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The state of Nevada might have paid $750 million in taxes toward a new Las Vegas Raiders stadium that it can’t visit for at least a year.

Of course, this isn’t how the Raiders’ 2020 was supposed to go. After a long goodbye to Oakland, the Raiders were going to spend the offseason making connections in a market that seemed like the most unlikeliest match for the NFL even a few years ago. Las Vegas went wild over the NHL’s Golden Knights, and presumably an NFL team was going to get exponentially more support.

All that public money for a stadium, and a lack of a better option for the Raiders, led the NFL to give up its longstanding distaste for Las Vegas. Once the door was busted down, the NFL gave up its outdated notions about Sin City. It awarded the NFL draft and later a Pro Bowl to Las Vegas. A Super Bowl presumably is on the way. Roomba jokes aside, the Raiders’ new Allegiant Stadium looks great. We were supposed to get a summer of excitement and cross promotion, like Jon Gruden whooping it up with new Raiders fans at a craps table.

“It’s exciting, man. We’re really excited,” Gruden said after last season ended, via the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “We are excited to know where we are going to be playing and excited to have a city that is excited about having us.”

Then the world changed.

Coronavirus shut everything down, including the Las Vegas Strip. The NFL had to change its plans to hold the draft in Las Vegas. Raiders players were spotted at a local park in Vegas having informal workouts because they weren’t allowed at their new headquarters in nearby Henderson. Not only was it practically impossible to do a normal promotion around Nevada, there’s a possibility of the Raiders opening their nearly $2 billion stadium and not having a single fan in attendance all season. And who knows if 2021 will be much different.

No other relocation — not the Houston Oilers moving to Memphis or the Chargers going to Los Angeles when it didn’t want them or the Mayflower trucks moving the Colts out of Baltimore in the middle of the night — is as bizarre as the Raiders moving to a new city during a public health crisis.

This season will be unusual for everyone, but weirdest of all for the Raiders. We have no way of knowing how it all will affect the Raiders on the field, and they’re somewhat of a mystery with or without the relocation drama.

The Raiders signed 14 free agents from other teams. They muddied their quarterback situation by signing Marcus Mariota, a favorite of general manager Mike Mayock before the 2015 draft. They had five top-100 draft picks, including a pair of first-round selections. Amid the craziness of this offseason, the Raiders will also have a lot of roster turnover.

The Raiders were an odd team in 2019. They went through a lifetime worth of drama with Antonio Brown. They started slow, rebounded to get to 6-4, then lost five of their last six, including two 31-point losses and a 21-point defeat. When the Raiders were bad they were really bad, which is how a 7-9 team could have a minus-106 point differential. By the Pythagorean expectation, a team being outscored by that much should have finished 5-11.

What comes next? There are a lot of new faces but no clear star. The Raiders drafted a lot of players, but Henry Ruggs III being the first receiver off the board was a shock — most analysts liked Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb better — and Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette was considered by just about everyone to be a reach at No. 19 overall.

Gruden’s second Raiders adventure has been filled with ups and downs ... with more downs. A move to Las Vegas was supposed to be the start of a new and exciting era. Instead it has been an unexpected mess. Hopefully that’s not a sign of things to come.

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The Raiders were busy. The big addition was linebacker Cory Littleton, who got more than $35 million over three years. That’s a lot for an off-the-ball linebacker. Littleton is a good player and he stabilizes a longtime problem area for the Raiders.

It’s hard to get excited about any of these main additions: defensive end Carl Nassib, linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski, safety Jeff Heath, defensive tackle Maliek Collins, tight end Jason Witten. But they help depth.

Quarterback Marcus Mariota’s play fell off a cliff with the Tennessee Titans. He’ll be watched closely because everyone has been predicting the Raiders will dump Derek Carr for a few years. The draft was fine, especially if Henry Ruggs III, Lynn Bowden Jr. and Bryan Edwards transform Las Vegas’ skill positions, but there were some questionable picks. In short, a lot of players were added but it feels like there could have been more impact.

GRADE: C

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Derek Carr is unlikely to change. He is an accurate, risk-averse short passer who is probably better than he gets credit for, but is also overpaid and will never carry a team beyond its talent level. A franchise can win with a quarterback like Carr if it builds a good team around him, and the Raiders haven’t done that. He posted a career-best 108 passer rating last season without much around him (and after planning on throwing to Antonio Brown all offseason), though he got there through a lot of short, safe passes. You won’t get very far in any conversation about Carr before someone says he needs to be replaced, and that’s why the Mariota signing is notable. Mariota has not been a better quarterback than Carr the past few years, but the constant impatience for the Raiders to dump Carr will be loud the moment he struggles this season. Mariota might not be the answer, but Carr critics will immediately call for a change the moment Carr has a bad game. The Raiders invited that controversy with the signing.

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Kyler Murray had a nice rookie season and will likely have a fine career, but he didn’t deserve NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Since voters have trended toward the best quarterback available, Raiders running back Josh Jacobs missed out on an award he should have won. Jacobs had 1,317 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns in 13 games. He was a fantastic runner, finishing with 4.8 yards per carry. He finished second among qualified running backs in Pro Football Focus’ grades, trailing only Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns. Jacobs, a first-round pick last year, was a dynamic player and is going to be the focal point of the offense.

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The over/under win total for the Raiders is 7.5 at BetMGM, and there are a few reasons to like the under. The Raiders’ 7-9 record last season probably was fortunate, given their overall strength and what advanced stats say. “Distractions” is perhaps the most overused term in the NFL, but it might apply to the Raiders. Everyone in the organization is moving to a new home and doing so at a time of unprecedented uncertainty. It’s possible the Raiders will be playing in a brand new stadium that will be empty. Oakland fans supported the team right up until the end, and Las Vegas might not have the chance for a while. There are just too many questions about the Raiders to project an improvement on last year’s record.

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From Yahoo’s Scott Pianowski: “In a banner year for rookies, Hunter Renfrow got a little lost in the shuffle. We don’t blame you if you ignored him for fantasy. But Renfrow was cooking down the stretch, posting a 35-490-4 line over his last seven games (including two 100-yard efforts out the door). If Renfrow could keep that seven-game pace for a full season, we’re looking at a juicy 80-1120-9 return, a no-doubt fantasy starter. (He’s unlikely to do that, but at least appreciate how meaningful his final two months were.)

“Renfrow works in the slot, where the throws are easier and quickly defined. He probably won’t draw the top corner from any opponent. The jury is still out on the Jon Gruden experiment, and Derek Carr has his plusses and minuses, too. But this Vegas slot machine has a chance to be the top Raiders receiver in 2020.”

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There was a disconnect with the Raiders’ offensive yards and points. They were 11th in the NFL in yards and 24th in points scored, sixth in yards per drive but 19th in points per drive, according to Football Outsiders. The Raiders often started in a hole, with the 28th-best average field position at the start of drives. They were second-to-last in the NFL with 15 takeaways, which meant the offense rarely got a short field. It’s probably a better sign that the yards were there. The offense could move the ball. A better season from the defense and special teams could help the offense get in the end zone more.

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Will the 2019 draft class be a springboard to better days?

Few teams last season got more from their rookie class than the Raiders. Josh Jacobs was an outstanding running back, Trayvon Mullen had a good year starting at cornerback, defensive end Maxx Crosby had 10 sacks, tight end Foster Moreau caught five touchdown passes and slot receiver Hunter Renfrow had 49 catches for 605 yards. Very good.

The Raiders had two other first-round picks who can still make a big impact. Safety Johnathan Abram suffered a season-ending injury in the season opener. And defensive end Clelin Ferrell, the third overall pick, wasn’t great but had his moments. Raiders coach Jon Gruden admits the coaching staff asked Ferrell to do too much early on by shuffling him around the line, and Ferrell dealt with a stomach illness that caused him to lose 15 pounds.

“I had never missed a game due to an illness, but that was terrible,” Ferrell said, according to NBC Sports Bay Area. “I was going to try to play through it. I thought rest would do it, but it really sat me down. That was tough because it didn’t just affect me for that game. It stuck with me for upcoming games because I lost so much weight. It was a test and a learning experience for sure.”

If Ferrell and Abram establish themselves as above-average starters or better, this draft class could be a fantastic one.

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The Raiders’ offense wasn’t bad last season. Maybe an exciting deep threat like Henry Ruggs III can help take Derek Carr to another level (no matter how much you’ve dumped on Carr, let’s also acknowledge his supporting casts have mostly been awful). If 2019 first-round pick Clelin Ferrell’s development catches up to 2019 fourth-round pick and breakout player Maxx Crosby, the Raiders will have a nice defensive foundation. They added depth on that side this offseason and Cory Littleton solves a big hole at linebacker. There have been other positive additions: slot receiver Hunter Renfrow, cornerback Trayvon Mullen, tight end Darren Waller among them. A step up to wild-card contention is within the realm of possibilities.

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Be grateful: This is the first mention that Jon Gruden has eight years left on his $100 million contract. The Raiders looked better in his second year, but a step back in his third year would be concerning. If Derek Carr fails, Marcus Mariota will get a shot. If Mariota fails too, then the Raiders will be in search of a new quarterback and that can be a long and arduous process. The Raiders are putting together a lot of interesting pieces, but it doesn’t matter much if they have doubts at coach and quarterback.

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The Raiders could regress this season. Relocation is a tough challenge to overcome in normal years, and this is not a normal year. The Raiders play in a tough division, and they could finish in last place of the AFC West. They’d be one of the better last-place teams in the NFL, but that would be of little consolation.

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Skill Games for Real Money

Most people dream about making money doing something they really love. If they can make a little cash from their computer at home and have fun while doing it, that’s even better.

What if what you’re good at is playing skill games?

Turns out, if you happen to be good at playing skill games online, then there could be some money in it. That’s right, with Sitago’s safe-to-play skills game format, earning extra $ has never been easier. Well, that is if you happen to be good at skill games.

If you really are that good, join Sitago and put your skills on display and compete against others for real money on the most secure online skill games money site on the internet.

Do you have a knack for spotting patterns, learning combos or just a natural ability of being extremely good at skill games? Sitago lets you test your skills by place you against other players in real competition for real money. Is your skills game ability up to par?

How are Sitago’s Skill Games for Money Different from Gambling Games of Chance?

Playing skill games for money is different from gambling games of chance in a few different ways. Number one, in a game of skill, you need to know what you’re doing. You have more control over the game because you are constantly making decisions that impact the outcome, and very little is left to chance.

Think of an online arcade-style game like Asteroids, where you need quick reflexes and maybe a little bit of foresight to really bump up your score. Another example is online Scrabble, where your ability to form words from a random set of letters is pitted against the skills of another online player.

That’s another big difference between games of skill and games of chance. In a game of chance, you can play against a computer and sometimes win, because your chances of winning are in the luck of the draw.

In a game of skill, however, instead of playing against a computer that can find solutions quickly (usually much more quickly than a human can), you can compete against real people—in real time. Those people are usually matched with you because they have a skill set that’s similar to your own. It makes the game a real competition, and the winner has definitely earned the prize.

One final area of difference between games of chance and games of skill is the way that governing bodies look at them. In some areas, gambling on games of chances is against the law, while earning money through games of skill isn’t always seen as gambling.

While every state has its own laws about gambling and you should definitely check them out, there aren’t any federal laws against betting money on games of skill online. It’s the competition and skill aspects that make the difference.

Who can play skill games for money?

Generally speaking, if you have an internet connection, a computer that will run the games, and a way to pay for the games, you’re good to go. However, if you’re playing for real money in the United States, you have to be at least 18 years old. Players with fewer years can sometimes play for non-cash prizes.

As always, you should check your state laws to make sure there aren’t other age restrictions and to make sure that playing skill games online for money is legal in your state. If the skill gaming site you choose is legitimate, such as Sitago, you won’t be allowed to play if you live in an area where online skill gaming for money is illegal.

Beyond that, you never know who you’ll be competing with. You may end up playing with someone from across the world.

Where to play online skill games for money?

Putting your skills to the test for cold hard cash can be fun, rewarding and also something you can do in your spare time. Finding trusted sites that are safe to use is not always easy. Luckily for you, you’ve landed at Sitago, the best place to play online games for cash. Not only is it one of the most secure money sites on the net, it is also the safest place to put your skills on overdrive as you’re securely matched with players that have similar skills. Sitgao: Where safety meets security for online gaming.

How to Play Online Skill Games for Real Money?

After you join an online gaming site that you can trust such as Sitago, you pay a deposit (usually via credit card or PayPal). You can then usually move right into choosing the game you want to play and get started.

There’s an entry fee for most games, and you’re playing against other real-life players to try to win back your entry fee plus theirs. If you win, you get the total of all the buy-ins, although the hosting site will take a small house fee to cover its expenses. You can expect the house fee to be about 10 percent, so if you win $20, you would actually receive $18.

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Miss those real-life arcades with pinball machines and video game machines? You might find them in some malls or bowling alleys—if you’re looking hard enough.

The games themselves are still around and better than ever. Simple, easy to play and entertaining arcade games are even more fun when you play them for money.

Sitago has a full load of exhilarating options to make your cash plays even more rewarding. Better than your memories! Jump into the fun frenzy with some of these choices.

  • Desert Race: Zoom across sandy landscapes to beat your real-life opponents and cash in on real-life prizes.
  • Bubbles Garden: It’s harder than it looks, honey! You’ll be earning your dollars as you maneuver and burst your way to the top.
  • Street Racing: Rev up your money-making engines and enjoy a speed thrill that counts—top scores get cash to keep.

When you’re playing arcade games for money, you compete against another real-life player that you’re matched based on your win history. The goal is to pit players of similar skill levels against each other, and they use their skills to try to win the game. The winner gets back his or her entry fee plus the entry fee of the opponent, minus a reasonable house fee.

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Escape to the jungle—or the city—and win big as you game your way through an exciting new world. Sitago has some outstanding choices to show off your skills.

  • Downtown NY: Strictly for Sitago, this action/adventure game puts you in the hero’s shoes, lets you kick some unmentionables, and gives you a chance for cash as well as glory[GB2]
  • Into the Jungle: Join expert gamers in the online jungle. Battle it out to the top score—and the prizes that go with it.

Sitago asks: Are you fit for this?

You might play sports in real life and win. You might also play them online. Sitago has some fun choices that can keep your brain moving and challenge your coordination.

  • MVP: Fulfill those basketball-star dreams as you shoot your best hoops and play your way into real money.
  • Bow and arrow: Aim high. You’re right on target for the prizes you’re playing for.

Puzzle Games for Money: Sitago challenges you to use your smarts!

What kind of genius do you think you are? If you can out-puzzle your opponents and beat the clock, you can grab the cash prizes waiting at the end.

  • Tetris: This top classic puzzle game tests your spatial skills as well as your ability to think under pressure. Are you up to the challenge?
  • Candy Swipe: This match-3 game allows you to show off your ability to find and manipulate patterns. Outmatch your opponents and bring in the money buckets!
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Unlike many other types of games, puzzle games are based almost solely on the skill of the player. The element of chance is almost eliminated—and with Sitago, the enjoyment is enhanced with the possibility of real money prizes.

In an online gaming situation where you’re playing skill games for money, puzzle games can be set up like online game show skill games, where your points can be exchanged for prizes. Puzzle games could also be set up tournament style with a larger set of real-life online players.

Sitago’s Card Games for Money

For a card game to show up on a site like Sitago, it has to be a game where players can show real skill.

There’s real strategy involved. A hint of danger. Remember, you’re competing against real-life opponents. What will you do with the hand you’re dealt?

  • UFS: In Universal Fighting Style (UFS), you’ll pi your best warrior cards from a variety of different fighting worlds. Think Street Fighter vs. Mortal Combat and more—you’ll need to choose which cards to use when to make the most impact and score big in the game.

What Else is Out There?

Sitago has more exciting play-for-money skill games coming. Here are some game categories to watch for—build your skills while you wait so you’ll be ready for these opportunities when they arrive!

Casino-style Cards in an online format

Because Poker is as much (or more) a game of chance than a game of skill, it isn’t always included in the list of card games you can play for money. The best poker games to play online as a skill game for winning money include Texas Hold ‘em and Omaha, where you’re playing against other players and you are using strategy more than you’re relying on luck.

Spades and Rummy can also be played online for money. Solitaire-style games such as FreeCell and Spider also work well. In the solitaire scenario, you play alone but your score is compared to the scores of other real-life players with similar skill who are dealt the same hand that you are. The player with the highest score wins the round.

Board Games for Money

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When you’re playing board games for money, sites like Sitago will pit you against players who have a similar skill set to your own.

Overall, there’s a wide variety of board games that people can play online, such as Chess, Backgammon, Checkers, Monopoly, and Draughts. The types of board games chosen for skill games for money are often focused on the players’ ability to make decisions to prove their skill, such as buying property in Monopoly or strategically moving pieces in Chess or Checkers.

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Sitago will be adding some of these types of games soon, so keep your eyes open for the fun!

It’s important to note that some games of skill, such as Chess or Checkers, aren’t often won by real-life players who are playing against a computer. If you want a chance to win back your entry fee (and more), make sure the game site you’re using is allowing you to compete against other real-life players.

Games like Candyland, which are based almost purely on chance, can’t prove that the player has any skill at all. You won’t see these kinds of board games on a site that hosts playing skill games for money. This has to do with the legality issues of playing a game of skill for money vs. playing a game of chance for money.

Game Show Games for Money

In a real-life casino, there are games based on game shows such as Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Family Feud, Catch-21 or The Price is Right. These are based almost purely on chance, such as game-show themed slot machines.

In the online world where you play skill games for money, luck isn’t as much a part of the equation. In these games, you’re actually playing the game. You play against other real-life players online.

In many situations, your score is transferred to a point system by the site that’s hosting the game. You can exchange the points you earn for non-cash prizes or, if you’re more than 18 years old, you can trade them in for tickets in a cash drawing.

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Trivia Games for Money

Like puzzle games, trivia games rely a lot more on skill and a lot less on chance than some of the other types of online skill games. In a trivia game, a player’s knowledge is tested. This can be either detailed knowledge in specific areas or a wide, general knowledge across a broad range of categories.

These games are often set up as quizzes. Sometimes points will go to the first person who answers correctly. In other games, you have to answer all the questions right to get into a winner’s circle, where prize money is distributed. Some are set up in tournaments.

Examples of trivia games that can be played online for money include Quezztion, Total Trivia and SatoshiQuiz. There are also crossover games, such as Jeopardy, which combines a trivia skill game with a game show skill game.

Word Games for Money

Word games are a lot like puzzle games, only they’re focused completely on words. Your skill at putting words together, seeing new combinations and thinking quickly under pressure can all be tested.

These are often played tournament style. They can also be set up so that your score can be used in a point system, which allows you to choose prizes rather than wait to be in a winning tier to get a part of a cash pot.

Examples of word games that you can play for money include Word Mojo, Bookworm, and Alphabet Soup. Scrabble is a word game that’s also based on a board game, so depending on the online gaming site you’re using, it could be categorized either way.

Are Real Money Skill Game Sites Legal Worldwide?

Just as some states have laws against playing online skill games for money, so do some countries. This shouldn’t be an issue if you are gaming from an area where online skill games aren’t interpreted as gambling.

In most countries, playing online skill games for money is legal even when online gambling isn’t.

How to Deposit or Withdraw from Playing Online Skill Games for money in Sitago

If you’re going to play online skill games for money, you’ll need a way to deposit and withdraw cash. Credit cards are an option for making deposits with Sitago. You can also use your PayPal account with easy setup to allow you to make deposits and withdraw funds when you win.

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Sitago Is a Real Skill Games Website

If you’re ready to try online skill games to make money, consider giving Sitago a trial run. Sitago hosts a wide variety of fun, challenging skill games. The house fee is comparatively small, and you’re always matched with other players with a similar win history to yours.

This means the games are fair.

Sitago provides some of the most absolute fun you can have on an online skill gaming site. Click on your favorite skill game to get started, and happy gaming!