Simone Biles On Top After First Day of US Gymnastics Championships

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Category: Olympics

Created: Sunday, 27 August 2023 03:00

Simone Biles started her quest for an eighth US title with a fantastic performance on the first day of the US Gymnastics Championships. According to bookie pay per head reports, she ended the day with a score of 59.3, which placed her at the top of the leaderboard.

In her first rotation, Biles delivered a spectacular performance on the balancing beam despite a rough beginning caused by a misstep. According to preferred sportsbooks, she got back on track and opened the day with a 14.50, good enough for first place.

Shilese Jones and Biles were equal at 29.25 points after the second rotation. Then, Biles seized the lead after doing a Yurchenko double pike and then a Cheng on the vault, and she capped off the night with a miracle performance on the uneven bars.

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Tribal Gaming Revenue Reached $40.9 Billion in 2022

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Category: Casino News

Created: Sunday, 23 July 2023 06:04

According to the latest NIGC report for fiscal year 2022, tribal gaming revenue reached $40.9 billion. It was an increase of 4.9 percent from the previous year. Also, the NIGC pointed out that the industry has an upward trend as they see growth opportunities over time.

However, the NIGC stressed that hasty generalizations should not be made when comparing regional outcomes. According to bookie pay per head sources, the regulator stated that several variables, such as the introduction of new gaming operations, renovations, and expansions of existing enterprises, temporary or permanent closures, and so on, might affect annual performance.

Meanwhile, the record-breaking earnings show that tribal gambling operators can weather tough economic times and contribute significantly to their local communities.

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Enjoy Group Considers Selling LATAM Assets after Failed Merger

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Category: Gambling Industry

Created: Sunday, 06 August 2023 07:08

South African casino firm, Enjoy Group, contacted the Commission of Financial Markets of Chile to discuss the potential sale of its casinos in Uruguay and Chile. Also, the decision came after Enjoy failed to merge with DREAMS SA.

According to bookie pay per head experts, the April deadline for the merger between Enjoy and the firm came and went without action. Enjoy Group has been looking for alternative long-term strategic initiatives to increase profits ever since.

The news comes after a report by Diario Financiero on July 30 that Enjoy was selling its assets in Chile and Uruguay.

Enjoy Group to Sell LATAM Assets

According to sportsbook PPH reports, the corporation may gain from a deal if it sells its operations in Chile and Uruguay. Enjoy Group has been working with their financial advisor, ASSET Chile, to plan this transition. ASSET Chile aims to attract investors and strike a contract to help the firm thrive.

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NY Sports Betting Revenue Increases 42% Year-Over-Year

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Category: Gambling Industry

Created: Saturday, 08 July 2023 14:06

June is a crazy month for sportsbooks in New York. Although NY sports betting revenue dropped during the month, it is still higher than the same month last year.

According to gambling software solutions sources, New York online sportsbooks earned a gross gaming revenue of $103.8 million. It was lower by 31.7 percent compared to May. However, it is an increase of 42 percent year-over-year.

The New York Gaming Commission released a recent revenue report that showed a handle of $1.17 billion. According to bookie tutorials and news sites, the state had a sports betting handle of over one billion dollars in the tenth straight month. Although bets were down 14 percent from May, it is higher by 11.3 percent compared to June last year.

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Ukrainian Fencer Disqualified for Refusing to Shake Hands

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Created: Sunday, 30 July 2023 12:36

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan refused to shake the hands of her Russian opponent. As a result, organizers disqualified her from the world championships.

According to Kharlan, she went with her gut. She also proposes a regulation modification that prevents the disqualification of athletes who refuse to shake hands with their rivals. According to regulations set out by the International Fencing Federation, a competitor will be given a black card and disqualified if they refuse to shake hands following a competition.

Kharlan had just defeated Anna Smirnova of Russia in the global fencing championships in Milan when the Ukrainian fencer offered to tap blades with her sabre instead of shaking hands. After Smirnova left, she sat down for 45 minutes to protest.

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VanVleet to Houston as NBA Free Agency Opens

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Category: NBA

Created: Saturday, 01 July 2023 12:53

Fred VanVleet signed with the Houston Rockets as the NBA free agency period opened. However, most big names opted to stay with their respective teams.

Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving, Kyle Kuzma, and Kris Middleton stayed with their teams. However, VanVleet signed a three-year contract with Houston worth $130 million.

According to online bookie software reports, VanVleet was an undrafted player who became an NBA champion with Toronto. He will earn around $525,000 a game for the next three years. Also, the amount almost matched what he made as a rookie with the Raptors.

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