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 September 19, 2020 The Coronavirus numbers are in for the Wynn Las Vegas, with well over 500 confirmed cases among staff and hotel guests reported. And while that number may sound high, it’s actually just over a rate of 3% total. The company has conducted over 15,000 COVID-19 test on employees which resulted in 548 positive cases, which calculates to a rate of 3.6%. However, there were over 50 positive tests before the hotel and casino began to welcome guests back, which lowers the infection rate slightly to just 3.3% after the reopening. Also significant is that contact tracing results…

Most people I know at least dislike math. I know a lot of people who hate it, though, and I also know several people who are anxious and/or fearful about math. But what if I told you that the missing key to your gambling success is your knowledge of math? You might not like that, but it’s the truth. If you really want gambling success, you’ll need to understand at least some basic math principles. In this post, I explain why math is the missing key to gambling success. Gambling Is Based on Random Events To gamble, you must risk…

When you hear the words “golf” and “mistake” in the same sentence, it’s safe to assume that they’re usually referring to your swing. If someone were to tell me all the mistakes I’m committing in mine, I don’t think I’d have enough space in this article to write about it. When it comes to mistakes people make in golf betting, however, I believe I can provide some explanations that might help you reverse the losing trend. Although underrated in the general sports betting public, golf has great opportunities to capitalize. In this article, I’ll lay out the four most common…

With all of the great casinos in Europe to choose from, it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to start. Well, Germany just might be the place. With over 50 land-based casinos in the country, there is no shortage of gambling options. An intriguing aspect of casinos in Germany is that they have a very rich history. Some of the oldest casinos in the world are in Germany, dating as far back as the Roman Empire. The majority of casinos in Germany are located in resort towns. These luxurious resorts usually include spas. So, buckle up because we are…

Pete Rose got a lifetime ban from baseball on August 23, 1989. Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” Pete played for the Cincinnati Reds and won Rookie of the Year, MVP, two Gold Gloves, and three World Series rings. Needless to say, he was one of the greats. That fact is even more valid today, despite the infamy that follows his name. In this post, I’ll go over his well-known scandal. But I’ll also include five key facts about it that you may not know. A Case for the Hall of Fame Rose was booted from the game for gambling on baseball and…

Many bettors overlook baseball because at first glance, it seems like your options are limited in terms of gambling. For the most part, you choose one side or the other, and that’s all there is to it. While the moneyline will always receive the majority of the action on a baseball game, I’d argue that there’s plenty of money to be made by betting on other aspects of the contest. It will require you to not scoff at prop bets, so prepare yourself. In this article, I’ll explain my favorite prop bets in baseball. 1 – The First Inning Perhaps…

Hopes were high in the state of Montana that by legalizing sports betting, the industry would generate a huge profit with a healthy tax revenue for the state. Unfortunately, 2020 didn’t play out as anyone had expected and the industry hasn’t had the roaring start that Montana had hoped for. However, all of that may be about to change thanks to the official start to the NFL season, as the sports betting industry hopes this will be the excitement needed to get people placing wagers in the state. How the Year Has Played Out So Far While it certainly hasn’t…

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.…