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Top Benefits of Online Gambling Comments Off on Top Benefits of Online Gambling

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Cathy Carter

For those who enjoy playing at the traditional casinos, you might also love online casinos. You can still play the games that you like without traveling far in your free time.

Many people play casino games due to the bonus associated. With the rise of online casino games, developers also started to create new attractions and bigger jackpot prizes to lure players of all ages. As such, in this article, you will learn of the various benefits of playing in online casinos:

Wide Game Selection

With online casinos like bk8, you have the time to choose the game that you think is best for you. Choosing the games that you have mastered will help you reap many benefits. Furthermore, with the chance to play the game at your home, you can have the time to research and make sure that you are doing the right choices.

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Top 5 Types of Live Dealer Games Comments Off on Top 5 Types of Live Dealer Games

Posted on October 06, 2020 by Areyo Dadar

Many people with lots of time and money to spare prefer to take their chances in casinos, and why not? Casinos are no longer just for bachelor parties and nights out with friends. Nowadays you can find a local casino just about anywhere.

The proliferation of casinos has made going to them a common hobby. Avid gamblers go to casinos on a regular basis, with some even making it part of their everyday routine. Believe it or not, some people even work by pursuing a career in professional gambling.

The development of the casino industry and its steady increase in popularity has made its adoption and utilization of technology inevitable. Today, you no longer need to take a drive to your local casino to hit the tables. You can do it all from the comfort of your own home just by using your laptop or your phone.

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How to Identify the Best IPL Betting Sites in India 8

Posted on August 31, 2020 by John Harris

If you are an Indian sports bettor, one of the most vital decisions that you need to make is choosing a betting site. The site that you choose can determine whether your betting adventure will be smooth or rough.

With many established and upcoming IPL betting sites on the internet, getting a good one isn’t easy. On top of that, receiving adverts and promptings to place bets on their platforms can even be more confusing. Many of them can tempt you to place bets on their sites using attractive offers and bonuses. It’s, therefore, vital to know how to identify the best betting sites in India that can enable you to make money.

Here are things to consider before making a choice

  1. Offers and Bonuses

One of the ways you can use to identify a good betting site in India is by looking at their offers. Some websites will give you a welcome bonus when you register, while others will provide you with the first deposit that you can use to place a bet. Some bettors have succeeded in winning games with bonuses offered to them. However, it would be best if you research the games before you place a bet.

2. Deductions

Betting sites may take commissions on the profits that you earn through gambling. The commissions may vary from site to site. A good site is one that has a low commission. That will enable you to make more profits. Though researching and comparing the sites may take you some time, you’ll appreciate the effort made when you get a higher profit.

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Famous Athletes Who Have a History of Gambling Comments Off on Famous Athletes Who Have a History of Gambling

Posted on August 19, 2020 by John Harris

Sports and gambling have always had a special connection for centuries. Since sporting events started to take place worldwide, people have engaged in gambling in order to win some money and gambling has become a hobby and way of life for many people. There is no surprise that today we have many online gambling sites that provide sports betting and many other games. 

Since the gambling industry has been around for a while, there is no surprise that numerous famous and celebrated athletes have tried out their own luck. Some of them are successful and some of them even developed a problem. Nevertheless, the following athletes have a history of gambling, and you can even check out a guide to online casinos in America and try out your own luck. 

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Floyd “Money” Mayweather didn’t earn this nickname for no reason. Not only is he unbeatable in the ring, but he is also a renowned gambler. He is known to bet some seriously big games and he even posts tweets regularly with pictures of his betting slips. Since he is so good at gambling, he shows the proof of some massive wagers winning even hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

Michael Jordan

One of the greatest basketball players of all time with numerous NBA championships behind him, Michael Jordan is also an avid gambler. Besides his great NBA career, he is also known for winning some of the highest stake gambling games. At the high of his days, he was even a regular bettor on rock, paper and scissors. Once, Jordan even bet as much as $100,000 on the game. In 1992, before the Barcelona Olympics Finals it is said that he spent a whole night playing poker with Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson and Scottie Pippen. During his career, Jordan has been seen playing golf for money or betting on it, and he did lose great amounts of money, but he often won as well. And even though he is retired now, not much has changed when it comes to betting. 

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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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