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Free Horse Racing Picks and Predictions for 7/17/2020
- Jul 17, 2020
Free horse racing picks from Doug Upstone for July 17
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Russia gets 20th online bookmaker as digital betting rebounds
- Jul 17, 2020
Russian sports bettors recently woke to discover Bettery, a new legal online wagering option operating via the web, as well as iOS and Android devices. Bettery is a member of the Bookmakers SRO, one of two rival ‘self-regulatory organizations,’ whose members also include Leon, Marathon, Olimp and Fonbet, Russia’s largest bookmaker.
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Class of 2020 joins Sports Betting Hall of Fame in virtual ceremony
- Jul 17, 2020
The five industry pioneers in the Sports Betting Hall of Fame Class of 2020 were inducted in a special virtual ceremony at SBC Digital Summit North America on Wednesday.
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Virginia Sports Betting: No Hold Required
- Jul 17, 2020
There was likely a collective sigh of relief released by sports betting operators across the country on Wednesday morning when Virginia Lottery Executive Director Kevin Hall said these words: “It’s safe to say that we won’t.” The “won’t” refers to requiring prospective operators to keep a 10% hold on sports betting revenue, similar to what neighbor Tennessee will do. Hall referred to the practice as “controversial” and said “that by guaranteeing a 10% hold, it makes the odds worse” and encourages consumers to continue to bet offshore.
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SBC Digital: Sportsbooks will be intimate bar-like settings in the future
- Jul 17, 2020
The Circa Resort & Casino sportsbook opening this fall will be the exception to the rule that the next generation of sports-betting venues will be more like sports bars, according to a panel at the SBC Digital Summit North America.
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BAME female gamblers more likely to suffer gambling harm
- Jul 17, 2020
New research on women and gambling in Great Britain shows that female gamblers from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background are over-represented among those classed as ‘high risk’
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New name for Washington Redskins should reflect the city's realities
- Jul 16, 2020
Hartley takes a satirical look at some names that Washington should consider to replace Redskins.
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Rob V: LA LIGA Power Play
- Jul 16, 2020
Free soccer pick for Real Madrid vs Villareal.
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Betting Options Lead To Loyal Customers
- Jul 16, 2020
Offering players more betting options creates loyalty and a better bottom line.
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AFC North Futures Betting Odds and Predictions: Gimme the Damn Browns
- Jul 16, 2020
OSGA writer and analyst Ross Benjamin provides us with an AFC North Division preview and does so from a betting viewpoint. Ross culminates this astute piece with a surprising prediction on which team will finish on top.
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