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T he New York Gaming Commission confirmed Tuesday that state employees who are assigned to Native American-run casinos as gaming inspectors are back on the job, despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision last week to keep New York’s four commercial casinos closed for more than four months. The small group of workers returned when the Oneida and Seneca nations began reopening their casinos in June, according to The Auburn Citizen. Because the casinos are on sovereign land, they aren’t subject to the state’s directive.  While the Native American casinos included health and safety guidelines in reopening plans, the inspectors worry about…

The Social Market Foundation released a report ahead of the Govt’s review of the Gambling Act T he Social Market Foundation (SMF) cross-party think-tank calls for changes in the UK gambling industry that prevent online gamblers from losing more than £100 a month without proving they can afford it, and it also calls for offshore gambling companies to face stiffer taxes, according to a report released Wednesday.  Proposals from the SMF also include tax breaks for firms that move onshore; limits on how much can be staked online; a regulatory shake-up, including a new ombudsman; a kitemarking system for firms…

T hree Station Casinos poker rooms reopened at 9 a.m. Monday and will be open 24 hours a day. The facilities have been approved for eight-handed play with plexiglass dividers. The rooms at Boulder Station, Red Rock Resort and Santa Fe Station had been set to host six-handed games, but recently gained approval for eight-handed play, a Station spokesman confirmed. There are 10 tables available for play at Boulder, 20 at Red Rock and 14 at Santa Fe, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The rooms have several of their normal promotions available. No reopening date has been announced for the…

The 2020 Hambletonian takes center stage in the horse racing world this Saturday. Held at the Meadowlands, the event pits ten of the best trotters in the world against each other in search of a $1 million prize. Year in and year out, it is considered to be the top event in the offshoot of horse racing known as harness racing, attracting a worldwide audience of fans and bettors. Just as the Kentucky Derby is considered to be the top race each year in the thoroughbred part of horse racing, the Hambletonian, which enjoys its 95th edition this year and…

Once in a while, a new concept comes along that takes the online casino world by storm. Infinity Reels have the makings of a game-changer in the internet slots world. This mechanic can theoretically add an endless number of reels to the grid (hence “infinity”). In turn, it offers a chance to win more-frequent and bigger prizes. Considering that there’s no limit to the amount of reels with this mechanic, you’d think that payouts would theoretically be unlimited too. But if you ever read reviews on Infinity Reels slots, you’ll notice that their maximum wins are capped. How is this…

On Saturday, August 8th, the UFC will be live from their APEX Center for UFC on ESPN+ 32: Lewis vs Oleinik. Before we can look at the main card, we’ll be diving into the seven fight preliminary card that’s set to begin at 6PM ET on ESPN+. This portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Tim Means and Laureano Staropoli. Additionally, Kevin Holland will get to fight this weekend after having his bout against Trevin Giles cancelled moments before the contest last Saturday. Also on the preliminary card are notable fighters like Nasrat Haqparast, Andrew Sanchez, Gavin Tucker,…

Teams Runline Moneyline Total Astros -1.5 (+105) -135 Over 9 (-125) Diamondbacks +1.5 (-125) +125 Under 9 (+105) The revamped schedule means we’re going to be seeing quite a bit of interleague play this season. Wednesday’s schedule brings 10 interleague games alone, if you include two different doubleheader matchups. One of them pits the Houston Astros against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Houston got the better of Arizona on Tuesday night after Madison Bumgarner struggled to tame the Astros’ powerful, righty-heavy lineup. Bumgarner yielded eight runs on seven hits in just 4.1 innings of work, which dropped his record to…

Two massive players in the sports betting and iGaming industries have banded together to sign a partnership deal that will span to September 2024. FanDuel Group and IGT just made the official announcement that they have entered into a multi-year sports betting deal that covers the full U.S. market. This partnership will make it possible for the duo to offer high-volume, powerful retail sportsbooks keeping people entertained in a user-friendly and intuitive way. An Exciting New Partnership for the U.S. Sports Betting Market The deal between the iGaming provider FanDuel Group and the highly impressive IGT PlaySports platform will give…

US PGA Championship Betting Preview Finally, a major is in the offing and we have had plenty of golf to whet the appetite in time for the action to get underway. Naturally, the big guns are all out in force and it should make for some compelling viewing! Here are our US PGA betting tips… The Course TPC Harding Park is situated in glorious San Francisco and dates back to 1925. The course has hosted some famous events in recent years including the WGC-Cadillac match-play won by Rory McIlroy in 2015, and Tiger Woods won the WGC-American Express Championship here in…

P laytech has teamed up with Pokerstars Casino to launch Spin & Win Live Roulette in the key growth market of Spain. Designed to bring a gameshow-style atmosphere, Spin & Win combines striking presentation and exciting player experience with a range of ways to win. According to the company, “Spin & Win Roulette offers the potential for players to land a multiplier of up to 100x. Unlike other multiplier-based roulette variants, in Spin & Win Roulette, every straight-up position on the roulette layout is multiplied for a more exciting experience. Built around innovative augmented reality technology, Spin & Win Roulette…

R ed Rock Resorts, parent company of Station Casinos, 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.” During the conference call to discuss the quarterly results, CEO Frank Fertitta III also revealed that the company is uncertain whether Texas Station, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, and the off-Strip Palms will reopen at all. “We don’t know if – or when – we’re going to reopen any of the closed properties,” Fertitta said. “We think it’s too…

i Gaming platform provider BtoBet has intensified its partnership with Camanbet, with the Venezuela-based operator going live online by making use of the Neuron 3 platform. Camanbet has been present on a national level for the past 14 years, primarily through its vast retail network. Nonetheless, the operator had been for the past months exploring ways of diversifying its business strategy by also taking its operations online in order to target a new fold of player. Through its online and mobile version, players can now have access to a wider selection of verticals including live casino, slots, and virtual sports.…

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…