VirginCasino.com Pays Biggest-Ever Jackpot

VirginCasino.com is excited to announce the largest jackpot win in the online casino’s history—more than half a million dollars. The record-setting win—a total of $612,399.66—was triggered during the Tea Party Bonus Round on Virgin’s exclusive Wonderland online slot game. Better still, the massive jackpot was paid out and in the winner’s bank account within 48 […]

Game of the Week: Cleopatra

The success of the Cleopatra online slot game shows that sometimes the simplest games are also the most popular. This five-reel, 20 payline game offers some pretty basic, yet constant, bonuses. Its return to players is a generous 95 percent. No wonder you can find the Queen at so many of your favorite online casinos, […]

Want to Bet on Boxing? A Blow-by-Blow Guide

I’m often asked about betting on boxing. Because I call major fights, I’ve never wagered on one, and as a matter of ethics, I never will. For those who do, here are some tips going forward. Most fights are not bettable on the win line because of the disparity between the favorite and the underdog. […]

Sports Betting 101: The Go-To How-To for Online Sports Bettors

Summer’s over, but fall is the hottest time of year for sports betting, with plenty of action coming up from major leagues and the NCAA. If you’re new to sports betting, here’s a breakdown of terms and techniques to help you bet smart and hopefully cash in. Odds Every bet you will make will have […]

Poker Rookie? Pala’s a Good Place to Start

New Jersey’s online poker market is dominated by the big boys: WSOP.com has partnered with 888 Poker in the state. The two also operate together in Nevada and Delaware and share players from all three states in their tournaments and cash games. The other big players in New Jersey are the team of BorgataPoker and […]

5 Sports Picks: Who’s Going to the World Series?

1. Bet baseball futures now. The favored Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are now all under 5-1 to win the World Series. The Washington Nationals have gone from 25-1 to 15-1. To get a price, you’ll have to commit to a team before they even clinch a post-season spot. Make your […]

Georgia Again Considers Expanded Gambling

In Georgia, two legislative committees have formed in response to Governor Brian Kemp’s request that state agencies find ways to cut 4 percent from their budgets this year and 6 percent in fiscal 2021. State Rep. Ron Stephens, chairman of the 15-member Special Committee on Economic Growth, House Speaker and Economic Development and Tourism Chairman, […]

Cordish Grows Pennsylvania Footprint

Three years ago, Baltimore-based Cordish Companies was known to the gaming industry mainly for its flagship Live! Casino & Hotel, opened as Maryland Live! in 2012, one of the top two Maryland gaming venues. It was a continuation of several Live! entertainment attractions Cordish has developed around the country since initiating the brand in 1999 […]

Hard Rock Bids on Greek Casino

At an August 23 press conference in Athens, Jim Allen, chairman and CEO of Seminole Gaming, announced that U.S.-based gaming giant Hard Rock International has submitted a binding offer for a €1 billion (US$1.1 billion) casino development planned for a former airport near the Greek capital. The development will be self-funded with€250 million, supplemented by […]

Illinois Expansion No Sure Thing

The expansion of gaming in Illinois is leading to some expected and unexpected consequences. In a surprise move, officials at Churchill Downs Inc. recently announced that Arlington International Racecourse in Chicago will not seek a gaming license, though the historic racetrack has lobbied more than a decade to be allowed to offer casino gaming. Churchill […]

Place Your NFL Wagers at William Hill

William Hill’s top regular season receiving yards odds:       My final sleepers of this 2020 NFL season are Tyreek Hill of the Kansas City Chiefs and Antonio Brown of the Oakland Raiders. Hill is the fastest player in the NFL and he has the reigning MVP throwing him the ball. On to Brown. […]

SugarHouse: Home of NFL Wagers

SugarHouse’s defensive Rookie of the Year odds: Some sleepers to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year this season are Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers and Quinnen Williams of the New York Jets. Both of these guys are absolute units that in their respective first seasons, will inflict a ton of fear into […]