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Why Sports Betting May Have An Edge Over Traditional Gambling 0

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Varun Kumar

Whether you are betting on a sporting event or trying your hands out on a slot machine, you are still gambling. However, traditional gambling may not necessarily be fun for the gambler, but rather a means to an end. With the ‘end’ being the riches that the casino game promises. Sports betting, on the other hand, is a form of gambling that is slightly different.

It only makes common sense to say that anyone placing bets of sports events should at least have a basic knowledge of the rules and how the sports event is played out. In other words, most sports betting enthusiasts are actually avid fans of the sport.

This gives gamblers wishing to bet on sporting events an edge over those engaging in more traditional ways of gambling whether they do so in an online or offline casino. Here are five pointers to why sports betting may have an edge over traditional gambling.

#1: Making Money From What You Love

The first thing you need to know about sports betting is that people usually place bets on sporting events that they are familiar with. There is nothing better than making money from a sport you love. This makes sports betting not just a money-spinning scheme, but also one that can be quite fun in the end.

#2: Bet Like A Pro

When you engage in sports betting, you are not just reliant on chance. Gambling the traditional way on online casino sites like https://www.jackpotmobilecasino.co.uk/ is usually a game of luck where you are simply placing bets and hoping to strike gold. This is not necessarily the case with sports betting. While there is an element of luck, you can actually bet with much more confidence as you have several parameters you can use in judging the outcome of sporting results. Sports betting allows you to place bets like a seasoned professional who knows exactly what he/she is doing.

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5 Pros Of Betting Online 7

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Varun Kumar

Sure you may be an old fashioned gambler who enjoys taking a stroll to a local casino to try your luck at a table game or slot machine. If this is your thing, well you can keep at it. However, you should know that taking a cue from recent casino gaming trends would do you no harm at all.

These days you could catch as much fun from betting online as you would with playing casino games at a local land-site casino. Online betting offers gamblers a whole lot of benefits that could see traditional gamblers switching sides.

So, if you are a die-hard, old-school gambler or maybe you are just not conversant with the changes around you (crawl out from under that rock), this article presents five pros of betting online that may interest you and indeed change your gambling habits for good. Take a look.

#1: Unbelievable Betting Comfort

There is truly no place like home. Whenever you gamble online you do not need to visit a pub or local casino to place your bets. With a desktop PC or even an Android/Windows or iOS betting in smartphone/tablet, you can easily join one of the many trusted online casinos and place bets on your favourite casino games. Also, you do not have to worry about what to wear, transportation and other expenses when you place bets at home.

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Seven US States Legalize Sports Betting After PASPA Ruling 1

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Elliot Ramsden
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Sports betting is set for exponential growth in the USA following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in May 2019.

The decision to repeal the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, also known by the acronym PASPA, ended the prohibition of gambling on sport throughout America.

Nevada always remained an exception to federal law – alongside Delaware, Montana and Oregon, which also had their own explicit state rules and provisions before PASPA came in. Delaware and six other US states have taken the opportunity to legalize betting on sport.

Here, we take a look at those parts of the United States that have introduced sports gambling so far since the ruling. It’s proving particularly popular in areas with an Atlantic Ocean coastline.

New Jersey

The state of New Jersey actually brought the challenge against PASPA to the Supreme Court in the first place. Having successfully achieved repeal of federal law, it’s no surprise to find sports betting was soon legalized here.

Monmouth Park Racetrack is a major sporting venue in ‘The Garden State’ and it hasn’t taken long for sportsbooks and casinos to open in and around this thoroughbred horse racing venue. Given New Jersey’s metropolitan nature and proximity to New York, millions now have access to legal sports betting here.

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Things to do to enjoy your Vegas vacation to the fullest 2

Posted on July 03, 2019 by Zeeshan Khan

If you are visiting Vegas then we can understand how excited you are to discover everything that this place has to offer. There are plenty of things which you can try whenever you are in Las Vegas apart from parting or gambling. If you want to gamble then you can definitely opt for the Online Casino for Cash. Vegas is known to be the party capital of the world and it has a lot of things to offer to different types of travellers.

Irrespective of whether you love to climb or bike, hike or you are a nature lover, you will get many things in here to enjoy. If you are a foodie then you will get amazing mind-boggling gastronomic experience. This place will satisfy both your eyes and stomach. If you want to try out some new things whenever you are visiting Vegas then here is a list of things that you can try.

  • One can visit The Valley Of Fire which is at 1-hour distance from the Sin City. Make sure you are visiting the Valley of Fire State Park and take a drive there because it is the oldest state park. One will be amazed when they will look into the formation of red rocks and it is of different colors and sizes. Whenever the sun will shine brightly on these rocks you will feel that all the rocks are on fire. You must also go to the Nevada Scenic Byway that is at a distance of 10 miles. Here you can see rock shapes that are stunning and you can also encounter petroglyphs. It also has amazing elephants and beehives view. If you are a photographer then you can take a lot of epic Road pictures.
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The Media Industry and Sports Gambling Services – What you need to know 2

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Abhinav Vasudevan

Do you prefer watching sports on Televisions or on streaming services? Chances are you belong to the majority of people who have opted out expensive cable subscriptions for cheaper streaming services which can be viewed on multiple devices. As ratings are decreasing and the cost of acquiring rights are increasing, it seems evident that the sports television industry is plummeting into a hopeless abyss. Is it really? Thanks to the Supreme Court, a 26-year-old federal law which prohibited sports betting in the United States have been scraped off which has infused a fresh air of optimism in the big media companies. With the new law in place, experts believe that it will boost the televised sports industry in a couple of years as sports betting gets legalised in most of the states.

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Sports Betting: Then and Now 6

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Aaron Beallor

In the course of less than a year, the world of sports betting in the USA has changed exponentially. Where once, betting on sports on websites like Caesars Casino and sports was illegal, now across the USA, more and more states are allowing people to wager on their favorite teams. Today, we’re looking at sports betting then and now, to see just how far things have come…

Then:

Before last May, sports betting was outlawed across the USA as a result of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992, a federal act which saw sports betting outlawed for almost two decades. This law was introduced in a bid to preserve the integrity of the sport. Nevada was an exception to that rule, as sports betting laws were already in place. Additionally, sports betting was possible in Delaware, Montana, Nevada and Oregon, where they had pre-existing sports betting frameworks and sports lotteries already in place. Despite the ban, it is estimated that around $150 billion was spent in illegal wagers on the Black Market every year in the United States on both professional and amateur sports betting. That’s more than the GDP of Nebraska! Back then, if you wanted to place a legal wager on the Super Bowl or March Madness, you’d have to hop on a flight to Las Vegas…or risk the consequences of placing a bet with an illegal bookie.

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  • Vintage Athlete of the Month

    • Harold Jackson: Unsung Star WR
      December 12, 2024 | 4:24 pm

      The Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month is one of the most underappreciated wide receivers in NFL history, despite boasting a career that spanned 16 seasons and saw him excel as one of the league’s premier deep threats. Known for his speed, route-running, and ability to make plays downfield, Harold Jackson left an indelible mark on the game during an era that was not yet pass-heavy. Standing at 5’10” and weighing 175 pounds, he defied expectations of size to become a dominant force on the field. Over the course of his illustrious career (1968–1983), Jackson totaled 10,372 receiving yards and 76 touchdowns, placing him among the top receivers of his time.

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