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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…

It’s a stop-off in Surrey for today’s racing tips, as we look at an intriguing nine-race card from Lingfield. We’ve picked out another talented trio to keep an eye on later today… Racing Tips – 4th August – Lingfield Racing Tips 16:05 – Chosen Mark – 5/2 >>> The in-form Tom Marquand looks to have the perfect ride to land the day’s opener, with this promising two-year-old in scintillating form on his debut at Newcastle last month. 17:10 – Javelin – 14/1 EW >>> Could hit the target and land a surprise win for William Muir and Martin Dwyer in…

The Europa League is back, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake for the 16 sides still left fighting it out in this season’s competition. Of course, given the extended break, plenty has changed since several of these sides last met – so could that lead to a few surprise scorelines? Here are our Europa League betting tips as teams look to secure their place in the last eight… EUROPA LEAGUE ROUND OF 16 BETTING – BEST BETS Getafe to cause Conte concern in Cologne It’s the end of another season, which must mean it’s time for an angry…

W ith Michigan’s commercial casinos beginning to reopen, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has released Casinos & Communities: Michigan. The report—completed prior to the nation’s COVID-19 outbreak—shows how critical casino gaming is to Michigan’s economy, and consequently, how important gaming will be to the state’s economic resurgence. The report shows that the state’s 27 commercial and tribal casinos have an annual $6.3 billion economic impact on the state, generate $1.3 billion in state and local taxes each year, and support $2.1 billion in wages along with nearly 38,000 jobs. The AGA’s new report features firsthand accounts of gaming’s impact on Michigan’s…

G aming Innovation Group (GiG) announced Tuesday it has signed a head of terms agreement with Grupo Slots to enter the regulated City of Buenos Aires online gaming market.  In a news release Tuesday, GiG said it will provide Grupo Slots with a full online turnkey solution, which includes the technical iGaming platform, Sportsbook, front end development, GiG’s data platform & GiG Logic. The minimum contract period will be 4 years with an automatic extension for one additional year and is based on a revenue share model in combination with set up fees. Signing of the final agreement is anticipated before…

W ith retroactive effect to 1 January 2020, Merkur Sportwetten GmbH, a subsidiary of the Gauselmann Group, has increased its shareholding in the Belgian sports betting company Betcenter Group NV from 50.1% to 74.9%. After the partial sale, Seydi Tekin will remain the managing partner of Betcenter for the long term and Carsten Schaudienst will continue to be active as a board member. Business relations have existed between Merkur Sportwetten and Betcenter for approximately four years. The Belgian company has been using products of Cashpoint Malta, a subsidiary of the Gauselmann Group, in its sports betting shops since 2016. Merkur…

I nternational Game Technology (IGT) reported Tuesday financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, which, according to CEO Marco Sala, reflect the intense impact of global lockdowns caused by the pandemic. “That said, thanks to strong North America Lottery performance and our swift adoption of cost-saving and avoidance measures, we delivered better cash flow than we expected back in May. Our resilience is a direct consequence of the diversity of our global portfolio of products and solutions. The improving trends we are currently seeing are encouraging, but we remain prudent with our planning. Our new organizational structure enhances…

T he evolution of the iGaming industry is probably one of the biggest success stories in the modern world, TVBET explains. The level at which the gambling sector works now seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. The use of the latest technologies along with an innovative approach to gameplay has made a breakthrough in the gambling niche. Live-games play an integral role in this breakthrough. Fast live-games make players go wild due to their enthralling mechanics and availability around the clock. Betting and casino operators confirm a growing demand for live-games after the integration to their websites. Along with…

As the beginning of August approached, it seemed that the legalization of sports betting in Massachusetts was picking up momentum and could finally be approved making it the 19th state to legalize sports wagering. Lawmakers had conveniently placed sports betting in an economic bill designed to respond to the economic crisis that the state finds itself in due to the pandemic. The House approved this bill and sports betting proponents were very optimistic. Unfortunately, the hopes of sports betting in 2020 was crushed when the Senate rejected several amendments in this bill including all of the sections pertaining to sports…

Teams/Spread Moneyline Odds Total Grizzles +4.5 (-110) +155 Over 236.5 (-110) Pelicans -4.5 (-110) -185 Under 236.5 (-110) The NBA’s restart is officially in full swing. Most of the 22 teams in Orlando have now played multiple games since things tipped off last Thursday, and a few teams will be playing their third games on Monday night. Two of the teams playing for the third time will be the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies, who will square off in a clash with serious Western Conference playoff implications tonight. Entering Monday’s action, the Grizzlies are now just two games…