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Slot machines and fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) look and play very much alike. In fact, some people use these terms interchangeably to describe any type of slot. These people aren’t wrong for the most part. However, slot machines and FOBTs do have some distinct differences from each other. I’m going to cover more on the characteristics of slots and FOBTs. I’ll conclude by discussing how they differ from each other. Basics of a Slot Machine The slot machine has undergone many changes over the years. Invented by Charles Fey in 1895, it started out as a simple mechanical game…

Teams/Spread Moneyline Odds Total Grizzlies: +6 (-110) +215 Over 233.5 (-110) Trail Blazers: -6 (-110) -255 Under 233.5 (-110) For the first time ever, we’ll have a play-in tournament to determine the final team in the Western Conference playoffs. The Portland Trail Blazers picked up a thrilling one-point victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night to officially clinch the No. 8 spot and secure a date with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Because Portland is No. 8, the Blazers will have to beat Memphis just once to advance to the first round of the postseason, where they would face…

The sports betting world just got a whole lot more exciting thanks to a brand new deal between BetMGM and NASCAR. The two giants will be joining forces in a multi-year partnership that will offer sports betting with enhanced and engaging features to NASCAR fans and bettors. The goal isn’t just to increase the handle but to also create excitement and buzz around sports betting in relation to NASCAR’s events. A New Take on NASCAR Sports Betting While there have been plenty of these partnership deals announced with various sportsbooks and sports leagues around the country, what NASCAR and BetMGM…

I love playing blackjack because the rules are simple, and I can use proper strategy to increase my chances of winning. And you can use card counting strategies to actually win more than you lose. As a beginning gambler, blackjack is a good option because once you learn a little bit about the rules and how to use strategy, you can play with a lower house edge than anyone else in the casino. And that’s even if you don’t count cards. The answers to the five questions on this page are a great place to start for every blackjack beginner.…

 August 14, 2020 It’s been over two months since Las Vegas casinos and resorts reopened… well, some of them did. And some remain closed with promises of opening again in the future. But what does that mean exactly? Several of the most popular Vegas destinations remain dark, including The Mirage, Park MGM, The Cromwell, Planet Hollywood Resort, Rio, and the Palms. Additionally, the The Linq is not taking hotel reservations. It’s not just the big names either. Many of the popular off-Strip properties are also still closed, such as Texas Station, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, Eastside Cannery, Main Street Station,…

 August 13, 2020 Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has signed COVID-19 legislation that will increase workplace safety the states hotel and casino employees. Additionally, it will protect businesses that are follow the health directives from frivolous Coronavirus lawsuits. MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle said the new law protects Nevada’s largest economic engine. The law comes a month after MGM Resorts International and the Culinary Union Local 226 agreed to drop MGM Resorts from a federal lawsuit and enter talks about safety concerns. The American Gaming Association welcomed the signage of Senate Bill 4 into law. “The AGA and our members applaud…

On August 11th, the NBA announced that they will be handing out awards for the seeding games in the categories of: the All-Seeding Games Team and the Kia NBA Player of the Seeding Games. Sports writers and broadcasters will vote on which players are named to the seeding team and which player will be the “bubble MVP” for the seeding round, which took place from July 30th to August 14th. NBA betting sites have already released odds on this “bubble MVP” award. So, let’s set a pick and roll as we dissect the candidates listed for the Kia NBA Player…

Some casino games have survived centuries and still remain quite popular. Blackjack and roulette are two great examples of this fact. Other games, however, don’t survive the test of time. For one or more reasons, they fall out of favor with the gambling community and eventually disappear from casinos. Faro is a once-famous card game that used to be quite popular in the American and European game scene. But today, it has completely vanished from casinos. Why is Faro now long forgotten? I’m going to discuss the basics of this game along with its rise and fall in the gaming…

Having continuity in the NFL could be much more important than ever before because of the unique nature of this offseason. Read all about how each team ranks in the continuity department. As you sit down to make your NFL futures wagers this month, you’ll probably be looking at how each team stacks up in terms of talent. But you might want to consider continuity as one of the key factors in your bets. With that in mind, we’re here to help with a look at the 30 NFL teams and how much they’ve rolled over from last season to…

Teams/Spread Moneyline Odds Total Mavericks: +9 (-110) +345 Over 236.5 (-110) Suns: -9 (-110) -425 Under 236.5 (-110) So, it all comes down to this. All four teams vying for the last two spots in the Western Conference play-in picture are in action on Thursday, so we will finally have some clarity as we get ready for the playoffs to begin next week. The Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, and San Antonio Spurs are all battling for the chance to get into the postseason. The Suns have been the most pleasant surprise of the bubble thus far. Phoenix…

On Tuesday, August 11th, both the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences announced that they were suspending their fall sports seasons due to the current health situation in the United States. This decision included the massively popular football programs which were supposed to begin play next month. In late-July, both conferences had voted to play in-conference games only with the hopes of limiting contact. That decision had a domino effect on the sport which saw colleges like Connecticut and conferences like the MAC come out and suspend their fall football programs. Ultimately, the leaders of both the Big Ten and Pac-12…

Salisbury Racing Tips Our tipster is stopping off in Salisbury today, with the hotly contested Upavon Fillies’ Stakes the highlight of Thursday’s racing from Wiltshire. Here are our latest trio of racing tips… Racing Tips – 12th August –  Salisbury Racing Tips 12:45 – Spring Time Bay – 18/5 >> Put a marker down at Kempton last month with a game third and looks ready for another step up under the reliable guidance of Tom Ward and Tom Marquand. 14:20 – Queen Power – 85/40 >> Looked majestic at Goodwood finishing a smart fourth in a strong field in the…

G AT Virtual Expo organizers announced that in one of the interactive auditoriums offered by the VirtWay platform, a forum will take place on the adaptation and innovation needed to overcome the current COVID-related restrictions.  At the “The ‘New Normal’ in the Gaming Industry” forum, specialists and the public will analyze and debate the process of opening casinos in the region, the changes imposed by the biosecurity protocols, as well as the strengthening of virtual commercial relations, which are unavoidable as a result of this global health crisis. The call is mainly addressed to land-based gaming operators and to companies…

U .S. commercial gaming revenue for the second quarter of 2020 totaled $2.30 billion, a steep 78.8 percent year-over-year contraction, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) new Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. gaming industry saw revenue decline in nearly every reported vertical compared to Q2 2019. “COVID-19 has undoubtedly posed the most difficult economic challenge the gaming industry has ever faced,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “Yet, gaming’s record popularity prior to COVID-19, as well our resilience in the midst of such adversity, is evidence of the industry’s foundation…

G VC Holdings on Thursday reported interim results for the first half of the year showing a flat profit, and the group decided not to pay a dividend for the period due to continued uncertainty about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The owner of Ladbrokes, Coral, Bwin and Sportingbet reported net revenue of £1.6 billion (USD 2 billion) for the six months to June 30, 2020, which was down 11% year-on-year, as online revenue rose 21% at constant currency rates, but bookmaking turnover was roughly halved because of the coronavirus lockdown. The group made net profit of 2.1 million…

W ith major sporting events returning toward the end of July, New Jersey’s sportsbooks took $315.1 million in bets last month, up 91% over June’s total and up 25.4% from the same month of 2019. Sports betting revenue was $29.6 million, according to figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. That’s up 65.2% over last July, which is usually one of the most quiet sports betting months. Online gaming revenue for the entire market was $87.5 million, representing a 122.5% increase over the same period last year. As for Atlantic City’s casinos, total gaming revenue was…