Business & Financial
California Sports Betting Propositions Go Down in Flames
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Two sports betting ballot initiatives in the state of California failed miserably on Tuesday. There won't be legalized sports betting in the Golden State for at least another two years as a result, and that's probably being conservative.
UFC Fight Under Investigation for Suspicious Betting
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Multiple sportsbooks observed a pattern of unusual betting activities tied to a UFC bout that took place Saturday night. The match between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke ended abruptly during the first round.
DraftKings 2022 3rd Quarter Results Are In....And Here They Are
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For the three months ended September 30, 2022, DraftKings reported revenue of $502 million, an increase of 136% compared to $213 million during the same period in 2021.
Hero Gaming Slashes Half its Workforce... Sands Pulls Plug on Web Gambling
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Its CEO also is exiting after just 10 months on the job.
6 Top Tier Game Options Available For Punters at Crypto Casinos
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Online casinos in recent years - especially since the global pandemic - are giving their conventional counterparts a run for their money. This growth has also corresponded with the mainstream acceptance of digital currencies such as bitcoin.
Why Sports Betting Bills in California Are Doomed to Fail
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Neither sports betting proposition is polling well just one week out from the midterms
SBC Summit LatinoAmerica Kicks Off Wednesday
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One of the bigger conferences for senior executives in the Latin American gambling space has kicked off in Hollywood, Florida at the fabulous Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Rivalry to Present at SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2022
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Latin America is considered one of the world’s largest esports markets with an estimated 70 million fans.1 Rivalry has built a strong presence in the region through its Isle of Man license and intends to continue to expand its leadership position throughout LATAM.
Is 12Joker Malaysia a Good Online Casino?
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If you are looking for an online casino in Malaysia, 12Joker may be a great choice. This site offers a wide variety of games, top of the line customer service, and even sports betting.
Top Benefits of a Gambling Business
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Running a successful gambling business has never been easier because there are dedicated services that handle all the bookmaking aspects for any bookie.
How to Become a Bookie in Chicago?
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If you are looking to become a bookie in Chicago then the best way to begin is by researching pay per head sites. These services make it possible for anyone to become a local bookie because they provide a fully inclusive professional sportsbook website, where they manage and update all odds up to the second and then grade all wagers as soon as each game completes.
Sports Betting Jobs: How Much Can You Make?
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About 26% of the global population regularly enjoys gambling. That's the equivalent of 1.6 billion people. Many of these individuals choose to make gambling a career.
Nate Diaz Favored to Fight Jake Paul Next Say Oddsmakers
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Jake Paul remains undefeated in his boxing career and oddsmakers have the next fighter up for the YouTube sensation: Nate Diaz at 2-1.
The Mouth Claims to Have Picked Up 3K Followers Since Musk Takeover
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"I’ve picked up 3 k followers since @elonmusk took over Twitter!," poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, a devout conservative declared on Friday. That's the day Elon Musk officially took over Twitter and began firing its top executives.
Trump Twitter Odds - Reinstatement on Halloween, Bet the First Tweet
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Elon Musk's Twitter takeover was completed on Friday. In doing so, he fired one of the company's top executives.
Apple Places Gambling Ads Next to Kids Games
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"I went to Apple’s “Our Favorite Kids’ Apps” section of the App Store, selected an app, and got presented with an ad for gambling. Not okay, Apple."
PointsBet Shoots Down Rumors of Impending Demise
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The rumors are “definitely not true,” a PointsBet flack declared.
Despite Economic Slow Down, Casino Games Stay the Course
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The gambling industry has been operating for 500 years. Despite economic downturns that occasionally affect land-based casino properties year-over-year, online casinos show no signs of slowing down.
Combat IQ, Bitcoin and Gambling Perfect Together
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Christian Giang, CTO and co-founder at Combat IQ, sat down with Kurt Wuckert of the CoinGeek Pulse to discuss how joining the sports analytics platform for Mixed Martial Arts combines his passion for martial arts and his knowledge of the machine learning space.
Could PointsBet Go the Way of Fubo Gambling (or the Dodo Bird)?
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The future is uncertain for PointsBet, especially in light of accusations made by the mysterious "Mr. X" back in September but one thing is for sure, The Malta Poker Festival has kicked off with a bang and continues to make its mark on the poker stage. We look at both stories.
South Dakota Casino Operator in Trouble With Feds Over Racist Rant
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"We don't know the bad natives from the good one's", owner writes in email to other property owners.
Taxes on Casino Winnings in America - Useful Tips
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All gambling winnings, whether $5 or $5,000, must be declared as "other income" on Schedule 1 (Form 1040) of your tax return.
Card Player Founder Wins Own Tournament? Mouth 1 of 4 Left in NFL Survivor Pool Needing Bears
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Our intrepid reporter Thomas Somach approached Barry's wife Allyn Jaffrey Shulman suggesting this might be viewed as a conflict of interest.
Is Bovada Legal in Iowa?
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While Bovada is accessible from the great state of Iowa, it is not among the state-licensed apps. Bovada is licensed internationally in various jurisdictions throughout the world and the website is available in most states, including Iowa. While we like Bovada, we love BetUS.
Maryland Due to Get Mobile Sports Betting Launch in December, BetR Founder Agrees Sector in U.S. Unsustainable
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"This isn't going to work over time if we're just trying to extract as much money from people as possible when they're betting on sports," Levy said of the current sports betting market in the U.S.
Liz Truss Steps Down, Boris Johnson Coming Back? Latest Odds, and a Casino Coming to Times Square?
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The favorite as of Thursday morning was Rishi Sunak at +165 odds, paying out $16.50 for every $10 bet or $165 for every $100 bet. Both Boris Johnson and another former PM, Theresa May, are among the mix.
Twitch Streamer Made Millions to Promote Gambling
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There are two scandals that have gripped the gambling world in recent weeks. The one involving Twitch now reveals just how much money was derived from gambling and bilking other streamers.
Finland Ready For A License?
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Finland is one of the few EU countries where gambling is still strictly regulated and organized by a state monopoly. For years, gambling has been under a monopoly, supported by almost all political forces. But now the clock is about to change, as it has proved impossible to manage the digital market at state level.
Craig Wright Recounts Disturbing Web Bullying: 'Your Slanty Eyed Asian Wife is a F***ing S***'
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Internet bullies also threatened to rape Wright's daughter.
Mass Sports Betting to Start in January, Fubo Shuts Down its Offerings After Huge Loss
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The commissioners says it could not agree on a timeline at a recent meeting in regard to online and mobile gambling but early March looks likely. That would be just in time for the Men's NCAA College Basketball Tournament and March Madness.