Freerolls Help Players Learn about Poker Tournaments and Win Cash
Freerolls are poker tournaments that can be played without putting up any money, but they offer players the chance to win cash, bonus money or tournament entry tickets. We have an overview of some of the freeroll offers at online poker sites.
4 Things to Consider Before Betting in the NFL’s Final Weeks
As NFL crunch time approaches, here are some thoughts to consider for the final four weeks of the regular season. Plus, details on Gulfstream Park’s Caribbean Classic and an NHL rundown.
PA iLottery debuts $100K Holiday Countdown
The $100,000 Holiday Countdown features five weekly drawings, five $10,000 winners and 500 winners of $100. One grand-prize winner will score $100,000.
FanDuel Pays Bets on Alabama to Win the Championship, a Month Before the Game
The FanDuel sportsbook is paying out bets from anyone who selected Alabama to win the college football national championship—even though the game won’t actually be played until January. Here are the details.
U.S. Sports Betting Moves Forward
Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International have become the founding members of the Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association, the first such group in the U.S., with former New Jersey regulator George Rover (l.) as its chief integrity officer. In addition, MGM Resorts has reached an agreement with Major League Baseball to become betting partner with the league. MGM has already reached similar deals with the NHL and the NBA.
Eldorado Resorts Signs Online Gambling Deal With Stars Group
Eldorado Resorts has entered into a 20-year agreement with the Stars Group for online gaming. Eldorado will provide Stars Group with options to access to Eldorado’s online sports wagering platforms. William Hill, which has a previous deal with Eldorado to provide land-based sports betting approved the deal. CEO Rafi Ashkenazi (l.) says it is part of the Stars Group’s U.S. strategy.
Hard Rock names Mark Birtha to Head Northern California Venture
Mark Birtha has been named president of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain in Northern California. He will oversee the casino’s construction aiming at opening it next year. He most recently operated the Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield, Ohio, which became the state’s leading revenue generator under his leadership.
Rhode Island Opens First New England Sports Book
For now, Rhode Island has the only sports book operating in New England. Sportsbook Rhode Island in at Twin River Casino in Lincoln took the first wagers on the Monday after Thanksgiving. The second sports book in the Tiverton casino is expected to open this week.
Sagi Sells Playtech Stake
Playtech’s Teddy Sagi (l.) has sold his stake in the gambling software company he founded 19 years ago for about $87 million. Sagi’s Brickington Trading has sold about 15.2 million shares, equivalent to 4.8 percent of the London-listed company, his family office, Globe Invest, said in a press statement. The sale may open the door for involvement in the U.S. for the iGaming giant.
Massachusetts: Who Knew and When Did They Know It?
Despite the investigation into the activities of former Wynn Resorts Chairman Steve Wynn being stalled because of a lawsuit he filed against the state gaming board, questions still remain. The center around who know about the payments to Wynn’s paramours and when did they know it. The now “Encore” Boston Harbor (l.) is slated to open in June 2019.
AGS Partners with Relax Gaming
Slot manufacturer AGS announced an agreement with online gaming content supplier Relax Gaming to become distribution partners for each other’s content. AGS CEO David Lopez (l.) calls it “an important partnership.”
Worldpay, Paysafe Develop iGaming, Sports Betting Solution
Worldpay and Paysafe Group have formed a strategic partnership to establish what could be an industry-standard payment technology system for the iGaming and sports-betting segments in the U.S. The NETELLER digital wallet will play an important role in the deal.
