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How to Analyze your Poker Hands from BetMGM

Poker is a game of strategy as much as luck. Study and preparation can work wonders for your gameplay, making it crucial to look back on your previous games, point out any mistakes and work through kinks in your tactics or approach.

One of the best ways to improve quickly is to dissect your poker hand history, unlocking hidden insights as you sharpen your decision-making skills through examination. Poker hand analysis reveals the underlying dynamics of your moves, allowing you to understand the strengths, weaknesses and mistakes in your gameplay. Whether you’re an online poker beginner or a seasoned expert with proven poker skills, fine-tuning your strategy allows you to gain a competitive edge at the poker table. 

In order for it to work in your favor, you have to be meticulous in your analysis, use all the tools available to you and be honest with yourself regarding weaker aspects of your play style. By dissecting your past hands, you can identify leaks in your strategy, spot patterns in your opponents’ behavior and make data-driven adjustments to improve your overall game.

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Where To Begin

If you want to record your poker hands accurately, there are three ways to do so; hand histories in-game, hand-tracking software and good old pen and paper. Tracking everything yourself takes more work and you’re missing out on the advantages of modern technology, so it’s best to become familiar with the perks of tech-assisted analysis sooner rather than later.

There are also various tools available for effective hand analysis, from equity calculators to hand converters and solvers. These tools will help you grasp the fundamentals of hand equities, ranges and optimal plays. By bringing these resources into your analysis process, you’ll be better equipped to make informed decisions at the poker table.

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IGT Secures Exclusive Wheel of Fortune Licensing Rights for Gaming, Lottery, iGaming and iLottery via 10-Year Agreement

LONDON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has signed a ten-year licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television that grants the Company exclusive rights to the legendary Wheel of Fortune brand across gaming, lottery, iGaming and iLottery and non-exclusive rights to distribute Wheel of Fortune content for free-to-play social casinos. The contract will run January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2034.

"In securing exclusive gaming, lottery, iGaming and iLottery access to the Wheel of Fortune brand through 2034, IGT can maximize the returns of this licensing partnership and advance our legacy of creating omnichannel Wheel of Fortune games that generate demand and award prolific jackpots," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO, Global Gaming. "Sony Pictures Television has been a trusted IGT partner for more than 25 years and in that time, we've delivered a diverse portfolio of Wheel of Fortune games that has set the industry standard for innovation, is the clear leader in industry game-performance charts and generated significant revenue for our customers."

"We are thrilled to be extending our long-standing partnership with IGT. This landmark agreement guarantees that casino and lottery players around the world can enjoy world-class Wheel of Fortune-themed games for years to come," said Suzanne Prete, Sony Pictures Television, Executive Vice President of Game Shows. "Sony Pictures Television and IGT share the same commitment to applying the Wheel of Fortune brand in ingenious ways, creating growth opportunities and ensuring that Wheel of Fortune remains synonymous with winning and fun."

IGT's Wheel of Fortune slots is the most successful slot theme of all time. For more than 25 years, casino guests have enjoyed the famous "WHEEL– OF – FORTUNE" chant on nearly 300 versions of the famed slot game which quickly gained notoriety for its life-changing jackpots. Since 1996, IGT's Wheel of Fortune slots have paid out more than $3.5 billion in jackpots and awarded $1 million-plus jackpots to more than 1,100 lucky players. The Company also supports Wheel of Fortune-themed Powerbucks® games, IGT's player-preferred omnichannel progressive jackpot in Canada that continues to achieve remarkable results in land-based and online casinos alike.

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WNBA Champion Kelsey Plum Kicks Off First Marquee Event “Mystery Millions” at the 54th Annual World Series of Poker®

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cards are in the air and the 54th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP®) is already making history with Las Vegas Aces all-star guard Kelsey Plum hosting the ceremonial Shuffle Up & Deal (SUAD) for the $1,000 Buy-In Mystery Millions event, the WSOP’s first marquee event of the summer. Following a successful kickoff to the WSOP on opening day, which featured a tribute to Doyle Brunson, the WNBA champion visited Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas to kick off the event and unveil the prestigious WSOP bracelets that players can win during the series.

A record-setter herself, Plum played an integral role in leading the Las Vegas Aces to their 2022 WNBA Championship, the first major sports league title in Las Vegas history. Today, Plum helped set the tone for what is expected to be the biggest and best WSOP yet. Plum returned to the WSOP floor later in the afternoon to compete in the Mystery Millions event.

“I’m honored to play a role in the first marquee event of the 2023 World Series of Poker and unveil the iconic WSOP bracelet, one of the most prestigious trophies in sports,” said Plum. “This tournament holds a special place in our city and should set new records this year awarding more championship hardware. Let the cards fly and good luck to all the players!”

This year’s WSOP bracelets, designed by WSOP partner Jostens, feature 10 karats of yellow gold with a special Horseshoe incorporated into the design, a playing card suit in red and black stone, and the Event number and name of the champion engraved.

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Second-Best Month Ever Sends NJ Online Casinos Over $6 Billion Mark In Lifetime Revenue from PlayNJ

The New Jersey online casino market shows no signs of slowing down as it inches closer to a 10-year milestone later this year. Including numbers from April, NJ online casinos have now eclipsed $6 billion in lifetime revenue.

Online casinos in New Jersey generated just under $158.9 million in April, according to data released Tuesday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement. April’s total fell short of March’s record-setting $165.7 million, but it’s good enough for the second-most in the state’s history.

Compared to April 2022, last month’s online gambling revenue is up 16.1%. Year-to-date, online casino has generated $620.1 million, a Y-o-Y increase of 13.7%.

New Jersey was the first state to legalize online casinos in November 2013. In that time, internet casinos have generated over $6.1 billion in revenue and more than $1 billion in taxes.

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Q1 2023 Commercial Gaming Revenue Sets New Quarterly High, Topping $16B from American Gaming Association

Washington, D.C. – U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached a quarterly record of $16.60 billion in Q1 2023, marking the industry’s eighth straight record-breaking quarter, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The quarter was highlighted by the industry’s highest-grossing month ever of $5.90 billion in March.

“After two full years of successive growth post-COVID, the U.S. gaming industry has never been stronger,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “With record growth across every gaming vertical—from brick-and-mortar casinos to mobile gaming—American adults continue to choose gaming as one of their top entertainment options.”

Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker Highlights
Across the country, 18 of 35 commercial gaming markets set new revenue records for the quarter, with only Mississippi trailing its quarterly revenue from Q1 2022.

Every commercial gaming vertical saw quarterly revenue records in Q1 2023. Retail gaming accounted for 75.3 percent of total revenue while online gaming represented its largest share ever, 24.7 percent. 

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The Best Countries for Casino Tourism from BetMGM

Land-based casinos remain popular tourist attractions all over the world. Despite a near-infinite selection of casino games that can be played online, such as online slots, live dealer games and casino table games, land-based casinos continue to attract masses of people, primarily because of the social aspect involved.

Because of this, there has been a growth in casino tourism. We’ll discuss why that is the case, as well as which countries you should add to your list if you consider yourself a potential casino tourist.

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What Is Casino Tourism?

The term “casino tourism” is quite self-explanatory, as it refers to the pleasure people take in traveling, not only for the purpose of sightseeing but also to visit popular casinos across the globe. Of course, they may try their hand at jackpot slots and other games in the hope of winning big, but visits to casinos aren’t always geared toward winning. It’s reported that the casino tourism industry is growing precisely because it prompts people to get on the road or on a flight to seek out and experience the thrill of a vibrant nightlife in person. 

 

The very nature of casino environments means that there’s always a buzz, and with people coming from all corners of the world there may well be some of them who haven’t yet obtained sufficient local currency. Fortunately, casinos still use chips instead of cash, not only to accommodate tourists but also for the sake of tradition, aesthetics and security-related reasons – which patrons no doubt appreciate.

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What Is Crapless Craps from BetMGM

If you’re a fan of casino table games you’ve undoubtedly tried your hand at the craps table. It’s one of the oldest casino games and has been around in its current form for well over a century. 

Given that it’s been so popular for so long, it may come as a surprise that casinos would want to change the game at all. However, as in many other spheres of life, things are often tinkered with to make them more appealing to the modern market. This can be seen all over the casino industry, particularly in the ever-evolving world of online casino games.

Enter crapless craps. This is a lesser-known variation of the hugely popular traditional game. So, what exactly is it? How can you play craps without the crap? 

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Let’s take a look at what you can expect when it comes to crapless craps, the rules of the game, crapless crap odds and how it’s different from traditional craps.

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BetMGM Launches Exclusive Buffalo Wild Wings Slot Game

JERSEY CITY, NJ – (April 27, 2023) – BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today the launch of a new Buffalo Wild Wings online casino slot game. Developed exclusively for BetMGM by Inspired Entertainment, the title is the latest evolution of the company’s partnership with the largest sports bar brand in the United States. The Buffalo Wild Wings slot is available in New Jersey on BetMGM Casino, Borgata Casino, and Party Casino, in Pennsylvania on BetMGM Casino and Borgata Casino, and in Michigan on BetMGM Casino.

“BetMGM’s newest exclusive title presents our players with the branding and visual appeal of Buffalo Wild Wing’s popular restaurant and sports bar with the familiar and player-centric game mechanics from Inspired. We have a great partner in Buffalo Wild Wings and look forward to continuing to work with them to deliver innovative experiences players can only find on BetMGM.”
OLIVER BARTLETT - DIRECTOR OF GAMING, BETMGM

Buffalo Wild Wings is a branded slot developed by Inspired Entertainment. It combines the visual appeal of the popular casual dining restaurant with winged buffaloes, burgers and sports. The Buffalo Wild Wings slot is a 40 line, 5×4 slot game featuring vibrant stacked symbols, and engaging bonus offerings.

“The Buffalo Wild Wings branded casino game is another opportunity to entertain our fans through the BetMGM platform. Partnering with one of the industry leaders in entertainment gives our guests one-of-a-kind experiences.”
NIGEL JONES - DIRECTOR OF ON-PREMISE EXPERIENCE AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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