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The U.S. Presidential Election provides fascinating opportunities for European bettors to learn more about American politics and participate, vicariously, in the event.  Licensed and regulated Vegas casino bookmakers in the United States may not (yet) take bets on the election but overseas, bettors are lining up to place their wagers on what promises to be a lively election.

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The proliferation of no deposit bonus codes online gaming has many different countries reacting in different ways. Some are creating stricter guidelines across the board while others are focusing on ibanking for online casino gaming.

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Some people bet on sports purely for the thrill of engaging in the sports event in a more participatory fashion. For most online casino sports bettors however, the goal is to win the bet. Making a simple win-lose bet is fairly easy but if you’re going to get more into the details of placing a bet, you should consider studying the science of sports betting before you put your money down.

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The year 2020 could become a pivotal year for online casinos. The coronavirus pandemic shutdown has resulted in unprecedented demand and game developers, casino operators and others are rushing keep current. Nothing is static in this industry and especially now, casinos can’t sit back and rest on their laurels. They must attend to the changing demands and expectations of their customers if they intend to reach the top of the market.

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One of the first, and most wide-reaching industries to feel the impact of the coronavirus’s total closure was the sports industry. When something like a pandemic hits, sports may seem to be secondary but in addition to the players, the teams, the support personnel and others who work in the industry, the absence of sports constituted a severe punch for hundreds of millions of fans.

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One of Facebook’s most interesting new apps, Venues, aims to give sports bettors a live event companion tool that will add to the engagement potential of live-stream viewing, much the same way a welcome bonus casino engages its players.

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PlayLive!, Pennsylvania’s branded Internet wagering business, will be launching in the coming days to offer Pennsylvania residents the opportunity to play Vegas casino online casino games and place sports bets online. The brand is now set to start to develop Live!-branded properties in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

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eSports -- organized, multiplayer video game competitions -- is attracting some big partners and investors. Major multinationals, governments and big businesses are creating affiliations with casino sign up bonus esports teams and leagues through sponsorships and other supportive activities.

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The sports shutdown hasn’t dampened Vegas casino sports betting enthusiasm in the United States. New states are legislating and others are creating the infrastructure to get it moving. New states are also considering whether sports betting is the right move for their populations. 

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Two California politicians have presented a new online casinos and land-based sports betting bill for consideration. If passed, the legislation would lead to a referendum that could legalize sports betting in America’s most populated state. The state’s gaming tribes are prepared for a long battle as they fight against the legislation.

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