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Finding a way to relive stress and to have fun can sometimes be tough. For everyone, it looks different. Some like to play video games, nap or do yard work, while others may enjoy doing something like gambling. There are different ways to gamble, such as slots, card games, dice games, Bingo, lotteries, betting, and much more. One of the problems living in Idaho is that there are some strict gambling laws, which many claim to know, but have you ever actually looked into them to see what they are? You might be able to gamble in certain ways and in certain places that you aren't aware of in the Gem State.

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When it comes to gambling in Idaho, it isn't as simple as you can or can not do it in the state. Like most laws, it is a little more complicated than that. In theConstitution for the State of Idaho, Section 20states that:

(1) Gambling is contrary to public policy and is strictly prohibited except for the following:

a. A state lottery which is authorized by the state if conducted in conformity with enabling legislation; and

b. Pari-mutuel betting if conducted in conformity with enabling legislation; and

c. Bingo and raffle games are operated by qualified charitable organizations in the pursuit of charitable purposes if conducted in conformity with enabling legislation.

This part of the law seems to be pretty cut and dry in terms of stating that gambling is prohibited in Idaho, with these exceptions. The backend of the law is where things are more open to interpretation, and debate.

(2) No activities permitted by subsection (1) shall employ any form of casino gambling including, but not limited to, blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, baccarat, keno, and slot machines, or employ any electronic or electromechanical imitation or simulation of any form of casino gambling.

(3) The legislature shall provide by law penalties for violations of this section.

This makes the law sound like all casino and casino games are prohibited, but as many of us know there is a casino in Blackfoot, Idaho. The law does not mention land, but Native American Reservations commonly do house casinos on the property. To read the full law, you can click on the link above.

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While Idaho mostly bans gambling, there are still ways to have some fun, but should Idaho lessen the law? With Jackpot not far away, many residents of the Magic Valley cross the border and have fun on the weekend playing the slots and the tables. While scratchers and lottery tickets are fun, for some they don't fully scratch the gambling itch. Building a few more casinos around the state and legalizing gambling, would help bring more revenue to the state and help grow the economy across the Gem State. It is disappointing to see the hard-earned money of Idaho residents being distributed toanother state when a simple tweak of a law could see Idaho reap the benefits. Look at how fast Idaho Raffle tickets sell and how many people are buying Scratchers and other lottery tickets in the state. There is a need and want for gambling in Idaho, and in 2024 residents should be able to do so without crossing the state line.

With the holidays having passed and manyhaving bought scratchers, for those lucky enough to have scratched off some winnings, make sure to head down and have some fun with them across the border, since you can't do it here. Hopefully, Idaho will change its gambling laws soon, but until it does, we must abide by them and do as little as we can to scratch that gambling itch.

We all know that feeling of driving down the street innocently obeying all the laws and a cop car pulls up behind you and you immediately feel like a felon on the run.

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Parties and games aren't just for kids. Sometimes you want to abandon the kids at home and go have some real fun without them. Here are the best places to do that in Twin Falls.

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FanDuel online sportsbook APP in #1 in New York State

By Dan Murphy

Mobile Sports betting in New York State has been a success, with more than $33.7 Billion in total wagers being placed since NYS Government approved it in late 2022. And revenues for NYS have totalled $2.9 Billion over the two year period from wagers placed on sports, according to reports from the NYS Gaming Commission.

Anyone over the age of 21 can join download the sports app of one of nine sports betting companies approved in New York. FanDuel has been the most successful, with $13.5 Billion in wagers being placed on their App over two years.

Draftkings was second, with $10.5 Billion, Ceasars at $4.7 Billion, and BetMGM at 2.4 Billion. All of the other approved sports betting companies combined totalled under $2 Billion.

In January of 2022, the first month of legal sports betting in New York State, a total of $1.6 Billion in wagers were placed. One year later, (Jan. 2023) that number rose to $1.8 Billion, and passed the $2 Billion per month mark in October and November of 2023.

New Jerseys sports bets have outpaced New York States, with $44 Billion during the same time period. New Jersey has the highest dollar amount of wagers over the past two years, even more than Nevada, who is third in the country, with $36.8 Billion. Pennsylvania is 5th with $25.6 Billion, and Connecticut is 17th, at $3.4 Billion.

Sports betting experts say that New Yorks first two years of permitting bets and collecting tax revenues have been impressive, and some believe that New York State will overtake Nevada and New Jersey by the end of 2025.

Most wagers are placed online, but can also be placed at most casinos in New York. Sports betting has been legal in NY casinos since 2013, but has exploded since mobile Apps, and advertising from companies like FanDuel and Draftkins, began in January of 2022.

A sports betting casino in New York Citys Times Square, and an ESPN sports betting APP, are also said to be under consideration.

The BetMGM Sportsbook app, is connected to the companys Empire City Casino at MGM Resorts in Yonkers. The BetMGM Sportsbook app allows bettors a variety of options, bonus offers and ease of use, including an Edit MY Bet Feature, which allows you to add, change and drop bets for games already in play.

MGM recently released its vision for an upgraded and expanded MGM Empire City in Yonkers, if the company is granted a full-scale commercial casino license by the state. The next frontier of online gambling will be the legalization of online gaming, or igaming in New York State.

A group called BetonNY.com has begun their campaign to inform New Yorkers about the tax revenue possibliltiies in the Governor and State legislature approve iGaming, which has already been approved in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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Since sports betting became legal in Kentucky on Sept. 7, calls to the state problem-gambling hotline have nearly tripled, one of the states few problem-gambling counselors told June Leffler for KETs Kentucky Edition Wednesday.

Since December of 22 to 23, weve seen almost a thrfee-fold increase in calls, said Lionel Phelps of River Valley Behavioral Health in Owensboro.

Owensboro has two certified gambling counselors, but the state as a whole has only seven.

There are none in Lexington, theres none in Northern Kentucky, theres none in Bowling Green, and theres none in Paducah, but theres gambling all over the state, Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Mike Stone told Leffer. It is as much a geographic concern as it is a numerical concern. Theres one counselor in Eastern Kentucky.

When the General Assembly approved sports betting, it set up the states first problem-gambling fund, supplied by 2.5% of the states revenue from sports betting. That is projected to be about $1.2 million a year, but the money wont be available until well into 2024, said Stone.

Meanwhile, Stone said he is using gaming-industry contributions to recruit and train more counselors because we anticipate a wave of problem gambling surfacing in 2024, with the advent of the sports betting in the state.

Sports betting is available online, and that aspect is likely expanding how people bet, Leffler reports. At the Super Bowl, the betting will start with the coin toss, said Ronsolyn Clark, a counselor at Boulware Mission, an Owensboro residential program for men with drug and alcohol problems.

Clark said addiction to gambling is similar to drug addiction, in which people with the disorder get a high from the brains release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that acts like a hormone. The brain doesnt see it really much differently than drugs, as far as the dopamine it releases into the bloodstream, she said.

She said gambling disorder has the highest rate of suicide among all mental illnesses: One in five individuals with a gambling problem will attempt or complete suicide.

The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates that 1% of U.S. adults have a gambling disorder, and 2-3% have a gambling problem, Leffler reports: The consequences of problem gambling are arguably as devastating as those from a substance-use disorder.

The states problem-gambling hotline is 1-800-GAMBLER, answered by people in Kentucky around the clock, Leffler reports.

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High inflation in recent years through 2023 hasn't stopped two decades of fairly steady growth in spending on lottery and casino gambling, except for a sharp dip for casinos at the height of the pandemic restrictions. But casino gambling spending growth is more robust. American spending on gambling at casinos has grown 61% since 2000adjusted for inflationcompared to 42% growth in lottery spending.

The fact that Americans favor casino gaming over the lottery when it comes to their gambling habits may not be surprising considering that casinos typically offer a higher return to player, otherwise known as RTP. States that allow lotteries pay out an average of about 65% of gross revenue in prize money, while returns of 80% to 90% or more are not unusual for casino games.

The odds of winning casino games vary so much that it is difficult to make a comparison with the chances of winning the lotteryabout 1 in 302.6 million for the Mega Millions' top prize, for instance. However, the chances of winning the jackpot on the popular Megabucks slot machines, which often make the news when they periodically create new millionaires, are oft-discussed in gaming circles, with estimates as high as 1 in 50 million.

Gambling gains come as Americans' attitudes have shifted, with a record of nearly 70% deeming it a "morally acceptable" activity in a 2018 Gallup poll. However, underlying factors that are less obvious may contribute to higher spending on casino gambling.

Casinos are meticulously designed to keep people playing, with maximum comfort for guests and clear views of other games to make their way to next. Of course, the incentive of receiving free drinks helps keep some people betting. There's also some indication among gambling researchers that game machine lights and celebratory sounds, along with newer technologies such as surround sound and small vibrations to the player's chair, draw people into an immersive world that could distract them from risky behavior.

What's more, compared with the lottery where a player may be more likely to buy a set number of Powerball or scratch-off tickets and be done until the next attempt at a big jackpot, online betting platforms are easily accessible, engross players, and make spending more money simple.

Whether on a Las Vegas gaming floor or through a smartphone, placing a casino bet can also give players a sense of control, requiring their input, rather than leaving the outcome up to the luck of the lottery draw.

Story editing byRose Shilling and Ashleigh Graf. Copy editing by Tim Bruns.

This story originally appeared on ATS.io and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.

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Israel is gambling that its assassination of senior Hamas official Saleh Al Arouri in Beirut will not lead to a major escalation in its conflict with Hezbollah and Iran, analysts told The National.

The killing of Mr Arouri, who was deputy head of Hamas's political bureau, in a drone attack is seen as a significant escalation and a major break of the informal rules of engagement between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israel may have felt emboldened to carry out the strike its first in Beirut since 2006 by the relative restraint shown by Hezbollah and Iran since the outbreak of cross-border fighting between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed group on October 8.

The government of Israel recognises Irans strategy and its limitations, said Imad Salamey, an associate professor of political science and international affairs at the Lebanese American University in Beirut.

Therefore Israel is more willing to escalate in terms of confrontation because they know its unlikely to lead to an open confrontation either on the [Lebanese] front or in the region.

Irans proxies, including Hezbollah, have rallied to militarily support their ally Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, after the group's attack on Israel October 7.

The Lebanese Hezbollah group has led the fight from its homeland and in some cases Syria where it has waged a contained border conflict with the stated aim of pressuring and deterring Israel from its assault on the besieged Gaza Strip.

The conflict in Lebanon has so far claimed more than 160 lives, including at least 19 civilians, although the vast majority of those killed have been Hezbollah militants and allied fighters. On the Israeli side, the death toll stands at nine soldiers and five civilians.

But the Iran-backed group has stopped short of initiating full-scale war, remaining restrained despite Israels increasingly aggressive responses on Lebanon. So, too, have other Iran-backed groups such as Yemens Houthis and Iraqs Kataib Hezbollah.

Israel's decision to hit Beirut puts Hezbollah in a difficult position after it publicly declared it would not tolerate any Israeli assassinations in Lebanon.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned in a televised speech last year that targeted assassinations by Israel in Lebanon would not be tolerated".

"We will not allow Lebanon to become a new field of assassinations for Israel, he said.

And in another speech in November, Mr Nasrallah warned Israel against making a mistake which would exact a price you cant even imagine.

But despite Mr Nasrallahs rhetoric, Hezbollah has so far shown little desire to trigger a major war with Israel since it became active on the Lebanese front in support of Hamas. Not the civilian deaths, nor the major destruction in parts of southern Lebanon close to the border, nor the triple-digit Hezbollah death toll has been enough to elicit a strong response.

It remains to be seen what form Hezbollahs and Irans retaliation will take.

In a statement on Tuesday evening, Hezbollah called the killing of Mr Arouri a serious assault on Lebanon, its people, its security, its sovereignty, and its resistance and promised the "crimes will not pass without response and punishment".

While the strike is an escalation, Israel is gambling that Iran will maintain its strategy of avoiding a major war, despite being under pressure to save face, experts say.

Mohanad Hage Ali, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Centre, a Beirut-based think tank, said Mr Al Arouris assassination was a significant and direct strike against the first brass of Hamas.

But the Iranian strategy is to play a secondary support role in this conflict," he added.

"It would be difficult to see them turn this into a major war between Hezbollah and Israel.

Still, Iran and proxies will try to calibrate the response to save face.

A veteran Palestinian official in Gaza who handles communications between the Palestinian Authority and various factions told The National: "Israel is gambling".

He added Israel was "edging towards a bigger war with Hezbollah and telling the US it is not afraid to expand the war, even without Washington standing by its side".

"It is logical to assume that this gamble is very dangerous and has many consequences."

But the group has attempted to walk the fine line between mid-intensity conflict and full-scale war with Israel.

Israel recognises that Iran doesnt want regional war, nor does it want an open confrontation on any of its fronts where allies exist, Mr Salamey said. Instead it wants to maintain asymmetrical long-term warfare where Iran can negotiate political concessions through its proxies.

Iran-backed militant groups across the Middle East including the Houthis in Yemen and Shiite militias in Syria and Iraq have united to support their ally Hamas in Gaza and pressure Israel.

Israel is under pressure to showcase a victory in the war in Gaza. Since Hamas killed 1,200 people on October 7, more than 174 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza, and tens of thousands of civilians have been displaced from northern Israel due to the threat from Hezbollah.

Israel has so far failed in its stated aim of eradicating Hamas, despite Gaza's Ministry of Health reporting the deaths of more than 22,300 people in the enclave, mostly civilians.

According to Mr Salamey, Hamas is persisting with operations in Gaza and has retained logistical capabilities. The group has continued to launch missiles into Israel, inflict serious harm on the Israeli military in Gaza daily and, most importantly, "theyve made the Israeli invasion extremely costly for the Israelis on all levels: morally, politically, internationally and economically".

The cost of Israel sustaining this war is not easy. Hamas has adapted to the situation and continued its operations, Mr Salamey said.

Israel is desperate to showcase some kind of tangible victory. And it is crossing red lines and taking a risk of a major escalation just to make some kind of win, which [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu and his government can sell domestically and internationally.

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At Gambling Insider, we share our New Years resolutions - and divulge what we wont be losing sleep over in 2024.By JessicaLynn

Whether youre actively partaking or anxiously avoiding, theres no hiding from the predictable ritual of New Years resolutions.

As the New Year rolls around, we often find ourselves looking for ways to become new and improved versions of our current selves. Perhaps we dont need to search and there is a long list of failed resolutions waiting for us to have another shot at third time's a charm?

For the optimists, New Years resolutions offer a chance to reflect on the year behind us and set strategic goals for self-improvement, hoping to end the year as happier, more enlightened beings.

Theres no way to avoid it, New Years resolutions are deeply entrenched in society. Whether we see them as an opportunity to realign our personal and professional goals or a pointless ritual used to set ourselves up for failure, it does offer us a chance to consider what we want the year ahead to look like.

On that note, below, Gambling Insider takes a look at promises the gambling industry could potentially keep... and ones to leave behind in 2023.

Our resolutions for 2024

Personal growth

As clich as it sounds and if youre on the anti-new years resolution team, it probably will - making room for personal and professional growth in our lives is something we could probably all strive to do more of. This doesnt necessarily mean committing to five hours of fitness classes a week or learning a new language in three months. Small steps such as changing your mindset to honour a more optimistic approach to everyday life can make a huge difference. If youve been a little pessimistic over the past year, try taking a glass half full approach and see how the other half lives.

Engage with our communities

While we must adapt to the digital age, its important to remember that humans are the driving force behind every business. Whether its connecting with the community outside of our everyday lives or reconnecting with the people we surround ourselves with day-to-day, the new year serves as a reminder to look at the bigger picture. Its easy to get caught up in our own bubble but remembering not to get lost in the tunnel vision, even if it feels productive at the time, is essential and serves as a useful reminder to all.

On an industry level, gambling organisations have become increasingly connected with the communities around them, CSR and responsible gaming. In 2024, we hope to see more of the same and that these are all motivated by genuine reasons, rather than just tick-box compliance.

What we are leaving behind in 2023

Overpromising

One New Years tendency the industry must avoid is overpromising. Making grand, sweeping statements at the beginning of the year can be demotivating and leaves the smaller victories uncelebrated. Year after year, many of us commit to resolutions that are often unrealistic in scale or timeframe, whether they may be business-related or more personal goals. We are by no means encouraging you to abandon ambition, but being reasonable with what we can achieve is a skill, and often leads to more long-term successes. Just imagine a boardroom where over-ambitious targets have hampered financial progress from day one; it's not a place any executive wants to find themselves in.

Doom scrolling

Most of us already spend too much time staring at the screen, whether at work, at home or on the go. Between the TV, computers, gaming, connecting with friends via text, or even reading the news, most of these events take place on the big or small screen. While screen time can be productive, and is often essential when we are trying to achieve goals at work, we encourage you to think of times when your screen usage has been less than productive. Swap out the endless scrolling on social media that consumes your morning commute or bedtime routine and try something else a book, perhaps? If fiction isnt your thing, grab a copy of a book about someone who inspires you, or even one to help you achieve your business goals. Try listening more, too, not just to audiobooks or podcasts (though both are good) but to your colleagues or employees. MGM China President and COO Hubert Wang told us last year that listening is one of the most important skills when running his company.

Bad Habits

Theres never a bad time to live a cleaner lifestyle, but the New Year offers us all the perfect chance to start writing on a fresh page. Whether its regulating your coffee intake, welcoming more greens into your life or leaving behind nicotine habits that do nothing but slow down your day and your health theres no harm in trying to live a more balanced lifestyle.

Clean living benefits everyone, whether thats people or businesses. Heading into 2024, the question arises as to whether the gambling industry can leave behind compliance issues and accusations of malpractice. 2023 saw a trail of legal fines stain the industry, with Entain ordered to pay 585m ($737.4m) after a bribery investigation and Australian operator Crown Resorts hit with a AU$450m (US$294m) fee amid accusations of allowing illegal gambling. Gambling Insider hopes the gambling industry can wipe the slate clean and enter 2024 with the best of intentions.

Entering the New year, most people could do with welcoming some new values or intentions into their life. At Gambling Insider, we think industries can benefit from this age-old ritual too. Whether youre discarding old habits that no longer serve you or drawing up ideas for the year ahead, we invite you to take a moment to reflect and plan before rushing into 2024.

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Two days after Christmas, San Jose police raided a nondescript one-story commercial building in the Berryessa neighborhood of East San Jose and broke up a brothel and gambling operation, seizing drugs, weapons, ammunition and cash, freeing sex workers and arresting three men and two women accused of running the illegal operations.

During the month of December, San Jose Special Operations METRO Unit Officers developed information of a casino operating at a commercial property located in the 2400 block of Autumnvale Drive, according to a police report released today.

During the investigation, police discovered that several units in the building were being operated as an illegal gambling establishment where drug sales and prostitution activities were occurring. Officers obtained a search warrant for the property.

On Dec. 27, with the assistance of the Violent Crimes Enforcement Team, Special Operations and the Human Trafficking Task Force, officers served the warrant and arrested the five suspects: Saolepea Liu, 42, of Antioch; Nido Nguyen, 35, of San Jose; Phuong Nguyen, 44, of San Jose; Windie Pratt, 41, of San Jose, and Anai Garcia, 24, of San Jose.

During the search, officers located and seized 33 firearms (including assault weapons), 150,000 rounds of ammunition, 500 pounds of marijuana and approximately $20,000 in cash. Police said adult female survivors employed at the brothel were also located and provided resources, assistance, and information about their rights.

The five suspects were booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for various warrants and multiple felony charges. This investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about this case or similar cases is asked to contact Officer Ells #4592 of the San Jos Police METRO Unit via email [emailprotected].

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NASCAR 2023 Season Recap I NASCAR Gambling Podcast (Ep. 319)

Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Every week Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the Xfinity Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered.

Today, Rod and Cody give you a NASCAR 2023 Season Recap and talk about some of their biggest surprises and disappointments from their betting seasons.What can we learn from the rise of RFK this season and did we see it coming? How well will Hendrick Motorsports recover after a turbulent 2023 season? Are we in for a better showing from Stewart-Haas Racing during their full rebuild, or will it be another tough year? Who is excited to see the 2023 season go away after some frustrating bad beats? Well answer these questions and more on this weeks episode.

Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez), and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter.

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As Maine's federally recognized tribes enter their third month of offering online sports betting, state lawmakers are set to discuss proposals to extend tribal rights to encompass all forms of internet gambling, casinos, and electronic beano and harness racing.

Three bills, carried over from the previous legislative session, will face public hearings on the first day of the second regular session in Augusta, Portland Press Herald reported. While these proposals may encounter resistance from Governor Janet Mills, who has been opposing gambling measures for a long time, the bills mark the latest push in the ongoing effort to enhance tribal sovereignty in Maine.

The 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act currently treats the state's tribal communities more like municipalities than sovereign nations. Collaborating with community activists and bipartisan lawmakers, tribes seek rights and opportunities comparable to those enjoyed by the nation's other 570 federally recognized tribes.

Governor Mills, who has historically vetoed broad sovereignty restoration efforts, has expressed a preference for narrower changes to the 1980s agreement. However, a recent meeting between the governor and tribal leaders, although not resulting in breakthroughs, signaled a willingness to collaborate during this legislative session.

Bill L.D. 1777, sponsored by Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, with the support of Democratic leadership, seeks to expand federally recognized tribes' internet gambling beyond sports betting to include various games of skill or chance. It also suggests a reallocation of online gambling revenue, directing 40% to the state's E-9-1-1 Fund, 20% to the Opioid Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Fund, and another 20% to the Emergency Housing Relief Fund.

As per the bill, exclusive access to online gambling licenses through the Gambling Control unit in the Department of Public Safety would be granted to tribes, similar to the current online sports betting law. Proponents argue that the bill would increase investments in public services and support economic development for tribes and surrounding rural communities.

I dont see this as an irresponsible policy thats going to cannibalize our services, said Supica, as per the report. I think its something that could be very good for our services, especially in central and northern Maine where we are really economically depressed.

However, Steve Silver, chairman of the Maine Gambling Control Board, opposes the measure, expressing concerns about limiting licenses to tribes and potential negative impacts on groups receiving revenue from the state's existing casinos. According to Silver, the proposed legislation could result in a loss of approximately $2.4 million for public education and other services.

Maine absolutely should consider legalizing Internet Gaming (iGaming), Silver was quoted as saying in the report. Overall, LD 1777 needs more modification before moving forward. I urge you to adopt an open, free-market approach that includes the Tribes and the casinos while also reconsidering the proposed taxation and regulatory model.

Rep. Ben Collings, D-Portland, is sponsoring two bills, including L.D. 1944, which would require the state to negotiate with tribes interested in establishing a casino on tribal lands. Another bill, L.D. 1992, would allow electronic beano and historical horse racing terminals operated by federally recognized tribes, among other entities.

Since the launch of online sports betting in November, Mainers have wagered nearly $76 million, with Draftkings dominating the market by accounting for nearly $61 million of the total wagers.

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NCAA Football (1 Unit) 3-Team 7 Point Teaser (+120; Odds via Caesars)

Alabama +8.5 vs Michigan: 4:00 PM CT on ESPN

Theres a lot of division on this game in terms of smart opinions on who will win. I personally believe Alabama is the correct side for a number of reasons, but getting more than a full possession of points with the Tide is too much to pass up. Michigan has played one of the easiest schedules in the country, certainly compared to their other CFP contenders, and today will be the best quarterback theyve faced all year. Im also skeptical of Jim Harbaugh in bowl season and the Big Ten just in general. Give me this many points with the college coaching GOAT in Nick Saban any day.

Washington +11 vs Texas: 7:45 PM CT on ESPN

This Washington squad is feeling very disrespected for this game, and rightly so. Theyve played a gauntlet of a schedule this season, and coming out unscathed is very impressive. The Huskies offense is absolutely elite, and can attack in the perfect way today. While Texas is arguably the most complete team in the CFP, their biggest weakness is a secondary that wasnt great to start with and is dealing with injuries. Thats going to leave the back door wide open for the excellent Washington passing game if they do find themselves trailing. But consider the Huskies a live dog here, and getting this many points is great value in my book.

Washington/Texas Over 56.5

The Washington offense should have plenty of success against that vulnerable Longhorns secondary today, but dont forget about what Texas can do offensively. Their super-talented receiver duo of AD Mitchell and Xavier Worthy can easily torch a Washington pass defense that was 121st in yards allowed this season. Im seeing the kind of game here that could turn into both teams trading shots all night, and being able to discount this total out of the 60s is another great value proposition.

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Tiny Nick is 1892-1699 ATS (+83.8 Units) on his Locks since joining Zone Coverage.

Every day he will offer his Locks and Degenerate picks. Locks are the games hes confident in. Degenerates are entertaining but riskier picks.

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