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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 […]
Sports
November 23, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles Become Top Pick for Super Bowl LVIII Victory
On Monday, one of the most anticipated Monday Night Football games took place. The game saw the Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs, a rematch of the National Football League (NFL) Championship game that took place back in February. The last time the two teams played in Kansas City was more than six years […]
Sports
November 23, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Week 12 Odds, Time, and Prediction
In the 2023 NFL Week 12, the Cincinnati Bengals (5-5) welcome their AFC North rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) at Paycor Stadium. These two are in the bottom half of the division, with the Cleveland Cavaliers having a 7-3 record and the Baltimore Ravens sitting at the top of the AFC North standings with an […]
Sports
November 23, 2023
Brazilian Senate Committee Approves Sports Betting Tax Bill
Brazil’s Senate’s Committee on Economic Affairs (CAE) greenlit a proposal on November 22 to regulate and tax the burgeoning market of online sports betting and casinos in the country. New Bill Proposes Reduced Taxes on Betting Houses and Bettors’ Winnings The approved bill lays out regulations governing the operations of betting houses in the country. […]