We have a full week of gambling news to report, as a “glitch” with the BetMGM sports betting app resulted in anger, confusion, and the police being called! Also, Las Vegas casino restrictions are being rolled back a little at a time, and the Super Bowl streaker tries to collect on his stunt! Hello my fellow players out there! Thanks for watching another edition of This Week in Gambling, where we have a lot of gambling news to cover in this episode, so let’s not waste any time and get right into it with this week’s big story: Last week…

If at first you don’t succeed, try again in a few months! That seems to be where we are with Nevada casinos coronavirus precautions, as the Governor has started to ease some of the casino restrictions in place for a second time. As of today, the occupancy maximum for casinos in the state will grow from 25% to 35%. This will also apply to restaurants and bars. However, not all “Sin City” attractions are being treated equally. Adult entertainment venues, such as nightclubs and brothels, will remain not be allowed to open until May 1st at the earliest as they…

We review the Amazons’ Wonders online slot, a 5 reel game with 30 paylines from Synot Gaming that features Bonus Spins, Wild and Scatter symbols, and a Gamble Feature. You can also take the Amazons’ Wonders slot with you on your mobile device. Synot says that playing this online slot is like entering the Amazonian Jungle to join the brave warrior queens as they battle against luck itself and reap the rewards hidden in the immense flora. Players can tame the wild horse of the Amazons to provide them spins with additional haste. Pick up shields and swords towards their…

Last year, BetMGM began by operating in just three states. And despite the challenges of a pandemic (or perhaps helped by the pandemic keeping people home) they had grown to operating in ten states. The money was better than expected, too. Bringing in over $178 million in net revenue, significantly beating their target of $150 million. The real profits still lie ahead, however, as the company fully expects to make over $350 million this year… and they are off to a nice start. January numbers are in, and the company has already seen well over $40 million in net revenue….

It was only January when Virginia sports betting made it’s debut, becoming the 20th state to regulate the activity. And now, industry representatives believe the market could grow into one of the biggest in America. The PlayVirginia website recently speculated that the state could generate over $5 billion in wagers annually.  Such a number would translate to about $60 million each year in state taxes. “Virginia is well-positioned, not only because it is a relatively large market, but because it will likely capitalize on Washington D.C., a legal market that has left some bettors frustrated,” said Eric Ramsey of the…

We review the Mystic Hive online slot, a 5 reels game with 30 paylines from Betsoft. It features Bonus Spins and a Bonus Round, Wild Symbols, and is available for mobile play! The Mystic Hive slot is a hexagonal grid slot where you’ll collect the magical nectar while fireflies dazzle around and help you by summoning storms and awarding multipliers. With every spin, the fireflies move clockwise around the grid, increasing the chances of filling the Nectar Meter and awarding Bonus Spins. During those Bonus Spins, 1-3 Nectar Burst Spreading Wilds will appear on the Mystic Hive Grid. Wilds will…