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W illiam Hill has announced that 119 of its High Street outlets will not reopen as they do not expect customers to return in the numbers seen before the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which owns 1,500 UK betting shops, said about 300 staff were affected, and most had been redeployed elsewhere. Trading has recovered well post-lockdown, William Hill said, and it is repaying £24.5m of UK furlough funds. Its comments came as it reported pre-tax profits of £141m for the first six months of 2020, compared with a loss of £63m last year. Its revenues, however, fell by a third…

I ndiana Pacers and global sportsbook operator PointsBet announced today a new multiyear partnership, making PointsBet an official sports gaming partner of the NBA team. Per the new deal, PointsBet branding will be displayed along what is known as the “apron,” the out-of-bounds space between the baseline and the team bench. This represents the first time a sports betting operator will occupy that space. In addition, PointsBet signage will be prominently displayed throughout the Fieldhouse, including on phone charging stations and along the scorer’s table. The sportsbook will also have a presence on the Pacers’ digital platforms. “This corporate partnership…

While online casino gaming can be fun, land casino gaming can also give you a fun real money gaming experience. But, you will have to make sure that you have come to win as well. At least get to have fun while becoming a millionaire. Winning odds are the chances that you have at walking away with a real money casino money win. Meaning, they are what you will be fighting against. And, if you keep reading this article you will find out how you can twist them in your favour. Do Your Research The first thing that you need to…

Casino gaming is a lot fun if you have an idea about what you are doing. Therefore, research is a vital part in the whole gaming concept. The more you know, the better chances you will have at walking away with that real money. So, before you start spending that money in your bankroll, here is a guide on things you will need to   keep in mind if you are a beginner. Casinos Are Meant For Fun What most people do not know is that casinos are not meant for real money, they are meant for fun. Meaning, the real…

M assachusetts Senate failed to include sports betting in an economic development bill that was passed last Wednesday. The House saw a 156-3 vote in favor of the economic and employment support plan, but the addition of sports betting led to contention on the senate floor. The senate would eventually pass the bill with unanimous support, but only after hours of deliberation saw the sections pertaining to sports betting removed from the draft, Forbes reports. While many of the state’s Senators openly voiced their support for a legalized sports betting marketplace, they felt that the time was not right and…

The deal looks to expand on the TOUR’s status as one of most popular sports on BetMGM T he PGA TOUR announced on Monday that BetMGM has signed a multi-year content and marketing relationship to become an Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR. By joining the TOUR’s Official Betting Operator program, BetMGM will have rights in the United States to use PGA TOUR marks, rights to advertise within TOUR media and TOUR partner platforms, plus content and video rights allowing BetMGM Sportsbook platforms to create pre-game and post-game betting programming, as well as distribution of highlights to users who have placed…

Casino executives say the two bills are critical to ensuring the industry can move forward T wo emergency casino relief bills introduced by New Jersey lawmakers during the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak have stalled in the legislature. The two pieces of legislation — S2400/A4032 and S2398/A4031 — were designed to provide Atlantic City’s gaming industry financial relief after all nine casinos were shuttered indefinitely in March to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. But, even as lawmakers in Trenton have expedited and prioritized other COVID-related relief measures, the casino bills have not moved in weeks. Assembly Majority Leader Louis…

A ristocrat Technologies announced today the world premiere of the newest evolution of Dragon Link at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, in Florida. The property is the first to receive the newest iteration of the game which offers high- and mid-denomination bets and a larger linked or standalone jackpot. Dragon Link is available at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Tampa & Casino now. “We’re excited to partner with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa to debut this progression of Dragon Link,” said Jon Hanlin, SVP of commercial strategy and business analytics at Aristocrat. “At Aristocrat, we continue to…

At Capital One Arena, a sports complex in Washington D.C. W illiam Hill US marked the official opening of its first-ever location in Washington D.C. – and first-ever within a U.S. sports complex – with ceremonial first bets placed by inaugural season ticket holders from the Washington Wizards, Capitals and Mystics. The temporary sportsbook is located inside the Capital One Arena Box Office at 601 F Street, NW. Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), led by founder, chairman, principal partner and chief executive officer, Ted Leonsis, is the parent company of the Washington Capitals, Wizards, Mystics and Capital One Arena. Its timing…

Baccarat was once stereotyped as a game for wealthy high rollers. The typical baccarat scene included men and women dressed in evening wear, making $100 bets in roped-off areas. However, baccarat’s image has changed greatly within recent years. Mini baccarat—a low-stakes version that features a blackjack-sized table—has made the game more popular than ever. Chinese gamblers are a big reason why baccarat has changed so much. Gamblers from the mainland flood tables in countries around the globe. Unfortunately, though, the same players can’t even enjoy baccarat in their own country. This situation has created a large illegal baccarat market in…

Teams/Spread Moneyline Odds Total Rockets: -4 (-110) -170 Over 244.5 (-110) Trail Blazers: +4 (-110) +150 Under 244.5 (-110) The NBA’s restart has a jam-packed schedule on a daily basis, which means we essentially have nonstop basketball on TV all day long. It’s a good time to be a basketball bettor, but it’s a bad time to be a basketball fan trying to concentrate on work with games on in the background all afternoon. We’ve got six games on Tuesday’s NBA schedule, and the headliner appears to be the final game of the night. The Houston Rockets, fresh off of…

Teams Runline Moneyline Total Mets +1.5 (-150) +105 Over 9 Nationals -1.5 (+130) -125 Under 9 We have 13 Major League Baseball games populating Tuesday’s schedule, including an NL East showdown between a couple of potential World Series contenders. The New York Mets, fresh off of a win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday, will head to the nation’s capital to take on the reigning champion Washington Nationals. The Nationals have been off since last week after their weekend series with the Miami Marlins was postponed. The Nationals figure to be well-rested for this one. There has been some dispute…

For decades, slot machines only existed in one form. You had to visit a land-based casino and play mechanical slots or video slots. Many gamblers still enjoy playing these games in brick and mortar casinos today. However, the types of slots have expanded in recent years. You can now play real money online slots and social slots. The latter are becoming extremely popular through social media sites. However, I think that the entire concept of social slots is useless. I’ll explain why below along with why you should strongly consider boycotting them. What Are Social Slots? As the name implies,…

I doubt many of you gamble to donate your hard-earned money to the casino. If you do enjoy seeing the house beat you over and over again, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your hobby of choice. However, if you want to increase your odds of winning, you need to approach the gambling experience with a solid base of information. New gamblers are known to make simple and avoidable mistakes. If you’re still new to casinos and find yourself continually making the walk of shame to the ATM after losing your bankroll, you’re not alone. By following these seven tips, you…

We’re discussing the gambling news of the week (both good and bad), including Las Vegas Coronavirus issues. Nevada Governor Sisolak extended several COVID-19 related emergency directives last week, including limits on the size of public gatherings and a half-capacity restriction on indoor business occupancy. The governor’s order extends the expiring directives for the duration of the emergency with no specific expiration date. The Governor announced the continued closure of bars in certain Nevada counties, including Clark, late last week. He also extended the half-capacity occupancy requirement for business and a 50-person limit on public gatherings. There is also gambling news…

 August 4, 2020 Originally set to expire at the end of June, then pushed to July 31st, another Executive Order has been signed that will extend Nevada Coronavirus directives and mandates indefinitely. Governor Sisolak extended several COVID-19 related emergency directives last week, including limits on the size of public gatherings and a half-capacity restriction on indoor business occupancy. The governor’s order extends the expiring directives for the duration of the emergency with no specific expiration date. The Governor announced the continued closure of bars in certain Nevada counties, including Clark, late last week. He also extended the half-capacity occupancy requirement…