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The Best NBA Betting Tips Right Now – Take Your Pick

Aron May 17, 2022 13:49:50

The NBA is one of the most entertaining but also one of the most unpredictable competitions in the world. One minute, you’re the best team in the league, in the next, you’re heading to Cancun. Most of the early, and even late, season favorites for the title are out and things are getting interesting. When there are only four teams left, the big picture is starting to turn ever clearer. We are almost at the end of the tunnel and the light of the NBA Finals is at the end. Check out what we think are the best NBA betting tips right now.

New Record for US Sports Betting Markets

Jonathan January 3, 2020 18:03:45

Well, there's a new record for US sports betting markets. They're on the up. This is thanks, in part, to last years Supreme Court rulings allowing betting in more US States, the handle for all online sports betting saw an increase to $1.4bn. Both public perception and the political will has also been a main drive in sports betting becoming more acceptable. But as the industry rapidly expands, some industry players are going to struggle.

Still Waiting for Mobile Sports Betting in New York State

Jonathan January 3, 2020 13:50:00

It looks like you're still waiting for mobile sports betting in New York State. In spite of a vocal chorus of lawmakers in favor of letting folks bet on their mobile devices, sports betting is restricted to in-person wagers and only at upstate casinos.

The Odds Trump is Impeached

Jonathan December 18, 2019 10:25:13

The odds that President Donald Trump will suffer impeachment in the House hit all-time highs on popular betting websites. This comes as the Democrat's impeachment inquiry uncovers yet more new and disturbing details on the Ukraine scandal.

Gaming Association Seeks Alternative to American Sports Betting Law

Katrina P. November 13, 2015 13:50:47

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced that it will spent 2016 trying to find a “rational alternative” to existing American sports betting law. In US gambling news , there has been a significant shift in the casino industry’s stance on gambling on sports. The AGA is not looking for an outright legalization of sports […]

4 Tips for Betting on Super Bowl in America

Admin January 30, 2015 10:55:10

Bet on the Super Bowl online with online sportsbooks in the UK and Canada

Does the Super Bowl Bring an Increase in Sex Trafficking?

Admin January 30, 2015 09:54:07

American gambling laws and prostitution/trafficking laws are very difficult to enforce

Does the Super Bowl Bring an Increase in Sex Trafficking?

Staff January 30, 2015 09:54:07

American gambling laws and prostitution/trafficking laws are very difficult to enforce

Why is Betting on the Super Bowl Illegal in America? No Good Reason.

January 30, 2015 09:49:02

NFL fans can bet on the Super Bowl and stars like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady with only sportsbooks in America

Why is Betting on the Super Bowl Illegal in America? No Good Reason.

Staff January 30, 2015 09:49:02

NFL fans can bet on the Super Bowl and stars like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady with only sportsbooks in America

Can Atlantic City Live without Casinos?

January 23, 2015 04:40:03

The decline of Atlantic City’s casino industry seems unstoppable. Does the city have enough going for it to pick back up? The small coastal town of Atlantic City lies in southern New Jersey only 2-3 hours drive from New York. For decades it was a popular vacation spot for residents of the Big Apple as […]

Can Atlantic City Live without Casinos?

Staff January 23, 2015 04:40:03

Southern Tier to Miss Out on New York Casino

January 10, 2015 08:18:46

The New York Gaming Commission will issue only casino three licenses, with the Southern Tier being left out in the cold. American gambling laws give state governments direct control over the regulation of their gambling industries. While all US states—Nevada included—banned commercial casinos at one time or other during the 20th century, more and more […]

Judge Squashes Straub’s Request to Reduce Revel Bid

January 6, 2015 07:49:37

Glenn Straub will need to put up $95.4 million if he wants the Revel Casino property. Atlantic City bankruptcy judge Gloria Burns has ruled against Florida real estate developer Glenn Straub’s motion to reduce his Revel bid from $95.4 million to $87 million. If Straub goes through with his attempt to buy the Revel, he […]

4 Most Absurd NBA Moments of the Past Decade

December 17, 2014 14:30:18

The NBA seems to attract a certain type of personality. One prone to outbursts of outlandish behavior. Here are a few classic examples. The NBA is the weirdest sports league on Earth. That has been demonstrated most clearly by the outrageous cast of characters gracing NBA rosters over the past seven decades. NBA referee Tim […]

The True Story on Why the Revel Casino Went Bankrupt

December 4, 2014 14:01:17

Born in the wrong place at the wrong time, the downfall of the Revel tells the sad story of Atlantic City’s demise. While it takes decades to build an empire, even the grandest of kingdoms can collapse into nothingness in the blink of an eye. That is the fate befalling Atlantic City. In 2006 “The […]

Why Sports Betting is Bound to Be Legal in America Soon

December 2, 2014 13:46:25

American gambling laws have heavily restricted sports betting since 1992, but that looks like it will change sooner rather than later. American laws and social norms represent a messy hodgepodge of excessive libertarianism and repressive puritanism. In few (if any) places on Earth do people have the freedom to do so much, yet seemingly always […]

Donald Trump Gobbling Up Bailouts for Bankrupt TajMahal Casino

November 29, 2014 09:50:48

The man who once ran for president on an anti-public assistance platform is now calling up government officials begging for exactly that. Atlantic City is on the downslope, and Donald Trump’s TajMahal recently became the city’s fourth casino to file for bankruptcy in 2014. While the others—the Atlantic Club, Showboat and Revel—have shuttered their doors […]

Pala Tribe Launches Online Gambling Site in New Jersey

Monica E. November 21, 2014 15:54:28

The first tribe-run internet gambling site in the state of New Jersey went live this week, but only as a test site for now. Lawmakers may have put the issue of internet gambling in the US on hold for now, but New Jersey is not giving up on its online casino market. The state just […]

$450 Million Casino Coming to Philadelphia

Staff November 19, 2014 21:32:17

A new gambling venue will be built in Pennsylvania after local regulators gave the green light for a $450 million project in Philadelphia. This week brought good news to another casino investor, as Pennsylvania regulators approved a new license in Philadelphia. Located just a few hours away from the struggling Atlantic City, the city will […]

$450 Million Casino Coming to Philadelphia

Monica E. November 19, 2014 21:32:17

Federal Judge Ruling Is Anticipated Over Sports Betting in the USA

Alex Nevsky November 19, 2014 09:14:50

The battle over sports betting in the USA continues between sports leagues and state officials. American gambling news are full of reports concerning sports betting issues in the countries. While NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is now supporting the legalization betting on sports, there are other matters on the table as well. There’s a battle being […]

Ultimate Gaming Leaving US Online Gambling Market Can Be a Sign of Dark Future to Come

Alex Nevsky November 18, 2014 17:00:06

Ultimate Gaming shuts down its online poker site in Nevada, leaving the American market for now. The saga of changing American gambling laws to legalize online gambling in the USA has been long indeed, and still going strong. However, some states already offer forms of online gambling, and no surprise that Nevada, with gambling Mecca […]

Adam Silver Comes Out: “Legalize and Regulate Sports Betting”

November 18, 2014 11:08:30

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has shocked everyone by publicly calling for sports betting to be legalized. The only remaining questions are why, how and when? “Betting on professional sports is currently illegal in most of the United States outside of Nevada. I believe we need a different approach.” These are not the words of Calvin […]

Can Paul Phua Case Be Dismissed With New Information?

Alex Nevsky November 18, 2014 09:43:05

There’s new information available in connection to the arrest of Paul Phua and 7 others, which might lead to case dismissal. The story of Paul Phua and his allegedly illegal ways to bet on sports in the US, happened at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas during the World Cup, continues with more details. After the […]

4 Reasons Why Pro Sports Leagues are Dripping with Hypocrisy on Fantasy Sports and Gambling

November 17, 2014 19:19:40

Fantasy sports are a form of betting. It’s time for the pro sports leagues to admit that, and drop their case against legal betting on sports. I’ve been an avid fan of the NFL since childhood, first going wild over the game in the years when John Elway led the Broncos to back-to-back Superbowl victories […]

Illinois Offers Video Gaming Machines, But They Are Quite Far From Real Casino Experience

Alex Nevsky November 17, 2014 18:18:25

Video gaming machines now available in at Illinois bars and restaurants, can’t substitute real casino experience. American gambling laws are slowly, but surely being updated towards legalizing online gambling in a variety of states. But what about video gaming machines, currently spread around restaurants and bars in some jurisdictions? Illinois is one particular state where […]

Adam Silver: Lawmakers Should Legalize Sports Betting in the US

Monica E. November 17, 2014 14:34:42

In an opinion piece published in the New York Times, the NBA commissioner said he supports sports wagering and thinks it should be legal. While Silver said this on several occasions, it is also well known that the NBA is a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit which aims to do exactly the opposite: stop a […]

NHL Star Thomas Vanek Linked to Illegal Gambling Ring

November 13, 2014 20:03:55

Hockey player allegedly owed $1 million gambling debt to money launderers in New York. Minnesota Wild forward Thomas Vanek admitted to a large gambling debt after being linked to a man charged with money laundering. Mark Ruff, one of three men who pled guilty to laundering chargesin New York, alleged that Vanek owed $1 million […]

Is Chris Christie Blocking PokerStars in New Jersey?

November 13, 2014 16:10:29

Ray Lesniak is pointing the finger at Christie for PokerStar’s delayed license application. Politicians are often accused by political opponents of putting the interests of powerful donors ahead of their duties to their citizens. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is the latest to catch such criticism, with state senator Ray Lesniak blaming him for the […]

Kelly in Vegas is Shaking up the Sportsbetting World

November 13, 2014 09:43:26

Kelly Stewart is proving that good looks and great betting can go together like white and rice. This isn’t your dad’s betting shop, a smoke-filled hovel packed with men on their lunch break, being served by an overweight guy with his armpit hair showing through his shirt. This is modern Vegas, a magical place where […]

Experts Find No Rise in Gambling Addiction in the US

Monica E. November 13, 2014 09:23:33

Research by University of Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions conclude there has been no rise in gambling addiction over the past decade. A recent study shows that, over the past decade, the rate of problem gambling in the US has remained the same despite the diversification of options. These results come to contradict those who […]

Luck Ran Out For Newhouse At the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event

Alex Nevsky November 12, 2014 23:01:27

Bad luck trailed the young American poker star, Mark Newhouse for two consecutive years. Fortunately, he managed to keep his ninth place. Mark Newhouse, who hails from North Carolina, USA, became renowned in the poker world as being the first poker player to make it to the finals 2 years in a row. He placed […]

Where Does Lottery Money Go?

Monica E. November 12, 2014 12:55:31

Even countries with the strictest gambling laws allow lotteries, often used to fund various charities, but how is that money really distributed? Once home to the most popular and glamorous gambling destination in the world, America has been surpassed by Asia and Europe in recent years. While Asia prides itself with a thriving casino industry […]

$10,000,000 and Eternal Glory: the Latest Betting odds for 2014 WSOP Main Event November Nine

Alex Nevsky November 10, 2014 15:02:37

November Nine returns to Las Vegas for the final table of the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event. 2014 WSOP November Nine is back in Las Vegas to contest the main prize • 4 months after guaranteeing their final table places, the players return • The event is held in total compliance with American […]

Will Casinos Bring New York’s Economy Back on Track?

Monica E. November 10, 2014 13:50:33

Seven years after it opened, the Mount Airy Casino Resort has less than half the hotel rooms envisioned by developers and just one third of the number of slot machines planned. When the crumbling Mount Airy Lodge needed to be rescued, everyone thought a casino resort would be the solution. A luxury hotel offering visitors […]

Study Shows More Gambling Does Not Necessarily Cause Addiction

Monica E. November 10, 2014 09:24:18

A new study contradicts fears that an expansion of the online betting and casino industry would lead to more problem gambling. It used to be that America was always one step ahead of everyone. Not when it comes to internet gambling, though. Over the past decade, the online and mobile casino industry has exploded in […]

Wynn and MGM Casinos in Massachusetts Get the Green Light

Monica E. November 9, 2014 13:55:24

In a referendum held earlier this week, Massachusetts voters cleared the way for two new casino resorts and a slots parlor in the state. Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International and Penn National Gaming are free to move forward with their plans of turning Massachusetts into a proper gambling state. According to this week’s gambling news, […]

Why the US is Slow to Reap the Benefits of Online Lottery Sales

November 9, 2014 10:05:01

Britons are buying online and mobile lottery tickets in droves. That has many wondering why Americans aren’t doing the same. American lottery players want to know why they can’t buy tickets online or via mobile devices. Their cousins in the United Kingdom buy more than a billion dollars worth of lottery tickets per year using […]

Top 3 Failed Las Vegas Casino Investments

Monica E. November 8, 2014 10:07:57

We’ve heard enough about Atlantic City’s financial problems this year, so let’s have a look at some of Las Vegas’ failures too. Financial experts have been warning America’s casino industry for a long time. Dark days are coming, they said. It already happened to Atlantic City. Or it’s still happening, because the gambling hub’s fifth […]

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