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H ard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). The award recognizes the PlayersEdge casino team member training program, which was introduced in December 2019. The award was presented at the recent NCPG Digital Symposium and National Awards Ceremony. In 2014, Seminole Gaming also received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award from NCPG. Because it uses a segmented education strategy, the groundbreaking PlayersEdge program is the first comprehensive gambling literacy and education program designed by a U.S.-based gaming operator.  It applies a segmented education strategy to meet the…

M aryland Lottery and Gaming on Wednesday released financial data offering the first picture of a full month in business under the new restrictions on the casino industry, which was shuttered by the virus for three months, from mid-March to mid-June. The closures resulted in the industry’s revenue falling by more than a quarter in fiscal 2020, which ran through June. Three casinos grew their year-over-year revenues in July despite a state mandate restricting them to 50% capacity amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Baltimore Business Journal reports. The latest financial report released by Maryland Lottery and Gaming on Wednesday…

With training camps in full swing, NFL teams are gearing up for the season and fans are getting excited for a year unlike any other. With that said, betting on football has also heated up with NFL win totals for the 2020 season. Although there will be no preseason games to gauge how good teams or players are, we still have plenty of data to look at in order to make informed wagers. With that in mind, the following is our Top 3 teams that you should take the Over on for their respective win totals: “To be a rookie…

Teams Moneyline Over/Under Portland +175 Over 2.5 (-115) Orlando +150 Under 2.5 (-105) The MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando has largely gone off without a hitch. While FC Dallas and Nashville SC had to be disqualified early, the league hasn’t run into any further issues over the course of the monthlong event. MLS’ restart event will finally come to a close on Tuesday when Orlando City SC will meet the Portland Timbers in the final. Frankly, it’s safe to say that this is a matchup nobody could have seen coming. Both clubs were given +2800 odds to win the…

In the spring of 2019, talk of who had the strongest arm in the NFL picked up as fans and football media began debating whether it was Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes that could throw the ball the furthest. Over the last year, both players have publicly stated that they are on board to compete against each other in order to settle this debate. Unfortunately, the 2019 season and then the health crisis delayed this throwing contest. Yet, both players appear to be even more committed now than ever before. Along with their commitment, online sports betting sites have released…

With a little more than a month until the 2020 NFL season begins, NFL futures bets are buzzing with sports bettors right now. Currently, all 32 teams are participating in training camps and preparing for the upcoming season. However, with no preseason games, it’s hard to gauge what a team looks like. So, the best we can do is take a look at the current rosters, their upcoming schedule, and their track record over the last few seasons in order to make informed wagers. Let’s huddle up and take a look at the latest odds for NFL win totals from…

Teams Runline Moneyline Total Diamondbacks +1.5 (-160) +110 Over 11.5 (-100) Rockies -1.5 (+140) -120 Under 11.5 (-120) It’s hard to believe that the 2020 MLB season is almost a quarter of the way through considering it just started. Most teams have played between 14 and 16 games, but there are obviously some exceptions. The Miami Marlins have played just 10, while the St. Louis Cardinals have five games under their belt. Those two in particular will be playing quite a few make-up games between now and the end of September. While it’s no surprise to see teams like the…

 August 10, 2020 We take a look at a classic video review for the popular DeckMate 2 card shuffler from our friends at SHFL Entertainment, which is now owned by Scientific Games. The original DeckMate revolutionized poker rooms when it first hit the market back in 2002 and quickly became an industry standard. The DeckMate 2 features a number of enhancements, including a shuffle time of just 22 seconds, on-board card recognition, a built-in timer to “call the clock”, and the ability to sort cards back to a suited deck. This shuffler also features a remote touchscreen display and works…

 August 9, 2020 We waited and waited for Sin City to reopen, only to watch Las Vegas tourism plunge by 70% in June. Following a 78 day closure, the reopening on June 4th found hotel occupancy hurt by capacity restrictions and general fear from travelers that they might contract the virus when visiting or flying. Brent Pirosch, director of gaming consulting with the Global Gaming Group, said “The June visitation numbers were relatively good considering how challenging air travel is. The total number of passengers was nearly half of what it was in March, where March was effectively just half…

Leicester leads the way when it comes to this afternoon’s racing tips, with a lively eight-race card to enjoy from the East Midlands. Ready to back our latest trio as another week of racing gets underway? Racing Tips – 10th August – Leicester Racing Tips 15:00 – Harry’s Ridge – 7/4 >>> Surely edging closer to a debut win after catching the eye with a superb second in his last run-out at Redcar two weeks ago. 15:30 – Mr Wagyu – 7/1 >>> Looks a tasty contender in this company after tucking into the opposition comfortably with a 2¼ L…

M acau’s government announced Monday that tourist visas, through which the majority of gamblers visit casinos in the Chinese territory, will be reinstated for the neighbouring city of Zhuhai, paving the way for a revival of visitors. However, Macau tightened entry rules for Hong Kong visitors last week. Macau’s Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Ao Ieong U announced today that the highly anticipated individual visit scheme (IVS) would resume from August 12, Reuters reports. Casinos in the world’s biggest gambling hub have experienced heavy losses since February when travel dried up due to the coronavirus. Greater China accounts for…

A fter being closed 78 days, the city’s resorts were allowed to reopen June 4, but hotel occupancy has been hurt by capacity restrictions ordered by the state, a downturn in fly-in traffic, and general fear that travelers will contract the virus when visiting. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)’s figures show all the leading tourism indicators were in negative territory in June, a trend that has been in place since March. Las Vegas saw 3,607,400 people visit back in June 2019 in comparison to the same month this year, per the LVCVA’s report. Last June’s total included 514,000…

T he arrangement will find Betcris offering a 24/7 Live Betting Channel provided by SIS, greatly enhancing its product portfolio and giving sports fans more options for their entertainment.Betcris will include SIS’s 24/7 Live Mixed Racing Channel on its online sportsbook, allowing it to provide profitable short-form betting content around the clock. It will also deliver an engaging betting experience for its fast-expanding customer base. Betcris’s new 24/7 Live Betting Channel is offered as an end-to-end solution, and includes high-quality streamed pictures, data, commentary, on-screen graphics and betting prompts. JD Duarte, CEO of Betcris, says of the new agreement, “We…

T he Quapaw Nation, developers, and owners of Saracen Casino Resort, have announced the upscale resort will employ approximately 800 new workers in the next few weeks as it prepares for an upcoming grand opening in early October. “The heart and soul of the resort property will be its team members, about 1,200 in all,” said John L. Berrey, the outgoing chairman of the Quapaw Nation. “Of the entire development process – years of planning, building, the hard work, numerous challenges, and all the excitement – these 1,200 jobs and the lives they impact are what mean the most to…

P layOn is a cashless payments solution that allows players to purchase casino chips using their debit card. PlayOn eliminates the inconvenience of having to leave the game in order to use an ATM machine or search out a cashier cage. “Derek will be providing a new and unique gaming experience to his patrons in Historic Downtown Las Vegas and we are thrilled that PlayOn will be a part of that offering,” says Steve Warner, Founder & COO of ACS PlayOn. “We’ve spent significant time collaborating with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (Board) to meet all applicable MICS, Technical Standards,…

Online casinos have been around since the mid-1990s. They arose as an alternative to gambling in land-based casinos. Social casinos are an offshoot of online gaming sites. They give players a chance to enjoy internet casino games in a social setting. In theory, social casinos sound like a nice alternative for those who want to enjoy blackjack, roulette, slots, and other games without truly gambling. But as I’ll cover below, social gaming actually sucks for multiple reasons. What Is a Social Casino? A social casino is a website or app that allows you to play casino games online with friends.…