Starting in 2020, the NFL playoffs have expanded to include 7 seeds and 14 teams. Therefore, the playoffs have changed forever and don’t think that we have seen the last of playoff expansion just yet in the NFL. The NBA and NHL both use 8 seeds in each conference and a 16-team overall playoff. Heck, with all the money thrown around in professional sports, what’s not to say the NFL will someday expand to include a 32-team bracket which includes an extra round? The fans might love it, even if the proposal would have to pass the NFLPA first. But…
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S cientific Games will supply and deploy lottery instant games, e-instant digital games, and WAVE lottery retailer terminals to SISAL in Morocco beginning this month. This represents a very important step in Scientific Games’ objective of dramatically growing its footprint in the rapidly developing African lottery market. Scientific Games will provide e-instant games through an integration of its Open Gaming System, lottery instant scratch cards, and the Company’s latest generation WAVE retailer terminals to support SISAL in developing the national lottery of Morocco’s retailer network. Pat McHugh, Lottery Group Chief Executive for Scientific Games, said: “We are honored by the…
The company highlighted ESPN’s recent partnership with Caesars to integrate sports coverage A t its annual investor day conference Thursday, Disney highlighted ESPN’s recent partnership with Caesars Entertainment that integrates ESPN’s sports coverage into Caesars’ sports betting platform, and it said that it would be doubling down on that effort for its ESPN+ platform to create a hub for fantasy sports and other sports betting to broaden the channel’s appeal. The company said that it had added 11.5 million ESPN+ subscribers and the streaming platform will be the home of the college league NCAA Southeastern Conference starting in 2024, as…
I n an attempt to combat the surge in Covid-19 cases in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Thursday temporary measures to prohibit indoor dining in restaurants, the closure of casinos and theaters and a halt to scholastic sports. Therefore, the state’s 12 casinos will be closing Saturday as part of the state’s new coronavirus restrictions, the state’s Gaming Control Board said in a statement. The following casinos will stop all gaming activities and not allow customers inside by 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12: Harrah’s Philadelphia Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Lady Luck Nemacolin Live! Casino Pittsburgh Meadows…
For platform providers who will support casinos’ online gaming and sports betting offerings T he Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved provisional licenses for 15 platform providers who will support commercial and tribal casinos’ online gaming and sports betting offerings. “The MGCB now can approve provisional licenses following the filing of the administrative rules for online gaming and sports betting Dec. 2 with the Office of the Great Seal,” said Richard S. Kalm, MGCB executive director. “The platform providers still must meet other regulatory requirements before online gaming and sports betting can launch in Michigan. The launch date will…
U S news website The Hill on Thursday named American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller; and Senior Vice President, Government Relations Chris Cylke to its annual Top Lobbyist list for 2020. The list highlights “the people who stand out for delivering results for their clients in the halls of Congress and in the administration.” “This recognition comes at the end of the gaming industry’s most challenging year, where historic wins in Washington played an essential role in our recovery,” AGA said in a statement. The association also outlined some of the main achievements for the year. It…
Welcome back, boys and girls! Unfortunately, our most recent esports picks failed to deliver. We went with G2 to defeat BIG but I’m sure you know how it ended. It was a proper heartbreak following a bad display by NiKo. It was just one of those days for the G2 star, something which we couldn’t have predicted. But, we won’t waste time feeling sorry for ourselves! Another day, another set of BLAST Premier Fall Finals betting opportunities. Astralis vs. G2 picks is the next piece we’re going to focus on, so let’s jump right into the action! Astralis vs. G2…
People gamble for one reason: It’s exciting. Sure, some players will tell you it’s to hit a huge payday, but there are much more effective ways to get paid. The problem some people have is that good old hard work isn’t nearly as exciting as casino gambling. Of course, the excitement of casino gambling also comes with some significant risks. Let’s look at how to maximize your casino gambling excitement while minimizing your risk. Blackjack for the Win Blackjack is one of the best games you can play in the casino. Your ability to make decisions on every hand keeps…
On Saturday, December 12th, the UFC will be live on PPV with UFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno from the Apex Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event features a flyweight world title fight as Deiveson Figueiredo makes a quick turnaround to defend his title against Brandon Moreno. The co-featured bout is a lightweight clash between two Top 7 ranked lightweight contenders as Tony Ferguson takes on Charles Oliveira. Will the winner become the number one contender for the lightweight championship? Also on the card is Renato Moicano vs Rafael Fiziev, Kevin Holland vs Ronaldo Souza, and a Top 13 ranked…
December 10, 2020 We’ve called Sheldon Adelson a hypocrite for years, and now he’s proving it with his support of Texas online gambling. The Las Vegas Sands boss is thought to be investing in a measure to introduced legalized internet gambling in the state. According to news outlets in Austin, Texas, Adelson has given $4.5 million to Republican candidates campaigns. And further reports say the move took place after a proposition affecting a constitutional amendment which would permit iGaming in coastal jurisdictions. A previous effort failed earlier this year. A representative from Port Arthur, Texas (Joe Deshotel) has declared that…
Wednesday was a quiet day around the American sports betting scene, but we have more action in store for Thursday. The New England Patriots will play their second game at SoFi Stadium in five days when they take on the LA Rams on Thursday Night Football. We also have UEFA Europa League action during the day along with a few select college football and basketball games this evening. BetOnline.ag has three odds boosters on the board ahead of Thursday’s sports schedule. Let’s dive right in. NCAAF: Florida Atlantic (-8) and Pittsburgh (-6.5) BOTH to Cover (+300) Florida Atlantic has fared…
George Russell and Jack Aitken will have to return to their regular jobs. That’s because Lewis Hamilton is set to reclaim his car for this weekend’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion missed the Sakhir Grand Prix last weekend after testing positive for COVID-19 on the Monday before the race. In his absence, George Russell was pulled from Williams to take over Hamilton’s seat while Aitken was promoted from F2 to F1 for last weekend’s race. Russell and Aitken were expected to return to their temporary assignments this weekend and in fact, the two had already undergone…
The Philippines is home to one of the fastest-growing casino industries in the world. Unfortunately, the country’s casinos are facing a long road to recovery due to the events that have unfolded this year. New reports claim that casinos are launching an online gambling site for high-rollers soon. It’s interesting news to hear. For years, no online gambling sites were legally able to operate from within the Philippines. Today, we’re going to talk about what this means for the gaming industry moving forward. Let’s get into it! Casinos in the Philippines Are Slowly Recovering After Shutdowns It’s been incredible to…
Looking at the house edge on a particular game might seem like a no-brainer when eliminating possible choices for an upcoming casino trip. However, other factors need to be accounted for before issuing a blanket ban on a game as a possibility. Some of the games that seem horrible may be a much safer play under certain circumstances, and it can often go the opposite way. Let’s examine 7 casino games you may want to avoid. 1 – Say “NO” to Double Zero Roulette Roulette is generally a pretty decent choice when hitting the casino floor. The game’s relatively low…
The 2020-21 NBA season starts in 12 days. That means you have a little less than two weeks to get all of your preseason bets in. There is never more betting value than there is before the season officially tips off, which is why you would be prudent to take a gander at the various offerings available right now at various NBA betting sites. BetOnline is one of the many sites that has gone above-and-beyond with their early-season props and futures odds. The site has handicapped the field of all 30 teams with an eye on trying to predict which…
Once again, the Favorites had a rough week as they went 5-9 ATS in Week 13 and 8-6 SU. That brings their season totals to 124-63-1 SU and 81-105-2 ATS. Home teams had a horrible showing in Week 13 as they went 4-10 SU and 3-11 ATS. The two biggest losses were Seattle Seahawks against the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers against Washington. Both Seattle and Pittsburgh were sizable betting favorites at home. For the season, Home teams are now 93-94-1 SU and 81-105-2 ATS. As you can see, the pandemic era of football has showed that there’s…