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UFC on ESPN Odds: Poirier Favored Over Hooker in Critical Lightweight Fight
American Dustin Poirier faces off against New Zealand’s Dan Hooker in a battle of two top-five lightweights in the main event of UFC on ESPN this Saturday. The bout will be held at the company’s Apex facility in Las Vegas. William Hill...
Nagasaki Government Pushing Forward with Casino Plans, Seeks IR Partner by Winter
Officials in the Nagasaki prefecture will start the request-for-proposal (RFP) process for an integrated resort (IR) this summer, with hopes of choosing a casino partner this coming winter. Nagasaki officials want to win one of three IR licenses available in Japan, which...
UFC Odds: Curtis Blaydes Poised for Victory vs. Alexander Volkov in Heavyweight Main Event
Curtis Blaydes enters his fight against Alexander Volkov on Saturday night as a heavy favorite to maintain his status as a top contender in the UFC heavyweight division. DraftKings Sportsbook lists Blaydes as a massive -435 favorite over Volkov (+318) in the...
High Stakes Players Sue Gaming Site Skillz Over Unpaid Prizes, Unpunished Cheating
Two individuals have filed a lawsuit against Skillz in the United States District Court in Nevada, claiming that the skill-based gaming platform is defrauding players – though the company says the plaintiffs are the only cheaters in this case. Alyssa Ball and...
Brazil Sees Sports Betting as Engine for Economic Recovery After COVID-19
Brazil’s Council of the Investment Partnerships Program (PPI) has included sports betting as part of a plan to help the country recover from the devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The PPI Council discussed a number of potential avenues for economic...
UFC Odds: Little to Choose Between Jessica Eye, Cynthia Calvillo in Saturday’s Main Event
Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo might both enter the main event at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas this Saturday feeling like they should be the favorite in their women’s flyweight matchup. Eye and Calvillo are both fetching -110 odds at William...
Illinois Gaming Board Requiring Protective Equipment, Limited Capacity When Casinos Reopen
Illinois regulators released a set of guidelines on Tuesday for casinos to reopen in the state, putting an emphasis on social distancing protocols and regular deep cleanings. The Illinois Gaming Board did not announce an opening date for the state’s casinos, saying...
UFC 250 Odds: Felicia Spencer Enters as Massive Underdog vs. Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes comes in as an overwhelming -650 favorite in her featherweight title defense against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 on Saturday in Las Vegas, according to odds posted by William Hill. Bettors can get odds of +475 on Spencer, a sign...
Osaka Pushes Key IR Deadline Six Months, Casino Delayed to 2027 or Later
Osaka officials announced Thursday that the city was pushing back its request-for-proposal (RFP) deadline by another six months, a move that could delay the opening of a casino there until 2028. Potential private sector partners now have until January 2021 to submit...
UFC on ESPN 9 Odds: Woodley Favored Over Burns, Toss-Up in Heavyweight Co-Main Event
The UFC returns to its Apex facility in Las Vegas on Saturday, as former welterweight titleholder Tyron Woodley takes on Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC on ESPN 9. The former champion enters the bout as a solid favorite, with...
