” It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the sudden passing of George Scott Menke, my cousin and a beloved member of our family, co-founder of Paragon Gaming, philanthropist and a visionary developer who served the Las Vegas community for more than 30 years,” Diana Bennett, daughter of the late resort magnate William Bennett, said in a statement. No other details about the cause and manner of Menke’s death are immediately available. Diana Bennett co-founded Paragon Gaming with Menke and the two worked closely together for decades, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. “This is a painful, inconceivable loss, and…
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Golf is one of the most popular sports globally, yet it remains largely overlooked by novice sports bettors. If you’re new to sports betting, specifically for golf, you’re in luck! This is a great place to start. Today, I’ll share some of the keys to successfully betting on golf for newbies. Why Betting on Golf Works for Newbies Golf offers fantastic opportunities for newbies to venture into the world of sports betting, provided they are familiar with the sport, of course. Millions of Americans play golf regularly. These loyal enthusiasts spend a ton of money on equipment, club memberships, green…
On Wednesday, October 14th, All Elite Wrestling will hold a special episode of their weekly TV show – Dynamite. The wrestling company has dubbed this week’s episode as their one year anniversary show. The first episode of AEW took place on October 2nd, 2019, and it was a big success for the new wrestling company. In fact, since then, AEW has been on a roll as they often beat WWE NXT in the ratings and typically receive praise for their weekly television content. This week’s anniversary show will feature all of the company’s world championships. The main event of the…
As sports betting continues to grow as an industry, gamblers have more options than ever when it comes to the types of wagers they can make. Each sportsbook has slightly different offerings than the next, and all have some value if you’re willing to put in the time to find it. Even though you might have more options than ever before, it should be noted that not all options are good ones. In this article, I’ll get into a few of the worst bets you can make as a sports gambler. 1 – Betting on Your Team I struggled to…
The Los Angeles Lakers have just won their first NBA championship in 10 years and the 17th overall in franchise history. Yet even before LeBron and company popped the corks at Disney World, the sportsbooks already installed them as odds on favorite to win next season. According to the online betting site BetOnline, the Lake Show is a -400 favorite to win the NBA’s 2021 title. The Lakers closed out the 2020 NBA Finals on Sunday, dominating the Miami Heat from start to finish to win Game 6 106-93 for a 4-2 series win. LeBron James, who was named Finals…
Are mini casinos the next big thing in Pennsylvania? It sure looks like it with several proposed locations in the Pittsburgh and State College areas. Planning began in 2018 for many of what you see listed below, with auctions beginning that year for Category 4 mini casinos. You may know them as satellite casinos. At the time, 10 licenses were auctioned off and five were sold with two in the Pittsburgh area, two in central PA, and two in Philadelphia. Another casino hotel currently under development that I’ve included on this list is Live! Hotel and Casino Philadelphia, which will…
B lueprint Gaming has partnered with Banijay Brands to continue the Deal or No Deal license phenomenon with a new slot featuring the iconic brand set to launch this October. Deal or No Deal Megaways: The Golden Box, which will be released on the 29th October, becomes the latest addition to Blueprint’s comprehensive catalog of games that are inspired by the hit TV show. This launch follows the successful debut of a number of high-impact titles, based on Banijay’s Deal or No Deal IP for the UK and beyond. The famous brand first appeared in the market over 15 years…
M eskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel (MBCH) announced last week that it has been forced to lay off 100 employees roughly 200 days after the coronavirus pandemic forced closures around the country. “With almost 30 years in the business, this is one of the toughest decisions we’ve ever had to make,” MBCH General Manager Dan Strommer said. “The 100 employees that were laid off had this happen through no fault of their own, job performance or otherwise. The demand just wasn’t there.” The casino reopened on July 1 after a three-month closure period where employees were supported with pay and benefits, something Strommer…
D igitain, an international sportsbook and software development company, has agreed to supply Pin-UP.ru, licensed in the Russian Federation and a major operator in the CIS region, with their sportsbook solution. Speaking for Digitain, Edmond Ghulyan, Head of Sportsbook Development said: “This is an exciting deal for us – Pin-Up is fantastic new partner with two sportsbooks, one for Russian customers and the other has an international focus, and combined has over 100,000 active customers. Digitain looks forward developing a very long and beneficial partnership.” Pin-Up’s COO Vladimir Gorev stated: “We’re delighted to partner with Digitain and feel sure that…
Since the pandemic began, the country has reported 4,459 infections and 13 deaths A fter reporting an escalating cluster centered around a garment factory in the capital’s suburbs, authorities in Sri Lanka on Wednesday widened a curfew and warned of legal action against those evading treatment for the coronavirus. The Indian Ocean island nation over the weekend reported its first locally transmitted infection in more than two months, a cluster centered around a garment factory in densely populated Western province, the Hindustan Times reports. By Friday the number of infections linked to the cluster climbed to 1,053, with more than…
I nternational Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday that its Wheel of Fortune slots awarded two large, million-dollar-plus jackpots in September. On Sept. 12, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,235,671 jackpot playing Wheel of Fortune Ultimate Sevens game at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw, Missouri. On Sept. 19, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $3,779,913 jackpot playing Wheel of Fortune Multi-Win Triple Double Red Hot 7s game at Grand Lodge Casino at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada.
The 2020 US presidential election is now just over three weeks away. It’s one of the most-contentious political build-ups in history and many are now placing wagers on how it might play out. With the election drawing closer, we’re seeing a huge number of bets on Joe Biden being made online. It seems that many are confident in Biden’s chances. Anything can happen in American politics, though. Today, we’re going to take a look at the current odds for both Trump and Biden to be elected president this year. Let’s get into it! Political Betting is More Popular Now Than…
Liverpool, Manchester United among clubs showing support for a plan that would restructure the Premier League The plan would reduce Premier League from 20 clubs to 18 clubs and nine longest-tenured teams would have voting power Premier League has already come out against the plan While the 2020-21 soccer season has gotten underway all across Europe, many leagues are still figuring out how to best deal with the fallout of the pandemic. The vast majority of leagues are staging games without fans in attendance, which is something that has massive negative ramifications for the financial bottom lines of clubs and…
On Sunday, October 11th, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had a season ending injury when he suffered a compound fracture of his lower leg. It was a brutal sight to see as even the commentators had a hard time talking about the actual injury itself. CBS stopped showing replays as well due to the graphicness of the break. The scene of Prescott being carted off the field was a somber one as Dak was in tears while players from both teams showed him support. Additionally, former Dallas head coach Jason Garrett who is the offensive coordinator for the Giants came…
October 9, 2020 There is a lot at stake in the American this November… and there is a lot at stake in Europe, too! In fact, bookies have taken in over $150 million in US election betting recently, with most of the money on Joe Biden to win the Presidency. According to OddsChecker, in European markets the bets are going more than 2-to-1 for Biden. That spread was echoed in the most extreme polling in the United States as well. Currently, OddsChecker spokesperson Pete Watt told Secrets, the betting predicts that Biden has a 69.25% chance of victory compared to…
Both esports betting and professional gaming are legitimate ways to make money off of esports. Of course, neither path is exactly easy. Plenty of competition exists because, well, many people want to make money off the video game industry. But which path is easier? Do you stand a stronger chance of becoming a professional bettor versus a full-time gamer? I’ll answer these questions by covering what it takes to go pro as both a gambler and player. I’ll also discuss which route ultimately gives you the better odds of making profits. What Goes Into Becoming a Professional Gamer? I’m not…
