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I llinois online and retail sportsbooks attracted $140.1 million in bets in August, making the state the fifth-largest legal market in the U.S. The state’s rapid ascension comes even as in-person registration rules remain inconsistent and tenuous, and without the largest operator in the country for much of the month, according to PlayIllinois analysts. “August’s results are a testament to just how lucrative a market Illinois truly can be,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for PlayIllinois.com. “In-person registration was stunting growth, and that ended on Aug. 21. And FanDuel did not launch until the end of the month. Even with that, Illinois found itself ahead of Colorado, which has matured much…

Japan’s government approved a bill to legalize casino gambling more than two years ago. Unfortunately, it’s taken much longer to get this country’s gaming industry off the ground than most initially predicted. New reports indicate that the casino plans in Japan are now being put on hold once again. It’s disappointing, albeit not very surprising news. Japan clearly has more important things to focus on right now. Today, we’re going to take a look at what this new delay means for the country’s gambling industry moving forward. Let’s get into it! Asia’s Casino Industry Has Been Slow to Recover We’ve…

Have you heard of mobile betting yet? If not, rest assured that you will hear of this new method of betting, and it’s the next big thing for the NFL — and perhaps even college football. Today’s post covers 6 reasons mobile betting will take over the NFL world over the next decade and perhaps beyond. And trust me, if traditional means of betting aren’t your thing, it’s highly likely you’ll love this innovative way of betting. And it’s coming to a state near you if it hasn’t already done so yet. From the number of dollars the NFL will…

Chargers name Justin Herbert as full-time starting quarterback Herbert will keep the job after Tyrod Taylor returns from injury Herbert’s odds to win Offensive Rookie of the Year have improved to +600 Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn confirmed Thursday that rookie Justin Herbert will be the team’s starting quarterback moving forward. Herbert, who was the No. 6 overall pick in April’s draft out of Oregon, was pressed into emergency duty in Week 2 after incumbent starter Tyrod Taylor was injured. This just in: pic.twitter.com/8hRdYYoqfr — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2020 Taylor had to be taken to the…

SiGMA Group is excited to announce the launch of their November event, SiGMA Europe Virtual Summit. The online event, which runs from the 24th to 25th, will focus on the European gaming and tech marketplace. In a first for the company, the event will take place over a custom-designed virtual platform, offering attendees an engaging, fully interactive and visual experience that combines the SiGMA and AIBC brands. SiGMA founder, Eman Pulis said, “What started off in Malta as one single event back in 2014, has morphed into something bigger and more significant to the times of today. Following the huge…

I’ve been an avid video poker fanatic for as long as I can remember, thanks in large part to my late grandfather’s passion for the game. As a boy, I’d visit my “Poppo” in Las Vegas every summer, and his man cave had a genuine Game King machine packed with quarters. He wasn’t a gambling addict by any means – the machine was a gift from one of his casino manager buddies – but he definitely enjoyed a session of Jacks or Better to blow off steam. And with a machine in his own home, he never had to worry…

In order for you to become a successful gambler, you need to know when to bet big when you’re gambling. The strategies for betting big vary from game to game, and I get to dig into why that is here. In today’s post, I’m going to cover when you should bet big in poker. The answer is as different from when you should bet big in blackjack as it is from when you should bet big in craps. Poker Isn’t a Casino Game When you’re writing about casino games like blackjack, craps, or slot machines, the ideas behind the games…

It’s a lively evening of all-weather racing at Chelmsford tonight as our tipster returns with another trio of racing tips. Aside from today’s action in Essex, meetings also go ahead at Ayr, Exeter, Ffos Las, Southwell and Thurles. Ready to back our latest tips? Racing Tips – 8th October – Chelmsford Racing Tips 17:30 – Rishworthian – 4/1 >> Rish could swish in the day’s opener as the solitary winner in the field. David O’Meara’s two-year old has posted three top three finishes in last five runs. 19:00 – Top Breeze – 4/1 >> May have the wind in his…

T he AGEM Index increased by 48.85 points in September 2020 to 530.87 points, a 10.1 percent gain from August 2020. Five of the 13 AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases despite downward trends in major U.S. stock indices in September. The stock price for Scientific Games increased by 68.7 percent, accounting for a 37.05-point improvement in the AGEM Index, while Konami experienced an 11.1 percent stock price jump that led to an index contribution of 10.87 points. All three major U.S. stock indices decreased as the NASDAQ dropped by 5.4 percent, the S&P 500 fell by 3.9 percent,…

B ased on the imaginative tale Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Rabbit Hole Riches is a new take on the classic story and features some of its most iconic characters. In true Play’n GO style the game takes a different approach, focusing not on the character of Alice but the White Rabbit and his famed pocket watch, leading players to multiple worlds of adventure. The game is notable for its distinctive design style and strong narrative structure with several features all based around that narrative. The company continue to push towards their target of 52 games released in 2020,…

T his collaboration between Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom sees the King rule the Emerald Isle and its reels in this 20 payline slot. The highly volatile game features a master multiplier feature, which affects all wins in any current game when the multiplier is active. The multiplier increases when a spin doesn’t payout and a chance has passed, meaning players can win big at any moment. On every spin, any reel can ding and turn green, and if all five turn green the Mini slot feature is triggered. 15 additional screens can be used in a classic 1×3 slot…

S elected for his data-driven skills and approach, the role will see Carrion build on the widespread international awareness, as well as taking the helm at one of the industry’s largest data science teams. GAMING1’s CMO brings a wealth of experience to his new position, notably at the BlackStone-owned Spanish Casino Group Cirsa, and at The Stars Group, where Carrion led the company’s digital marketing transformation and growth before becoming Marketing Director of its renowned brand, PokerStars. Carrion’s tenure saw him develop the strategy, teams and tech stack around SEO, PPC, Paid Social, Affiliates and Display advertisement, as well as…

P hilanthropy events include a Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser in October and their annual Veterans Day event on November 6, 2020 with California State Assemblyman, Randy Voepel. This year’s key Community Outreach effort is a sponsorship of the San Diego International Film Festival. Every fall, JIV and the Casino spotlight several worthy causes, and work to raise money, support, and awareness of the issues. Last year, the Tribe and Casino donated more than $135,000 to local and national non-profits. Jamul Casino’s annual fall philanthropy drive and community outreach campaign are part of the Tribe and Casino’s ongoing commitment to giving…

Not all craps bets are made equal. Anytime you’re betting a large amount, you should place that wager on the bet where the house has the lowest advantage. On this page, I’ll go over when you should and shouldn’t bet big on craps. In some games, like roulette, the house edge is the same no matter which bet you make. Craps is the other kind of casino game; its the kind where different bets have a different advantage for the house. If your goal is to make big bets in craps, you should stick with the following five bets, each…

It appears that UFC officials are granting Casey Kenney’s request for a quick turnaround fight after the bantamweight just competed on October 3rd at UFC on ESPN 16, also known as UFC Fight Island 4. Multiple MMA outlets are reporting that Casey Kenney will take on Nathaniel Wood at UFC 254 in what should be an exciting bantamweight battle between two rising prospects who are both on the verge of cracking the Top 15. Kenney (15-2-1) has won seven of his last eight fights including a unanimous decision victory over Heili Alateng last weekend. He’s 4-1 inside the octagon since…

As expected, the New York Rangers picked 18-year old Alexis Lafreniere with the no. 1 overall pick of the 2020 NHL Draft. Lafreniere, who plays left wing from QMJHL’s Rimouski Oceanic, was the consensus top prospect of this year’s draft class. He put together an impressive season for Rimouski while also starring for Canada’s national team in the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship. Lafreniere led the QMJHL in scoring with 112 points scored in 52 games in a shortened season. He was voted as the league’s MVP for the second consecutive year for his efforts. #LafreNYR pic.twitter.com/j5QbPBdRSO — New York…