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With legalized sports betting spreading to nearly half of the states in the country, the U.S. Congress is once again addressing the industry. However, this time, Congress could actually help the gaming industry out instead of impeding it. A rare bipartisan bill, which has been penned by the co-chairs of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, will come in front of Congress with the intentions of eliminating the excise tax on sports betting operators. This bill argues that the tax creates more harm than good. Bill Is Getting Its Fair Share of Support Considering how divided the country is on a number…

It’s Day 1 of Glorious Goodwood today, with the showpiece Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes the highlight of the first day of racing. Here are our first set of racing tips as the festival gets underway… Glorious Goodwood Tips Goodwood Cup & Day 1 Preview 15:15 – Goodwood Cup Stakes Frankie Dettori will be teaming up with the legendary Stradivarius (4/7) once again as the inseparable pair gun for a record fourth Goodwood Cup, but could it be one tilt too many for the almighty duo? This race has tended to fall to younger horses in recent years,…

Monte Carlo is the world’s most lavish casino destination. It features the poshest resorts and high-stakes gambling rooms anywhere. It also lays claim to a history that includes numerous celebrity visits. You can’t get any fancier than this Monaco-based district when looking to gamble. However, Monte Carlo no longer draws the same attention that it once did in the mid-1950s and beforehand. It’s still quite popular, but it now shares the spotlight with various other gambling destinations. That said, has Monte Carlo lost some of its luster? I’ll answer this question by diving into this area’s history along with if…

We’re back in the saddle at Windsor for another round of racing tips ahead of a busy Monday night card from Berkshire. Here’s our talented trio to watch out for this evening… WINDSOR TIPS – MONDAY’S RACING 17:30 – Dillydingdillydong- 5/2 Dilly might outfox the opposition to hand Leicester City fans a much-needed pick-me-up in the day’s third race. Posted an interesting debut performance at Salisbury earlier this month, and has the wily Silvestre Se Sousa guiding him home. 19:00 – Chinese Whisperer – 12/1 EW Could quietly go about his business in a reasonably open field as he drops…

S even Clans Casino officials announced last week the reopening date of their Red Lake property, together with the safety measures that will be adopted to protect patrons and employees from COVID-19.  The hours of operation along with Departments that will be opened and/or closed will be announced early next week, the casino explained. “We are excited to welcome everyone back. We’ve missed you all. We’ve been looking forward to the day that we can be together again,” the statement posted on Facebook reads. “Seven Clans Casino Guests can expect to see some changes throughout our properties to protect the…

G ambling facilities in England were told earlier this month that they will be able to resume operations on 1 August, four months after they were closed as part of the coronavirus lockdown. But so far, their colleagues in other parts of the United Kingdom remain in the dark about when they can open again. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) made the plea, saying businesses need clarity after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned companies she may not be able to announce many more relaxations when lockdown restrictions are next reviewed on Thursday. A return to full-time schooling in August and the…

C hicago-based online casino and sports betting firm Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and dMY Technology Group, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which RSI and dMY will combine. As a result of the transaction, RSI will become a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange, and the combined company is anticipated to have an initial enterprise value of approximately $1.78 billion. Upon closing, dMY intends to change its name to Rush Street Interactive, Inc. and its NYSE trading symbol to “RSI.” Founded in 2012 by gaming…

I n an attempt to cut back on human-to-human interactions, a hazard in the age of COVID-19, hotel-casino operators in Las Vegas have accelerated their adoption of automated technology. “There’s no doubt in my mind that COVID-19 is a catalyst for change,” Applied Analysis economist Jeremy Aguero said. “(The pandemic has) required businesses that need to adapt to look at every point of human interaction and ask: Can it be automated?” Automation can strengthen business’ efforts to keep guests and staff safe, but industry watchers also say it will lead to major shake-ups in Southern Nevada’s workforce, the Las Vegas…

T he American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller has released a statement on bipartisan legislation Reps. Dina Titus (NV-01) and Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced last week to repeal the federal excise and head taxes: “The federal excise and head taxes levied on legal U.S. sportsbooks generate little meaningful revenue for the government. Instead, they place legitimate businesses at a significant competitive disadvantage against illicit gambling operations which skirt taxes and licensing fees. Though originally enacted in the 1950’s as a tool to curb illegal gambling, these antiquated federal taxes now give illegal operators a leg up,” the…

Numbers suggest that South Africa could feature a thriving online gambling market. The Rainbow Nation features nearly 58 million residents and the world’s 35th largest economy ($359 billion GDP). However, this country only allows one form of internet gambling—sports betting. It bans all other types of internet wagering, including poker and casino games, and threatens to prosecute violators. Despite these restrictive laws, many South Africans still play online casino games and poker. What’s the deal here!? You can find out more about this nation’s internet gambling laws below along with if it’s safe to place illegal bets. What Are South…

Over the last few months, Mike Tyson created quite the stir as he began posting videos online of his training sessions and looking physically great for a 54 year old. Those videos prompted speculations that Tyson could be looking to step back into the ring. The speculations then turned from “if” to “when” and who Tyson could be fighting. Names from Evander Holyfield to Tyson Fury were all mentioned. But, to the surprise of many, it was Roy Jones Jr. who was recently named as Tyson’s opponent for an upcoming exhibition match. This boxing bout will feature two legends of…

Colorado has become a state where sports betting operators are jockeying for position as they try to claim their piece of the large gaming revenue pie. With this maneuvering, Colorado has seen many new betting opportunities via gaming kiosks, sports books and more. Leading the charge are William Hill and PlayUp who are turning heads and creating buzz over their gaming possibilities. Brand New Kiosks Thanks to William Hill Part of the moves being made in the state include the launch of six kiosks from William Hill US in the Isle Casino Hotel and Lady Luck Casino, both in Black…

The NBA 2019-20 season is on the cusp of restarting and NBA betting sites have released win totals for all 22 teams invited to the “bubble” in Orlando, Florida. After examining the current lines, and each team’s eight game schedule, we’ve compiled a list of the best Over/Unders to wager on. Check out our picks and slam dunk your way to some winnings. New look at the socially distanced benches in the NBA bubble. pic.twitter.com/bpV0ix7cP2 — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) July 23, 2020 NBA Win Totals Betting Odds The following NBA betting odds are courtesy of BetOnline: Team Over Under…

 July 27, 2020 A White House Task Force has issued a warning about Las Vegas Coronavirus cases, along with ten other major cities about which have seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. Dr. Deborah Birx, a leader on the Task Force, warned leaders at the state and local level that they should take “aggressive” steps to mitigate their outbreaks. That warning was delivered via a private phone call and comes less than a week after the Center for Public Integrity revealed that the White House compiled a detailed report showing 18 states were in the “red zone” for Coronavirus cases…

Teams Runline Moneyline Total Mets -1.5 (+140) -108 Over 10.5 (-105) Red Sox +1.5 (-160) -102 Under 10.5 (-115) The first weekend of the 2020 Major League Baseball season has come and gone. Monday’s schedule is a bit abbreviated, but we still have a few interesting games worth watching. One of those is an interleague matchup in Boston between the Red Sox and the New York Mets. Both teams went 1-2 over the weekend. The Mets dropped two of three games at home against the Atlanta Braves, while the Red Sox were beaten twice in three games by the lowly…

 July 27, 2020 The Congressional Gaming Caucus may sound boring, but it’s benefit on the gaming industry could be very significant. We speak with Casey Clark, Senior Vice President for Strategic Communications at the American Gaming Association, about the purpose and potential impact of the Caucus. The AGA congratulates co-chairs Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS-02) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) for relaunching the Caucus for the 116th Congress. The caucus, comprised of a broad representation of more than 30 members of Congress from across the country, will serve as a platform to discuss federal policy issues related to the U.S. casino…