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T he UK Gambling Commission has announced strict new guidance for operators in order to clean up the malpractice of so-called VIP schemes – stating that if the guidance is followed there should be no irresponsible incentivization of high-value customers in the future. As part the Commission’s work to strengthen consumer protection, the regulator has made addressing these schemes a priority after seeing repeated instances of failure to protect high-value customers. The Commission identified VIP schemes as an area for change and challenged the industry to clean up its act earlier this year, pushing them to work together to address…

Casino to open in Downtown Las Vegas on Oct. 28 S tarring Circa’s CEO and Founder, Derek Stevens, the spot celebrates the property’s upcoming October 28 opening, marking the first ground-up casino project to open in Downtown Las Vegas in 40 years. “We are set to open Circa’s doors at 12:01 a.m. in less than a month, and we’re ready to bring the fun on a national scale,” said Stevens. “There is pent-up demand for Las Vegas experiences, and this commercial hints at the ‘wow’ moments we plan to introduce. The countdown is on and we can’t wait to welcome…

The 2020 Preakness Stakes takes center stage in the horse racing world this coming Saturday from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. All eyes will be on the race, especially from thoroughbred racing fans who want to see who captures the final leg of the Triple Crown. Bettors will also be watching closely, which is why we’re here to help with this 2020 Preakness Stakes betting preview. The Preakness Stakes stands as one of the most prestigious races in all of American horse racing. On its own, it stands out because of the great tradition behind it and the big…

On October 3rd, UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs Aldana will come to us live on ESPN from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. This event features two Top 6 ranked women’s bantamweight bouts that will surely shed light on who the next challenger for the world title will be. In the main event of the night, #3 Holly Holm takes on #6 Irene Aldana. Also scheduled for this show is the #1 Germaine De Randamie fighting #5 Julianna Pena. The four fight main card is set to begin at 10:30PM ET. UFC betting sites have released their full slate of…

Unless you were hiding in your basement this week, you certainly saw all of the fireworks that took place on the debate stage between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Regardless of who you think walked away the victor, sports bettors clearly moved significant money into one camp. In this installment of our regular look at the U.S. presidential betting odds, we’ve got a lot to cover. We’ll look at how the presidential betting lines have shifted, what may have caused the shift, what that means for bettors, and what we’re watching for the next week. Oh,…

On Saturday, October 3rd, the UFC returns to action with a second straight event on Fight Island featuring a main event fight of Holly Holm vs Irene Aldana. However, prior to the main card, UFC on ESPN 16 will showcase plenty of talent in a seven fight preliminary card. Notable fighters scheduled for the prelims include Casey Kenney, Loma Lookboonmee, Kyler Phillips, Charles Jourdain, Casey Kenney vs Heili Alateng, and Carlos Condit vs Court McGee. The UFC on ESPN 16 preliminary card is set to begin at 7:30PM ET on ESPN. UFC betting sites have released their odds for the…

In a first of its kind deal for the Tennessee Titans, the NFL team has announced that they have entered into a partnership with the popular sports betting platform and sportsbook BetMGM. Not only is this exciting news for the Titans, but it also marks the first sports betting partnership with a professional team in the state of Tennessee. Although other states have already seen these types of deals blossom, Tennessee is still working towards launching their sports betting regulations by November. So, a partnership like this will definitely help the state kickoff their highly anticipated legalized sports betting platform.…

 September 30, 2020 In a move that is sure to shake up the gambling industry, Caesars buys William Hill for close to $4 billion. The deal was announced today, as shareholders of the British bookmaker will receive a 25% premium with a closing share price of 217.60 pence. The two companies said on Monday that they were in advanced talks over a possible offer at 272 pence for each William Hill share, which the U.K. company said was “minded” to recommend to its shareholders. “William Hill’s sports betting expertise will complement Caesars’ current offering, enabling the combined group to better…

 September 30, 2020 Virgin Hotels has announced that their property’s grand opening in Las Vegas has been set for January 15, 2021. Located in the space of the former Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, it will include a 60,000 square foot casino operated by Mohegan Sun. At a press event featuring property partners and investors the company said the revitalized property, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, will open as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on that date, being revealed on a digital mobile billboard. The highly-anticipated arrival of Virgin comes as several new resorts are expected to be opening in…

Israel Adesanya is coming off a spectacular knockout win over challenger Paulo Costa last weekend at UFC 253. Jon Jones teased about a potential comeback to reclaim his old belt which Jan Blachowicz won against Dominick Reyes last Saturday. UFC President Dana White announced that if Jared Cannonier beats Robert Whitaker, he will be next in line for The Last Stylebender. White also revealed that the winner between Thiago Santos and Glover Teixeira will challenge Blachowicz for the 205-pound title. Amidst those events and pronouncements, Jon Jones entered the picture once again. Jones and Adesanya have gone back and forth…

Colorado’s sports betting industry is one of the newest in the country. Fortunately, it’s already proving to be hugely profitable for the state. New reports show that Colorado’s sports betting revenue increased once again during the month of August. It’s an impressive development for this state. Colorado is proving to have one of the biggest new sports betting markets in the United States. Today, we’re going to look at exactly how much money the state’s sports betting industry brought in last month. Let’s get into it! More States Around the US Are Expected to Legalize Sports Betting This Year Sports…

Of all of the options for new sports gamblers, baseball might be the best one. I explain why MLB is your best gambling option on this page and share a few aspects of baseball betting you should know about. I’m not saying that making a consistent profit by betting on MLB wagers is easy, but it’s easier than most other sports and leagues like the NFL and NBA. The seven reasons why MLB is your best option that we have listed below also give you a way to get started on sports betting. Once you learn why MLB is your…

Founded with six franchises in 1982, the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) has since expanded to 10 teams. While the number of organizations pales in comparison to the MLB’s 30 teams, its size is closer to Nippon Professional Baseball’s (NPB) 12 clubs. There’s plenty of great betting action in the KBO, even though the league is organized differently than the MLB or NPB. Below, you’ll learn a lot about the KBO system, their gameplay, and more. Keep reading for six interesting facts about the Korean Baseball Organization, or KBO. MLB and NPB League Structure Differences Before we start talking the KBO,…

Titans, Vikings shut down team facilities after eight members of Titans test positive for COVID-19 Vikings have returned no positive tests, but closed facilities as a precaution Titans scheduled to host Steelers in Week 4, while Vikings will visit Texans In the months leading up to the NFL season, many were wondering how the league would be able to pull off playing a full 17-week (plus playoffs) schedule amid a pandemic. COVID-19 wasn’t much of an issue for the NFL through the season’s first three weeks, but now the league appears to have its first potential outbreak. The NFL announced…

Europa League Betting Tips The 2020/21 Europa League group stages get up and running this October, with some of the continent’s biggest club vying for European glory in this year’s tournament. Clubs including Arsenal, Roma and Napoli are among the sides bidding to reach next year’s final in Gdansk. Keep tabs on the Marathonbet blog for the latest Europa League predictions and betting tips throughout the tournament as Thursday nights start to serve up bucketloads of drama this autumn. Europa League 2020/21 Betting With Sevilla preoccupied with making their mark in the Champions League group stages in 2020/21, Mikel Arteta’s…

S cientific Games has officially congratulated the Oklahoma Lottery on surpassing the $1 billion in contributions to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund maximizing revenue for public education in the state. The $1 billion milestone coincides with the Oklahoma Lottery’s 15th Anniversary, giving the state cause to celebrate. The Oklahoma Lottery is one of the youngest in the U.S. and has partnered with Scientific Games on all of its games and technology since the Lottery’s inception in 2005. “When voters approved the Oklahoma Lottery in 2004, they did so with the promise of increased funding for education. Today we celebrate…