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Sports
November 27, 2023
ESPN Bet Surpasses 1.1M Downloads in First Week
The newly rebranded sports gaming app owned by Penn Entertainment, ESPN Bet, announced its debut earlier this month. Launching in 17 US states, the sports betting app entered some major US markets, including Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, among others. The interest in ESPN Bet soared ever since its launch on November 14, 2023. In […]
Sports
November 27, 2023
Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 13 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Seattle Seahawks (6-5) seem to be punching above their weight, but bookies still see them as 7.5-point underdogs in the TNF game. The main reason for this is that they’re taking on the Dallas Cowboys (8-3) who have all wins on their turf in 2023. Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 13 Odds Spread […]
Sports
November 27, 2023
DraftKings Sets Records Amidst Las Vegas Grand Prix Frenzy
Sin City witnessed a historic surge in bets during the race, making it the most wagered-on Formula 1 event ever, according to data from leading online sportsbook operator DraftKings. Caesars and BetMGM Dominate Las Vegas Grand Prix Betting Surge Breaking previous F1 records for both handle and the number of wagers, the Las Vegas Grand […]
Sports
November 24, 2023
Bronze Badge Tennis Official Banned for 10 Years over Match-Fixing
Sports federations and authorities across the globe fear for the integrity of sports amid the growing expansion of betting activities. Besides match-fixing, gambling activities may also impact the lives of professional athletes with threats and hateful messages being posted on social media by angered punters. Tasked with safeguarding, encouraging and enhancing the integrity of professional […]
Sports
November 24, 2023
Bulgarian Prosecution Launches Investigation into BFU President Borislav Mihaylov
Borislav Mihaylov, the controversial president of the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is being investigated for participation in match-fixing and ties to illegal lottery operators. This is not the first time Mihaylov has been accused of similar dealings. The investigation comes soon after a mass protest in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital and will see the Prosecutor’s […]
Industry
November 24, 2023
GLI Certifies R. Franco’s IRIS Platform in Puerto Rico
The leading provider of technologies, powering gaming and betting operators, R. Franco Technologies SLU, announced it secured a compliance certificate for its IRIS platform. On Friday, the company which is a part of R. Franco Group, confirmed that it secured the certificate for its platform from the globally recognized authority in gaming testing and certification, […]
Sports
November 24, 2023
Lazio vs. Celtic 2023-24 Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Lazio vs. Celtic odds suggest the hosts are more likely to win. The Italians need a win to secure a spot in the next phase of the competition. Celtic’s motivation in Tuesday’s game is to stay in the competition for the No. 3 spot in Group E, which would take them to the Europa […]
Sports
November 24, 2023
Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 12 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Two NFC North rivals have already met in Week 12. On Thanksgiving, the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions, getting to a 5-6 record and keeping their rivals at 8-3. What this means is that the 6-5 Vikings still have a good chance to challenge for the No. 1 spot in the division. When […]
Legal
November 24, 2023
Indiana Legislators Close Door on Gaming Bills Amidst Corruption Fallout
Indiana lawmakers have decided to forgo any consideration of new gaming bills during the upcoming 2024 legislative session. The announcement, made by House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, comes as a response to the recent guilty plea to federal corruption charges by former state legislator Sean Eberhart. Former Shelbyville Representative’s […]
Industry
November 24, 2023
New Data Reveals Alarming Increase in UK Problem Gambling Rates
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has unveiled new figures indicating that rates of problem gambling in the United Kingdom may be more than eight times higher than previously estimated. The Commission, which had previously suggested that only 0.3% of adults in Great Britain were affected, released what it termed as “higher quality” figures based on […]