How to use free spins at an online casino

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One of the advantages of playing at an online casino is the various bonus rewards on offer. And free spins are one of the most popular incentives available. When you claim this bonus, the casino will give you actual spins that can be used on a slot machine. If you are lucky enough to win, you will receive legitimate bonus cash. The most fortunate players can even turn this bonus into real money.

But what are some tips and tricks to know when it comes to using bonus spins? Please read our full guide below for the best advice.

Shop around for the best deals

It may not seem like it, but acquiring free spins is like shopping for a new air fryer. You do a Google search or browse on Amazon to find the perfect model. The same goes for casino bonuses. There are hundreds of sites out there – who are more than happy to give you some free spins. Make sure you also check the terms to ensure you find a bonus with good terms.

Only go for regulated online casinos

Thankfully, the internet is no longer a wild west. Rogue casinos are rare to find these days with results almost eliminated on Google search. However, there’s still the chance you could stumble on an unreputable site. It’s important to only play at regulated online casinos in your jurisdiction. Any website with UKGC or MGA licensing is a solid choice. You can sign up knowing that all games are tested and use RNG to produce random results. 

Focus on High RTP Games

RTP stands for return to player. It’s what a gambler can expect to be the average return over a long play session. With this in mind, choosing high return games means you may win back more from your bonus. Keep an eye out for games that have a 97%+ RTP for the best chance of success. Keep in mind that RTP does fluctuate and can be much lower or higher over short playing sessions.

Don’t get discouraged if you lose

It’s easy to get the best free spins online – but it’s a much harder task to try and win with them. Online slots are still a game of chance. You will inevitably have to deal with the frustrations of non-winning spins. The good news is that there are plenty of options out there. And the best casinos will give you plenty of opportunities to claim bonuses with promotions.

Mecklenburg County Giving Away 2 Million Free Masks To Residents Starting Today

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Mecklenburg County officials have just announced plans to distribute over 2 million masks to local residents – 1 million of the masks provided by the Federal government, and 1 million additional masks provided by Atrium Health and multiple business leaders with the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council (CELC).

This new mask giveaway is designed to help residents abide by Governor Cooper’s new executive order that requires all NC residents to wear a face covering when in public.

Yesterday Mecklenburg County Government made the announcement, along with graph showing the continued spike of COVID-19 cases in our area:

Here are all the times and locations that Mecklenburg County residents can receive their free mask:

Dates and locations

Atrium Health locations

Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Atrium Health
801 East Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203

Tuesday, July 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Atrium Health
801 East Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203

Wednesday, July 8, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Atrium Health NorthPark Clinic
251 Eastway Drive
Charlotte, NC 28213

Thursday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Atrium Health
801 East Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203

YMCA locations

Brace Family YMCA
3127 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC 28105
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Dowd YMCA
400 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Johnston YMCA
3025 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205
Monday-Saturday: 6 to 11:30 p.m.

Keith Family YMCA
8100 Old Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon, 6 to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Lake Norman YMCA
21300 Davidson St., Cornelius, NC 28031
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon
Sunday: CLOSED

McCrorey YMCA
3801 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. to noon, 5 to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday: 6 to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

Morrison Family YMCA
9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Simmons YMCA
6824 Democracy Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212
Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3 to 5 p.m., 6 to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 4 p.m., 6 to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

Stratford Richardson YMCA
1946 West Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208
Monday-Saturday: 6 to 11:30 p.m.

Brewery locations:

Birdsong Brewing Co.
1016 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28206
Tuesday-Friday: 3 to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Brewers at 4001 Yancey
4001-A Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.

Heist Brewery
2909 N Davidson St., #200 Charlotte, NC 28205
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Legion Brewing Plaza Midwood
1906 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Monday-Wednesday: 2 to 10 p.m.
Thursday: 2 to 11 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Legion Brewing SouthPark
5610 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209
Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

NoDa Brewery
2921 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206
Thursday: 3 to 9 p.m.
Friday: 3 to 10 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 7:30 p.m.

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Resident Culture Brewing Co.
2101 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Monday-Wednesday: 3 to 10 p.m.
Thursday-Friday: 3 to 11 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.

Sycamore Brewing
2161 Hawkins St., Charlotte, NC 28203
Monday-Thursday: 4 to 10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 9 p.m.

The Unknown Brewing Co.
1327 S. Mint St., Charlotte NC 28203
Tuesday-Thursday: 4 to 10 p.m.
Friday: 3 to 11 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.

Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28203
Friday: 4 to 10 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.

Emergency Crews Respond To Large Black Bear In Tree Near Downtown Mooresville

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Charlotte-area emergency crews have just responded to one of the more unusual cases in 2020.

Yesterday morning, the Mooresville Fire & Rescue department responded to a large black bear that had climbed his way into a very public tree on East Center Avenue in the heart of Mooresville.

The Mooresville Police Department, animal control, and officers with the NC Wildlife Dept joined MFR in working to get the bear out of the tree.

According to local resident Anna Baldwin the bear’s also been spotted near the war memorial in Mooresville and on a game cam in Mt Ulla just 3 days ago.

Charlotte Sees The 6th Highest Increase in Suburban Apartment Rentals Due To COVID-19

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Apartments.com just released a new report showing a significant increase in suburban apartment rentals coming from city-centric renters.
Shelter in place orders have driven renters in tiny city-center apartments to wish they had more space to move around inside, a yard to play outdoors or even a quiet neighborhood to exercise. Is the idea of city-centric residents flocking to the suburbs for more space and reconsidering their priorities for living conditions and neighborhood population/atmosphere occurring?
According to the data, the top 13 largest metros in the U.S. have seen at least a 38% increase in suburban searches from the city-center, with the largest increase being seen in New York and Jacksonville with a 71% increase, followed by San Jose with a 70% increase and San Diego with a 65% increase.
Charlotte has seen the 6th highest change in America, with a 52% increase.
Renters working from home permanently or part-time may be willing to move further from the office. Space becomes less expensive as the distance from dense areas increases creating opportunities for lower rent or additional space for a home office.

Charlotte’s COVID-19 Response Fund Awards Over $4.3 Million to 97 Local Nonprofits

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More than $4.3 million has been awarded to 97 nonprofits in the fourth round of grants from the COVID-19 Response Fund. To date, more than $14 million has been granted to nonprofits helping those affected by the pandemic with basic needs such as child care, education, housing, food, emergency financial assistance, legal advocacy, health and mental health, and workforce development.

The latest grants were awarded via a competitive grant cycle open to all Mecklenburg County 501(c)3 nonprofits that met eligibility requirements. Since the Charlotte-Mecklenburg COVID-19 Response Fund was launched on March 16, more than $19.4 million has been raised from corporations, foundations, individuals and local government.

Visit uwcentralcarolinas.org/grants/COVID for details on future grant cycles. The COVID-19 Response Fund is administered through a partnership between Foundation For The Carolinas and United Way of Central Carolinas, in close coordination with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

The fourth round of grants from the COVID-19 Response Fund include the following (visit fftc.org/COVID19grants for a full list with project descriptions):

Basic Needs

  • $10,000 to Charlotte Pride
  • $4,560 to Charlotte Village Network
  • $50,000 to CrossRoads Corporation for Affordable Housing and Community Development
  • $25,000 to Lakewood Neighborhood Alliance
  • $10,000 to Liberian Community Association of Greater Charlotte
  • $5,000 to LIFESPAN
  • $5,000 to National Church Residence of Charlotte, NC
  • $20,000 to Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte
  • $50,000 to Renaissance West Community Initiative
  • $50,000 to Rockwell A.M.E. Zion Church

Child Welfare

  • $25,000 to Foster Village Charlotte
  • $50,000 to Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center

Youth/Education/Summer Programs

  • $30,000 to Above and Beyond Students
  • $25,000 to Autism Charlotte
  • $25,000 to Autism Society of North Carolinas
  • $15,000 to B.E.A.M. Foundation
  • $20,000 to Brookstone Schools of Mecklenburg County
  • $15,000 to Carolina Youth Coalition
  • $26,000 to Carolinas Aviation Museum
  • $25,000 to Charlotte Bilingual Preschool
  • $100,000 to Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center
  • $25,000 to Classroom Central
  • $45,000 to Cops & Barbers
  • $10,000 to Digi-Bridge
  • $117,000 to Discovery Place
  • $20,000 to E2D
  • $10,000 to EmpowHERment
  • $10,000 to Gardhouse Limited
  • $5,700 to Gen-One
  • $11,000 to Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council
  • $20,000 to Heart Math Tutoring
  • $20,000 to Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
  • $10,000 to La Escuelita San Marcos
  • $30,000 to MeckEd
  • $35,000 to ParentChild+
  • $11,535 to Philips Academy of North Carolina
  • $5,000 to Profound Gentlemen
  • $10,000 to Project One Scholarship Fund
  • $20,000 to Project Scientist
  • $10,000 to R. Bruce Irons Camp Fund
  • $15,000 to Restorative Justice CLT
  • $15,000 to S.T.A.R.S. Math & English Academy
  • $15,000 to Sports Biz Cares
  • $20,000 to The Learning Collaborative
  • $200,000 to Salvation Army Charlotte
  • $15,000 to Thrive Global Project
  • $75,000 to United Negro College Fund
  • $500,000 to YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Financial/Rental/Housing Assistance

  • $75,000 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
  • $30,000 to Community Link Programs of Traveler Aid Society of Central Carolinas
  • $35,000 to Grameen America
  • $37,500 to Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity
  • $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region

Food Security

  • $20,000 to Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen
  • $5,000 to First United Methodist Church
  • $41,800 to Friendship Trays
  • $50,000 to Historic West End Partners
  • $100,000 to ourBRIDGE for Kids
  • $40,000 to Project BOLT
  • $25,000 to Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center
  • $37,500 to The Bulb
  • $30,400 to Reeder Memorial Missions Place
  • $10,000 to Learning Help Centers of Charlotte
  • $125,000 to World Central Kitchen

Health/Mental Health/Substance Abuse

  • $35,000 to Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center
  • $25,000 to Bridge to Recovery
  • $80,000 to Care Ring
  • $22,000 to HeartBright Foundation
  • $25,000 to HopeWay Foundation
  • $100,000 to MedAssist of Mecklenburg
  • $9,324 to Mental Health America
  • $15,000 to Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency
  • $15,000 to Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte
  • $18,325 to Shelter Health Services
  • $16,000 to Teen Health Connection
  • $17,000 to The Relatives
  • $20,000 to Wilson Oasis

Shelter

  • $75,000 to Carolina CARE Partnership
  • $75,000 to Charlotte Family Housing
  • $10,000 to Gracious Hands Transitional Housing
  • $40,000 to Hope Haven
  • $30,000 to The Hope House Foundation
  • $352,859 to Roof Above
  • $13,000 to Samaritan House
  • $50,000 to Socialserve

Workforce Development/Business Support

  • $21,900 to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation
  • $50,000 to City Startup Labs
  • $25,000 to Grace Mar Services
  • $75,000 to North Carolina Institute for Minority Economic Development
  • $50,000 to Prospera North Carolina
  • $55,000 to The ROC Charlotte
  • $50,000 to Urban League of Central Carolinas

Other

  • $11,391 to Apparo
  • $50,000 to Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
  • $50,000 to Coalicion Latinoamericana
  • $150,000 to Reopening Business Public Awareness Campaign

A COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Committee reviews applications and distributes grants from the fund. The committee is made up of 17 local leaders representing a diversity of business sectors, backgrounds and Mecklenburg County geographic locations.

The grants committee is co-chaired by Tanya Blackmon of Novant Health and Edwin Peacock of Pomfret Financial. Other members include: Charles Bowman, Bank of America; Jordan Boyd, Rockwell AME Zion Church; Heath Campbell, Truist Financial; Alexis Coleman, Davidson United Methodist Church; Betsy Conway, Lowe’s; Dena Diorio, Mecklenburg County; Malcolm Graham, City of Charlotte; Mark Jerrell, Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners; Cliff Matthews, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church; Brian Middleton, Atrium; Michaela Miller, Humana; Dee O’Dell, U.S. Bank; Jill Olmstead, LendingTree; Susan Patterson, community volunteer; Federico Rios, City of Charlotte; Mike Rizer, Ally Financial; and Lisa Saunders, Christ Church Charlotte.

Donations to the COVID-19 Response Fund have ranged from a two-dollar commitment from an anonymous online donor to $1.3 million from Mecklenburg County. Other major gifts include $100,000 each from the Charlotte Hornets Foundation, the Springsteen Foundation, the Philip L. Van Every Foundation, Kim and Johnny Belk, and Alfred and Amy Levine Dawson; $150,000 each from Wells Fargo, Wells Fargo Championship and Sean & Andrea Smith; $200,000 each from Allstate Insurance and Vanguard; $250,000 each from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, the Weisiger Fleming Family Fund, EY, PwC/The PwC Charitable Foundation, and The Hearst Foundations; $270,000 from BlackArch Partners/The Regions Foundation; $500,000 each from Ally Financial, the Duke Energy Foundation, The Humana Foundation and the John S. & James L. Knight Foundation; and $1 million each from LendingTree, the City of Charlotte, the Howard R. Levine Foundation, Truist Financial Corporation, Bank of America, the David A. Tepper Charitable Foundation, Lowe’s, the C.D. Spangler Foundation/National Gypsum, Coca-Cola Consolidated, the John M. Belk Endowment and Pamlico Capital.

To contribute to the COVID-19 Response Fund, visit HelpCharMeck.org.

Sustain Charlotte Hosting Virtual Conversation on Re-envisioning Streets

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On July 9 at 5 pm, Sustain Charlotte will host a free virtual conversation on Re-envisioning Streets as Equitable Public Spaces. What if public streets could do more than just moving and parking cars? What if they could become vibrant public places with room for people to walk, bike, dine, and celebrate equity? Join us as we talk with city leaders about how Charlotte’s streets are being transformed in creative ways including Shared Streets, the Outdoor Dining Program, the Black Lives Matter street mural and pedestrian plaza — and what might lie ahead! Speakers include Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Assistant City Manager and Planning Director, and Julie Eiselt, City Council Member At Large. Participants can register here. 

This event is part of Sustain Charlotte’s Grow Smart CLT event series. Launched in 2018, these fun yet informative events explore the multiple challenges that Charlotte faces due to our rapid increase in population and how these can be overcome through smarter growth.These fun yet informative events explore the multiple challenges that Charlotte faces due to our rapid increase in population and how these can be overcome through smarter growth. 

Sustain Charlotte is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping to advance a region-wide sustainability movement by serving as a catalyst for change. Our mission is to inspire choices that lead to healthy, equitable and vibrant communities across the Charlotte metro region for generations to come. 

For more info, check out sustaincharlotte.org 

9 Things You Should Know About Renting a Car in Dubai, UAE

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Dubai is one of the top ten tourist destinations in the world. From the high cost hotels to the very-expensive cars that are sold across the city, Dubai comes with so much luxury. Due to this factor, many citizens of Dubai rent a car on a daily and monthly basis at affordable rates as their means of transportation from car rental services like Rent a car Dubai. Car rental services like Rent a car Dubai offers most citizens the opportunity of making trips in rented cars that are much more comfortable than using the public transportation systems. 

Dubai has a fantastic road network and high quality highways for drivers to navigate the city and its surrounding. In addition to the fantastic road networks, Dubai possesses wonderful desert landscapes and serene avenues. To enjoy an exciting driving experience, it is advisable for both old and new citizens in Dubai to rent a car from car rental services like Rent a car Dubai. However, certain rules, regulations and legislations have been put in place by government and car rentals services to regulate and control car renting practices by people who want to rent a car in Dubai. The following factors are the 9 things you should know about renting a car in Dubai.

 

  • Terms and conditions

 

Most car rental services like Rent a car Dubai provides different terms and conditions for citizens of Dubai who want to rent a car. To rent a car in Dubai, you must be 21 years. Also, the age limit for some car rental companies is high with some car rental services placing the minimum age limit at 25 years. Reading the terms and conditions of the car rental company by an individual who wants to rent a car provides a better understanding of the company’s and customer’s obligations and responsibilities towards the rented car.

 

  • Documents required

 

To drive a rented car in Dubai, so many documents are required for the processing of the car rental papers by car rental companies. The documents include; Passport copy, Visa Page copy, Driver’s License copy, Emirates ID (Front and Back) copy. Also, in addition to the already stated documents a visiting tourist must submit; a Passport copy, Visit Visa copy and a Home Country Driving License/International Driving Permit before he/she can rent a car in Dubai.

 

  • Security deposit

 

Car rental services like Rent a car Dubai and car rental at Dubai airport accept security deposits from people who want to rent a car in Dubai. A security deposit ensures mutual understanding is created between the car rental company and the individual who wants to rent a car. Security deposits are collected by the car rental company to secure a certain amount of money if a fine appears late.  Every car rental company in Dubai and other cities in UAE ask for security deposits before issuing a rented car to citizens who want to rent a car.

 

  • Copy of agreement

 

Every car rental service in Dubai offers a document that shows the summary of deals between the car rental company and the individual that wants to rent a car. This summary is known as the “copy of agreement paper”. It is very essential for the copy of agreement of the rented car to be carried about in the car by residents of Dubai who have rented a car.

 

  • Insurance policy

 

Car rental companies in Dubai like Rent a car Dubai and Car Rental Dubai offer some insurance policies to residents of Dubai who want to rent a car. When you want to rent a car in Dubai, it is very important for you to ask of the insurance policy of the car rental company you are renting a car from. The insurance policy for renting a car varies from each car rental company to another. The insurance policy will provide you with a better understanding of the insurance rates, requirements and coverages of each car rental company. 

 

  • Salik and traffic fines

 

When renting a car from a car rental service like Car Rental Dubai, Salik and traffic fines are added as part of the general cost of renting a car. Most car rentals companies like Rent a car Dubai go further to provide charges for Salik and traffic fines. Salik and traffic fines collected by car rental companies cover all the fines incurred by the driver while using a rented car.

 

  • Driving a rented car outside the UAE

 

It is very much illegal for anybody to drive a rented car in a location that is not within United Arabs Emirates. Every car rental company in UAE like Rent a car Dubai and Car Rental Dubai provide recommendations for individuals who want to drive a rented car outside UAE. 

 

  • Vehicle status

 

Car rental companies in Dubai allow an individual who wants to rent a car to inspect the vehicle before use. This inspection that is normally recommended by the car rental company allows the client to drive the car to personal satisfaction before signing the agreements and making payments for the rented car.

 

  • Rented car accessories

 

Most car rental companies like Rent a car Dubai provides clients with rented car accessories like GPS to aid in driving, especially for new residents in Dubai and tourists. These rented car accessories come at an extra cost but helps to make the driving experience more exciting and fun.

In conclusion, Dubai is one of the top 10 tourist destinations in the world. If you are new to the city, probably as a resident or tourist and you cannot afford the expensive cars that are available in Dubai, car rental companies like Rent a car Dubai offer rented cars at affordable rates. Also, in addition to the 9 things you should know about renting a car in Dubai that have been stated in this article, Mileage limits is another thing you should know before you rent a car from a car rental company.

How Will Betting Affect Pro Sports and Fantasy Sports in the US?

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For many years, the major US sports leagues existed in a world where legalised betting was not possible in the country.

Now we are seeing things change, with US states beginning to approve sports betting one by one. It is expected that by the end of 2020 or beginning of 2021, over half of the US states will allow those inside to place a sporting wager.

But how will that affect the pro sports leagues? And what does this mean for fantasy games, something that has become a tradition for many who watch sports.

The sporting world is beginning to change, and it is all being caused by the betting industry.

How Big Will the US Betting Industry Become?

The best guess right now is that the US betting industry will become huge. There has been a thirst for betting over the past decade and now finally people are getting what they want.

To get a feel for how big things could grow, you only have to look at UK bookmakers such as those listed on Odds Manager and see how much focus, attention and money they are putting on the US market.

These are some of the biggest names in the world, and they are all wanting a piece of the US market.

The good news for people in the US is that these are some very experienced companies. They have been providing sports betting for many years to customers all over the world, so they know what is needed to give a good service.

This should mean that the US betting industry gets an advantage right from the start, because there is a lot of experience despite the market being brand new.

Will Bookmakers Pump Money into US Sports?

If you look at an established market such as the UK, bookmakers put a lot of money into big sporting events.

This comes in two main forms, either sponsorship or on advertisements ahead of games on TV. Both ways pump money into sports that are being shown, and we could see that happen in the USA over the coming years.

Positions such as official betting partner, TV advertising partner and any sponsorship deals that can be struck with individual teams will all be much sought after in leagues such as the NFL, NBA and NHL.

We are likely to see a big rush to get these signed up, with bookmakers having to pay more because of the competition on offer. As new states sign up and approve sports betting for their residents, look out for deals being made, either in terms of partnerships or general sponsorship.

Will Betting Overtake Fantasy Sports?

For decades, fantasy sports have played a huge part in people’s lives. From season-long leagues with work colleagues and family to daily fantasy sports games on events such as NFL Sunday, there is a large fantasy service.

This involves backing individual players for success, such as the newly announced New England quarterback Cam Newton.

However, the reason fantasy sports have thrived so much is because they had no competition, now they do.

The freedom of placing a wager and being able to bet on anything you want, put together any teams you want and potentially win a lot of money will no doubt be a big draw.

It seems highly unlikely that fantasy sports will go away, and if there is one specific area of fantasy sports that looks set to suffer then it is likely to be the daily games.

Rather than entering a team here, people can instead place a bet on a variety of teams to win their game. This is where betting is going to cut into fantasy gaming, and eventually that will help the betting industry overtake fantasy sports.

Centene Building Massive $1 Billion Headquarters in Charlotte – Adding 3,000 New Jobs

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Today NC Governor Cooper, Charlotte Mayor Lyles, and other community leaders made one of the biggest job announcements in our states’ history.

Centene, a multi-national healthcare enterprise, will be spending over $1 billion to build a massive new headquarters here in Charlotte, which will bring over 3,000 new jobs to our region.

“We chose Charlotte as the home to our East Coast headquarters because we believe it will enable us to continue our strong growth and our mission to serve the most vulnerable populations,” said Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman, President and CEO of Centene. “We look forward to our future in Charlotte and intend to be a strong part of the community, as we are in all of the places where we have business operations.”

Centene’s 3,237-job commitment makes the company’s new Mecklenburg County campus the largest job creation project in the 18-year history of the Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) program.

“Centene’s investment here is great for the Charlotte area and our whole state,” Governor Cooper said. “Centene knows that North Carolina has a resilient economy, ready workforce, livable communities and a host of other assets that make our state a leading destination for forward-thinking businesses.”

If you’d like to apply for a job with the company, you can browse all of Centene’s job listings here.

Charlotte Knights Announce Their 2020 Season Has Officially Been Canceled

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The Charlotte Knights have just officially announced their 2020 season has now been canceled.

In a statement, the Knights said; “We are extremely disappointed in this result for all of the fans, partners, and community stakeholders with the Charlotte Knights. The effects of the pandemic have been felt by all…”

The Knights still plan on holding other events throughout the summer in ‘Truist Park’ in Uptown Charlotte, including charity events, parties, and lesser league baseball games:

For more events you can check out the Knights website here.