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Sports
October 7, 2024
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears Week 6 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Last weekend, the Jacksonville Jaguars won their first game of the 2024 NFL season. Unfortunately for them, odds suggest they’re going to lose in Week 6 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Chicago Bears, who are 3-2 this season, are seen as 2-point favorites to win on October 13. Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears Week 6 […]
Sports
October 7, 2024
San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 6 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Last season’s NFC winners are 2-3 in the 2024 NFL, which is really surprising given that San Francisco’s schedule hasn’t been too difficult so far. This is why the 49ers’s fans are probably upset with their boys, but there’s an easy way for them to fall back in love with the team – the Niners […]
Sports
October 7, 2024
Brandon Royval vs. Tatsuro Taira UFC 307 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Brandon Royval (16-7) is a former UFC Flyweight title challenger who’s fought the who’s who of this division. On October 12, he’s taking on rising star Tatsuro Taira (16-0). This is arguably the biggest challenge in Taira’s career, and if he wins at UFC Apex, he might get to challenge for the title in the […]
Sports
October 7, 2024
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol Odds, Time, and Prediction
Two legends of light heavyweight boxing will settle the score on October 12 in Saudi Arabia in a fight for supremacy in the 175lb division. Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) is a WBC/IBF/WBO unified champion who’s putting all of his titles on the table for a chance to also get ahold of the WBA title, […]
Industry
October 7, 2024
Brazil: Sports Betting Faces Ban If Addiction Is Unchecked
Brazil is among the countries that legalized sports betting back in 2018. Despite legalizing the activity, the country never launched its betting market as lawmakers failed to establish the required regulations for years. On the bright side, Brazil now aims to launch legal betting in January, after politicians finally focused on the issue. Yet, the […]
Industry
October 4, 2024
Massachusetts Launches Long-Awaited Problem Gambling Initiative
After delays spanning years, gaming officials in Massachusetts are moving forward with a data-gathering initiative that has been on hold for a long time. This project aims to tackle problem gambling. Massachusetts Gaming Commission: Progress on Key Responsible Gambling Project ‘Miraculous’ The project has run into many roadblocks from the start, like political issues and […]
Sports
October 4, 2024
NHL, NFL Caution Canadian Lawmakers on Sports Betting Ad Restrictions
Expanding sports betting across North America helped create new sponsorship and gambling advertising opportunities. Available in nearly 40 US states as well as in Canada, wagering attracts sports aficionados and bettors alike. Bill S-269 Picks up Speed in Canada but Raises Concerns Amid the expansion, lawmakers in Canada are considering a new gambling ads bill […]
Business
October 4, 2024
PrizePicks Brings in Blizzard Entertainment Talent as CFO
As part of its internal restructuring, PrizePicks has expanded its C-suite with the addition of Marcus Sanford, a former Blizzard Entertainment chief financial officer, who will now serve in the same position at PrizePicks. Blizzard Entertainment Veterans to Now Steer Company His appointment is effective immediately, and he is taking the reins over from Ari […]
Casino
October 4, 2024
New York Mandates Addiction Warnings on Gambling Ads
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new bill into law that imposes stricter regulations on gambling advertisements in New York. The legislation, S1550/A1118, requires that all advertisements for gambling and sports betting must include warnings of the addictive and harmful effects of gambling. This legislation now extends previous requirements that required gambling advertisements to display […]
Sports
October 3, 2024
Genius Sports Brings Xbox Visionary as Independent Board of Directors
Welcoming Robbie Bach, a former Xbox boss, Genius Sports is looking to tap into the visionary’s ability to steer companies towards success. Genius Sports Taps Console Game System Visionary as Director Although his experience may be disparate to the specific industry he is now going to work in as part of the Board of Directors, […]