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Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration received a draft A South Carolina-based Native American tribe has brought forward a proposal for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration on how it would like to operate a casino on land in Kings Mountain. Cooper spokesperson Ford Porter told the station that the proposal wasn’t a public record, citing a state law exempting documents dealing with legal proceedings, the Associated Press reports. Any proposal, if hammered out, would ultimately turn into a gambling compact that lays out what games would be offered and what revenues the state would receive. A governor is usually tasked with…

M assachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new stay-at-home advisory and mask order on Monday in response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state. Indoor recreational facilities like casinos and theaters, and other entertainment-based businesses will be ordered to close at 9:30 p.m., according to the order signed by Baker Monday. Businesses can then reopen starting at 5 a.m. the next day. The new restrictions will begin starting 12:01 a.m. Friday, and Baker said they will likely remain in place for at least a month. The goal is to stem the rise in cases and keep from…

C aesars Entertainment’s affiliated real estate investment trust, Vici Properties, has decided to stop a transaction with Caesars to acquire 23 acres of undeveloped land on the Las Vegas Strip, which is not currently being used and is close to the Caesars Forum. In June, Vici had committed to purchasing the property for $103.5 million, or $4.5 million per acre. While the deal is not moving forward at this time, it might be revisited at a later date. Vici CEO Edward Pitoniak told investors Thursday during a conference call concerning the third-quarter earnings that Vici and Caesars have put on hold…

It’s tough to win when you’re an experienced gambler. It’s even tougher to win when you’re a new gambler. Often, the best strategy for an amateur gambler is to minimize their losses instead of trying to figure out how to win. Once you figure out how to minimize your losses, you can start working on ways to win. And if you want to know some of the best ways to do this, I’ve put together a quick study guide. Here’s a list of 11 quick tips that every amateur gambler needs to know. 1 – Why Are You Gambling? I…

There are more than 100 casinos in the city of Las Vegas. Sometimes, it can be tough to decide where to begin. That’s especially true for first-time visitors. Las Vegas is one of the best gambling destinations in the world. Without any past experiences to rely on, beginners can easily find themselves at a lesser casino. When figuring out where to gamble, the decision should come down to a few factors. If you want to make money, you should stick to casinos and resorts known for the action on casino floors. But if you’re simply trying to look for entertainment,…

Mobile sports betting is about to take the world by storm. Today, we live in a world that craves convenience, and the legalization of mobile sports betting in more areas is only making it better for gamblers. And while just a small handful of states have legalized it (along with two more who have done so if you’re present in a casino), you can rest assured mobile sports betting will be the thing of the 2020s. Today’s article covers what mobile sports betting is, what your betting options are, the legalities, how to start betting via mobile, and whether it’s…

Anonymous UK bettor bets $5 million on Donald Trump to win re-election On Monday, a different anonymous bettor wagered over $1 million on Joe Biden Public has been heavily favoring Trump, while sharp money bets side with Biden Just yesterday, Betfair said that one anonymous bettor in the United Kingdom wagered over $1 million on Democratic Joe Biden to win the US presidential election. The wager was the largest political bet ever recorded. Less than 24 hours later, though, the record has already been shattered. Another unidentified British gambler has placed an even larger bet on the other side of…

The tedious NFL sports betting relationship is one with a checkered history. Placing bets on a football game in America was only something that happened between friends, at a local bar, or maybe in an office pool. Then the US Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports gambling in 2018 and everything changed. Since that time, several states have regulated and made a healthy profit from the activity. NFL sports betting partnerships have blossomed as the League relaxed years of strict anti-gambling policies. So where are we now? And which teams are leasing the way into the…

Week 8 is now in the rearview mirror, which means we have just passed the halfway point of the 2020 season. Crazy how time flies. Some teams around the league are separating themselves from the rest of their respective divisions, while others are fighting to stay relevant in the developing playoff picture. Week 8 brought a number of notable injuries that could affect how things play out down the stretch of the campaign. How do these injuries affect the betting outlooks of their respective teams moving forward? Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, San Francisco 49ers (Ankle) Jimmy Garoppolo left Sunday’s loss to…

T he recognition comes in wake of PointsBet’s impressive display of scale and growth, ability to innovate and differentiate, commitment to responsible gambling, quality of marketing, and quality of product. “I’m extremely proud of the PointsBet team’s dedication to our ongoing commitment of providing the fastest and most reliable betting experience in the world for our clients,” noted Johnny Aitken, PointsBet USA CEO. “We thank the judges, sponsors, industry colleagues, and entire EGR team for the recognition and validation of our hard work thus far. While we do celebrate this win, we also recognize that the journey is just getting…

ariplay  has today announced its partnership with German social gaming operator Ously Games. The agreement marks a major milestone for Pariplay and will see the provider’s suite of industry-leading games be made available to social casino enthusiasts for the first time, via the Ously Games social casino app SpinArena.Ously Games’ first B2C product, SpinArena, where Pariplay’s renowned content will be making its social casino debut, is an innovative app with the largest selection of slots and casino games, featuring advanced graphics, immersive atmosphere and lasting entertainment value. Backed by a team with extensive industry knowledge and its propriety backend solution…

T he Division of Industrial Relations’ Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, has imposed a financial penalty on  Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, owned by MGM Resorts, for COVID-19 safety violations last week. The citation to Aria Resort & Casino was issued after an investigation was initiated as a result of a complaint or referral filed with Nevada OSHA alleging workplace safety hazards, namely, lack of social distancing at point-of-sale terminals used by employees. The financial penalty received amounted to USD 12 K, KTNV reports. “Aria has been cooperating with Nevada OSHA and plans to…

T he UK Gambling Commission is calling for views from the industry, consumers, and other stakeholders on stronger requirements on online operators to identify consumers who may be at risk of gambling harm and to then interact and take action to prevent those harms. Launched today, the consultation calls for feedback from a range of stakeholders on proposals that strengthen the expectations on gambling businesses to act on information they have about a consumer’s vulnerability and to conduct assessments of whether the customer’s gambling is affordable at thresholds set by the Commission. It is also calling for evidence on what…

L awmakers on the Navajo Nation approved legislation Monday to reopen the tribe’s four casinos in Arizona and New Mexico. The properties have been closed since March. The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise got the approval from the Navajo Nation Council to reopen them at a minimum 50% capacity later this month, but it still needs to be cleared by Navajo President Jonathan Nez, who has 10 days to act on the legislation once it reaches him. He has not indicated whether or not he’ll support it, the Associated Press reports. Delegates voted 15 in favor and eight opposed to pass…

Election Day is finally here, and it happens to be a pretty quiet day on the American sports calendar. We’ve got no football, baseball, or basketball to help us get through what should be a whirlwind of a political news day, but European soccer does give us something to bet on during the day. Some of the best teams in the world will be back in action when Champions League play resumes Tuesday afternoon. We’ve got just a pair of odds boosters at BetOnline on today’s light spots schedule. Which of them is worth your while? Champions League: Liverpool and…

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will be moving up in weight for his next fight, and hopefully for the fight after that. The former was announced by UFC President Dana White during UFC Vegas 12 on Saturday night at the UFC’s Apex Facility. The latter was a hint that Adesanya dropped when interviewed by Megan Olivi after last weekend’s event which featured the final fight of Anderson Silva’s UFC career. Israel Adesanya’s next fight will be for the light heavyweight title against champion Jan Blachowicz, per Dana White at the post-fight press conference. — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 1, 2020…