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KANSAS CITY, Mo. A bill that would legalize sports betting in Missouri is headed to the Senate after House lawmakers approved the legislation.

If Missouri legalizes sports betting, it will join a list of other states that allow wagering on sports.

"My opinion, it's a little ridiculous that I can go to a casino and lose a thousand dollars playing blackjack. But I cant bet 50 bucks on the Chiefs to win," Missouri Sen. John Rizzo, who represents Independence, said.

The bill would allow people to bet on professional and college sports.

Wagers would be taxed 8% and would bring the state nearly $10 million annually according to a fiscal analysis.

"We have I believe around 30 states that have legalized some sort of sports book," Sen. Denny Hoskins, who represents Warrensburg said. "Im hopeful that Missouri will do the same this year."

When the approved House bill arrives in the Senate for consideration, senators will also have another sports wagering bill to consider.

Hoskins has introduced a bill where the main difference is in the tax rate. The House version has a tax rate at 8%. Hoskins' bill has a tax rate at 21%.

Theres a lot of things in the House bill I think are good, I think its a good starting point. But I believe that tax rate of 8%, I mean basically were just giving away money to the casinos which in my opinion are already profitable," Hoskins said. "So, there would have to be some movement on that tax rate as well as the problem gambling portion."

Hoskins added he wants more money dedicated to gambling addiction help.

He said if changes are made to the House version, he would be able to support it if his bill fails.

"We're the Show me state. We like to be shown what other states are doing first before we pass it, and we want to make sure that we have a great bill. Not just a good bill," he said.

Missouri's major sports teams are supporting the House bill including the Chiefs, Royals and Current.

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The casino film is one of the classics it can bring a rollercoaster of emotion, high stakes and lots of loot up for grabs. This is a great little cocktail for an incredible movie and some casino based films like Casino Royale, Rounders or Casino stay with you for years after viewing. Whilst all based around gambling and casinos, the films are done in a masterful way.

Whilst youre playing away at the tables or placing your bets on your favourite sports with sites such as Odds Index, when it comes to gambling it can be hard to step away if youre on a hot streak of wins. But it can do a world of good to take a step back every now and again, getting some rest and rejuvenation.

During this downtime, it could be an idea to watch a few movies heck, even casino movies if youre in the mood. Whilst you may have a good clue as to what casino movies to watch What about the ones to avoid?

Below is a list of movies that are considered really bad when it comes to the bar that is set by other gambling and casino related movies.

Whilst you wouldnt exactly expect Oscar level film making from a Paul Blart film the sequel to the tepidly received original Paul Blart: Mall Cop is one of the worst-rated films on Rotten Tomatoes, coming in at a measly 5% rating.

With Kevin James reprising his role, the action takes place in a casino. In this case, its the Wynn Las Vegas. How they agreed to put their name to this movie is a mystery. The plot is incredibly loose and goofy and the film doesnt make anywhere near enough use of the real casino setting they have.

After watching this, you wont be surprised to find out that the film got nominated for Worst Actor, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay and Worst Screen Combo at the Raspberry Awards that year.

21 Was a film that had both an intriguing cast and high expectations. Based upon a best selling novel, Bringing Down The House, the film centres around the genius team from MIT that conquered the casinos in Las Vegas, specifically winning millions in the game of Blackjack. They used mathematically powered tactics to count cards and were incredibly good at doing so.

The film had a combination of heavyweight actors in the form of Laurence Fishburne and Kevin Spacey whilst also showcasing awesome relatively fresh new faces like Kate Bosworth and Jim Sturgess.

The main thing that puts people off of this film especially keen casino punters is the sheer glamorisation of the fact the team are on the verge of cheating their way to riches. This was a bit of a kick in the teeth to the people who have dedicated their lives to learning and playing Blackjack.

It also didnt help that the script was painfully dry a bit more detail in the script and a few polishing touches could have made this an enjoyable film.

Another casino film that had the potential to be quite good a promising cast including hit singer Justin Timberlake and A-lister Ben Affleck and a rather intriguing plot to boot. But the film sits at a whopping 9% on Rotten Tomatoes (to compare, the Robert Deniro classic Casino sits at 93%).

The plot is rather fantastical Timberlake plays an online gambler who believes something is up, so goes to confront the tycoon behind the site whos played by Ben Affleck. The plot beefs up a bit, with the government authorities getting involved and Timberlake having to outrun both sides of the law.

It does have a bit of action and some genuinely good ideas but Timberlake and Affleck have pretty much zero chemistry on the screen, dragging this film down to Rotten Tomatoes depths.

Whilst it may surprise you that an Oce4ans film made it onto the list, Oceans Twelve just couldnt live up to the bar that the first film had set, despite the returning all-star cast.

The biggest drawback of this sequel is the plot its ok at certain times of the film and then switches to being utterly disappointing. The film earned titles such as fluff, cheesy and even dull by some review outlets.

The lukewarm reception is a shame since you can tell pretty much every single one of the cast is having an absolute whale of a time

The National Lampoon franchise has cherished memories in many peoples memories. Chevy Chase and Beverly DAngely are staples of the film and two of the driving factors towards its success, along with a tight script and pacing.

But it seems that all of these things went out the window with Vegas Vacation as agreed upon by not just the general audience, but film reviews and critics alike.

Vegas Vacation sees the lovable Griswolds return again for yet another vacation. As the title of the film suggests, on this trip theyre off to the gambling Mecca of Las Vegas. As usual, the whole gang has individual mishaps and misadventures.

The opening of the movie starts off good but quickly falls off, with the running gag of Clark managing to lose a tonne of money on blackjack losing its steam much quicker than the film hoped it would. This is one of the many reasons the film is sitting at 13% on Rotten Tomatoes save yourself an hour and a half and skip this one.

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On a late afternoon in June 2018, Craig Carton is at a high-limit blackjack table in a casino just outside of Philadelphia.

The high-profile New York sports-talk host is fighting an internal battle between his ego and his soul. He needs to double down but doesn't have the cash in front of him.

Nine months earlier, Carton had been arrested by federal agents at his home and charged with fraud for his role in a concert ticket resale scheme, some of the proceeds from which he used to pay off gambling debts. He resigned from the No. 1 sports-talk show in New York City, "Boomer & Carton," on Sept. 13, 2017. His dream job was gone, and his freedom was in jeopardy.

Yet, even after spending two weeks at a gambling rehabilitation center, he was back at the blackjack table months later, debating his next move.

Carton knows the correct play for the hand he has just been dealt is to double down, but to do so, he'll need to race out to the parking lot and get the money he purposely left in his truck as a test of self-control. The advantage play for his life, however, is to step away from gambling altogether. Carton asks the dealer to pause the game and heads to get the money.

An hour later, he has lost it all and failed his own test, but he may have won the war within himself -- and that personal victory could help America's growing betting market tackle one of its most critical challenges.

"At that point, I was willing to admit to myself that I had a problem," Carton said during a series of recent interviews with ESPN conducted on Zoom. "That really started my journey of being able to tell you I have a problem, and those are two different things. Owning that I have a problem is one thing and then to be able to look another man in his face, eye-to-eye, and not care what you think of me ... honestly, that was the toughest hill for me to climb. Thankfully, I was able to climb it, because a lot of people don't."

Carton says he hasn't gambled since that afternoon blackjack session in June 2018. He was convicted of fraud in the spring of 2019, sentenced to 3 years in federal prison and required to pay $4.8 million in restitution to the victims of his crime. He was released from prison in June 2020 and back on the air with WFAN four months later.

Today, he's as brash as ever behind the microphone on his afternoon show, "Carton and Roberts," but off air, in his role as the face of sportsbook FanDuel's efforts to combat problem gambling, he's humble and contrite. He now has the loudest voice and biggest platform any problem gambler has ever had, a responsibility he takes seriously, and he is concerned for people.

"There will be thousands of more people that now have a gambling problem, because so many more people are betting," Carton said. "It's going to be a problem nationwide that I don't think a lot of states are ready for."

If you or anyone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-522-4600 for help.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and as it and the NCAA tournament winds down, calls from sports bettors to problem gambling hotlines are on the rise.

Thirty states and the District of Columbia have legal betting markets, with the bulk of the wagering taking place online. Billions of dollars are flowing from bettors to bookmakers every month, with leagues, colleges, media outlets and state governments each receiving their cut. During a nine-day stretch in January, bettors put more than $600 million in play with online sportsbooks in New York. Experts believe a reckoning is coming, an inevitable tsunami of gambling addiction, and America isn't prepared.

According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, sports bettors are at least twice as likely to develop a gambling disorder compared to gamblers in general, especially when playing online. Studies have shown that problem gamblers also are more likely to attempt suicide or have suicidal thoughts than other types of addicts. Carton, who used to bet sports regularly, considered jumping off a ski lift to end his life when things were spiraling out of control, something he revealed in an HBO documentary about his collapse. A friend talked him off the ledge that day, and Carton is determined to help others before they get to that point.

"Gambling addiction is the only addiction that I know of where we use the word degenerate to describe us," Carton said. "There's a great amount of shame that comes with that."

Carton hopes the second chance he has been given shows other gambling addicts that life goes on. After all, his downward spiral played out on air while he was the co-host of "Boomer & Carton." During a decadelong run on the show, Carton talked openly about his blackjack prowess with his co-host, ex-NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason. Gambling and sports picks were a regular part of the show. But when news broke of Carton's arrest in September 2017, most everyone at the station was caught off guard.

"What I always remind people of is that Craig is a great performer," Chris Oliviero, senior vice president of market manager for Audacy New York said. "When the light went on at 6 o'clock every morning, no matter what was going on, the craziness in his personal life, he hid it. Lights went on, he started dancing."

Oliviero made the decision to bring Carton back to WFAN after his imprisonment. He visited and communicated with Carton regularly while he was locked up in a minimum-security federal prison in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and found his longtime friend to be contrite and accepting of his responsibility for his crime. Still, while Oliviero believed Carton deserved a second chance, he also knew there would be backlash, and there was.

"Some of the negative reaction was because his on-air persona is polarizing, and that's also what makes him successful," Oliviero said. "People who might just know the on-air persona might say that he doesn't deserve a second chance. But, again, that's based on his on-air persona. We know the truth."

Oliviero says Carton still brings the "high-and-tight fastball" during the afternoon show but also tends to be more thoughtful on stories where an athlete or public figure is accused of something where an addiction could be involved. Carton also no longer participates in segments featuring sports picks, but he knows that gambling remains a big part of any sports-talk show.

"What's weird about it is that I'm a huge proponent of this proliferation of legalization of gambling," Carton said. "I think it's great that we're taking it from the back alley and have made it mainstream. I think the more mainstream it is, the easier it becomes over time to talk about it. I think ultimately that will be a really good thing."

Oliviero says the real-life Carton, not his alter-ego, can be heard on his Saturday morning show, "Hi, My Name Is Craig," which features guests discussing their struggles with a gambling in a raw format. Carton says the Saturday show is in part him making good on a promise to a group of problem gamblers he met during a two-week stay at Algamus Gambling Recovery Center in Arizona.

"Craig didn't have to do that weekend show. He wasn't forced to do that weekend show," Oliviero said. "Some people think he was somehow forced to do that. No, he wasn't. He wanted to do it, and we wanted to do it. And the response we've gotten in phone calls, emails and letters from real people who need help has been eye-opening, no doubt, but it has also fueled us to do it more."

If you or anyone you know is depressed or having suicidal thoughts, please seek help or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

On Sept. 23, 2021, Carton was named as an ambassador for FanDuel's responsible gambling initiatives. He works directly with the sportsbook to help identify warning signs. He speaks to employees about how dangerous problem gambling can be for customers and their business itself. It's part of what FanDuel calls an "inside-out" approach to tackling problem gambling on its platform.

Carton is also producing content aimed at reaching problem gamblers that began appearing on FanDuel platforms in March. Ultimately, his goal, he says, is to humanize the addict. He knows there's a long way to go.

"It's the schoolteacher, the little league coach, the mailman, the sales guy ... we don't smell a certain way; we don't look a certain way, and that's why it's referred to as the hidden addiction," Carton said.

According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, funding for problem gambling services is dwarfed by the amounts dedicated to drug and alcohol addiction. Some states, including ones that have recently legalized sports betting, do not dedicate any tax revenue to problem gambling services.

Adam Warrington spent more than seven years working in the corporate social responsibility department of Anheuser-Busch. He's now in a similar role with FanDuel as the sportsbook's vice president of responsible gambling. He joined FanDuel shortly after Carton signed on as an ambassador for the company's responsible gambling efforts.

Like Carton, Warrington believes one of the biggest challenges the industry faces with problem gambling is erasing the stigma that still exists. He sees some similarities between the alcohol industry's efforts to normalize designated drivers and what is needed in the gambling industry when it comes to tackling addiction. He said it took years to destigmatize the use of designated drivers, but he hopes modern technology and Carton can speed up the process with humanizing problem gamblers.

"That would lead to destigmatizing those who have a problem with gambling, like other addictions," Warrington added.

It has been nearly four years since Carton's last blackjack session. The 51-year-old remembers the shame and anger he felt when he got up from the table and walked out to the blue Ford Raptor, which Esiason had given him as a gift, to go retrieve the money he left behind as a test of his self-control.

"I've beaten myself up a lot about the bad decisions I've made," Carton said. "And I've never wanted to use, for what I viewed for a long time as a cop-out, 'Well, it wasn't my fault, it's an addiction.'

"I think it can be both at the same time," he added. "Clearly, my brain is wired in a manner that I can't gamble responsibly. So I own that now, and I didn't own that at the very beginning of the whole process, and there's an ego aspect to that for sure."

Carton says he borrowed more than $30 million to gamble. At the peak of his addiction, he was playing upward of $20,000 a hand. He was a good card player, too. He knew the math behind the most advantageous decisions for every situation. Yet, he'd still endure wild swings, sometimes winning more than a million dollars only to lose it all back and more before he left the casino. His job was about the only thing that could get him to leave the table.

"If you want to see a gambling problem looks like, I played blackjack for nine minutes. Nine minutes," Carton said. "At 3:57 in the morning, I sat down. I walked out at 4:06. It was a nine-minute sit-down and I won $325,000 in nine minutes and walked out the door. I only left the table because I had to go to work. I look back at those stories, not to glorify it -- because it's ugly, disgusting and dirty -- but it's real."

In many ways, Carton's downfall, the second chance he has been given and the skepticism of his and the gambling industry's sincerity are reflective of the challenge the American betting market faces with problem gambling.

It's hard for those who are turned off by Carton's brash, flame-throwing on-air persona to believe he is remorseful and thoughtful about tackling problem gambling, just like it can be difficult for the general public to believe bookmaking businesses, which make their money from consumer losses, are serious about preventing people from betting more than they should. But some see value in bringing a fresh voice like Carton's into the problem gambling space.

"I've long called for more innovation in the space, and I think Craig is the perfect person to bring that in the space," Jamie Salsburg, a brand strategist who was a problem gambler, said. "I think the thing I'm most excited about is his voice. He's got a unique voice. He's going to be able to say things, do things that none of us have ever done before. Ultimately, the typical responsible gambling narrative and messaging has been around for 40 years and hasn't evolved; it hasn't changed. It's time."

Carton says he doesn't feel pressure knowing that he has the loudest voice and biggest platform any problem gambler has ever had, but he does feel obligated to do what he can to help prevent people from making the same mistakes he did.

"There's also shame involved in it, which is why it's so hard for so many problem gamblers to say they have a problem," Carton said. "That's the first step, and it is the hardest."

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Theres nothing quite like having the perfect poker setup for a night of cards, and Louis Vuitton has come to the party with one of the most complete kits in the game. While it comes with an eye-watering price tag, the Louis Vuitton Casino Trunk has everything you might need for an evening of boisterous bluffing as your rinse your mates wallets.

With the history that Louis Vuitton has as one of the worlds finest trunk makers, it only makes sense that the Casino Trunk would be finished with the luxurious detailing that the French luxury house is so famous for. Standing 1.1m tall, with square width and depth measurements, the trunk features Louis Vuittons iconic monogram coated canvas, natural cowhide leather trim and finely crafted brass hardware.

Once you open the veritable cornucopia of gaming goodies, youll find an expertly crafted red microfibre lining across all surfaces, with a total of 13 different drawers and a removable suitcase for your next boardroom business meeting. The drawers themselves are filled with all of the gambling accessories you need to play all of the best games on any casino floor, including card mats for poker, blackjack and even roulette.

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The roulette wheel tucks neatly into the topmost section of the hard-sided trunk, easy to remove for a quick spin. In total, the monster gaming set includes the following:

The Louis Vuitton Casino Trunk arrives with an RRP of $242,000 and is only available at selected Louis Vuitton boutiques or via Client Services.

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All of the latest news from the supplier part of the industry, including updates from Pragmatic Play, Vibra Gaming and SOFTSWISS

Carlo Cooke joins SlotMatrix as commercial director

B2B provider EveryMatrix has appointed Carlo Cooke as commercial director for its casino content aggregator, SlotMatrix.

Cooke joins the firm following stints with other industry companies such as Red Tiger and All41 Studios.

Mathias Larsson, CEO of SlotMatrix, said: We are happy to bring Carlo Cooke on board in a management role for our newest division.

We plan to capitalise on its existing success, and Carlo will have a crucial role in further expanding our footprint and accelerating our commercial growth.

Cooke added: Joining a tier-one igaming platform provider such as EveryMatrix is a pleasure, and Im looking forward to working closely with my colleagues to drive forward this innovative solution.

Pragmatic Play signs deal with 888casino

Content provider Pragmatic Play has signed a deal with 888casino to create a dedicated blackjack studio for the operator.

The studio will include purpose-built tables and branding, exclusively designed for 888casino.

This agreement is the latest in a string of partnerships by Pragmatic Play, following deals with Mansions M88 brand and Kindred Groups Unibet.

Yossi Barzely, chief business development officer at Pragmatic Play, said: We are delighted to create a dedicated live casino environment tailored to its players. Showcasing our leading blackjack solution, were able to deliver incredible gaming experiences while simultaneously highlighting the power of 888casino.

VP B2C casino at 888, Talya Benyamini, commented: Pragmatic Plays flexible live casino offering will enhance 888casinos diverse range of existing products to the benefit of our customers.

Symplify and Flows sign partnership agreement

Symplify has partnered with industries innovation platform, Flows, that will see both software companies leverage each others tech expertise.

Symplifys CRM suite and Flows innovation platform will now be seamlessly integrated which will simplify everyday work.

Symplifys CEO Robert Kimber, said: We see Flows as a perfect partner that not only solves a problem for many organisations out there, but does it in a way that sits very well with our own vision and philosophy.

Flows CEO James King, commented: Partnering with Symplify is a strategic and important step for us given the many synergies between the two businesses. Pioneering technology is at the heart of this partnership and our growing client list is well positioned to greatly benefit from our collaboration.

1xBet supports Ukrainian humanitarian relief

1xBet has announced that it will donate 1m to charities and relief organisations in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

In addition to this, 1xBet is continuing to offer full support to its hundreds of employees in Ukraine and will continue to do so for the long term.

A spokesperson for 1xBet said: We are deeply saddened by the crisis in Ukraine and hope for a peaceful resolution to be reached as soon as possible. We have many employees in the country, whose safety and wellbeing are our most pressing priority, and we will do everything in our power to help them and their loved ones.

Altenar sees percentage of bets up 149.9% in 2021

Altenar has revealed its statistics for the period between 2019 and 2021.

In 2019, the percentage of bets placed held at 159.7%, which was slowly increasing due to the move towards online betting over land-based.

In 2020, the betting percentage dropped 40% due to the pandemic, but this did recover exponentially in 2021 with a percentage of 149.9%.

Altenar also stated that new clients increased by 56% during the same period. When broken down by each year, Altenar held a percentage of 110.9% of new clients, which grew to 127.3% in 2020 and grew massively in 2021 to 266.5%.

Vibra Gaming and Betsul launch Scratch-a-lot in Brazil

Betsul and Vibra Gaming have jointly launched Scratch-a-lot to the Brazilian market.

In recent months, the partnership between the lottery and sports betting operator Betsul and games developer Vibra Gaming has strengthened. Both companies created the new lottery concept, Scratch-a-lot.

Ramiro Atucha, CEO of Vibra Gaming, said: We are confident this launch will not only be different from anything we have ever done but also potentially the most successful in our history.

GLIs vice-president of Latin America and Caribbean, Karen Sierra-Hughes, added: We celebrate that a Latin American company, such as Vibra Gaming, is thriving with continuous new developments. In this case, supporting our lottery industry that is aiming to modernise their operations to generate more revenue for social causes.

SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator obtained Maltese certificate

SOFTSWISS has certified its random number generator and can now offer services to casinos, game aggregators and game studios holding the Malta licence.

This will enable companies operating in Malta and other jurisdictions across Europe where jackpot promotions are not prohibited from using the jackpot systems provided by SOFTSWISS. In addition, all jackpot campaigns will use random number generated (RNG) certification against the applicable technical requirements of the Malta market.

Aliaksei Douhin, project manager at the SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator, commented: Being compliant with the requirements of the Malta Gaming Authority is an important part of the development of the SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator. This milestone is an important step towards innovation and a personalised approach when it comes to the running of jackpot campaigns.

Rightlander brings compliance support to Ontarios igaming market

Rightlander has launched its suite of products and services in Ontario in response to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontarios (AGCO) decision to launch a new igaming market on 4 April.

Operators can boost their compliance efforts with access to the Rightlander suite, which monitors email, social media, video, PPC, Telegram, affiliate websites and websites offering illegal or infringing content.

Ian Sims, founder of Rightlander, said: It was only a matter of time before the Canadian igaming sector started down the path to regulation.

We have been scanning at the state level in the USA for a while now and are well equipped to monitor from individual states in Canada like Ontario, Sims added.

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Online gaming is a fun way to spend your free time. Its also a good way to make extra cash online. In fact, some people play online games as their primary way of making money.

Although you can make a six-figure salary gaming online, it is easier said than done. Many gamers quit after a few weeks or months in the industry. Luckily for you, weve prepared 7 actionable tips to help you maneuver the online gaming industry. Whats more, well explain how to get the most out of your money.

Interested? Lets dive right in.

Play to have Fun

Well admitevery new gamer has fantasies about making a lot of money playing Fortnite, CS: GO, slots or poker. In truth, making money shouldnt be your priority as a gamer, even when youre good at it.

Focus on the entertainment aspect of gaming before you think about profits. This way, you can play your favorite games without worrying whether theyre the best games to maximize profits or not.

If getting into gaming with money is your first priority, youll fall into the trap of playing popular games like Fortnite and PUBG even if youre not a fan of them.

The takeaway: Find your favorite online games to have fun. You can play alone or with friends. But prioritize having a good time over chasing a few bucks.

Also, find a great gaming platform. Twitch and YouTube are popular platforms for video game streamers. But if youre a casino lover, you need to find a good gambling site.

Choose a casino with fast payouts. This guide, https://fruityslots.com/casino/fast-payout/, explains more about casino payments the best digital wallets to use and casinos with the fastest payouts online. Check it out to learn why its important to join a site that processes withdrawals quickly.

Learn About Different Games

If you plan to make money gaming online, its essential to learn about your options. Discover the benefits of playing action games versus sports simulations. On the other end, learn the differences between slots and poker.

Learning about games can help you create a strategy on how to make money from the industry. For starters, you can determine whether you to be a competitive game. Or you could decide to start a Twitch channel.

Secondly, learning about games helps you determine whether to improve your skills and how to win games of chance. Slot machines, for example, dont require skills. But you can improve your winning chances by playing high RTP slots and choosing video over classic slots.

Create a Budget

The goal is to maximize your money gaming. So, start by creating a daily, weekly and monthly budget. Importantly, ensure your gaming budget is money you can afford to lose.

To expound more, pay your bills and set money aside for savings before you think about gaming. You could even invest and donate to your favorite charities. If you still have money to spend, then dedicate some of it to have fun at gaming sites.

With your gaming budget in mind, create a spending plan. Here, you determine how much money to spend every time you play games online. Lets say you love to play slots but your monthly budget is $150.

You could decide to spend $10 per night for 15 days. Or you could choose to play on the weekends alone and spend roughly $35 every weekend. In the grand scheme of things, budgeting is good for your financial well being.

Claim and use Freebies

Gaming online can be expensive. Sure, some games allow you to complete an entire career mode without having to pay anything. But if you want to access top-notch weapons or exclusive competitions, you need to spend money.

If youre a casino lover, you dont have a choice. Adding money to your account is necessary to play slots and table games. Fortunately, most gambling sites have regular bonuses.

Bonuses are like betting chips to play popular slots and table games without touching your bankroll. There are all sorts of casino bonuses: No deposit, first deposit, reload, cash backs, VIP and loyalty programs. For the uninitiated, most casinos have terms about how to withdraw your bonus profits.

If they give you a $50 bonus, they can add a 30x wager requirement. To expound more, you must spend $1500 ($50 x 30) before you can cashout your bonus profits. No wager bonuses skip that rule, allowing you to withdraw bonus winnings instantly.

Invest in Skills and Strategies

Unless you have a limitless pit of money, minimizing expenses should be a priority. More importantly, making profits should be one of your main goals, well, besides having fun.

Now, to make money from online gaming, you need luck, skills and strategies. Luck is particularly important for casino games like slots, video poker and blackjack. These games do not reward skills or experience no matter how much you try.

That said, there are plenty of games based on skills and strategies online. In the casino space, poker, blackjack and baccarat are the best games to play through strategies.

Each game has a unique strategy. So, research around to determine what you need to do to become good at the game.

Set Achievable Goals

Are you the type of gamer in it to become an overnight millionaire? Forget about it. Gaming isnt a get rich quick scheme. If you want to make money in the industry, set achievable strategies and focus on the long term.

Setting goals acts as a reminder of what you need to achieve weekly or monthly. As mentioned, though, your goals need to be attainable. In the first few weeks, focus on breaking even.

Once you determine you can make money consistently, then set goals. Start by setting small goals, say 5% to 10% per month. Then advance to targeting 20% or more.

Keep Records

Ever wondered why many professionals keep records? Its the best way to determine your profits and losses. It also helps you keep track of your inventory, your expenses and debts.

As a gamer, keeping records is a sure way of helping you know what works for you and what leads you to losses. Maybe you never make money in blackjack. But you records show you make small profits in poker.

In light of that information, you can quit blackjack to focus on poker. Also, records can help you learn about strategies that work for you and payment methods that help you save money the most.

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Renee Parsons and Bob Parsons perform a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the PXG Chicago West Grand Opening Celebration (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for PXG)

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB) March 25, 2022

Last night, PXG celebrated the grand opening of its second retail store in Chicago, PXG Chicago West, located at 17W705 E Roosevelt Rd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. PXG invited notables, athletes, and clients alike, to join their Founder and CEO, Bob Parsons, and their President and Executive Creative Director of Apparel, Renee Parsons, for a night of 1920s Chicago-inspired entertainment in honor of the new retail space.

Guests enjoyed passed hors doeuvres and cocktails in a turf enveloped speakeasy, played blackjack at a popup Casino, swung PXG clubs in state-of-the-art fitting bays, and viewed the new PXG Spring Summer 2022 Apparel Collection, while Tina Jenkins Crawley performed with her musical ensemble.

Notable guests included Matt Eberflus, Pat ODonnell, Michael Wilbon, Jeremy Chinn, Ceta Walters, Erika Lima McElhaney, Jennifer Connarn, Kate Lazarski, Rosie Clayton, and Waiyi Chan.

The PXG Chicago Wests 8,445 square-foot facility features an expansive retail showroom with PXGs latest apparel, accessories, and bags, roomy golf club fitting bays powered by TrackMan technology, and a dedicated putter fitting studio and practice putting green. A relaxing customer lounge tops off the in-store experience, offering customers the opportunity to relax after a fitting or watch the latest golf tournaments.

About PXG: Founded in 2014 by entrepreneur and self-proclaimed golf nut Bob Parsons, PXG embodies his belief that every new product from golf clubs to sport fashion apparel should be markedly better. Every innovation should noticeably improve your performance. And every moment of impact should elevate your enjoyment.

Today, PXG offers a complete lineup of right- and left-handed golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters, as well as high-performance, sport fashion apparel and accessories.

PXG's professional staff includes Patrick Reed, Jason Kokrak, Joel Dahmen, Zach Johnson, Paul Barjon, Michael Gligic, James Hahn, Jim Herman, Sung Kang, David Lipsky, Luke List, Justin Lower, Henrik Norlander, Seth Reeves, Kyle Stanley, Hudson Swafford, Cameron Tringale, Celine Boutier, Austin Ernst, Mina Harigae, Vivian Hou, Yu-Sang Hou, Gina Kim, Megan Khang, Christina Kim, Katherine Kirk, Brittany Lang, Gerina Mendoza, Ryann O'Toole, Jennifer Song, and Mariah Stackhouse.

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PXG Swings Into The Windy City To Celebrate The Grand Opening Of Its Second Chicago Retail Store - PR Web