Practice Safe Poker at Online Masters Tournament
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Though poker rooms around the world have been shut down by the Covid-19 virus, the online Poker Masters Tournament will let players face off—without facing each other at the table. The boom in online poker inspired Poker Central and Partypoker to launch this online festival, where participants can […]
First Time Gambling Online? Get Started Here
Right now, everyone’s hunkering down for their health, and it couldn’t be more important. But hey, we still need to relax and have fun! As you wait out the Covid-19 scare, digital entertainment will likely dominate your free time—and that includes online gambling. What, you say you’ve never gambled online? Well, it’s a snap, and […]
California Tribes Advance Sportsbook Initiative
A consortium of 18 California gaming tribes has obtained more than half the signatures it needs to qualify a sports betting initiative for the November ballot. The initiative would allow tribal casinos and racetracks to offer sportsbook but would lock out the state’s card clubs. It would also not authorize online sports gaming or sportsbook […]
Maryland Senate Clears Sports-Betting Bill
A key committee of the Maryland Senate voted unanimously last week to clear Senate Bill 4, which would put a sports betting referendum on the November ballot. The bill cleared the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee by a unanimous vote, sending the measure to the Senate floor for a vote. If it becomes law, a […]
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Casino, Sports Betting Bills
After extending its legislative session one day, Virginia lawmakers last week approved bills to legalize casinos and sports betting. A battle broke out over whether the state should allow wagers on college games involving Virginia teams. A compromise was reached, with lawmakers agreeing to prohibit betting on Virginia colleges and universities, in return for lowering […]
In Atlantic City, Coronavirus Beats the House
In Atlantic City, the lights are on, but no one’s home. At 8 p.m. Monday, by order of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, the city’s nine casinos closed their doors “until such time as it is deemed safe for their reopening,” doing their part to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. “It is no […]
Caesars Begins Mobile Sports Bets in PA
Caesars Entertainment started taking mobile sports bets in Pennsylvania on March 10. The debut comes with limited hours to meet a Gaming Control Board requirement that all new sportsbooks go through a test period. According to CDC Gaming Reports, CaesarsOnline.com accepts wagers on basketball, football, hockey, soccer, baseball and college athletics for Desktop and Android […]
Lamont v. iGaming in Connecticut
A bill introduced by Connecticut state Senator Cathy Osten in January would allow the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes to offer online gaming. Governor Ned Lamont said last week that he opposes Osten’s bill and will refuse to sign it. Instead he supports a bill that would only legalize sports betting, but instead of limiting […]
Think You Can’t Win the Lottery? Try This Tip
We all know winning the lottery depends on the luck of the draw. It really doesn’t make a difference if you bet your favorite numbers, wear your lucky socks, or are “due for a win.” But that doesn’t mean you can’t play the percentages. Seriously. As with slot games, some lottery games just have better […]
No Do-Overs for NCAA
Just a couple of weeks ago, excitement was building for what could have been one of the best March Madness tournaments ever. No clear favorite was established. It seemed any team could get hot and make a run at this year’s NCAA title. Then came the coronavirus. The season’s over. For good. All Bets Are […]
Sports, Interrupted: What It Means for Futures Bets
The suspension of the NHL and NBA seasons have bettors hanging. What’s in? What’s out? Latest reports indicate sports leagues may not resume playing until April, at the earliest. But even if it’s May, the leagues have the ability to resume. There are paychecks to earn, and for frustrated fans, teams to watch, cheer for […]
Horses Continue to Race—Without Crowds
Yes, the Kentucky Derby has been postponed from May 2 until September 5, making the Run for the Roses the latest casualty of the coronavirus. But something unusual has happened in the Sport of Kings. Races are taking place without crowds. That means racing establishments trust online bettors. They trust these fans will kick in […]
