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Simon Deloit
AuthorSimon is a freelance writer who specializes in gambling news and has been an author in the poker/casino scene for 10+ years. He brings valuable knowledge to the team and a different perspective, especially as a casual casino player.
Esports
June 9, 2020
WoW Classic Gets First Esports Event in NA and Europe
Blizzard has announced an inaugural esports event for WoW Classic that will see the best PvP players in Europe and North America duel for a $4,000 prize pool. The Summer Bowl Arrives on WoW Classic Blizzard has announced the “Summer Bowl,” a player versus player event for the restarted World of Warcraft Classic game which […]
Sports
May 16, 2020
NASCAR Cup Series Darlington: Odds & Picks and Betting on Keselowski
No matter where you are this Sunday, if you are a true motorsports fans, you mustn’t miss the return of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway. The 293-lap race is the 116th to take place at the famed raceway and it will offer plenty of gasoline-guzzling action, featuring some of the top racers, after a long-anticipated pause […]
Blockchain
May 11, 2020
Play-to-Earn Games Will Continue to Grow, Say ETH Game Devs
Ethereum blockchain games continue to grow at a quick pace, with the next 24 months expected to lead the way. Play-to-earn games both in and outside iGaming will remain the main source of interest. Blockchain Games Create Digital Collectibles of Real-World Value Speaking at the Ethereal Virtual Summit, a number of established Ethereum game developers, […]
Casino
May 11, 2020
Difficult Times for Connecticut, Foxwood Casino Announced Layoffs for Employees
The closure of Foxwood Casino and Mohegan Sun along with other businesses due to COVID-19 was a big hit for the State of Connecticut. Two months later both employees and employers are still trying to shake off the pandemic and re-start business. Foxwood Resort Casino Planning Layoffs The Foxwood Resort Casino was ordered to close […]
Sports
May 9, 2020
German Bundesliga Set to Become the First to Restart Its Season
The professional football leagues in the top 5 European destinations that have been suspended due to the social distancing directives have different return timetables as expected, but Germany is looking to lead the pack, recently authorizing the restart of Bundesliga 1 and Bundesliga 2 from mid-May. Germany The Bundesliga is set to become the first […]
Sports
May 8, 2020
UFC 249 Odds: Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje Fight Preview
There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the latest UFC bout. After the schedule had to be pushed back a bit, UFC 249 is finally returning on May 9 in Jacksonville, Florida and a total of 12 matches are planned for viewers – 7 prelims or undercard bouts, and 5 fights on the main […]
Esports
May 8, 2020
New Esports Event Available for Betting in Nevada
The 2020 DreamHack Masters Spring enters the Nevada betting market. Call of Duty and Overwatch leagues team up with Sportradar. 2020 DreamHack Masters Spring Available for Wagering in Nevada Nevada’s Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has announced the approval of wagering for an upcoming Counter Strike Global Offensive tournament. Sportsbooks will be able to offer and […]
Casino
May 7, 2020
Stadtcasino Reports 2019 Revenue Growth, Online Vertical Looks Promising
Stadcasino Baden Group reported 16.2% growth year-on-year, to CHF 75.3 million, including CHF 7.6 million extra generated from its launch of online gambling operations in 2019. Jackpot.ch, the company’s online brand, was the first to launch online gaming in Switzerland when it went live in July last year. Casinos in Baden and Davos The growth […]
Legal
May 7, 2020
Casino Owners Protest Against Online Gambling Licensing in Buenos Aires
Owners of floating casinos in the City of Buenos Aires have protested a prohibition on land-based gambling venues to apply for an online license. The owners have received assistance from a federal judge to block the licensing process. City of Buenos Aires Licensing: A Small Pothole on the Road to Progress Online gambling in the […]
Esports
May 6, 2020
Deep Dive into EveryMatrix: “The State of Esports Betting 2020”
EveryMatrix has released a comprehensive 41-page report entitled “The State of Esports Betting,” analyzing the betting market in 2020. Recent State of Esports Betting and Sportsbooks In March, EveryMatrix announced that it was working on an esports feed for sportsbooks which wanted to diversify their offer and introduce esports markets in a hurry. The company […]