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Get your March Madness On at Top Online Sportsbooks

It’s that time of year again when the United States goes absolutely ape shit for March Madness. Play-in games, bracketology, the quest for the perfect bracket, Cinderellas, buzzer-beaters… what a great tournament this is every year, and it all kicks off today.

Top Online Sportsbooks for March Madness

It’s uncommon for teams other than #1 and #2 seeds in each region to make it deep into the tourney, so this year look for teams like Oklahoma, North Carolina, Michigan State, Xavier, Maryland, Virginia, Kansas and Kentucky to lead the charge into the Final Four and to the Championship.

I like to have a little wager (or ten) as the tournaments progress. There’s no question that the games are more exciting when you have a case (or truck) of beer on the line.

This year — why not take the plunge and give online sportsbetting a try? For as little as $100 a deposit that you can put on your credit card, you can get a taste of what’s it like to root for favorite teams to win you a nice dinner, or to find that one game when you just know that the low-ranked team is going to cover the spread against a powerhouse opponent. Once you make your deposit, you can bet as little as $10 or as much as your balance.

Of the 100s of online sportsbook where you could bet, I’ve found that there are only about 5 that are the best of the best. You can find my list as well as their current March Madness and other promotions at this link:

Top Online Sportsbooks for March Madness

Let me know how you do, and best of luck with your bracket!

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Online casino offers 5 free spins on Leap Day 2016

BetChain is a popular Bitcoin casino featuring online slots, roulette, table poker, video poker, casual games, card games, craps, and more.

Not all Bitcoin Casinos have Provably Fair gaming. BetChain is proud to feature this technology so that players can rest assured that all plays are trustworthy and fair. A top priority is honesty and the satisfaction of its clientele.

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Today, BetChain has the following offer for Leap Day 2016: your 1st deposit of a minimum of 0.1 BTC, $20 or €20 will get you 5 Free Spins on the Mad Scientist online slot machine.

Check out this list of BetSoft 3D online slots that are available at BetChain.

Players from all US states, as well as most other areas of the world, are invited to play at BetChain.

Good Luck!

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Great Online Gambling February Offers

There are some great online gambling offers that are coming online in February. You’re sure to find something to your liking since these online gambling offers cover the full spread of online gambling games:

  • online casino games like slots, blackjack, video poker, and roulette
  • online bingo and keno
  • sports betting (get some action Super Bowl 50, perhaps?)
  • online poker freerolls, cash games, tournaments
  • skill-based cash tournaments, including card, strategy, arcade, and word games

Here’s the list of offers by category:

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Play New Online Slot with $15 Free

Here’s a great offer for both new and existing Treasure Mile Casino players.

The Offers
1x Free Spins Offer (no deposit required)
1x Match Bonus Offer

15 Free Spins
Realms
Code: PLAYREALMS

Plus

100% Match up to $100
Code: 100REALMS
T’s and C’s:
* 40X wagering on all bonuses
* Maximum withdrawal of $100 on the Free Spins offer only
* Unlimited withdrawal on the Deposit Match Offer
* A minimum $20 deposit is required to process a withdrawal
* All Offers are valid for 1 claim only at Treasure Mile Casino
* This promotion will start on 27 November 2015 and end on 31 January 2016

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FanDuel Sued by Redskins WR Garcon

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon is suing FanDuel for misuse of his name and likeness. He is seeking class action status on behalf of NFL players similarly situated.

From the complaint:

  • Professional athletes’ names and likenesses are valuable intangible property. 
  • Indeed, Plaintiff’s and Class members’ continued popularity and successful performance on the field are critical to their own commercial success and the commercial success of the NFL.
  • Plaintiff, and upon information the other NFL players, have not consented,in writing or otherwise, to Defendant FanDuel’s use of their names or likenesses to promote or to operate its daily fantasy sports product.

OK. I get it. Yes, NFL players should be compensated for the use of their names and likenesses. And FanDuel should pony up.

Like DraftKings does.

That’s right — the NFL Players Association has a contract with DraftKings and receives compensation for the use of player’s names and likenesses. I don’t have the details of what that compensation schedule looks like, but that’s not my point here.

My point here is that this contract indicates to me that the NFL Players Association endorses fantasy sports in general. If the NFL Players Association objected to fantasy sports, they’d not have entered into this contract. And Garcon’s lawsuit would look very different and have very different claims — if it were to have been filed at all.

If you’d like to check out fantasy sport for yourself, you can go to FanDuel, DraftKings, and DraftDay. All have various promotions for new players.

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Top 5 Reputable Online Casinos from Genesys Group

I’ve been dealing with the Genesys Group for several years. I’ve written about them several times on this blog and have referred many players to their online casinos.

These guys are legit. I’ve not had one complaint from any of the players that I have referred to them. When I myself have conducted testing of their online casinos, I was able to easily deposit with my credit card, claim bonuses, and cashout without issue. The games are above average, and their chat agents are knowledgeable, helpful, and do not give you any kind of runaround when asking about cashout methods, timelines, and fees.

One of the top benefits to playing at a Genesys Group online casino is that they process your cashout back to the credit card that you used to deposit. This is very rare for an online casino to be able to do this. And it’s wildly convenient.

Two other benefits at all of the Genesys Group online casinos:

  • Low initial deposit ($20)
  • Nice deposit bonus (100%)

As of this writing, Genesys Group operates five online casinos: I’ve listed them below. My personal favorite is Treasure Mile because it supports both mobile and desktop platforms.

You can find full-page reviews for each of these sites linked from this page on The Online Casino Gambling Directory.

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Marking 10 Years in Online Gambling

This month marks my 10th year in the online gambling industry:

Oh, how things have changed since 2005.

Thinking back over the past 10 years, here’s my take on just some of big shifts that have happened in the industry. In no particular order…

  • Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 : A rider on a “must-pass” port security bill, the UIGEA resulted in the banning  of US players by 100s of online gambling sites. There are still several dozen online gambling sites that accept US players, but only a fraction of the number that were available prior to this act.
  • In 2008, Kentucky attempts to seize gambling site domains in an effort to stop illegal online gaming. Sites are down for at most a day or two; most just redirected to a .net or .eu domain. However, many online gambling sites now specifically ban players from this state.
  • Absolute Poker / Ultimate Bet Online Poker Cheating Exposed on 60 Minutes in 2008 : Savvy players analyzed online poker hand histories and discovered statistical anomalies that alerted them to the cheating. Former owner Russ Hamilton has since admitted his guilt in this scandal, having stolen around $17M.
  • Online Poker’s “Black Friday” of 2011 : Online poker in the United States is decimated as PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and Absolute Poker were indicted on charges of bank fraud, money laundering, and illegal gambling. It still has not recovered. Settlement talks are ongoing, some agreements have been reached, and some of the brands are attempting to make a comeback as US states begin to legalize and regulate intrastate online poker.
  • 2012 to present, states are moving to legalize and regulate intrastate online gambling. Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey all have some form of legal, regulated online gambling, with California, Washington, and other states not far behind. States are essentially claiming that online gambling, like lotteries and land-based casinos, are the purview of the states and not the feds — and it seems like no one is going to challenge that.

Some recent trends include:

  • The rate at which new online gambling sites come online has rapidly decelerated. Years ago, there were several new sites a month; now, I rarely hear about a new site coming online.
  • Many of the disreputable sites have gone out of business. Of the online gambling sites that remain, the vast majority are reputable, have been around for years, and have all the hallmarks of being in business for years to come.
  • Online gambling sites have adapted their sites to tablets and mobile phones; more and more players are playing on their iPads, iPhones,  and Android devices.
  • Just recently in the United States, some online gambling sites are paying out winnings to a player’s credit card. An all-electronic deposit and withdrawal system is necessary for widespread adoption of online gambling. Pre-UIGEA, NetTeller filled this role, but they were busted, paid fines, relocated from Canada to another jurisdiction, and currently steers clear of all United States markets.
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Sites Offering $50+ For New Customers

I’m always trying to alert my readers to free cash for online gambling. Today, I did a quick review of my database and found that there are 11 US-friendly online gambling sites each offering $50 or more in free cash to new players. Just click this link and you’ll see the list.

Terms and conditions vary. But in general, the free cash is good on slots only, has between a 25x and 60x playthrough, and has a 1x – 2x maximum cashout.

But heck — it’s free to try, and you might get lucky and win some cash on some of the online slot machines! At worse, you’ll get a chance to explore the site and what they have to offer before you make a deposit.

And for those of you from outside of the US, there are 20 online casinos that offer $50 or more in free cash to new players. Just click this link and you’ll see the list.

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$50 Free to Try Newest RTG Online Casino

Raging Bull Online Casino is the newest online casino to hit the Internet in some time.  Powered by the very popular Real Time Gaming (RTG) platform, Raging Bull Online Casino is offering a LIMITED-TIME $50 FREE no-deposit bonus to all new players. They are eager to showcase their 24/7/365 customer service via email, chat and phone… as well as, of course, provide you with all of the spectacular games that you have come to expect from RTG.

Raging Bull Online Casino $50 FREE

Here is a link to the coupon code to get the $50 FREE at Raging Bull.

Players from most countries, including the United States of America, are welcome to play at one or all of the Raging Bull Online Casino platforms — full download version on your desktop, instant play in your browser, or on your mobile device.

If you like what you see, depositing is easy via the cashier. And, they’re offering a 300% match up to $750 on your initial deposit! This comes with a standard 30 x playthrough on your deposit + bonus amount. And, as usual, slots and parlor games count 100% toward your playthrough, with other games contributing less. Be sure to check out the terms and conditions with a chat agent before you make a deposit.

ACT NOW! Head on over to Raging Bull Online Casino and pick up your $50 FREE.

(But when you get there, don’t pick a fight with Bob or Marty.)

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Online Gambling Winnings Paid to Credit Card for $9

When you gamble online and win, there are few affordable and convenient means of getting paid. Until now, that is…

Intertops Casino, Poker Room, and Sportsbook has recently deployed CardPay as a payout method. CardPay pays your winnings to a credit card that you had previously used to make a deposit. There is a small $9 fee per transaction, and it can be used to process payouts of between $100 and $5000. The payout takes between 3 – 7 business days after your payout has been approved by Intertops.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more affordable or convenient payout method at any online gambling site.

Intertops Casino, Poker, and Sports

If you don’t already have an account at Intertops Casino, Poker, and Sportsbook, you really should sign up. Play at the casino, in the poker room, and place your sports bets all from a single account.

Here are the current bonuses that Intertops is offering its new players.

  • Casino: 100% bonus on initial deposits of between $20 and $100, with a playthrough of 30 x (deposit + bonus). No cap on winnings. Use bonus code SIGNUP100.
  • Poker: 200% bonus on initial deposits of between $20 and $500, released in $5 increments based on your play in the first 90 days. Also, entry into their $500 new depositor freeroll (top 3 pay out as:  $250 / $150 / $100). No cap on winnings. Use bonus code 1000ITP.
  • Sportsbook: 20% bonus on initial deposits of between $20 and $500, with a playthrough of 8 x (deposit + bonus). No cap on winnings. Contact support after making your deposit to claim this bonus.

Intertops accepts real-money players from all US States, and is one of the very few to accept real-money poker players from all US States.

Click here to sign-up at Intertops!

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