Coronavirus leads to massive increase in online gambling
- Mar 27, 2020
According to Israeli company Optimove, there had been an increase of 225% of people who began to play poker online.
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PokerStars Founder Pleads Guilty to Illegal Online Gambling
- Mar 26, 2020
The founder of PokerStars admitted Wednesday to running an illegal online gambling business, nine years after he and other online poker executives were indicted by prosecutors in New York.
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Biden and Trump flip-flopping for favouritism in US presidential race
- Mar 26, 2020
As the US gears up for election season, Donald Trump and Joe Biden are currently joint favourites to become the next President of the United States.
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Vachier-Lagrave Grabs Share of Candidates Tournament Lead; Chess Betting Comes to US Sportsbooks
- Mar 26, 2020
So far, we’ve only talked about the Candidates Tournament odds in terms of overseas sportsbooks like Unibet, as chess betting hasn’t been available in the United States. But that changed on Tuesday, as William Hill became the first bookmaker in America to offer odds on chess matches.
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Santa Anita, Oaklawn, Gulfstream among tracks remaining open
- Mar 25, 2020
The list of major tracks that continue to run live includes Santa Anita and Golden Gate in California, Oaklawn Park in Arkansas, and Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs in Florida. Fonner Park in Nebraska, Charles Town Races in West Virginia, and Remington Park and Will Rogers Downs in Oklahoma also continue to run live races, spectator-free.
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The NBA could bring back limited hoops as early as late next month
- Mar 25, 2020
This is most likely not going to happen anytime soon, though, especially as some states are reporting an increase – not a decrease – in suspected coronavirus cases. Still, the league is exploring alternatives and would not be opposed to seeing some limited hoops action later next month, but no one should expect fans to be allowed to attend.
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Online Gambling Stands Ready as Casinos Close
- Mar 24, 2020
Nearly every U.S. casino, including those in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, N.J., has closed, leading to widespread layoffs and a sudden drop in state tax revenues. Meanwhile, with many sports events canceled world-wide, online sportsbooks have few wagers to offer, even though they could theoretically take online bets.
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NHL launches extra content to keep fans engaged during league hiatus
- Mar 24, 2020
As the National Hockey League (NHL) community continues to practice social distancing and take all necessary precautions during this ever-changing time, the league has confirmed it will continue to help fans stay connected to players and the game by providing access to unique content and archived games.
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Bloodbath: Gaming stocks fall to recessionary price levels a day after U.S. casino industry is shuttered
- Mar 23, 2020
Publicly traded casino companies and equipment providers fell to lows Wednesday that haven’t been witnessed since the recession in 2008. Many gaming companies ended the day with prices in single digits, including a handful that saw their value land below $1 per share.
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Actor, singer, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81
- Mar 23, 2020
Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV died last Friday night.
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Sportsbooks Looking For New Sports to Offer
- Mar 23, 2020
Sportsbooks have continued to try to come up with creative ideas to stay open and make some money, and most are now looking into offering bets on obscure sports that are played in other parts of the world.
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COVID-19 Outbreak Forms Perfect Storm During Problem Gambling Awareness Month
- Mar 23, 2020
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, there have been more postponements, cancellations, and shutdowns in March than can probably be counted. Problem Gambling Awareness Month wasn’t among those, though.
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