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Sports
December 19, 2024
Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks 2024 NFL Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both teams have been (some would say) unexpectedly impressive in the 2024 NFL. The Minnesota Vikings are 12-2 and are in contention for both the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the divisional title in NFC North. With an 8-6 record, the Seahawks are competing for the NFC West title. Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle […]
Sports
December 19, 2024
Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Jets 2024 NFL Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Los Angeles Rams are coming to the East Coast after three straight wins. They need to keep on winning in order to book a spot in the 2024 NFL Playoffs, as well as to win the NFC West Division. The Jets are out of the playoff picture, but they’re still dangerous. This goes especially […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Swedish Gambling Authority Launches Campaign to Promote Licensed Operators
The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA), Spelinspektionen, has started a new campaign called “Unnecessarily Exciting” to increase awareness about the need to choose licensed gambling operators. New Animated Campaign Warns Against Unlicensed Gambling The campaign includes two animated videos that aim to educate consumers about the risks of unlicensed gambling sites and encourage them to use […]
Legal
December 19, 2024
FanDuel Founders and Investors Fight to Keep Sale Lawsuit Alive
The founders of FanDuel, plus over 100 early investors and workers, are trying to keep their lawsuit going in the New York Supreme Court. Lawsuit Claims Private Equity Firms Exploited FanDuel Sale They are suing private equity firms Shamrock Capital Advisors and KKR. The case is about the $559 million sale of FanDuel to Paddy […]
Sports
December 18, 2024
Placing Sports Bets on Credit May Surprise Gamblers with Fees
Ahead of the NFL playoffs and the upcoming holidays, an independent agency in the United States responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector warned that the use of credit cards for sports betting may surprise some betting aficionados with unexpected fees. Increase in Cash Advance Fees The announcement came from the Consumer Financial Protection […]
Sports
December 18, 2024
Choctaw Nation Partners with Dallas Open as Texas Considers Betting
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, the Choctaw Nation’s gaming and hospitality arm, has unveiled a tie-up with the Dallas Open, a popular ATP Tour tennis competition. This partnership was unveiled amid rumors that Texas sports betting might be on the table in 2025. Texas to Mull over Sports Betting As one of the largest states in […]
Industry
December 18, 2024
Brazil’s AGU Appeals Court Order to Control Bolsa Família Spending on Bets
On December 12, Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office (AGU) asked Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) to reconsider its recent decision that orders the government to take steps to stop Bolsa Família recipients from using their aid money to place bets. Brazil’s AGU Argues Bolsa Família Funds Blend with Other Income The AGU claimed the government cannot control […]
Sports
December 18, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens 2024 NFL Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 10-4 in the 2024 NFL, while the Ravens are 9-5. The two AFC North rivals have played once already – the Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16. What this means is that if they beat them again, they will secure the divisional title. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens Week 16 Odds Moneyline […]
Sports
December 17, 2024
Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals 2024 NFL Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Cleveland Browns are coming to Cincy in Week 16 to try and crush the dreams of their Ohio-based rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe Burrow is having a fantastic season, but his teammates are not, which is why the Bengals still haven’t booked a place in the postseason. They’re on the hunt for a 2024 […]
Industry
December 16, 2024
Sweden Takes Stance against Match-Fixing, Ratifies Macolin Convention
A few days ago, Sweden decided to ratify the Council of Europe’s Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, also known as the Macolin Convention. This marked an important step in the development of the Swedish regulated market, highlighting the country’s commitment to the integrity of sports competitions. Sweden Accedes to the Convention The government […]