December 4, 2020 Call it an investment in the American market as Flutter acquires FanDuel shares which give them over a 37% stake in the company. The minority shareholder’s stake cost them over $4.1 billion and lifts Flutter’s stake in FanDuel from 57% to 95%. FanDuel CEO, Matt King, stated that the news “…affirms FanDuel’s market-leading position in the US and our meaningful growth trajectory…” FanDuel has recently partnered with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies on a sports-betting partnership. The company also launched its online sports betting app in Tennessee in October. FanDuel Group is a New York…
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With the transfer window shortly set to re-open, plenty of players will expect to be on the move. However, given the current global climate, not every club will be willing to splash the cash. Here’s our list of 10 of the most intriguing unattached footballers potentially in line for a move this January… Unattached Players January 2021 A World Cup finalist on a free? A star of Russia 2018 kicks off our freebie countdown as we look at the best potential free transfers this winter… MARIO MANDŽUKIĆ Age: 34Previous club: Al-Duhail Why sign him? Let’s call it the ‘Cavani Effect’.…
Nevada Economic Forum’s gaming revenue forecast for fiscal year 2021 is down over 11% T he Nevada Economic Forum met Thursday to review revenue forecasts and sent them to Nevada’s governor and state lawmakers suggesting that it could be years before state tax revenue rebounds to pre-pandemic levels. The forecasts from the panel of five government-appointed analysts have changed very little during their fourth meeting this year, amid mixed economic news in the past few months, KLAS reports. Gaming wins at Las Vegas casinos in October indicate casinos are doing much better, and news of the vaccine could mean cause…
Skill Lotto Solution argued that Central government had wrongfully classified lottery as “goods” T he Supreme court of India, headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan, upheld on Thursday the notification issued under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 wherein lottery and gambling have been brought under the GST. The bench dismissed the plea filed by Skill Loto Solution which sought to declare the levy of GST on lottery as discriminatory and in violation to the provisions of the constitution of India. The order was passed in a batch of pleas filed by various lottery dealers including Skill Lotto Solution, who…
C ynthia Hallett, president, and CEO of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights sent a two-page letter on Thursday to American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller, explaining that the California-based organization is asking that casino operators only take taxpayer dollars if they agree to adopt a smoke-free indoor policy. The nonprofit lobbying organization said smoking increases the spread of COVID-19 and endangers casino employees and other patrons, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. A spokesman for the AGA said the association would have no comment on the letter. The organization’s board of directors is scheduled to meet virtually on Friday. —…
A mid an unprecedented surge of new coronavirus cases in the nation’s most populous state, Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that California will likely order most of its businesses to close or limit capacity in the coming days. The state reported 20,759 new cases on Wednesday, shattering the previous record of more than 18,350 sets just last week, ABC 10 reports. Newsom has already imposed restrictions, including a nighttime curfew on 51 of the state’s 58 counties. That covers almost all of California’s nearly 40 million residents. Newsom said that when fewer than 15% of beds are available in…
P ragmatic Play, content provider to the gaming industry, has issued a call to arms in its latest hit, Spartan King. The 5-reel, 40-payline slot transports players to Ancient Greece as players look to defend the King and return home with their well-earned battle loot. The King is a regular-sized Wild on the reels, while the Shield symbol will take a 2×2 position on the grid, substituting for any symbol and also acting as a Wild. To trigger the Free Spins mode, three or more Bonus symbols must appear on the reels, where players are granted up to 12 free…
With a typical sports bet, you must risk your own money. Assuming you win, then you’ll receive a payout based on your odds. If you lose, then the bookmaker gives your money to the winning side—minus the small commission they take. But what if you could place a sports wager without taking on any risk? This concept is exactly what’s behind a risk-free bet. Obviously, a free wager sounds great. It does, however, come with some degree of risk and isn’t entirely free either. The following guide discusses more on the basics of risk-free bets. It also covers terms and…
Pick: Seattle -10Odds: -105$100 Could Win You…$195.24 On Sunday, December 5th, the New York Giants will battle the Seattle Seahawks in a matchup of two divisional leaders. Seattle has regained control over the NFC West and the Giants lead the worst division in football – the NFC East. Can the Giants pick up their biggest win of the season or will Seattle extend their lead in the NFC West in addition to taking aim at the conference’s top seed the New Orleans Saints? Kickoff inside Lumen Field is at 4:05PM ET. Giants vs Seahawks Live Odds and Betting History The following odds…
In my experience as a gambler, there are people that absolutely love craps and people that really hate craps. It doesn’t seem like many people fall anywhere in the middle. I enjoy playing craps occasionally, but I’m not as big a fan as most players. The main thing that I know is that if you want to play craps, you need to take a few steps to become a craps master. It’s not that difficult, as long as you know some key facts. This list of nine fast ways to become a craps master includes everything that you need to…
On Saturday, December 5th, the UFC returns to action on ESPN+ live from their Apex Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, for UFC on ESPN 19: Hermansson vs Vettori also known as UFC on Vegas 16. The main card of this event is scheduled to have five fights beginning at 10PM ET on ESPN+. The main event of the night is a Top 13 ranked middleweight battle as the 4th ranked Jack Hermansson takes on the 13th ranked Marvin Vettori who took this fight on short notice. Also in action is the unbeaten Movsar Evloev taking on Nate Landwehr, the undefeated…
The 2020-21 is fast approaching opening tipoff after a shortened offseason. When the action gets underway, NBA fans will be watching closely to see which rookies emerge as potential stars. For bettors who like to speculate on such things at NBA betting websites, you have to start thinking about the Rookie of the Year futures bets. It’s safe to say that the 2019-20 NBA season was one that fans have never encountered before. Yet the league gets credit for sidestepping many of the problems that hounded other professional leagues with their bubble concept. Many rookie stars helped make the season…
Most people will tell you that there’s nothing you can do when you play slots except hope to get lucky. While luck plays a part and you always want it on your side, there are some things that you can do to improve your chances. I’ve put together a list of nine fast ways to master slot machines. You’re going to have the tools you need to pick the best slots to play and learn how to play longer. When you play the right machines, you have a chance to win a huge jackpot. And when you learn how to…
While the major free agents are already signed, including the Lakers’ Anthony Davis, the only big question left in this NBA offseason is whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay in Milwaukee or not. The Greek Freak is eligible to sign a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks this season and the Bucks are more than willing to offer him what could be the largest contract in NBA history. But Antetokounmpo has flip-flopped about his future plans. Right after the Bucks were eliminated from the 2020 NBA playoffs, he proclaimed that he’d rather “plow through the wall” (stay with the Bucks) rather…
I love to write blog posts that answer blackjack questions, and I especially love it when those questions don’t have the most obvious answers. “When should you bet in blackjack” is one of those. You bet in blackjack immediately before the dealer gives you your initial 2 cards, but there’s more to when you bet in blackjack than that. You have multiple bets you can place during the hand, too, including doubling down, insurance, side bets, and splitting. Specific conditions must be met before placing those other bets. And that’s what this post covers – when should you bet in…
December 3, 2020 Three new agreements have been signed that will bring 888 sports betting to the states of Indiana, Iowa and Colorado in 2021. The Indiana operation will take place under an agreement with Caesars Entertainment at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park site, while in Iowa the license will be held by the Catfish Bend Casino. The Colorado brand will operate under the license of the Colorado Grande Casino. Yaniv Sherman, Senior Vice President Head of Commercial Development for 888 Holdings, said that “Expanding 888Sport.com into these three states represents another major milestone in our ongoing growth across the regulated…