Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Macau has earned the reputation for being one of the great gambling meccas of the world. Known as the “Las Vegas of the East,” Macau is not only quite an impressive gambling city, it is also a world leader when it comes to cities with the largest economies. With casinos like City of Dreams and Lisboa Casinos, you can expect that a place with such an extensive entertainment and casino industry is probably going to have some pretty amazing places to eat. Of course, you’ll have the types of establishments that drive tourists, But here, I’d like to focus more…

Jordan Peterson, a famed psychologist, has a book titled 12 Rules for Life. I haven’t read it all the way through, but I do love the simplicity of its title and concept. Quite frankly, I don’t have 12 rules for life to share. But I am confident that I know enough about gambling to give some advice. The life of a gambler has a few rules that I can offer from my own personal experience and past knowledge. So, here are my 12 rules for gambling. (And yes, some of them were maybe inspired by Peterson’s book.) 1 – Follow…

Sports betting in the United States is big business. An estimated $150 billion exchanges hands every year on anything from a $10 bet between friends to bets in the millions at prominent sportsbooks. Unfortunately, these bets can often go south for some punters. Today, we’ll look at some of the biggest sports betting losses in history. Air Jordan Shoots an Air Ball It’s no secret that Michael Jordan loves to gamble. Many have stated over the years that the greatest basketball player of all time takes his gambling to excess. Jordan’s first retirement from the game for one season is…

It’s a little hard to believe, but we have just over a month until Election Day. The good news is that means 2020 is almost over. The bad news is that this is expected to be a fairly ugly and contentious election season. Political betting markets have been volatile over the past few months. Incumbent President Donald Trump has been a minus-money favorite to win reelection for most of the past four years, but Democratic challenger Joe Biden took the lead over the summer. Odds have shifted slightly back in Trump’s direction in recent weeks, but Biden is still a…

On Saturday, September 19th, NASCAR will be live from the Bristol Motor Speedway for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. It’s the 29th overall race on the season, the second annual trip to Bristol, and the third and final event of the first round of the Playoffs. This weekend’s race will determine which Playoff drivers move on to the second round. Currently, Kevin Harvick and Brad Keselowski have won the first two races in the opening round and automatically advance. Both drivers are also ranked in the Top 5 odds on favorites to win the Bass Pro Shops Night Race,…

Becoming the first league partner of AGA’s Have a Game Plan. Bet Responsibly. campaign T he American Gaming Association (AGA) and NASCAR are teaming up to educate NASCAR fans on responsible sports betting through the AGA’s Have a Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly. public service campaign. As the campaign’s first professional sports league partner, NASCAR will develop co-branded content that encourages new and seasoned sports bettors to “Know When To Pit” and bet responsibly.  The partnership announcement coincides with the AGA’s Responsible Gaming Education Week (Sept. 13-19), held annually to showcase the gaming industry’s year-round commitment to responsible gaming initiatives and promote transparency and gaming literacy to…

T he New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee approved on Thursday morning legislation permitting casinos and racetracks to deduct promotional gaming credits from gross sports betting revenue above certain thresholds from being taxed. The A4022/S2257 bill allows for the operators to deduct gross revenue above $12 million (online/mobile) and $8 million (in-person/retail) generated from either free or promotional wagers used by customers, the Press of Atlantic City reports. Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, D-Essex, the bill’s primary sponsor and a former Atlantic City casino executive, said the state’s casinos and racetracks “have suffered significant losses due to necessary closures and restrictions during this pandemic.”…

U NLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) launched the IGI Payments Collaborative—in partnership with payment technology and software providers Sightline Payments and Global Payments Gaming Solutions—to analyze the gaming industry’s transition towards cashless wagering. As a neutral, academic entity, UNLV IGI is uniquely positioned to lead the conversation on the convergence of responsible gaming and cashless wagering. Taking inspiration from the International Center for Responsible Gaming, formerly the National Center for Responsible Gaming, the Collaborative’s objective is to provide a scientific, data-driven foundation for policymakers and regulators to make sound decisions in the future. “This Collaborative will combine IGI’s experience in peer-reviewed…

A Las Vegas company said demand is spiking for their custom made dividers for bar tops T he Nevada statewide COVID-19 task force voted on Thursday to approve a Clark County plan to allow bars, taverns, wineries, and establishments to reopen under new guidelines. This measure will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20 and will include input on increased enforcement and mitigation measures. At a minimum, the reopened businesses must follow statewide standards and enforcement measures, which include, but is not limited to required face coverings for employees and customers and a 50 percent capacity limit.…

It is available for local residents, who can begin voting on the casino project Friday R epresentatives from Hard Rock International as well as the local business leaders behind the project unveiled Thursday a three-dimensional model of the proposed Hard Rock Bristol Hotel and Casino at the former Bristol Mall in Virginia, where the resort and casino would go if it is approved by voters in a referendum on the ballot Nov. 3. The model will be viewable by the public at the Bristol Mall from noon to 3 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday. It shows the exterior of the…

The state of New Mexico is home to a huge number of popular tribal gambling venues. Some of these are known as “racinos,” offering both casino games and horse race wagering options. This week, several gambling lobbyists in the state began pushing to expand and improve New Mexico’s racinos. Some of the state’s racino owners believe the regulations set in place are unfair to their business. They are now asking lawmakers to loosen these restrictions. Today, we’re going to take a look at exactly what they are asking for. Let’s get into it! Casinos in New Mexico Are Struggling to…

In addition to all of the mainstream sports action we’ve got on tap for Saturday, there is also no shortage of international soccer action. We’ve also got MMA on the schedule, with UFC Fight Night set to go down at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Premier League weekend mornings have become a staple for American soccer fans, and the second weekend of the 2020-21 campaign gets going with a number of noteworthy matchups. BetOnline’s odds boosts for Saturday cover the Premier League action and UFC Fight Night. What’s the best boost available for September 19? Premier League: Manchester United and…

The Philadelphia Eagles and FOX Bet are the latest to join a growing landscape of professional sports teams entering into partnerships with sports betting operators. FOX Bet, who is well-known in the industry for its poker, mobile casino, and sports betting operations, will become a prominent fixture in Eagles content, broadcasts and in-stadium advertising. Along with those perks, Fox Bet and the Eagles will also team up to introduce an interactive studio show that is branded by FOX Bet at the Lincoln Financial Field. A Deal Meant to Engage the Philly Fans The main purpose of this deal, according to…

An exciting deal took place this week as the New York Giants and DraftKings entered into an exclusive sports betting partnership that will benefit both entities and the fans of the popular football franchise. This agreement also lays out a number of options including that DraftKings will operate the sportsbook, virtual sports lounge for the Giants, and the online wagers. This is now the third deal that DraftKings has made with NFL teams, with the other two being the Patriots and the Cowboys. The Official Sports Betting Partner of the NY Giants Now that DraftKings has announced that it will…

Watching the sports betting industry bounce back after the pause of live sports has been a bit of a nail-biter for most states. However, in New Jersey, that’s not the case as sports betting has never been better as the Garden State set a record for the most money wagered in a month. The gaming industry saw roughly $668 million dollars wagered in the month of August, which is truly an astounding total. Not only did it set a new record, it absolutely annihilated the previous record that was set in November 2019 in Nevada when $614 million was wagered…

A spire Global has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of BtoBet, a B2B sportsbook and technology provider. The acquisition of the sportsbook constitutes a key part of Aspire Global’s growth strategy since it is a major step in creating an offering that covers the main elements of the B2B iGaming value chain. Together with the acquisition last year of the leading aggregator and games studio Pariplay, the purchase of BtoBet’s sportsbook platform positions Aspire Global among the world’s leading iGaming suppliers. The purchase price is €20 million in cash of which €15 million at closing and…