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Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt’s December 31st deadline for Vegas casino online gaming tribes to renegotiate their compact with the state has come and gone. Now Stitt is threatening to nullify the existing compacts by bringing in commercial casino operators who will run their own casinos in the state.

One of the main Vegas casinos - the Plaza - has partnered with William Hill Ltd to bring sports betting fans an updated sportsbook. The William Hill Race & Sports Book replaces the original Plaza sportsbook which had operated at the Plaza since 2013. The new remodeled facility brings the latest in 21st century on-site sports betting technology to Vegas.

If you're  searching  for more in-depth information about a subject, consider finding a podcast.  There are podcasts about any number of subjects with new podcasts released all the time. Poker players are finding poker podcasts to be highly useful in learning more about the game, getting perspectives from pros, hearing about varying strategies and techniques, finding the best welcome bonus casino offers and more.

If you're a casual poker player, you don't need to read any further.  However, if you find yourself getting caught up in the game and sometimes feel a little obsessive about your hobby, it's time to sit back and catch your breath.

Educators are encouraging gamification in the classroom to boost learning skills and increase retention rates. A recent panel discussion by education experts of the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University focused on the topic of “Gaming to Learn” as part of the theory that using games in pedagogy can promote better knowledge acquisition and retention.

Everyone knows about no deposit bonus codes for poker tournaments but roulette tournaments are not as much in the public eye.  Yet every year, thousands of people flock to such tournaments to test their betting skill and their luck on the “Little Wheel.” Roulette tournaments can be found at land-based casinos and enjoy quite a following and are becoming more popular, especially among young players. 

Sports betting has been high on the radar for California Vegas casino gambling proponents this year but other issues related to gambling are also garnering attention.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has indicated that he is preparing to terminate a compact that the state signed with local tribes 15 years ago. Stitt says that the compact is running out and the state is entertaining inquiries by commercial casino operators who have reportedly told the governor that they’d be prepared to pay an 18 percent tax if they are given the chance to step in and run Vegas casino online and land-based gambling sites. 

Legislation to legalize land-based and online casinos sports betting, online poker, daily fantasy sports and internet gambling has passed the Michigan state legislature and was signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

While we obviously see the advantages in online gaming over on-site gaming - with its many plusses including number of games, promotions, no deposit bonus codes, and more, we do also feel it's good to keep abreast of what's going on in the on-site industry.  Therefore, this overview of what's been going on in Virgina.