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As a gambler, you’ve probably come across the term random number generator (RNG) once or twice. An RNG is a program that generates random number sequences. These sequences ensure that online casino games offer totally random results. Otherwise, gamblers might be able to take advantage of casinos by predicting the pattern of results. On the other side, players won’t get complete randomness over time. One term that doesn’t come up in online gaming much, though, is a pseudorandom number generator (PRNG). A PRNG differs slightly from an RNG in that it’s only used at specific types of online casino sites.…

On Sunday, August 16th, NASCAR returns to Daytona for the Go Bowling 235. However, this isn’t your typical speedway racing. Instead, NASCAR is racing on the Daytona Road Course for the first time in the Cup Series history. The Go Bowling 235 marks the 23rd race of the 2020 season. With just four weeks left until the Playoffs, drivers have ramped up their horsepower and intensity in order to clinch a postseason birth. Last weekend, Kevin Harvick showed the rest of the field why he’s the best driver in 2020. Harvick made history by sweeping both races at Michigan and…

The online gambling industry is in the midst of a huge boom, with an increasing number of operators moving into the sector over the past few years. Experts have predicted that annual revenues are likely to reach $60 billion by the end of 2020 and should continue to rise at a rapid rate over the coming years. Online casino games have contributed massively to the growth, with players eager to try their hand at blackjack, poker, roulette and more. Slot games are also hugely popular, particularly amongst new players, so read on as we assess why this is the case.…

Oh, Canada… Okay, I won’t serenade you with the Canadian anthem. Canada’s history of gambling is as long as its famously cold winters. It’s legal, now it’s not, now it’s kind of legal, as so on. Our neighbors to the north have a vibrant gambling culture. They have the big flashy casinos and some quirkier traditions and games that we don’t have here in the United States. The Canadian gambling market is estimated to be worth around $44 billion (Canadian dollars) and is projected to keep its 300% year over year growth. I have played at a couple of Canadian…

The weather might finally be cooling off in the UK, but the action heats up at Pontefract today with the Listed EBF Highfield Farm Flying Fillies’ Stakes the pick of the action from West Yorkshire. Here are our latest set of racing tips… PONTEFRACT RACING TIPS 14:20 – Phuket Power – 11/2 >> Looks to have plenty in the tank to be in the shake-up here after notching a decent third at Leicester last time out. Favourable draw adds to claims. 14:50 – Burmese Waltz – 4/1 >> Could have the fancy footwork to take the day’s Listed race after…

O n a pro forma basis, including the effect of the Company’s business combination with SBTech (Global) Limited and Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. as if it had been completed on January 1, 2019, revenue would have been $75 million in the second quarter of 2020, compared to $83 million during the same period in 2019. DraftKings ended the second quarter of 2020 with over $1.2 billion in cash and no debt on its balance sheet. “We believe that the best product will ultimately win with the American consumer,” said Jason Robins, DraftKings Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board. “As…

The BGC welcomed the “belated” reopening but said difficult days lie ahead for the industry C asinos will be allowed to reopen in England from Saturday, August 15 as the UK Government resumes its easing of lockdown restrictions. Casinos were set to reopen on August 1 in England, along with bowling alleys and ice skating rinks, which are now also allowed to open, but the lifting of restrictions was put on hold for two weeks amid a spike in coronavirus cases at the time. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said the announcement is “belated good news” and a “welcome…

T he Sokaogon Chippewa Community recently installed at its Mole Lake casino an ultra-violet light system made by the California-based company UltraViolet Devices in an attempt to neutralize the coronavirus. “Tribal leadership is committed to enhanced measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our guests and employees as we reopen,” said Johnny L. Phillips Jr., assistant general manager of the Mole Lake Casino, in a statement. “As part of multiple facility upgrades, including touch-less restrooms, we’re pleased to work with UVDI to install its state-of-the-art UV air disinfection system.” The tribe, which has around 1,400 members and a 4,900-acre reservation,…

G alaxy Entertainment Group on Thursday reported a HKD 2.8 billion (USD 361 million) loss for 2020 first half, reversing a profit of HKD 6.7 billion (USD 864.5 M) made in the same period a year ago. Galaxy Entertainment’s revenue declined by 76% to HKD 6.2 billion (USD 800 M) from HKD 26.2 billion in the same period last year.  The Macau casino operator blamed the absence of tourists amid the coronavirus pandemic for the loss. “Covid-19 has had an adverse impact on our financial results in [the second quarter] and the first half of 2020, as mainland China, Hong…

O ficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN), the national gambling office of Romania, has added a further 20 sites to its ‘blacklist’ of unauthorised gaming sites. The sites added to the blacklist includes 488365.com, a domain that links to Bet365, as well as Megapari.com, Fivecasino.net, 22-bet.net, and Megaslot. – See the full list HERE The regulator confirmed that each of the sites added must be blocked by Romanian internet service providers ‘within 15 days’ of notification from the ONJN. The 1,184 ISPs operating in Romania have 48 hours from receiving notification to block the sites.  Visitors to the blocked…

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…