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Sports
February 1, 2024
Viviane Araujo vs. Natalia Silva UFC on ESPN+ 93, Time, and Prediction
Natalia Silva is a rising star of women’s MMA who’s looking for her 11th straight win. Her UFC on ESPN+ 93 odds suggest she’s going to have an easy job in Vegas, but her opponent Viviane Araujo is a tough fighter who’s got plenty of experience fighting at the top level. Viviane Araujo vs. Natalia […]
Industry
January 31, 2024
IBIA Reports 184 Suspicious Betting Alerts in 2023
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry, has released its 2023 sports betting integrity report. The organization notably said that the number of suspicious sports betting alerts has decreased significantly. According to the IBIA, a total of 184 alerts were reported in 2023, representing a […]
Sports
January 31, 2024
Soccer: Samuel Eto’o Faces Allegations of Match-Fixing, Threats
Samuel Eto’o, a globally recognizable soccer player with an extensive career, was appointed to the role of president of the Cameroon Football Federation, Fecafoot, near the end of 2021. The outstanding athlete with a lustrous career has played for England, Italy and Spain and has four African Player of the Year Awards along with two […]
Business
January 31, 2024
PlayGreen Secures $6M Funding Round for LatAm Expansion
The fast-growing Brazilian gaming and sports media company, PlayGreen, was founded back in 2020. Aiming at disrupting the betting sector in Latin America, the company has been growing its offering and expanding its footprint in Brazil, as well as Ecuador. Earlier this week, PlayGreen announced another important achievement after closing a multi-million funding round. The […]
Sports
January 31, 2024
Online Gambling Giants Pivot to Legal Maneuvers Against Fantasy Sports
The online gambling industry, which once fought tooth and nail for the legalization of online sports betting, is now rallying against fantasy sports leagues. Spearheaded by major players like FanDuel and DraftKings, the industry is employing legal maneuvers to render fantasy league wagering illegal, raising concerns about stifling competition and consumer choice. Wyoming Sets Precedent […]
Sports
January 31, 2024
San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Kansas City Chiefs are the defending champions who weren’t too impressive in the regular season. However, Andy Reid’s men really switched to the top gear when the postseason started. They’ve already slain a couple of giants in 2024 and they’re determined to do the same on February 11. However, Super Bowl LVIII odds suggest […]
Sports
January 31, 2024
Push for Sports Betting in Georgia Gains Momentum Despite Opposition
A Georgia Senate committee has greenlit a bill that would legalize sports betting in the state without necessitating a constitutional amendment. Georgia Senate Committee Endorses Senate Bill 386 The proposal, Senate Bill 386, garnered an 8-2 vote in favor within the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee on January 30, setting the stage for further […]
Business
January 30, 2024
GamePLAI Receives £1.5M Funding from Betting Industry Vets
The sportsbook trading supplier that employs machine learning and real-time technology to assess each second of a sporting event to curate rich analytics and forecasts that generate fan engagement, GamePLAI, has scooped up £1.5 million ($1.9 million) in new investment. The funding comes from a number of gambling industry veterans, including Pinnacle’s former trading director, […]
Sports
January 30, 2024
Al Nassr vs. Inter Miami Odds, Time, and Prediction
It’s time for the first Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo duel since 2020. That’s when Messi played for Barcelona and Ronaldo for Juventus. CR7’s team won 3-0 with Ronaldo scoring two goals. Will it be different this time? Judging by the betting odds, Al Nassr vs. Inter Miami is going to be a very close […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
China’s Skin Gambling Websites Outsmart Stringent Regulations
To circumvent stringent online gambling laws in China, a new breed of gambling websites has emerged, utilizing strategic disguises to evade regulatory scrutiny. The Rise of Skin Gambling in China’s Online Wagering Landscape These gambling platforms, collectively known as “skin gambling” websites, have found innovative ways to operate within the confines of the law while […]