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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…

L eoVegas released today the company’s quarterly report for the period between April 1 – June 30, 2020. “The strong EBITDA growth clearly illustrates the scalability of our business model,” said Gustaf Hagman, Group CEO. “LeoVegas has delivered continued solid growth and profitability during a period of exceptional circumstances in the world around us. Supported by the record-large customer base that we entered the quarter with, together with our ability to quickly adapt to new conditions, the positive trend from the first quarter is continuing.” Revenue increased by 17% to EUR 110.7 m (94.4). Organic growth in local currencies was 19%.EBITDA was EUR…

It certainly didn’t take long for sports betting to take hold in the state of Indiana. Recent reports show that more than $1 billion dollars were wagered in the state in less than one year. That is a massive total that’s exceeded all expectations. Additionally, the industry continues to increase with each passing month. The total handle more than doubled in the month of July alone, and that is a trend that shows no signs of stopping as more sports return to live action. Revenues Keep Increasing Taking a look at the sports handle in the month of July, over…

Like the rest of professional sports throughout the world, cycling has returned to live action after a lengthy hiatus due to the pandemic. The sport also had to sprint their way to a revised schedule for 2020 and crunch as many of their iconic races into a shortened season. In addition to the Grand Tours and Monuments, smaller stage races with a prestigious history have also been included into this truncated season like the Criterium du Dauphine. Typically held in late-May, this year’s 72nd edition of the race will be held from August 12th to August 16th. Not only will…

Blackjack and slot machines are at the top of the casino food chain. The former is the most-popular table game in many countries, while slots rule land-based and online casinos. When it comes down to overall popularity, though, far more gamblers play slots. Case in point: slot machines greatly outnumber blackjack seats in casinos. Again, slots and blackjack are both very popular games. But why is it that slot machines draw far more players? Here are 7 reasons why more people spin the reels than sit down to blackjack tables. 1 – Slots Are Easy to Dive Into You don’t…

Craps is easily one of the most-popular games in American casinos. It’s also widely available throughout many other parts of the globe. This game appeals to gamblers due to its exciting atmosphere and team-like feeling. Many players like betting on the shooter winning (i.e. pass line or don’t pass line bets) and feel like they’re on the same team as a result. Of course, craps has been around much longer than even casinos. Historians suggest that people have been playing craps since the Crusades and Ancient Roman times. But which civilization deserves credit for the game’s modern version? Did the…

Teams Runline Moneyline Total Padres +1.5 (-150) +135 Over 9 (-120) Dodgers -1.5 (+130) -145 Under 9 (+100) The Los Angeles Dodgers may finally have some competition in the National League West. LA has won this division in each of the last seven years, but Dave Roberts’ crew is currently sitting in just third place nearly one-third of the way into the 2020 season. The Dodgers have dropped each of the first two games of their current series against the San Diego Padres, who are one of the league’s brightest young teams. Both San Diego and Los Angeles enter play…