. You can…

Late last month, news broke that Anthony Pettis had parted ways with the UFC. It appears that the former lightweight champion already has some big fights in mind to take place in other sports and organizations. New reports even claim we could see Anthony Pettis fight Jake Paul sometime in the near future. Jake Paul has turned into one of combat sports’ most loathed individuals. Some of the best fighters in the world are now pushing for a bout against the YouTube personality. Today, we’re going to talk about what could lead to a fight against Anthony Pettis coming together.…

With the Playoffs set to begin on January 9th, the NFC will have to go through Green Bay if they want to represent the conference in the Super Bowl. The Packers clinched the #1 seed in the conference, which means they will have home field advantage throughout the Playoffs. That’s a bit more significant in the NFC than the AFC Playoffs considering most of the NFC Playoff teams aren’t accustomed to playing in the snow. The Saints, Rams and Buccaneers play in domes or warm climates. Furthermore, the Bears and the Washington Football team haven’t had much success at Lambeau…

Over the last few years, increasing numbers of doping violations have sparked a widespread call for change within horse racing. In December 2020, demands to improve the sport were met by newly-introduced regulations. The enforcement of the forward-thinking changes seeks to secure the long-term future of horse racing by retaining a sense of integrity. So, what does the future of US horse betting and racing look like? Under the Spotlight of Reforms and Enhanced Betting Stability Campaigns for the sport to clean up its act are nothing new. However, the alterations made within the closing months of 2020 will undoubtedly…

Poker has long been a favorite game among a large swath of gamblers. So, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise that poker derivatives have established themselves on casino floors around the globe. Many of these poker variants offer a decent house edge to stretch your bankroll and offer quite a bit of strategy to keep you engaged. Here are seven poker derivatives you need to be playing on your next casino adventure. Caribbean Stud Poker Caribbean Stud provides a fun and interesting twist on traditional poker. In Caribbean Stud, the players and the dealer are all dealt five…

The crowds might be missing, but there could still be plenty of magic on offer as the fixture calendar serves up one of the highlights of any English football season this weekend: the FA Cup third round. Due to the fixture pile-up caused by the ongoing Covid-19 situation, it’s a winner-takes-all affair for the 2020/21 season, with no money-spinning replays for the minnows to look forward to if teams are level moving into the closing stages. Could that change the entire complexion of this year’s tournament as the big guns arrive at this stage of the competition? Here’s our look…

D uring the lockdown period imposed in the country, casinos and other gambling venues must remain closed, the Ministry of Health announced. In accordance with an official release, the government will impose a full lockdown from January 4 to 14 in the provinces of Panama and Panamá Oeste, in an attempt to curb the accelerated growth of coronavirus cases and deaths registered in December. Durante los días de cuarentena total, los cines, casinos y establecimientos dedicados a los juegos de azar deberán permanecer cerrados. Solo podrán funcionar los comercios esenciales tales como supermercados, farmacias, gasolineras, entre otros. — Ministerio de…

M acau’s gross gaming revenue fell 66% to 7.82 billion patacas (USD 979 million) in December from a year earlier, according to data from the Macau Gaming Inspection & Coordination Bureau. It marked the worst year on record for casinos in the gambling hub. The drop was roughly in line with the median analyst estimate for a 68% decline, and follows a 71% drop in November, as reported by Bloomberg. Full-year revenue fell 79% to 60.4 billion patacas. Macau is struggling to recover more than three months after China relaxed travel and visa curbs, as gamblers still find it tough…

B ally’s Corporation announced on Monday that it has signed a framework agreement with real estate and private equity investor Ira Lubert to jointly design, develop, construct and manage a Category 4 licensed casino. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board recently awarded Lubert the right to apply for a Category 4 slot machine license for a casino to be located within a 15-mile radius of Unionville Borough, Centre County, Pennsylvania. Construction of the casino is expected to begin in the first half of 2021 and will take approximately one year to complete. Subject to receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals, it…

Under the proposal, Entain shareholders would own about 41.5% of the combined firm F ollowing Entain’s announcement that the £8.1 billion ($11.1 billion) takeover proposal made by MGM Resorts International to its joint-venture partner Entain (formerly known as GVC) “undervalues” the business, MGM issued a statement confirming the proposal and clarifying some topics. Ladbrokes owner Entain said in a statement Monday that it believed the offer, which represents a 22% premium over its closing price on December 31, “significantly undervalues” the company’s shares and its prospects. In response, MGM stated that the company is aware of the announcement made by…

I nternational Game Technology (IGT) announced on Tuesday that it had successfully completed the final stage of Nevada regulatory approval for its Resort Wallet carded cashless module, part of the IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system. With this milestone, the module is approved for deployment throughout the State, enabling customers to give their casino patrons the option of a reduced-contact, safer, and effortless cashless slot gaming experience. “Our Resort Wallet solution ensures that our customers can experience the increased liquidity, player convenience, and enhanced safety that only cashless gaming can deliver,” said Ryan Reddy, IGT Vice President, VLT, Systems and Payments…

When online gambling became widely available it was revolutionary in many ways. It was suddenly easy to place a bet on your favorite game because you didn’t have to find a land based casino. But there are a few downsides as well. Just like gambling in land based casinos, there are many mistakes that online gamblers can make. And when you make these mistakes they can cost you money. This list of 6 mistakes that online gamblers make is not a complete list of every mistake that you can make. But if you learn how to not make these 6…

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to apply for a disabled player exception for Spencer Dinwiddie who tore the ACL of his right knee on December 27, 2020. If granted, the Nets are entitled to half of Dinwiddie’s salary of $5.7M which they can use to trade for, sign or claim on waivers a player for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. However, the Nets have to clear a roster spot to add a player. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Nets’ luxury tax bill would’ve ballooned from $58.7M to $82.7M in a normal season. But because the luxury tax is…