Ever since my 76th birthday in February, my body has been falling apart orthopedically — hip, knee, and shoulder. Most of my body’s systems are fine, but my skeleton, not so much. The MRI on my right hip showed a number of issues, including arthritis. My orthopedist has convinced me that I need a new
Some readers upon seeing this title might think that only cultural icons — e.g., Cher, Madonna, Elton — are recognizable by just one name, so who’s “Billy”? But if you’ve been involved in the sports betting world for all or part of the last four decades, Billy is all you need to hear to know
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I was playing $5 NSU Deuces Wild at Harrah’s Cherokee on a recent Seven Stars trip. This casino is one of many that will not let you accumulate credits on your machine greater than $2,999.99. If I have $2,900 in credits immediately after the deal and I end up with a $100 quad or full
Sherriff AP chucked it all to become a professional card counter. He had one of the worst losing streaks I have heard of, and I’m not just talking about losing money. Everything in his life seemed to all go wrong at the same time. I think most people would have quit, and never looked back,
Brazil’s burgeoning gambling market, reflecting an estimated whopping BRL 50 billion annual spend, exhibits a fascinating spectrum of preferences. Amidst an expansive landscape that sees Brazil as the globe’s 5th largest gambling hub, the diversified tastes of Brazilian betters are worthy of note, with sports betting, lotteries, and online casinos boasting sizable fandoms. The quick
Casumo, a leading online casino and sports book operator, has reinforced its position in the Spanish market by entering the premium content supply deal with the Spanish development studio MGA Games. The B2C partnership will have the popular provider’s content rolled out on the Casumo’s platform to represent a mutual contribution of the partners to
Following the announcement that Ohio lawmakers officially passed a measure to legalize retail and online sports wagering in December 2021 and that both officially became legal on the first day of this year, the state has now exceeded $4 billion in total legal sports wagering handle in 2023, even though July 2023 wasn’t the greatest
Renowned iGaming and sports betting operator, BetMGM, released great news for all Buffalo fans. This slot, already loved by land-based casino fans, is finally included in the operator’s online offering. Great combination of land-based and online casinos: This will be the first time in the history of iGaming that Buffalo will be offered in an
As Finland moves along the path to open up for the online gambling market specifying January 2026 as the latest deadline to launch the respective licensing system, the country’s commitment to end the monopoly gambling structure is being reflected by the changes announced by the leading gambling operator Veikkaus. According to the press release, the
iGaming software and business solutions provider Slotegrator has confirmed its presence at the upcoming SBC Summit Barcelona edition. The supplier will present the AI-powered capabilities of its turnkey online casino platform and its Telegram Casino mobile solution from the 19th to the 21st of September in the Catalan capital. During the event, Slotegrator will welcome
Bravery Gaming and Konami Gaming have announced a partnership that the companies say will “revolutionize” the Coin Operated Amusement Machine (“COAM”) landscape in Georgia. Konami, known for its class III casino games like China Shores, Jumpin’ Jalapenos, Dragon’s Law, and All Aboard, has chosen Bravery Gaming to be the exclusive distributor of its games in
Online gambling operator Betsson has made a strategic foray into the Serbian market after successfully securing a license to operate in the locally regulated iGaming sector. The company has now introduced an online casino platform under the brand name Rizk. The online gaming giant says this new move aligns with its overarching strategy of pursuing growth
Gaming technology provider Win Systems has announced the installation of its WIGOS casino management system in the Casino de France aboard the CFC Renaissance cruise, operated by L&B Cruise Ops. L&B Cruise Ops is an operator of entertainment services on board cruises. The CFC Renaissance cruise presents itself as a new option for sea travel from French
Betr has officially launched its real money gaming sportsbook product in Virginia, its third RMG online sports wagering state following Ohio and Massachusetts. Betr’s Fantasy & Sportsbook app is available on the iOS store, while the Betr – Microbetting app is available on the Google Play store. The company’s current online sports betting (OSB) product,
SharpLink Gaming has unveiled a brand-new mobile application for LeagueSafe, a private fantasy leagues platform that became a part of the group following its acquisition of SportsHub Games last year. SharpLink said the mobile app has garnered over 16,000 downloads since its debut in Google Play and the Apple App Store in early August. Prior to
The introduction of Skill-Based Gambling Machines (SGMs), incorporating interactive skill-based elements, has sparked concerns in Australia about exacerbating gambling harm by fostering illusions of control and promoting continued engagement among individuals already struggling with gambling issues. According to a new study funded by Gambling Research Australia (GRA), these machines provide an illusion of control that
The Malta Gaming Authority announced on Tuesday that it has canceled the authorizations awarded to Tipster Limited, effective as of September 5, since the business is being wound up. The regulator said this move was the most “appropriate” measure. Tipster must now notify all players of the cancellation and settle outstanding fees with the regulator. The sports betting operator is
Technological advancements have had a significant impact on the user experience in online gambling. With the continuous advancement in technology online gambling platforms have been able to enhance user experience in ways that were unimaginable in the past. From virtual reality (VR) to artificial intelligence (AI) to mobile applications to the future of user experience,
Australian gambling company Tabcorp has incurred a substantial AUD 1 million ($638,655) fine, marking the largest penalty ever imposed by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) against the company. This significant fine is the result of Tabcorp’s repeated non-compliance with directives issued by the regulator in the aftermath of an investigation into a system outage