Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Of all the recreational activities that humans participate in regularly, gambling falls into a unique category. It’s risky, addictive, and exciting, but for the vast majority of gamblers, it’s rarely profitable. So how has it become a multibillion-dollar industry? The answer comes down to, as it often does, our psychological tendencies. In fact, the human brain hasn’t changed much over the past two thousand, and gambling is proof of that idea. In this article, I’ll get into 4 interesting psychological concepts that can be observed when looking at gambling, and why our brains can’t get enough of the thrill. 1…

Spurs improve to +500 to win Premier League after 2-0 win over Manchester City Tottenham tied with Chelsea for the third-best odds of any team Liverpool (+130), Man City (+275) still listed as frontrunners It’s been quite a while until Tottenham Hotspur have won a domestic trophy. In fact, the last English trophy Spurs won in any competition was the League Cup back in 2008. Before that, their most recent trophy was the 1991 FA Cup. While Tottenham have been one of England’s most successful sides in terms of winning percentage over the past decade or so, Spurs have had…

Boxing may not be quite as popular as it used to be, but a matchup between two of the biggest stars the sport has ever known will surely generate plenty of interest from bettors. Just after Thanksgiving, Mike Tyson will take on Roy Jones Jr. in a bout between a pair of former heavyweight champions. IRON MIKE! For the first time in fifteen years, it’s fight week for @MikeTyson 🥊 pic.twitter.com/ogu8vtACs0 — ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) November 23, 2020 It’s rare that we get a fight between legendary boxers these days. As a result, it’s fair to assume that the upcoming…

The Kansas City Chiefs flirted with disaster against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Thank goodness there was Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs entered the game with a two-game lead over the Raiders in the AFC West and it wasn’t that Las Vegas was threatening them yet. But after losing their first head to head meeting 40-32, there was no way Mahomes would’ve let Derek Carr sweep their season matchup. In his NFL career, Mahomes last lost twice in the same season to only one quarterback. That happened during his rookie season when the Chiefs lost twice to Tom Brady’s New…

 November 23, 2020 Just in time for the holidays, a fresh new set of Las Vegas casinos COVID restrictions have arrived. The Governor of Nevada made the announcement and said those restrictions would go into force tomorrow, November 24th, and past at least three weeks. One of the new mandates under the Governor’s orders in that the capacity of casino has been reduced from 50%  occupancy to just 25%. And casinos who fail to abide by that rule have been threatened that they will suffer consequences as a result. The restrictions are not just for casinos, but also being placed…

 November 23, 2020 According to state lottery officials, over $25 million was wagered on Tennessee sports bets in just the first week of operation. The first day of legalized betting produced $5.1 million in wages with $160,000 in taxes collected and $800,000 in adjusted gross income for sportsbooks. BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel and Tennessee Action 24/7 generated a gross income of over $2.5 million while the state made over $500,000 in tax revenue. According to the Lottery, 80 percent of the tax collected will go to the Lottery for Education account. There are currently three additional sportsbooks waiting for license approval…

N evada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a 3-week Nevada pause due to the rise in COVID-19 cases including extended mask mandates and a reduced capacity cap. Casino groups have responded to the new mandates, here are the statements released so far: Caesars Entertainment: We remain focused on the well-being of our team members, guests, and the communities we serve. pic.twitter.com/R5NJh5NMLz — Caesars Entertainment (@CaesarsEnt) November 23, 2020 “Caesars Entertainment remains focused on the well-being of our team members, guests, and the communities we serve. In compliance with the recent directives from Governor Steve Sisolak, we will move to 25% occupancy…

N evada’s governor said on Sunday he was tightening coronavirus restrictions on casinos, restaurants and bars, while imposing a broader statewide mandate for face-coverings over the next three weeks. The new measures, effective on Tuesday, come as state and local government leaders around the country have moved to reinstate a wide range of limits to tame an alarming surge of infections following a summertime lull in the pandemic. “Whether you believe in the science of Covid or not, the reality is this — Covid is filling up our hospital beds, and that threatens all Nevadans,” Gov. Steve Sisolak, said in…

T he mentor tool, which was first launched with ADMIRAL Casino and has more real-money gaming brands set to follow, helps Greentube identify potentially problematic gambling behaviour in real-time and automatically interacts with players showing harmful behaviour. The implementation of mentor with the StarVegas brand in Spain reinforces the company’s commitment to safer play for its customers and cements its position as a responsible global games supplier and operator. To ensure the highest level of social responsibility and player protection across the board, Greentube will look to roll-out mentor in more markets in the very near future. Neccton’s new AI-based…

Both sides of the distribution pact is expected to go live by Dec. 1, 2020 U nder terms of their agreement, Playtech will have the exclusive rights to distribute GMGI’s newly-developed suite of Esport, peer-to-peer betting games (Peer2P) and GMGI’s successful AI player acquisition and retention system throughout Playtech’s extensive global network. Additionally, Golden Matrix will be granted non-exclusive rights to distribute Playtech’s most popular games through its vast operator network.  “This collaboration agreement with the industry’s most prestigious technology provider and distributor,” said Golden Matrix CEO Brian Goodman, “represents a significant milestone in our company’s expansion and growing success.…

M GM Resorts International on Friday announced that two more of its Las Vegas properties will close their hotels mid-week. The company stated that with occupancy remaining low during the weekdays the temporary closure of hotel operations was necessary. Not all properties are impacted and other services will remain open during the week, these include restaurants and other amenities.MGM Resorts did note the timeline of the hotel closures is not expected to go past December and in statement explained: “We are constantly evaluating occupancy levels and adjusting operations accordingly. With occupancy remaining low during the weekdays, we have decided to…

Gordon Hayward signs a four-year deal worth $120 million with Hornets Hayward opted out of his deal with the Celtics earlier this week Hornets remain among major long shots to win 2020-21 NBA title (+50000) Earlier this week, Gordon Hayward raised some eyebrows around the NBA when he decided to opt-out of his contract with the Boston Celtics for next season. The deal would have paid Hayward just over $34 million next season, but Hayward decided instead to test free agency. In the end, betting on himself was a smart move. On Saturday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Hayward has…

It’s Sunday, which means we have a full day’s worth of NFL action. We also have the continuation of the Premier League weekend, with four matches scattered across England before the NFL games get underway. BetOnline has another slate of odds boosters ready to roll, so let’s figure out which bet is worth your time. Premier League: Arsenal and Liverpool BOTH to Win (+450) Liverpool will host Leicester City on Sunday in one of the best Premier League games of the week. Liverpool have managed to maintain good form in the league despite having lost star defender Virgil Van Dijk…

Even if they don’t have the best odds of winning, I still play slot machines and indulge in buying lottery tickets every once in a while. In fact, I’m sure most gamblers have done both at some point in their lives. But what if you had to choose? Slot machine games and lottery tickets both offer small bet amounts and big prizes. But the lottery’s top prizes dwarf slot machine jackpots by a significant amount. When you consider all of the facts about both the lottery and slot machines, the best option is clear. Here are five reasons why lottery…

Do you fancy yourself as a football maestro? Are you, like me, always looking for new ways to cash in on your knowledge of the beautiful game? If so, you might be interested in a football betting platform I’m going to review here — Football Index. If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know that I’ve made no secret about my love of trading stocks. So, when I learned there was a betting app for trading football players in the same way I traded stocks and shares, earning dividends and benefiting from capital appreciation as I went, I was keen to…

I’ll never forget the first time I walked into a casino. I’d wanted to go to a casino for a long time, and when I finally went, it was an amazing experience. I’ll admit that there are some things that I don’t like about casinos, but overall, I still love casinos just as much as I did the first time. There’s plenty to love. Here’s a list of the top seven reasons why I love casinos. See how many of the things on my list match the things on your list. And if you don’t love going, maybe you’ll finally…