Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

M onte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, one of the most distinguished casino operators in Europe, is bringing the classic French Roulette game to new players. Casino de Monte-Carlo will be the first in the world where Live French roulette can be played for lower denominations in the comfort of stand-alone play stations, without compromising on the excitement of the live game.  Spintec’s Electronic Table Game (ETG) solution integrates individual stand-alone play stations with a live French roulette table, which allows people to play at lower stakes, but also meeting the social distancing requirement by allowing a safe distance between…

M acau health authorities said Monday that about 4,000 casino workers have been tested for Covid-19 per day since new policies were enforced by the local government. Since July 15, visitors entering casinos have to present a negative Covid-19 test (valid nucleic acid test certificate) apart from having to undergo body temperature checks and display a health identification code. The next day, local health authorities started testing frontline workers – including dealers and security staff – from different casinos in groups, as reported by Macau Business. The measures come after Guangdong authorities announced that people coming from Macau will no…

A ccording to Macau’s Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC), the number of visitor arrivals reported in the first half of 2020 saw an 83.9 percent year-on-year drop to more than 3.26 million. Just in June, a total 22,556 visitor arrivals were reported, a fall higher than 90 percent from the same month last year, with 93.4 percent of the total coming from mainland China, Macau Business reports. The amount in visitors from mainland China (2,339,589), Hong Kong (652,522), and Taiwan (81,628) – which make up the majority of local visitation – all recorded decreases of more than 80 percent for…

Winter has a mysterious kind of magic to it that the other three seasons lack and when it’s in a country in the Southern Hemisphere like New Zealand, it feels even more special. It certainly doesn’t hurt to have the opportunity to celebrate Christmas two times a year as a result, of course! Having fun out in the snowy outdoors is part and parcel of the winter experience but sometimes you just want to enjoy the season indoors while wrapped in your favourite blanket. For those occasions, we have a few online casino games that allow you to have the…

 July 20, 2020 In a battle with dangerous implications for the gaming industry, Big Fish Games has elected to settle a lawsuit with two former players in Washington State. The companies current and owners, Aristocrat and Churchill Downs, agreed to a $155 million agreement to settle the class-action lawsuits. The plaintiffs, Cheryl Kater and Manasa Thimmegowda, each spent thousands of dollars on play chips for BFG’s “free-to-play” social casino games. Both are residents of Washington and allege that BFG’s products constitute illegal gambling under state law. Kater and Thimmegowda argued that BFG enticed VIP players with free spins and proceeds…

Slots players enjoy access to more bonuses than any type of gambler. They can routinely look forward to deposit bonuses and free spins at nearly any casino. The catch with these offers, though, is that one must deposit before they qualify. Of course, gaming sites are perfectly within their rights to request a deposit considering that they’re offering bonus money. But what if you could earn free money without depositing? This is the basis behind a slots no deposit bonus. These deals sound like a dream given that you can earn something for nothing. However, they also feature stringent terms…

Card counting is one of the few ways to win profits from casinos. It has been around for decades and has made many gamblers wealthy. These days, card counting is easier to learn than ever before. You can find a wide range of resources on the subject and quickly study the basics within 15 minutes or so. The downside to all of this public information, though, is that casinos are very aware of how to catch card counters. They’ve refined their methods for rooting out advantage gamblers. Therefore, you’ll have a tougher time counting cards than ever before. You might…

If there’s a game in the casino, it’s likely that over time, some mythology has formed around it. Craps is no different. With its relatively low house edge and small barrier to entry, it has become one of the most popular games on the casino floor for quite some time now. Throughout the years, a number of myths, superstitions, and misconceptions have been making players think twice before they place their bets. It’s time to address the rumors and separate fact from fiction. In this article, I’ll lay out the top craps myths and superstitions that could be keeping you…

The gambling industry is big business. In fact, it’s estimated the industry contributes over $150B annually in the United States alone. People seemingly can’t get enough of their favorite pastime. Where do these hordes of cash-carrying gamblers assemble for their action? Well, that depends. On a few factors, but primarily 2. Those being where you live and your game of choice. Let’s look at a few of the different types of gambling establishments. Casinos Since long before most of you were born, Las Vegas has been synonymous with one thing. Casinos. There is no disputing that Vegas is the capital…

The Gambler’s Fallacy is the iceberg that has sunk so many bankrolls. It lays in wait just out of sight for the unsuspecting or novice gambler. Then BOOM! Down goes another poor misguided soul. What is The Gambler’s Fallacy? It’ the misconception that simply because something has not occurred for an extended period it has become overdue. Imagine flipping a coin and coming up tails 20 straight times. The Gambler’s Fallacy would have people believing the next flip must come up heads. This is dangerous thinking if you’re a gambler. Monte Carlo Fallout On one sensational evening in August, 1913…

You’ve probably walked into a gas station and seen a bank of 3-5 video gambling machines along one wall. If you’re like anything like me you were probably curious but recognized them for what they are. Let’s face it, though. Those machines are a complete sham. I’ve never seen one in a 7-11, Racetrac, a QT, or any reputable convenience store. I can’t even imagine seeing one in a Buc-ee’s. If Buc-ee’s had one, though, I’d be there right now. But they don’t, and that has me thinking: Why not? This post explores what these casino cafes are, how they…

 July 18, 2020 Las Vegas Strip casinos Aria and Mandalay Bay have both been found to have violations of the state face mask order, according to Clark County officials. Only 38 businesses were found in violation of the mask order and authorities issued notices meant to educate the staff on how to properly follow the directive. The businesses that were put on notice for face-covering violations included Aria Resort and Casino, where customers were seen without masks and not social distancing, KSNV reports. Mandalay Bay also failed to enforce social distancing at the pool on July 3. Clark County officials,…

Esports betting is definitely the most-popular way to gamble on competitive gaming. It gives you an opportunity to place moneyline, outright, over/under, and prop bets. However, traditional sports gambling isn’t the only way to wager on gaming. Alternative means of wagering on video-game competitions also exist. Loot boxes (a.k.a. loot crates) offer an interesting way to bet on esports. You can find out more about loot boxes below along with how they compare to regular esports betting. What Is a Loot Box? Certain esports, such as Overwatch and Counterstrike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), give you the chance to earn a variety…

It seems the lack of live professional sports didn’t damper the online sports betting market in the state of New Jersey for the month of June as revenue went up a shocking 123%. These numbers where what lawmakers and gaming personnel had hoped to see but didn’t dare think was possible. However, bettors still managed to find plenty of options to wager on and thereby soften the blow of a declining overall gaming revenue in June. The Closures Took a Toll Just like all other states that had to close down their casinos over the past few months, New Jersey…

A gambling trip to Las Vegas is, in some ways, an adult rite of passage. While it’s certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, the thrill of possibly hitting in big in gambling – not to mention everything else Las Vegas offers – sets the stage for an unforgettable time. Everyone has seen the cliché Vegas loser who loses it all in a frenzied gambling mania that almost seems uncontrollable. I’m going to assume that the advice of “don’t ever wager your house” is a given. In this article, I’ll lay out the top 4 tips you need to know for…

On Sunday, July 19th, NASCAR will be live from the Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) in Fort Worth, Texas, for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500. This is the 18th race of the 2020 season and it follows what was an exciting All-Star race this past Wednesday, which Chase Elliott won. Heading into this weekend, Kevin Harvick sits on top of the standings and continues to stretch out his lead. So, it’s no surprise that he’s a large betting favorite for this weekend’s race. Rounding out the Top 5 favorites for most NASCAR betting sites are Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott…