Blackjack is one of the most popular and beloved casino games by far. The game has been immortalized in hit films such as The Hangover, Casino Royale and Ocean’s Eleven, and continues to be the game of choice for seasoned players and first-timers alike. People tend to be drawn to the relatively simple premise of the game; simply beat the house by being dealt a hand of cards closest to the number 21 as possible. The game is also a quick one as well as a very simple one to grasp, offering a potentially massive turnaround due to the length of a single…

Casino games are an exciting way to pass the time. A lot of people load up some slots, roulette, blackjack, or poker online so they can attempt a flutter and blow off some steam. To some it’s merely escapism. But to others, online gaming can actually be quite beneficial. Online gaming can help cultivate a set of skills that can transfer to other aspects of life. Improving Dexterity Many wouldn’t expect playing online games to help improve any brain faculties, but playing online slots can actually help improve simple brain processes. When the brain works, especially when playing video slots…

The gambling industry has experienced a significant sea-change over the past 10 years, insofar that players no longer need to leave the comfort of their own home to access their favorite games. Whether its sports betting, poker rooms or traditional casino games – the industry has grown in direct correlation to the global adoption of digitalization. As a result, the online gambling sector is expected to grow to more than $81 billion by the end of 2022. However, a new breed of technical innovation is beginning to make its mark, in the name of blockchain technology. It is now possible…

The issue of Tribal Gaming and UIGEA has finally produced a legal decision. An attempt by California Tribal Gaming to offer online poker and bingo games was dealt another blow last week. The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel has been engaged in a multi-year court battle with the state of California thanks to the tribe’s launch of its the Desert Rose online bingo site in November 2014. In addition to bingo, Santa Ysabel also talked up an online poker launch (the launch never came to pass). Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a district…

Illinois online gambling is a topic that won’t disappear from anyone’s radar for probably the next two decades. The latest debate comes via Illinois, which saw several bills on the topic fail during the last legislative session. However, they’re about to get some CPR and be brought back to life for the upcoming year. Two hearings have been announced in the state to discuss the regulation and legalization of online gambling. Both were set by State Rep. Bob Rita, with one scheduled for August 22 and the other for October 2. As always, the discussions will take place in the…

The rise of the online casino has given players a quandary that would have seemed strange and unlikely just two decades ago. In the past, choosing which casino to go to would be easy as players would just go to whichever casino was nearest. There would have to be a particularly enticing reason to eschew convenience in favor of traveling significant distances to go to a casino, with the allure of a place like Las Vegas a special kind of location that makes that journey worthwhile. While Las Vegas still retains its aura of intrigue and excitement, land-based casinos are…

Online gambling has become something of a trend amongst avid gamers and due to the convenient nature, perks and variety, it’s no surprise that players are choosing online gaming over land based entertainment. However for some, despite the perks of online gambling, many players still enjoyed human interaction and communication at the tables. And unfortunately without the kind of technology we have today, they opted to visit land based casinos regardless of the appeal of online casinos. That was until online slots were introduced in the 1990’s. Thanks to leading software developers, the revolutionary introduction of online video slots changed…

DraftKings mobile sports betting has launched the first online and mobile sports betting platforms in the state of New Jersey with the cooperation of Resorts Casino Hotel. DraftKings’ online and mobile sports-betting offering has cleared state regulatory approval Monday morning and is now available to the general public. Matt Kalish, co-founder of DraftKings, said the soft launch of the DraftKings mobile sports betting product, which began Aug. 1, was “fantastic.” “The goal was really to just trickle in enough customers to play the product where we could get some initial feedback, enough to make sure the product meets our standards…