Blackstone Eyes Bellagio, MGM Grand
MGM Resorts International has had three of its independent directors on the case since January find ways to wring more value from the company’s extensive real estate holdings. Their mission, according to MGM: “to enhance free cash flow per share, maximize value of the owned real estate and MGM’s equity holdings, preserve the company’s financial […]
Like a Virgin, Mohegan Gaming Is Coming to Las Vegas
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has been chosen to manage the Hard Rock’s casino when the off-Strip resort becomes Virgin Hotels Las Vegas next year. Terms of the multi-year agreement between MGE and Hard Rock owner JC Hospitality were not disclosed. What is known is that it will be a first for Las Vegas, which […]
NCAA Lobbies for Federal Sports Betting Legislation
Betting on March Madness is lucrative for sportsbooks, but if the NCAA has its way, no one will be able to bet on collegiate games. The National Collegiate Athletic Association is looking for federal legislation on sports betting. Any such move will be met with a legal challenge as a result of the U.S. Supreme […]
Pennsylvania Casinos Slow to Add iGaming
While online gaming in Pennsylvania picks up steam, online poker has yet to see a timeline in the state. Scientific Games says it expects to launch online sports betting on behalf of Caesars Entertainment sometime this month. PokerStars may also unveil the state’s first online poker site during September. The official go-live date for both […]
Online Poker Tournaments: Are You a Cash Player or a Grinder?
In online poker, there are two distinct types of players: the cash player and the tournament player. Cash For cash players, things are pretty simple. They find a table and test their skill against other cash players on each individual pot, folding when they have nothing and trying to cash in on every good hand. […]
Get ‘In-Play’: Live Sports Betting Explained
Thanks to live online betting, you don’t have to rush to place your bets before a game starts. With live betting—also called “in-play” betting—bets remain open until the game’s decided. There are lots of benefits to betting during a game, but the main reason is because it makes the game more fun. Live betting makes […]
Game of the Week: Starburst
There’s no other way to put it: the Starburst online slot game is simply beautiful, featuring an array of bright gem symbols with some old-time standards like lucky 7’s and bar symbols thrown in. The spins and graphics when a win hits are mesmerizing, helped along by a funky, but mellow soundtrack. Try Starburst for […]
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 […]
