Joseph Watkins

Joseph Watkins is an avid gambler and also contributes the in-depth & most recent Las Vegas casino news stories. He joins LasVegasCasinoNews.com as a news-editor recently with almost two years of experience in sports news writing.

Vegas Casino All Set To Provide Casino Credit At Slot Games
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Vegas Casino All Set To Provide Casino Credit At Slot Games

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The manager of a small but popular casino in Vegas has come up with an innovative credit system called Marker Trax to encourage the players to gamble at the slot machines. At the casino, the players can secure a line of credit and have direct access with the help of the customized rewards card.  The creator of the credit system, Gary Ellis, is examining the system’s performance created in an off-strip casino in Koval Lane. 

Gary Ellis is very hopeful about and is looking forward to launching it soon at the tribal casino, Morongo, in Cabazon Calif. In order to garner more attention for the debut of the novel and pioneering line of credit system integrated with slot gaming, the casino has established close associations with big shot casino operators of the US. Ellis has also announced that 30-40 gambling houses have expressed interest in the launch and are now considering the integration of slots and table games.

The credit system is being implemented to enable the players to get qualified for the line of credit during the gambling session in only a few minutes. The Chief Operating Officer of Marker Trax, Charlie Skinner, has already declared the system to be a winner that will make casino gaming more popular and convenient for one and all. Apart from enabling the credit system, the casino operator is also focusing on touchless and cashless payment options to abide by COVID-19 regulations.

Mediatonic Launches Ninja Skin in a New Avatar for its New Game
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Mediatonic Launches Ninja Skin in a New Avatar for its New Game

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Mediatonic, the popular gaming company, has made an important announcement regarding the new Ninja look in its upcoming game, the ‘Fall Guys.’ Apparently, this is not the first time the Ninja look is being given much attention. Previously, Epic Game also experimented with the Ninja skin for a battle royal game named, ‘It is an electronic game,’ followed by another popular battle royale title, ‘Fortnite.’ Fall Guys will be now joining this league by launching its Ninja look. 

Ninja is amongst the top game streamers with a remarkably high rating regarding game promotions and esports events, which is why popular gaming corporates prefer experimenting with their exclusive Ninja looks. As per reports, the Ninja skin in the Fall Guys will feature blue spiked Ninja hair along with a headband. The players can now grab the Ninja skin from the game store, thus making it easy for the players to obtain these items through gameplay. 

The upper half and the lower half of the leather cost one crown each; the Crown is the digital currency used in the game. Ninja’s custom look reflects his ongoing influence in the game, and though the game merchandise also contains other top and bottom skin components, wolf masks, and big ft., Ninja skin proves to be the highest streamers when it comes to devices. 

This continuous approach to experiment with looks speaks volumes about the company’s objective to keep the game as exciting for players as it was previously. Rather than relying only on seasonal updates, the company pays attention to other details like outfits or mid-season map changes to retain players. Time will tell whether using Ninja’s brings more players to the game and retains the existing ones.

The decision to have their in-game costume solidified after the announcement of the ‘the Battle of Brands’ in which individual brands could have their in-house customized costumes of the games. However, this decision did not go down quite well with many players, and many players even threatened to uninstall the game if Ninja changed his costume. 

Ninja became a global icon after Fortnite was released in 2017 when Ninja just had black bling and his skin, and the players became used to seeing Ninja-like this. Popular personalities and organizations like Blevins, Aim Lab G2 Esports, and Jimmy Donaldson pledged a combined $1 million to add the skin (Special Effect), which will help people with physical disabilities to find ways to play the game.

Poker Stars Help Raise Funds for Charity
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Poker Stars Help Raise Funds for Charity

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Run It Once Poker gets into the season’s spirit to raise money for charity. They are hosting a 27 player Professional Amateur SNG Select tournament by teaming up with Double Up Drive. They will begin the first deal at noon CET on December 19 with the world’s best players to put out their stakes on the Run It Once poker tables.

The Pro-Am has designated eighteen seats to professionals, and the next five from the nine remaining have been reserved for the top five donors, whereas the last four remain for a random draw. Twitch channel will stream the Run It Once tournament, and Norman Chad will be providing the commentary with other special guests. Some professionals who have confirmed their seats include Phil Galfond, Dan Smith, Patrick Leonard, Chance Kornuth, Kevin Rabichow, Farah Galfond, Jamie Kerstetter, Stephen Chidwick, Luc Greenwood, Marle Cordeiro, Andrew Lichtenberger, Daniel Dvoress, with the rest in the pipeline.

Double Up Drive will be matching up to $10,000 on the sequence of arrival at 1:1. It implies that Double Up For Charity will be raising lots of funds for the charitable cause. Viewers can also generate funds by playing on December 19 at the tables of Run It Once Poker. Run It Once Poker will be donating €10 to every participant who at least plays one hand of poker. Participants, who would like to donate but cannot play on the 19th, can visit the website to donate. Run It Once Poker and high stakes player Dan Smith aim to raise thousands of dollars in funds during this charity drive for the affected families by the COVID-19 pandemic. GiveDirectly will help to distribute the funds raised during the charity event to the families who have been most hit by the spread of the pandemic COVID-19. These candidates are part of the SNAP. SNAP is a federal nutrition assistance program. SNAP will be distributing the funds to those inhabiting the local zip codes. They will donate $1000 to the most eligible candidates, including single mothers.

Atlantic City to demolish Trump Plaza Hotel
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Atlantic City to demolish Trump Plaza Hotel

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Trump Plaza, Donald Trump’s former Atlantic City casino, is seeing its last days as the Atlantic City municipal government and the current owner of the casino, Carl Icahn, has agreed to demolish the casino on January 29th, 2021.

The casino was opened in 1984 and shut down in 2014. After six years of its closure, the casino is now in a debilitating condition. Large pieces of the façade from one of the hotel towers broke off and crashed on the ground earlier this year. The dilapidated structure is also facing the impacts of storms, which is causing an accumulation of fallen debris on the ground.

As per reports from the Associated Press, the municipal government of Atlantic City will, therefore, conduct an auction to solicit bids from December 17th, 2020, through January 19th, 2021. 

Top bidders would also be invited to participate in a live auction, and the winner among the bidders will acquire the right to press the button of the dynamite to blow off the crumbling structure of the casino. 

Funds raised as a result of this auction would be donated to a charitable organization called Boys & Girls Club. The Boys & Girls Club provides post-school programs, summer recreation, education, career-training programs to children and teens of Atlantic City. The mayor aims to raise a sum of $1 million from the auction.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said,

Marty Small said

The AC Mayor also stated, “Not often does inner-city oceanfront land open up.” 

“We have one chance to get this right,” he believes.

What’s more interesting is that the current owner of the casino, Carl Icahn, also a friend of Donald Trump, agreed to this demolition to prevent accidents and damages due to falling debris. The Mayor of Atlantic City also mentioned that he is open to considering the prospect of building something more useful at the site of the casino, such as a family-themed park or tourist attraction after the demolition.

Donald Trump’s other two casinos in Atlantic City also experienced a similar fate. The Taj Mahal casino was shut down in 2016 and later relaunched as the Hard Rock casino while the Trump Marina, acquired by Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta became the Golden Nugget.

London Indoor Entertainment Shuts on 16 December
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London Indoor Entertainment Shuts on 16 December

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Due to the rise in coronavirus at tier 3, London has closed its casinos amongst other entertainment facilities.

UK Health Secretary said that areas in Greater London along with other regions in the southern part of England would be under the strictest vigilance and restrictions from midnight and dawning of 16th of the month. This implies that people residing in the tier three areas will not be able to get together indoors. On the other hand, pubs and eateries, including restaurants, will be allowed to deliver their goods and takeaway. Bingo halls, casinos, and other sites offering indoor entertainment will have to shut down, and London has prohibited sports matches too in these areas. On the 2nd of December, the football fans were allowed to view matches, since March, for the first time in London. The Premier League, Arsenal welcomed its followers. London has prohibited these areas from opening, including South Essex and Greater London, Chelmsford and Harlow, Watford and Broxbourne, Braintree, all located downwards of Hertfordshire, as per Matt Hancock. The country had enjoyed being out in the open briefly from 15 August, and now on 16th, they are getting ready for another lockdown. The significant is a great blow to the casino industry. The casinos had taken steps to maintain the hygiene procedures to ensure complete safety of staff and customers at the beginning of the month, and now have to shut down again, said Simon Thomas, the CEO of Hippodrome.

Playson Partners With Princess Casino to Extend Its Romanian Reach
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Playson Partners With Princess Casino to Extend Its Romanian Reach

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Playson, a casino software provider, has announced a partnership with Princess Casino, a company owned by Crown Services Limited. This partnership will extend Playson’s reach in Romania. Playson announced the partnership in a tweet posted today on their Twitter account.

Partnership Between Playson and Princess Casino

This deal is one of the strategic partnerships that Playson has entered into in recent times with the end goal of expanding its operator network in the regulated market of Romania.

There are plans to integrate hit titles like Solar Temple and Solar Queen onto the casino’s platform, along with a portfolio consisting of Timeless Fruit Slots and Funky Fruits Series. The partnership is going to be a win-win for both Playson and Princess Casino.

Access to Engagement Tools Offered by Playson

Princess Casino will also get access to an assortment of Playson’s engagement tools that do not require integration. These tools include free spins, seamless play, jackpots, and normal tournaments, having prize drops every day. All of these have a track record of good popularity with players.

Playson Continues Its Expansion in European Countries

Lars Kollind, BDM at Playson, mentioned that developing a partnership with Princess Casino gives them the opportunity of expansion in Romania. Lars added that they are really thrilled to offer their engagement tools and other popular games to Princess Casino. Also, they look forward to a long term partnership with Princess Casino.

Daniela Asaftei, Manager (CRM) at Princess Casino, mentioned that their main objective is to make sure that people visiting their casinos get access to the best titles available on the market. Daniela added that they are very sure that Playson’s portfolio comprising of hit slots like Solar Queen and well established as well as popular series such as the Timeless Fruit Slot series is going to become a favorite with its customer base.

QuickSpin Announce Launch of 3rd Cluster Game, “Golden Glyph”
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QuickSpin Announce Launch of 3rd Cluster Game, “Golden Glyph”

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On Thursday, QuickSpin announced the launch of its third cluster game, Golden Glyph, due on September 8th. 

To make your Halloween more haunted, the Swedish game studio has announced the launch of Golden Glyph. This game is braced up with tons of innovative features, developed on QuickSpin’s unprecedented gamification tools. The game is arranged with medium volatility and presented as a 7×7 grid layout.

Golden Glyph presents you with an old haunted house where you can experience the life of the hidden colorful ghosts. The slot will take you to a world where each ghost will have its own characteristics and quirkiness. There will be some new features in both the bonus game and base game. You could win up to 2000x while playing this provably fair slot with a hit rate of 31% in the base game.

The inclusion of the charming Poltergeists is a major attraction of this game slot. This game is completely based on Tumble mechanics which is available in both the base game & bonus game. This game is set to provide you a seamless transition for all the symbols. The symbols that are a part of a winning cluster will be removed from the game. And, the empty spaces will be filled with the ones falling from above. All the new wins will be added to the existing win. When there are no new winning clusters, the tumbling will end automatically.

Apart from these features, Golden Glyph is fully loaded with Urn features along with your colorful companions including yellow ghosts, red ghosts, green ghosts, blue ghosts. Each of these ghosts holds different characteristics that you can find at the official site link here!

According to Clint Andersson, producer of the game, Golden Glyph is inspired by their routine experiences at the offices. They have ghost paintings, small doodles, whiteboard drawings of ghosts, all over in their office. Therefore, they finally decided to produce a game of ghosts while providing a pinch of fun and entertainment, he added.

QuickSpin is a Swedish video game development studio. It serves the free-to-play online gambling market with high-quality video slots experiences. The team at QuickSpin has always impressed players with its diversity and immersive slot experiences. The launch of its spooky cluster game, Golden Glyph, is scheduled at this time with Halloween just around the corner.

Opposition MP in Thailand Asks Government to Legalize Gambling
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Opposition MP in Thailand Asks Government to Legalize Gambling

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In what could be considered an important development in Thailand, a politician has been pushing for legalizing gambling. It could be translated into an attractive opportunity for the casino industry given the government approves the suggestion. More importantly, it will be a win-win condition for all the stakeholders, including the government, to benefit from additional tax revenue from the gambling industry.

Finer Details

The legislator, Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, has emphasized on opening the economy for gambling. He says that the government committee should accept the proposal of opening entertainment complexes in the country, that should be conceptualized to host different recreational activities, including gambling. The legislator also proposed that these complexes come in popular tourist destinations, including Bangkok, Rayong, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Phuket.

Financial Sense

Stressing on the earning potential from online casinos, Suksintharanon says that many foreign casinos are operational in the country, but the government earns no tax revenue from them. He stresses that there is a need to change the official stance, and legalizing the country’s gambling activity will definitely benefit the establishment. According to the legislator’s estimate, the Thai government can earn up to 6 billion baht per year from the casinos’ taxes.

Conclusion

This emphasis on making gambling legal has come in the backdrop of a downturn in Thailand’s economy. Its primary source of revenue is tourism, and due to the COVID-19 restriction, there is a record drop in the number of people visiting the country. It will be interesting to witness how the Thailand government will respond to the legislator’s suggestion as the pressure on the establishment to spur the economy is immense. Undoubtedly, legalizing the gambling activity can help bring extra tax revenue to the government which can ease the pressure on lawmakers and people of the country.

Knicks Gaming Shatters With Loss in “The Ticket” Tournament
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Knicks Gaming Shatters With Loss in “The Ticket” Tournament

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Knicks Gaming’s competitive journey at the NBA 2K League’s third and final tournament of 2020, “THE TICKET,” came to a disappointing end. Despite starting the tournament on a winning note, the official NBA 2K League team of Madison Square Garden Co. was shown doors by its rival, Grizzlies Gaming002E.

Before the beginning of the tournament, the esports team was eyeing at making it the second win in three seasons. It started well when they defeated Pistons Gaming convincingly in all three games in their opening round, thanks to the duo @Malik and @CantGuardRob, who lived up to Knicks Gaming’s expectations.

Those who closely follow the NBA 2K League very well know that it is a privilege for a team to have superstar players like @Malik on their side. Relying on his skills, the team entered the tournament with a quad of young faces, including @CantGuardRob and @Duck, among others. Of these @Duck has already earned the reputation of being the second-best pick and point guard.

With all going its way, Knicks Gaming was surprised by Grizzlies Gaming to which it lost to 2-1 in a three-game series. The only game they won against Grizzlies Gaming was dominated by @CantGuardRob, who shone again along with @Duck.

The acquisition of new players by Knicks Gaming was a part of its plan to prepare a team for the 2020 season that is an excellent combination of young and pro players.

Looking at the performance of Knicks Gaming and the players they drafted for the first time ahead of the season, it would not be wrong to say that they were competitive enough, though they lost the tournament.

With their loss in the tournament, the dream of Knicks Gaming to secure a spot in the 2020 NBA2K League’s playoffs fell apart.

Las Vegas Casinos Revenues Drop by 40% Despite Price-cuts
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Las Vegas Casinos Revenues Drop by 40% Despite Price-cuts

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The casino and gambling business in Las Vegas, Nevada, has taken a significant hit in 2020. The global COVID-19 pandemic has put all the Las Vegas casino and resort businesses into heavy economic losses. According to a recent survey, casinos on the Las Vegas Strip have registered a significant dip in their revenues. As of July 2020, their revenues have dropped by a whopping 39%, the value of which is estimated to be around $330 million.

Revenues of Las Vegas casinos have fallen miserably over the past few months. The nationwide lockdowns since mid-March have completely emptied all the casinos in Las Vegas. The whole city is under a massive financial debt after not receiving any footfall for over half of the year. From a year ago, the casino businesses in Las Vegas are barely running their operations, with rampant unemployment and ongoing loss of revenue still worsening their conditions.

The total casino revenues of the Nevada state in 2020 sank by 26% to a value of $756.8 million. The Nevada gambling commission officials also said the tax revenues and other virus-related expenses continue to rise, further lowering the profitability of these casinos.

Casinos and resorts dominate the contribution to Nevada’s economy. To mitigate the situation, casinos are trying to lure guests with super-cheap pricing on their hotel rooms. Even the presidential suites are being offered at a typically low price. Other entertainment options in the city are gradually reopening. While the gaming revenues are not picking up pace, casino operators are finding turnarounds with discounts and free amenities.

Top casino hotels in Las Vegas, such as MGM Grand and Caesar’s, have been unable to meet their business demand. Their price-cuts on hotel rooms are attracting only a handful of people. Serving these people at low prices is also dropping their business profitability. A majority of hotel rooms in Las Vegas have remained vacant in the past few months. Their occupancy in 2020 is not even half of what it was in 2019. In the near future, only a complete lift of the COVID-19 lockdown will open an opportunity for Las Vegas casinos to restart their business. If the pandemic continues for more months, there is a strong likelihood that several casinos and resorts in Las Vegas may have to shut their doors down permanently.

Pool Betting Work
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How Does Pool Betting Work—Tips and Types of Bets

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The pool is a form of gambling based on the system of lotteries. Participants pay a specific amount into a pool and then make a selection on the probable outcome. Those making the correct choice have the total pool divided equally amongst them. There are no odds to guide the players on the possible outcomes.

How pool betting works

A pool starts with a player coming in with a fixed stake. Every subsequent participant has to place bets of an equal amount. The prize money of the pool is arrived at by adding up all the bets. In a casino or an organized gambling establishment, overheads like taxes are deducted from the pool first. An amount decided by the participants is kept aside in cases where the gambling is to raise funds for a cause or otherwise. The remaining proceeds are distributed equally. In informal settings, however, the entire accumulated pot is the prize money.

An exciting prospect of pool betting is that it provides the players with several outcomes from which every individual player has to pick the most preferred one. The outcomes differ from pool to pool, ranging from one single winner to two or more.

Types of pool bets

Pool betting is quite lucrative, both for the players and the betting shop. The concept of pool betting can be adapted for a variety of sports and games and competitions. What makes it doubly attractive is that anyone can play it at any time.

One of the most common types of pool betting is “sweepstake.” It is usually played in informal environments like social groups or offices. The game gets off with the players placing their bets and then choosing one of the names from those available in a hat. The names stand for their bets, and when a name is drawn, the winning player grabs the pot or a part of it. When many players are there, one name may be used multiple times and put in the hat. In that case, there will be multiple winners and the pot is divided between them all.

This is the basic infrastructure of pool betting in big games when a name is required. Betting in major competitions like FIFA World Cup or Grand National horse-races fall in this category where names of teams and horses are required to place the bests.

Sports pool betting is not a random exercise and gamers choose to go through a systematic process. The form of horses in racing or the teams in football are carefully evaluated before placing a bet. This is the reason why sports pools betting syndicates attract millions of dollars every week. Additionally, players have the opportunity to win large sums of money from a small stake, even though hitting the jackpot is quite remote.

Tips for pool betting

No tip can be fool-proof with assured returns in pool betting, as it is only a game of chance. However, the odds of winning a prize can be increased by following a few specific strategies.

The first is to limit the number of bets placed in a pool. The more bets are placed, the higher will be the losses in the event of missing the mark. Next, do not opt for the favorite as there will be a lot of people doing so. Even in the case of hitting the bull’s eye, the payout will be less. Finally, do some background research and know the form of the team or horses before investing in a pool.

What draws people to pool betting is the pace at which the results are available and the fate is known. In football, it is 120 minutes at the most, while in horse racing, it is a few minutes per race. There cannot be anything better to set the pulses racing and the adrenalin flowing than pool betting.

Boyd Gaming Discharges 2,500 Employees in Nevada
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Boyd Gaming Discharges 2500 Employees in Las Vegas

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An Overview

Casinos are right now in the news world. Boyd Gaming is a well-known owner and operator of ten casinos in Nevada. Due to the global pandemic at its worst stage, the casinos have cut off some of its employees. According to the record, 25 percent of the workforce has been cut down. This 25 percent allots to around 2500 employees. This cutting off has been done in Nevada.

Businesses are suffering from losses

There has been a mass giving up of these employees. This giving up of most businesses has been due to the low traffic at the casinos. Casinos and other businesses in Nevada are suffering from losses. As a result, thousands of employees are laid off in Phase 2. The exceptions have been made with the bars, though. Bars are the only places where the food is not served.

WARN Act letters are passed on

The global pandemic and increasing restrictions are the reasons for these giving ups. Boyd Gaming filed WARN Act. According to the Act, the employees are provided with letters. These Act letters clearly state that May month would be the time of the layoffs. These giving ups are mainly because of the government rules. The government has still not permitted to reopen the casinos and other businesses. The sharp fall in the business market in the casino world is one of the major reasons behind cutting off of the employees.

A major cut in the existing employees

A report placed has been with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation Center. In terms of the company, 25 percent of the existing employees are to receive temporary layout letters. Whereas, 60 percent of the existing employees will receive permanent letters of layoffs.

Play Texas Hold’em Poker to win Bitcoin
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Play Texas Hold’em Poker to win Bitcoin

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Texas Hold’em Poker is one of the most popular variants of the poker game. Its popularity can be assessed by the fact that this game is played by scores of gamers every day in both physical and online casinos. The format of the game involves distributing two cards to each player. Then the dealer will spread 5 cards – 3 cards are spread at once while the rest of the two one by one. Players use these cards to make the best hand of a five-card. The game will go on as players will make their bet before and after cards are revealed. In order to see the next card, players have to match the bet of each other, and at last, the player with the best hand will win the game.

Winning Real money 

Texas Hold’em Poker can help you win real money or cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. In order to realize these benefits, you need to choose a platform where deposits can be made in real money or Bitcoin. For example, PokerStars is one such platform that accepts real money deposits and provides safe account segregation to the depositors. You can also use options like a limit on the safe deposit, which will help you to plan your budget in a more efficient manner. The platform also offers a very easy withdrawal mechanism, which is another boon for the players.

Earning Bitcoin from Texas Hold’em

In order to earn Bitcoin by playing Texas Hold’em Poker, you need to choose a platform that offers the facility of playing the game with Bitcoin. Many Bitcoin poker platforms also offer a signup Bitcoin bonus, which you can utilize in playing the game. Instead of the conventional money, you will be making a deposit in Bitcoin, and if you are able to win the game, you will get a chance to win the rewards in the same format, i.e., Bitcoin. 

Many online casinos accept the deposit in a variety of cryptocurrencies, including the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, etc. However, rewards can be drawn only in terms of Bitcoin. This has been done considering the huge popularity and appeal Bitcoin has among players. The basic rules and regulations of playing Texas Hold’em Poker remains the same irrespective of the currency you are using for depositing and withdrawal means.

Conclusion 

Thanks to access to advanced technology, online casinos today offer a range of currency options for payments and transactions. Bitcoin is becoming an increasingly prominent method of transactions among players, thanks to the high anonymity it offers to gamers. In addition, Bitcoin is extremely popular, and its appeal is quite high among every section of the society. No wonder the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is casting its spell on the casino industry, too, with more and more dealers as well as players opting for Bitcoin for carrying out transactions. 

Cash Advances in Casino and poker
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Cash Advances in Casino and Poker

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As part of their customer service, many land-based casinos offer credit privileges or cash advances to the players. While casinos offer cash advances in a bid to increase customer loyalty, the players also benefit, especially, when they do not carry extra cash. Typically, the credit facility involves a credit marker, enabling players to withdraw money for poker or other games in the casino.

Overview of cash advances in land-based casinos

Customer loyalty is very important for not just land-based casinos, but also for online or live casinos. Online casinos offer loyalty rewards and additional bonuses in the form of a deposit bonus, welcome packs, free spins, etc. The brick and mortar casinos, on the other hand, offer cash advances to the players.

Most of the casinos offer cash advances to not only retain the existing players but to also attract new customers. In fact, certain casinos in Las Vegas have also enabled the players to use the cash advance facility even when the players do not have sufficient balance in their bank accounts.

Cash advances at a casino

Let’s consider the casinos in LA. Whenever a player runs out of cash to gamble in the casino, they can make use of the casino ATM for cash advances. All they need to do is, acquire a “slip” from the ATM by making use of either their credit or debit card. When the players show this “slip” to the cage cashier, they either receive a cash advance, or equivalent casino chips, which they can use for poker or other games in the casino.

Casino debit and credit card cash advance

Your credit or debit card is the key to obtain the “slip” from the casino’s ATM. In instances when players do not carry sufficient cash or do not have the required bank balance, they can make use of their credit cards. Nevertheless, the cash advance fee and the rate of interest are quite hefty when you use credit cards.

How does cash advance work?

A cash advance is a short-term loan you may acquire using your credit card. In other words, you borrow money against your credit card’s credit line, which you need to pay within the specified timeframe. The fee involved is also hefty along with heavy interest rates, which varies from one bank to another.

Cash advances offer by Las Vegas casino

The less expensive alternative to credit card cash advance involves setting up a line of credit or check-cashing privilege at the Las Vegas casinos. Another alternative is a money transfer from your bank, which requires you to have the required balance in your bank account. Please note, the money transfer fee and casino charges still apply.

Surprisingly, players prefer to frequent casinos that have a cash advance facility. It is for this reason, most of the casinos in Las Vegas not only have ATMs, but they make sure to upgrade them for seamless cash advance services.

Conclusion

In a bid to retain existing customers and to attract new players, casinos offer cash advance against the player’s credit or debit card. In fact, players prefer to visit casinos with a cash advance facility as they may not always carry additional cash.

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Gambling In Las Vegas; An Overview

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Las Vegas is the city that was built on encouraging adult freedom, fulfilling your desires and fantasies, and enabling people to witness luxury at a low cost. The city is a smart plan, working ahead of its time. The founders of the city were extremely innovative, and their vision has managed to live in the present as well.

Well, from a broader perspective, that vision has contributed to the growth of Las Vegas. Starting from Boulevard, The Four Seasons to The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Skypod, one will find over 500 restaurants, 50 nightclubs and bars, approximately 25 spas and somewhat 30 shows and attractions and 550-foot wheel of observation. And how can you forget the Eiffel Tower replica, the Roman Colosseum, and the Egyptian pyramids?

The city that never sleeps offers you various different activities across every corner of the city. At times it turns out to be a bit overwhelming to navigate as well. For those who haven’t visited Las Vegas, it may seem pretty simple to walk from one end to another. But if you have certainly covered five miles in the city, the other five miles are definitely not similar to the previously covered areas.

The Hub of Gambling; Do’s and Don’ts

The nature of gambling is quite uncertain, and let’s get real, who’d bother even if it was predictable. And this is something that is a veryimportant lesson while we are planning a trip to casinos in Vegas. You might come across people who will offer you advice on how you can win big and later walk out, filling their pockets. Here are a few important things that you have to keep in mind while gambling in Vegas casinos. 

Set Your Limits At an Early Stage 

Before you begin to bet, set the amount that you’ll be okay losing. The amount can vary from person to person. But mostly, if you are spending your money with the idea of experience instead of making an investment for gaining rewards, you’ll be able to take the loss lightly. 

Don’t Bet for Something You Don’t Have 

Make sure you don’t gamble on the money you borrow. It’s not a wild move if you are playing on the advance cash. And maybe if you lose that money, you are even liable to pay as per the extravagant interest rate as per your credit card charges. 

Keep A Check On Time

It’s easy to set a time limit for how much one is willing to lose. If you are winning big but have been spending hours at the table or at the slot machine, you should realize that it’s finally time to take your cash and walk out. 

Chips Are Your Money 

The time you exchange your money for chips, you are in the game. Instead of actual currency, you have to play it with the chips. It is somewhat easy to split chips with money, but once you lose its sight, it will lead to losing sight of your chips as well. 

Blockchain and Casino

Online gambling is growing at a rapid speed. And meanwhile, there are over millions of fake casinos launched every year to cheat customers. So for the players playing online, there are blockchain-based casino projects designed specifically to fight against frauds and scams and provide the players with a safer gaming environment.

These blockchain-based casinos are completely decentralized, and there is no third-party interference. Players are completely aware of what is happening on the platform and where their winnings are going. Here are the names of the four major blockchain casino projects:

  • Cashbet 
  • Mintdice 
  • TruePlay
  • TrueGame     

Whether you gamble occasionally, or regularly, or gamble just for fun, one thing every gambler wishes for is to win big and walk out with more money than they walked in with. On the one hand, the major goal of any casino in Vegas is to make an ample amount of money.

Traditional casinos vs. online casino
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The Big Debate: Traditional Casinos vs. Online Casinos

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Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Sands Casino, to name a few naturally come to mind when you think of a traditional or a land-based casino. And, when you consider the crowd that frequents the casinos, it is the folks looking for recreational getaways or the ones preferring the party or social scene.

However, with the impending coronavirus outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic that has called for social distancing, the online casinos are quickly gaining prominence. Needless to say, the online or live casinos have their own fan following and players where the numbers far exceed that of the land-based casinos.

Although both the versions revolve around gambling, they differ greatly from one another with their own set of advantages and demerits. 

All about traditional casinos

Although there are accounts of the gambling games existing since time immemorial, the first official casino originated in Venice sometime in the 17th century. Over the years, the traditional casinos have far evolved from being associated with the rich and the privileged. Today, they are the hubs of entertainment and games, making it an ideal hotspot for socializing. 

Whether it is the allure of the slots machines or the thrill of the roulette, traditional casinos offer a glitzy interlude. While this may be true, these casinos have a standard visitor base. And, to increase the number of the player base, the popular casinos came up with their online alternatives. This paved the way for the rise of online casinos.

The rise of online casinos

Online casinos were introduced sometime in the year 1997. Since then, the internet has been gradually saturated with them. Also known as the live casinos, an online casino enables players to gamble online and play the many popular casino games like slots, poker, and other dice games. 

And, initially, while these online casinos were not trusted by many, they have now come a long way, providing a safe and secure gaming experience to players. They not only have the classic casino games but also have innovative and novel games that have attracted heavy traffic. Thus, one can say that the player base of online casinos far exceeds that of the traditional casinos.

How online casinos are gaining ground

Online casinos have gradually taken over other ventures like sportsbooks and esports or virtual sports. Rather than opting for third-party sports books, people now prefer to place bets at online casinos. 

The live casinos use RNG algorithms while their games are provably fair, making them safe for players. Apart from the many games, there are other advantages of an online casino that cannot be found in traditional casinos.

Advantages of online casinos over land-based casinos

Thousands of games are a plus where an online casino is considered alongside special features like sports betting and esports. While these are a given, the online casinos are also highly regulated by the gambling laws making them quite legal as per the respective jurisdictions. 

While traditional casinos sometimes offer free food and beverages, online casinos have loyalty rewards and other bonuses. The welcome package or the deposit bonuses, for instance, are an added advantage that you can never find at the land-based casinos. 

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency

To gain that additional edge, online casinos are now integrating blockchain technology for its operations. Meaning, right from the transactions to the basic operations, everything is noted in the blockchains.

While the blockchain system brings in the elements of transparency and additional security, they also enable smart contracts that make transacting in online casinos faster.

Online casinos also offer the advantage of using cryptocurrencies as one of the payment options. Based on this concept, you have the Bitcoin casinos and hybrid casinos online. While Bitcoin casinos or crypto casinos enable the use of Bitcoins or other cryptos, the hybrid also has the option of FIAT currency transactions. 

What’s the future of online casinos?

Online casinos are ever-evolving and for better. With the impending COVID-19 pandemic that has shut all the traditional casinos, the visitors with a penchant for gambling are now resorting to the online casino. 

That being said, the future of the online casino industry is quite bright, with increased traffic. With many licensed and registered casinos saturating the internet, there are plenty of perks to choose from.

Conclusion

While traditional casinos have their own appeal, the current scenario has popularised online casinos. In fact, the latter is a far convenient and economical alternative to the land-based casinos. Moreover, the present social distancing need makes online casinos a better option. 

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Las Vegas Casinos Are Back In Business Following a Two-Month Shutdown

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The Sin City’s Casinos

Las Vegas boasts over 100 gambling venues across Downtown, Las Vegas Strip, North Las Vegas, and Boulder Strip. The Sin City’s casinos raked in revenue of $6 billion in 2019 with the Las Vegas Strip, bringing in $592 million and downtown around $62 million. The Nevada state in total has around 441 casinos.

The novel COVID-19 impact on the gambling industry has been quite devastating. Casino operators from Las Vegas to Macau are feeling the heat, but at the same time, regrouping. Las Vegas, in particular, is reeling as the state’s casinos lose millions of dollars every day as long as its gambling venues are shut.

Green Light For Las Vegas Casinos 

On May 8, 2020, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) approved 18 specific protocols for reopening casinos in the state. Gambling properties must address certain issues and devise a plan to submit to the Board in order to be approved for a reopening. The state will have a new outlook as around 400 large and small casinos are planning to reopen their doors in the last week of May.

Besides giving the gaming area, and food and beverages lounge a new personality, casinos are planning to place different types of placards around the venues. These signboards instruct customers on things such as where to go, how to do, how to play, and how to eat to make them feel comfortable in a sanitized and clean environment.

A Part of the Guidelines

Here are some of the regulations the NGCB requires for the casino operators to do:

  • Occupancy limit reduced to 50%; this can be enforced either via headcounts by security personnel using their existing surveillance system or using any of the slot accounting systems to ensure the occupancy rate is only half in the buildings
  • Should maintain a 6-foot social distancing between gamblers
  • Should clean and disinfect all the equipment and items such as chips, dice, rails, card shoes, wheels, chairs, shufflers, cards, token boxes, tiles, discard holders, and pit podiums regularly 
  • Maintain a cap on the player number at the tables: 3 players per blackjack table, 6 players per craps table, 4 players per rule table, and 4 players per poker table
  • No congregation around gaming tables, in keno lounges, inside race and sportsbooks, and bingo halls
  • Must have disinfectant wipes/hand sanitizer for guests
  • Sick employees must stay home 
  • All workers and guests must wear masks and gloves

Who Is Opening? When?

For now, there are no firm dates as to when casinos in Las Vegas will open, but some casinos have had soft dates in mind. Wynn has set a tentative date on May 26, 2020, while Las Vegas Sands has planned to open two of its casinos Venetian and Palazzo sometime in June. Treasure Island casino has also pushed to a June reopening. MGM’s Bellagio and New York-New York casinos are expected to reopen in October.

Worker Testing Begins

The Las Vegas Convention Center began its testing of up to 4,000 casino employees per day, from across Caesars, Boyd Gaming, and MGM properties, starting Thursday, May 21, 2020. The employees will be tested from 8 AM to 6 PM. Temperature checks will be done on employees, and their oral swabs were taken. The results will take around 48 hours to come in, and those testing positive will be directed to a 14-day self-quarantine, while those testing negative will be allowed to resume work. Thousands of casino employees are to be tested this way. 

Many casinos have formulated a set of safety parameters, for both employees and guests, that aligns with the NGCB’s reopening guidelines. 

  • Periodic temperature checks 
  • Employees will be trained on health and safety norms
  • Wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment) is a must
  • Physical distancing via face shields, clear signage, or plexiglass barriers
  • Regular hand washing, and enhanced area sanitation through routine cleaning of high-touch surfaces and common areas using high-quality cleaning products 
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) controls and air quality check
  • Incident response protocols

Las Vegas Gambling Post-Corona

Will the post-lockdown Las Vegas be able to rake in the same profit as before COVID-19? Will the state’s casinos find a way to make their customers feel like they are in a carefree, money-flowing party while being subjected to constant sanitation, temperature screenings, and standing on designated markers? Well, the odds are not that bad, given the demand gambling has not only in Vegas but worldwide.