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December 1, 2021
Study Urges for Stricter Regulation of Friendly Soccer Matches
The results of a new three-year study by the University of Nicosia Research Foundation, funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ program were released on Wednesday. The study looked into match-fixing within friendly soccer matches and revealed a troubling discovery. Friendly Soccer Matches Need Stricter Regulations From 2016 through 2020, there have been more than 250 […]
Sports
December 1, 2021
Singaporean Police Bust Illegal Gambling Operations, Investigate Suspects
Illegal gambling has no place in Singaporean society. This is the stern reminder local police authorities issued to over 50 individuals who were arrested or are being investigated for their association with illegal gambling activities in the country. Authorities conducted a total of three raids between October 29 and November 21, resulting in several arrests […]
Sports
December 1, 2021
Scout Gaming Introduces FanTeam DFS Platform in the US
Scout Gaming has made a debut on the US market with the introduction of FanTeam.us, the alter-ego of FanTeam.com and leading European daily fantasy site. Launched in 2015 as a brand, Scout Gaming’s US-facing subsidiary will now make a bold statement in the DFS market as it is arriving in two dozen states, including California, Florida, Georgia, […]
Sports
December 1, 2021
Australia: Two Basketball Teams Join Reclaim the Game, Fight against Betting Advertising
Reclaim the Game is an initiative launched in 2020 by the Office of Responsible Gambling in Australia. The initiative aims to raise awareness of gambling harms and “counter the normalization of sports betting and advertising.” Sydney Kings, Sydney Uni Flames: First Two Teams to Join Reclaim the Game Initiative Sydney Uni Flames and the Sydney […]
Sports
December 1, 2021
i8.Bet Signs a Key Partnership Deal with Everton FC
I8.Bet, describing itself as the safest and most convenient sports betting platform in Asia, has inked a partnership deal with the Everton FC from Britain’s Premier League. I8.Bet’s Branding to be Displayed Across the Goodison Park Stadium The agreement will establish i8.Bet as Everton’s official sports betting partner in Asia. This, in turn, will see i8.Bet’s logo displayed across […]
Sports
December 1, 2021
888 Expands Its Presence as It Obtains Sports Betting License in Virginia
888 Holdings continues to expand its market presence in the US. After announcing a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group back in June 2021, an announcement on launching SI Sportsbook in Virginia was made as 888 received a provisional license for sports betting in the state. SI Sportsbook Will Expand its Services in 2022 The […]
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December 1, 2021
TSO Gaming Consultancy Adds Seth Young as Managing Partner
The Strategy Organization (TSO), a company that specializes in offering actionable advice to gaming and hospitality firms, is bringing Seth Young as its new managing partner. Young will be an important member of the team owing to his 15 years of related experience within the interactive gaming and technology sectors. Bringing a Seasoned Veteran on the Job Commenting […]
Legal
December 1, 2021
Florida Sports Betting Drama Between Seminoles and Pari-Mutuels Continues
Two Florida pari-mutuel operators have accused the Seminole Tribe of being dishonest with the court, which is why they urged a court to shut down the request from the tribe for a stay of a ruling that struck a gambling deal down. The gambling deal allowed sports betting to take place in Florida. An Emergency […]
Sports
December 1, 2021
Colorado Records $491.5M in October Betting Handle
Colorado, which recently welcomed Tipico Sportsbook, and a new development hub in Denver, is definitely enjoying the football season. In fact, the Centennial State managed to collect a record-breaking betting handle, posting $491.5 million in October, strengthened by local franchises, college games, and professional football. Colorado Enjoys the Football Season The results are bolstered by both the […]
Sports
December 1, 2021
Lucky Break on Prop Bet Leads to Two Penalties in New Jersey
Imagine the results are just out, and you are still able to bet. It’s more or less every bettor’s dream, and it’s precisely what happened in New Jersey, with 86 fortuitous bettors able to place a bunch of split-second wagers on an event that had already been completed. Unfortunately, this is not something that regulators […]