Despite its utter simplicity in terms of actual gameplay, baccarat has maintained its reputation as the casino’s most mysterious card game for over a century now. Known in various corners of the globe as “punto banco,” “chemin de fer,” and “midi baccarat,” the French game is based on dueling player and dealer hands. The word “baccarat” translates as “zero,” and indeed, the deck’s 10s and face cards are valued at that key number. Playing real money baccarat can be quite entertaining too, but only if you can crack the code behind the game’s signature slang. To help you learn the…
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I n a media event Wednesday, developer Lorenzo Doumani outlined plans for a USD 850M resort on the former home of the Clarion, after a history of name changes, new owners, and, finally, an implosion. Majestic Las Vegas will be a 720-room hotel located in a plot of land just east of the Strip and Doumani expects to begin construction in late summer or early fall and finish in 2024, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The roughly $850 million project at 305 Convention Center Drive will not have a casino and is aimed at business travelers. It is across the…
J osé Maymó Azize was appointed by former Governor Ricardo Rosselló Nevares when the Puerto Rican Gaming Commission was created. Most sources cite Antonio Rivera, who has a longstanding career in the local casino industry, as the most solid option to replace him. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the gambling and horse racing industries on the island; that is why one of the sectors that work closely with the commission is the “Horse Racing Jury”, a body in charge of supervising live races. Wilfredo Lozano, president of the Horse Racing Jury, has said the body is in no…
The newest version of the Ancient Egyptian classic features Blueprint’s Power 4 Slots feature B lueprint Gaming has unveiled the fifth edition of the Ancient Egyptian classic Eye of Horus, with this latest version featuring the developer’s Power 4 Slots mechanic. Based on the retail classic developed by Reel Time Gaming (RTG), players now have four-times the chance to trigger the Eye of Horus Bonus as they play across four sets of reels at the same time. Along with the Free Games round, the Bonus now includes a new Super Games feature, where players spin the wheel with a chance to…
S hift4 Payments, provider of integrated payment processing technology, and Sightline Payments, supplier of cashless gaming and betting solutions, announced on Thursday a strategic partnership to power online gaming and sports betting for casinos and sports venues. This formal partnership between two leading fintech companies will deliver a seamless payment experience for patrons of hospitality, online/mobile gaming, on-premise gaming, and sports betting venues. Sightline’s online/mobile gaming and betting solutions complement Shift4’s end-to-end payments offering to deliver an all-inclusive payment ecosystem for casinos, sports venues, and other hospitality businesses. This unmatched offering provides a comprehensive guest experience across in-venue and online…
F ollowing April’s announcement that the SuperBook would pair up with The Lodge Casino in Black Hawk to provide both an online and on-site sportsbook option to prospective bettors, the app is now available for the Colorado sports betting market to download. After months of speculation and teasing it’ll open “soon,” the sportsbook based in Las Vegas at the Westgate is now the 17th app to launch in the state. The launch also marks SuperBook’s first venture outside Nevada. As for the retail sportsbook at the Lodge, it will be a mini version of what you see in Las Vegas,…
Pick: Under 47 pointsOdds: -110Place Your Bet Now!$100 Could Win You…$190.91 Wild Card Weekend comes to a close with a good old fashioned AFC North rivalry. The Cleveland Browns will play their first postseason game in 18 years on Sunday night in Pittsburgh against the Steelers. The Browns came away with a narrow win over the Steelers at home last week, but Pittsburgh rested a number of starters with the game having very little meaning for them. The Browns will be the shorthanded team this week, however. Starting guard Joel Bitonio and reserve wideout KhaDarel Hodge are among a few players that…
For most casino gamblers and casual observers, craps looks like a completely random game of chance. The shooter throws the dice, and they dance across the table before bouncing off the far wall and settling where they may. Lately, people have been asking about dice control. They want to know everything they can about this advantageous gambling technique. Let’s dive into dice control, what it is, and if it helps. Dice Control for Newbies Dice control in its simplest form is the method used to throw the dice, which will influence the result. The thought that holding or “setting the…
Regardless of sport, the overall team win totals is one of the most popular futures bets out there. With free agent signings, exciting new draft picks, and the hope that always comes with a 0-0 record, every fan base wants to believe this is their year….but are they willing to put their money with their mouth is? Picking the total number of wins can provide a nice payout at the end of the year if you’re able to hit on a significant percentage of your picks. In this article, I’ll lay out some tips to help you do just that.…
On January 23, the UFC is set to put on one of its biggest Pay-Per-View events in years. Incredibly, a limited number of fans will actually be allowed to attend the big fights. It’s not a huge surprise that tickets to UFC 257 have already sold out, though. Conor McGregor remains the biggest star in MMA. Just about all fans of the sport are excited to see him competing again. Unfortunately, most will be unable to do so live, in-person. Today, we’ll talk about some of the last-minute details of this event heading into fight night. Let’s get into it!…
From time to time, we love to look back at our list of the top real money casino apps. Okay, we actually do that obsessively to make sure we’re always recommending the best of the best. But what we don’t always do is release a new blog with our updated findings—which is something special we’re doing today. Below, we’ll show you our top five favorite real money casino apps that you can play on right now. We’ll talk highlights, what we like, and give you a few handy links to get started (with a bonus)! These real money casino apps…
January 8, 2021 Earnings from the regulated US sports betting market could be over $3 billion for 2021. This according to a report from VIXIO Gambling Compliance. The same report estimates that up to 14 additional states regulating the activity this year, and that the market could generate over $10 billion by 2026. Their report comes as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo changes course on his opposition to mobile sports gambling, opening the door for the regulation of the lucrative market there. It also could take a significant share out of New Jersey’s betting market. Sara Slane, former official with…
January 7, 2021 Virginia online sports betting is growing ever closer to launch, and hopes are that wagers could be placed by residents even before the Super Bowl! Estimates are that the market could wager over $400 million this year. Betting on sports was approved some time ago, but the state will have no land based sports books. Only online betting is permitted under the state law. Expectations are that the Virginia Lottery will green light dozens of betting websites in the state. Sites that will be able to legally accept bets from state residents on a variety of sports.…
Dreamscape’s Eric Birnbaum said the off-Strip property would get “a monster refresh” T he Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously recommended a preliminary finding of suitability for two executives of Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino’s new owner, Dreamscape Companies. The recommendation for Eric Birnbaum and Thomas Ellis will go to the Nevada Gaming Commission for final approval on January 21. Dreamscape plans to begin operating the off-Strip property within the next two years, and Birnbaum said it would get “a monster refresh” once that happens. The company currently owns the property that is managed by Caesars Entertainment. The Rio…
R ush Street Interactive‘s leadership team and directors on Tuesday rang the traditional bell to start the day’s trading at the New York Stock Exchange in Wall Street. The parent company of Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh and Rivers Philadelphia officially launched on the NYSE on December 30 following a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) dMY Technology Group Inc. On the same day, Golden Nugget Online Gaming launched on the NASDAQ stock market. “This ceremony is a tribute to our incredible team, investors and partners who all made this day possible,” said Greg Carlin, Chief Executive Officer of RSI…
T he provider’s 5×4, 40 payline video slot sees players enter the realm of the voodoo witch and her creepy potions. During the base game, there are several modifiers to add to the immersive experience, including the Fortune Hex which sees all low paying symbols removed from the reels and any winning paylines removed, with tumbling wins occurring until no more payouts are possible. Wild Curses can also occur on any spin, where all Scatters on the screen turn into Wilds, while up to four normal symbols can also turn into Wilds on the reels, leading to huge wins. If…
