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Chess Betting Odds: Magnus Carlsen Invitational Reaches Semifinal Round, Carlsen Favored
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen remains favored to win his namesake tournament, as the Magnus Carlsen Invitational heads into its semifinal and final rounds this weekend. Online bookmaker Bwin lists Carlsen as the -152 pick to win the online chess tournament and...
Sweden Mandates Strict Limits for Online Gambling During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Swedish government is introducing limits on how much bettors are allowed to spend at online casinos, and plans to keep those restrictions in place for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new restrictions, Swedish gamblers will be able to...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Issues Memo on Reopening Casinos, Offers No Restart Date
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released a six-page memo outlining procedures for reopening casinos in the state, but didn’t venture a guess on when they might be back open for business. The policy memorandum dealt with issues like how to reinstate fired...
Offshore Asian-Facing Betting Sites Taking Bets on Coronavirus Case Numbers
Many sportsbooks around the world are struggling to find betting markets during the coronavirus pandemic. Maybe that’s why some offshore sites are now offering COVID-19 betting to their customers. The New Paper in Singapore reported Thursday that it had found several websites...
Dana White Planning Again for Major UFC Show, Three Title Fights on May 9
UFC president Dana White is working to get his company back in business on May 9 with a stacked UFC 249 card that would provide plenty of action for fans and bettors alike. White told multiple media outlets that a rescheduled UFC...
Australia Reports Sharp Rise in Online Gambling Spending During Coronavirus Shutdown
Like many other countries around the world, Australia has pumped money into its economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. They gave pensioners and social security recipients a one-time A$750 ($474) payment last week in an effort to boost consumer spending. The result was...
Atlanta Hawks Sharpshooter Trae Young Opens as Player to Beat in NBA H.O.R.S.E Challenge
All-Star point guard Trae Young has opened as the favorite in the eight-player NBA H.O.R.S.E Challenge, which will begin airing on ESPN this Sunday. Bovada has Young listed as the +235 to win the shooting competition, ahead of other NBA stars like...
WrestleMania 36: WWE Holding Two-Night Wrestling Showcase During Pandemic
While organizers have postponed or canceled sporting events worldwide, the pro wrestling industry has continued to provide its own brand of sports entertainment. Those efforts will come to a head this weekend, as WWE holds WrestleMania, the biggest wrestling event of the...
Swedish Amateur Soccer Teams Receive Death Threats As Sportbooks Post Friendly Games Odds
Clubs like Skabersjo IF – a team in the seventh division of Swedish soccer – aren’t used to having odds on their games, let alone gamblers paying close attention to their games. But that’s what’s happening now, as sportsbooks look for anything...
Japanese Casino Timelines Increasingly in Doubt as Pandemic Creates Uncertainty for Cities, Operators
As far as the Japanese central government is concerned, the process for approving integrated resorts is still going forward on schedule. But the coronavirus pandemic has local officials and gaming firms increasingly uncertain as to when they will be able to build...
