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On Saturday, August 8th, NASCAR returns to the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI, for a weekend double header starting with the FireKeepers Casino 400, which is the the 21st race of the regular season. On Sunday, August 9th, NASCAR sends the drivers right back out on the track to compete in the Consumers Energy 400, which is the 22nd race of the regular season. This double header ensures that NASCAR will be able to finish their season on time especially the Playoffs. With just six races until the Playoffs, there’s a lot of bump drafting on the track and…

Most online slots display their return to player (RTP) in the pay table. You can use this information to figure out how much you stand to win back with a given game. Many slots providers are perfectly comfortable showing you what kind of edge they hold. Some are even proud when they feature extremely high RTP worth 97% or more. However, not every developer falls into this category. Certain providers are more mysterious with payout percentages for their games. You may immediately think the worst upon finding a slot that doesn’t display the RTP. After all, so many game developers…

So, you’ve finally decided to grace a casino with your presence. Congratulations! Speaking from experience, the first time at a casino can be overwhelming for new gamblers. Upon entry, you’ll most likely be blown away by the totality of all the sights and sounds, and before you know it, it’s time to hop on a table and get down to gambling. Before you head to a casino for the first time, you need to know what to expect. To make sure you’re handling the experience like a seasoned veteran, here are seven mistakes that new gamblers need to avoid during…

The PGA Tour made a significant move this week by choosing BetMGM, MGM Resorts International’s sports betting brand, to be the sport’s official sports betting operator. Not only did these two entities enter into a ground-breaking agreement, but it’s a multi-year deal that includes all kinds of extra benefits with the hope that it propels betting on golf to higher levels. Details on the Deal This massive partnership contains numerous opportunities for both entities including a content and marketing relationship. BetMGM will have the rights to use the PGA Tour marks in addition to placing advertisements within its partner’s branding…

 August 7, 2020 Although things are technically still on schedule for a September 1st, 2020 Tropicana Las Vegas reopen, the CEO of  their parent company is not so sure. Last week he alluded to the fact that the resort might not be able to open by the date they planned. Penn National Gaming has now stated that there is the possibility that the opening date could be delayed based on market conditions. Like other casino properties in Nevada, Tropicana closed operations per state mandate in mid-March out of concern about the spread of the Coronavirus. “We plan right now to…

 August 6, 2020 Last week we told you that the Nevada Gaming Control Board wanted to start issuing fines for COVID-19 health violations, and now the Sahara Las Vegas casino is in their crosshairs. According to the Control Board, the Sahara had four breaches of emergency health and safety guidelines related to the Coronavirus outbreak. The most recent was in June when more players were allowed on the slot floor than are permitted by the current state policy for reopening. Members of the Control Board also witnessed three instances of customers at tables or machines where they were not playing…

 August 5, 2020 Some Las Vegas icons may not survive the Coronavirus shutdown, as Red Rock Resorts announced their Palms Casino, as well as Texas Station, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho properties may not reopen. Station reported Tuesday financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, in which the company explained that “the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly impacted the company’s business operations.” Station Casinos had closed 20 properties in Southern Nevada for almost three months following Governor Steve Sisolak’s sweeping Las Vegas shutdown order in March, the Reno Gazette-Journal reports. What originally began…

SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW 2020 PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFER RUMOURS With just a six-week break between the end of the 2019/20 season and the start of 2020/21, Premier League managers are going to be in for an even busier summer transfer window than usual this summer. As the transfer rumour mill hots up, it’s easy to lose track of who’s in and who’s out at each Premier League club. Let us do the hard work for you… Premier League Rumours – Summer Transfer Window ARSENAL Ins:  N/A Outs: N/A Latest Rumours: Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona) – ESPN; Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona) – Daily Mail;…

It’s set to be a scorcher across the UK today, and racing fans can look forward to a sizzling eight-race card from Sandown this afternoon. We’re off to the Surrey racecourse for today’s trio of racing tips… 7th August – Sandown Racing Tips 14:20 – Recovery Run – 12/5 >>> Smart performer who looks primed for a breakthrough win after finishing runner-up in his two races to date, the latter by a neck.  Should have enough in the tank to go one better here. 15:30 – Louganini – 10/3 >>> Looks the value in a tight knit four runner field…

T he Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians announced its Bok Homa Casino in Sandersville is opening its doors today. The Choctaw casinos have been closed for more than four months because of the pandemic. Mississippi’s state-regulated casinos along the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River closed about two months, and many reopened in late May. Golden Moon Hotel & Casino in Neshoba County will open a week later, on Aug. 14. Reopening has not been set for Silver Star Casino, which is across a highway from Golden Moon and is connected by a pedestrian bridge. “We are excited to welcome…

M GM Resorts announced Thursday a new package called “Viva Las Office,” defined as the ultimate home-away-from-the-home office experience. Guests who book the package can stay at the Bellagio or Aria in Las Vegas with three-tiered packages, receive a discount on a JSX round-trip flight, enjoy flexible check-in and -out times, and a dedicated executive assistant will handle all reservations and experiences throughout their stay. “We understand that working from home every day can become taxing and monotonous, and we are excited to offer a safe and curated experience here at Bellagio and ARIA that combines work and play,” Atif…

P ointsBet, a premier global sportsbook operator, and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) today announced their entrance into a new, multi-year partnership making PointsBet the official and exclusive partner of the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association, Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League, Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League, and their home arena, Pepsi Center. The agreement spans across the entire gaming category, including retail & online sports betting, daily fantasy, online casino, and free-to-play games. As part of the deal, PointsBet has also been named an official sports betting partner of KSE’s Altitude TV and Altitude Sports…

M ichigan sports betting, online casinos and poker could earn a total revenue of $650 million in year one of operations, resulting in $93.6 million in first-year tax revenue for the state, according to projections from MichiganSharp.com. The first of Michigan’s online sports betting and casino platforms might launch by the end of 2020, with competitive state tax rates. Gross revenue from sports betting, both online and retail, will be taxed at 8.4% from the state. Detroit’s three commercial casinos pay an additional 1.25% city tax. Michigan hosts 26 land-based casinos (23 of them are tribal properties), all of which can…

C aesars Entertainment Inc., formerly known as Eldorado Resorts, Inc., reported on Thursday operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.   Net revenue for legacy Eldorado Resorts properties of $126.5 million, a decrease of 80.1% on a GAAP basis and 78.2% on a same-store basis versus the comparable prior-year period. Net loss of $100.0 million compared to net income of $18.9 million for the comparable prior-year period.Same-store Adjusted EBITDA for legacy Eldorado Resorts of negative $10.4 million versus positive $164.8 million for the comparable prior-year period. The company also announced recent highlights, including the completion of the Eldorado Resorts and…

Smartphones are definitely the most popular gambling devices today. Millions of people place wagers through their phones every day. Therefore, it seems as if smartphone gambling is poised to be the most popular way to make bets for years to come. But will people ever get tired of wagering through their phones and rely on other devices? It’s certainly possible when considering that technology is always changing. After all, virtual reality and holographic computing are becoming more notable. Are they popular enough to eventually supplant phones as the prime gambling devices, though? I’ll discuss this matter by looking at how…

he AGEM Index increased by 13.55 points in July 2020 to 420.86 points, a 3.3 percent gain from June 2020.  The stock price for Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) increased by 2.7 percent, accounting for a 12.43-point improvement in the AGEM Index, while Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS) experienced a 13.7 percent stock price jump that led to an index contribution of 3.79 points.All three major U.S. stock indices increased as the Dow Jones Industrial Average grew by 2.4 percent and the S&P 500 grew by 5.5 percent. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ grew by 6.8 percent compared to June 2020.The AGEM IndexThe…