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F ollowing the signing of Bill No. 2285-d by President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to legalize the gambling industry in Ukraine, Parimatch has confirmed it will be bidding for the new operating licenses in the country. The international betting and technology company was founded in Ukraine in 1994 and was amongst the first bookmakers in the CIS region to transition into a digital betting platform. Today, Parimatch has expanded internationally to become a global betting and technology brand. The company now looks to build on its heritage to become the largest operator in its home market. Commenting on the signing, Sergey Portnov,…

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday by teleconference T he Massachusetts Gaming Commission has scheduled a meeting for Thursday to discuss whether to allow for the return of roulette and craps games during the coronavirus pandemic. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. by teleconference. Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield, the two casinos in the state with table games, have made the request, as these games have not been allowed since casinos were authorized to reopen last month. “We appreciate the Gaming Commission’s consideration of our request as we progress through a phased reopening…

You’ve probably heard that Vegas wasn’t built on the backs of winners. The small spot in the desert has transformed from a tiny Nevada town into a monument to opulence. So, why the transformation? Because the casino industry has been essentially printing their own money for decades. These huge megaresorts and casinos have transformed the Las Vegas skyline and pumped several billions of dollars into the economy annually. Increased Volatility Many investors are attracted to the top casino stocks based on their tremendous growth and sizable dividends. In fact, the top four casino stocks pay shareholders a dividend. Unfortunately, these…

On Saturday, August 15th, UFC returns to PPV with a historic event – UFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier III. This show features the epic trilogy fight between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight championship. Both men have a victory over the other and look to claim GOAT status. The co-main event of the night is the undefeated rising star Sean O’Malley taking on Marlon Vera. Also on the five fight main card is a heavyweight showdown between ranked fighters as former champ Junior dos Santos takes on Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Also on the main card is a Top…

Teams Runline Moneyline Total A’s +1.5 (-145) +140 Over 9 (-110) Angels -1.5 (+125) -150 Under 9 (-110) Angel Stadium isn’t typically known as a hitter-friendly park, but the ball was flying on Monday night. The teams combined to score 19 runs in their series opener, with the Angels pulling out a dramatic 10-9 victory thanks to some late-game heroics from Mike Trout. The two teams will do battle again on Tuesday night in Orange County. We have a couple of veteran right-handers taking the mound against one another. Mike Fiers will take the ball for the visiting Athletics, while…

Slots payouts can be frustratingly inconsistent. They pay much less frequently than most casino games, such as baccarat, blackjack, and roulette. Slot machines feature extreme volatility when compared to other games. Oftentimes, you must wait for a big payout to come before you earn a profit or at least win back most of your previous losses. Highly volatile slot machines offer the most features and/or largest jackpots. Meanwhile, low-volatility games deliver more consistent prizes. Depending on if you like more features or frequent payouts, you’ll have a preference on volatility. Therefore, you’ll appreciate a rating on this matter. Unfortunately, not…

On Saturday, August 15th, the UFC will be live from their APEX center for UFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier III. This PPV is headlined by a trilogy fight for the UFC heavyweight title as Stipe Miocic defends his belt against former champ Daniel Cormier. Before we get to the main card, we need to focus on the six fight preliminary card. The main fight for the UFC 252 prelims is Jim Miller vs Vinc Pichel. Other notable fighters on the prelims are Herbert Burns, Felice Herrig, and TJ Brown. The exciting action begins at 6PM ET on ESPN and ESPN+.…

It’s another week of gambling news! This time, we have several stories about Las Vegas casino news to share from the Palms to Texas Station! Plus, a delayed Vegas casino reopening and a story from the new “adults only” casino opening on Fremont Street later this year! Hello friends and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where we have stories on Las Vegas casinos that are about to reopen… Las Vegas casinos that have not reopened yet… and Las Vegas casinos that may never reopen again but first… This week’s big story finds another Nevada casino in violation of the…

The heat is on at Haydock today as our racing tips head to Merseyside. We might be in the middle of a heatwave, but will these three runners keep their cool and deliver the goods this afternoon? Racing Tips – 11th August – Haydock Racing Tips 14:55 – Juan De Montalban – 25/1 EW >>> Looks an interesting long shot option with decent pedigree and Oisin Murphy taking the ride. This yard is in top form with two-year-olds so far this season – so he could be the Juan to watch. 15:55 – Alablaq – 7/2 >>> All set for…

” We had more users than ever before joining the platform,” says Rahul Sood, Co-Founder & CEO of Unikrn, one of the esports betting companies that have benefited from the global growth seen by esports since the pandemic began.  In a video interview with Yogonet, he said the pandemic was basically a look into the future. “Things are not opening back again, I think they are going to shut down again soon. Sports are changing big-time. I’ve just got a letter from the Seahawks football team in Seattle saying that there likely may not be games this year in the…

I n accordance with an analysis by the Allegheny Institute’s research assistant Hannah Bowser and Executive Director Frank Gamrat, Pennsylvania’s casinos took a massive hit when they were forced to close in the effort to fight the spread of coronavirus. Given the high rates of taxes imposed on the gaming industry, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, the impact on state and local revenue was disproportionately high. The researchers calculated that from March to June, casinos in Pennsylvania missed out on $968.8 million in revenue – which, in turn, meant a loss of $424.2 million in tax revenue. The analysis looked at the…

A ccording to figures reported Friday by the Ohio Casino Control Commission, Columbus’ Hollywood Casino appears to be rebounding from the financial downturn caused by the COVID-19 closure.  In July, the casino’s first full month of operation since the start of the pandemic, Hollywood Casino generated $18.1 million in total revenue, Columbus Business First reports. That’s only 4% less than what the casino generated in July of last year, an impressive feat considering the rest of Central Ohio’s tourism industry is struggling with fewer tourists, canceled events and no conventions. Before the pandemic hit, Hollywood Casino earned more than $20 million…

T he Washington DC Lottery reported $1.2 million in total sports betting handle for the first two months of operation of the Intralot-powered GambetDC platform, between the May 30 launch and August 3. This represented $237,000 in revenue for the state. US traditional sports resumed in July, so the bets included wagers on Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Those numbers fall short when compared to other states. Colorado, which launched sports betting in May and has 5 million more residents than the D.C., saw over $25 million wagered in May,…

I n July, Indiana topped $1 billion in total sports wagers since betting on many professional and college sporting events was legalized last September. After a three-month casino shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Indiana casinos also recorded nearly identical win as July 2019, despite COVID-19 restrictions limiting the number of available slot machines and table game seats, according to data released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission. Even with just eight days of major sports, sports bettors wagered $70.9 million in July, up 137.9% from the $29.8 million sportsbooks accepted in June. July’s handle pushed Indiana’s total sports wagering…

If you’ve ever played in an online casino, you may have noticed the live dealer section and wondered what all that’s about. Live dealer casino games are a relatively new concept to online casinos. Some might even say that it’s a new way of experiencing casino games from the comfort of your home. Read on to find out more about what live casinos are and how they work. What Exactly is a Live Casino? The Ins And Outs Of How Live Casinos Work? Differences between Online and Live Casino Why Live Casino Is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? What…

For College Football fans, players and universities, things are looking very concerning in regards to the Power 5 football conferences starting the 2020 College Football season on time. An emergency meeting was held over the weekend and reports are that the heads of these five conferences are leaning towards suspending the season. Although no decision was made at the meeting, things are looking very dire. In fact, the buzz stemming from this emergency meeting has trickled over to College Football betting sites where they heavily favor an announcement that the season will be postponed before the end of the week.…