Missourians could soon legally bet on sports from their own homes — instead of driving to Kansas or Illinois to place bets. Legalizing sports wagering will appear as Amendment 2 on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Missourians 21 or older would be allowed to bet if it passes. Read the full amendment here. Here’s...
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Online casino drives 6% uptick in OPAP H1 group revenue
Greek lottery operator OPAP posted a 5.6% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue and net profit in H1, primarily due to significant growth within its online casino business. Group revenue for the six months to 30 June hit €1.08bn (£913.2m/$1.20bn), up from the €1.03bn posted by OPAP in H1 of last year. While lottery and...
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Dana White ‘excited’ about the idea of using AI for the UFC rankings, slams sports betting and illegal streaming
Following the debate around Jon Jones and the pound-for-pound rankings, the UFC ran a promotional trailer hyping up ‘Bones’ as the greatest fighter of all time – with Dana White later teasing that he could replace MMA media with Artificial Intelligence for the UFC rankings. That was one of quite a few rather unusual, yet...
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Indonesia arrests a fugitive former Filipino town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming scams
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center catering mostly to clients in China has been arrested near Indonesia’s capital, officials said Wednesday. Indonesian authorities arrested Alice Guo at a house in Jakarta’s satellite city of Tangerang just before...
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Top underrated Mediterranean destination is one of cheapest with ‘charming town’
With summer holiday costs jumping by seven percent compared to last year, travellers on a budget are hunting for off-the-beaten-path destinations that deliver one-of-a-kind experiences without breaking the bank. Fresh analysis has brought to light underrated yet wallet-friendly countries that defy standard tourist expectations, ensuring genuine adventure at minimal expense. Jason Higgs, Senior Deals Strategist...
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Swedish Regulator Gets Increased Powers for Online Gambling Intervention
Reading Time: 2 minutes Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Dr Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, as a headline speaker at its 2025 edition, to be held in Sydney from 10 to 13 March. A well-known industry figure, Bernhard is...
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Frictionless sports betting and the NFL: the twin obsessions targeting young men
On Thursday night, the NFL season will kick off in a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, as fans tune in to see if Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes can lead his team to a fourth Super Bowl victory in seven years – possibly, even, to...
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UK’s EV infrastructure targets ‘need to be more precise’
The UK’s current electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) targets are too wide in scope and should be based on more detailed, precise metrics to ensure a true reflection of progress in regions across the country, according to a new report. The findings were made in a new study by manufacturer Vauxhall, with leading sustainable transport organisation...
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Football latest – England, Leicester, Women’s Champions League
Adams out of Scotland squad as Barron called uppublished at 09:27 British Summer Time 09:27 BST Scotland Image source, Getty Images Striker Che Adams withdrew from the Scotland squad on Tuesday before their Nations League games against Poland and Portugal and was replaced by Rangers midfielder Connor Barron for his first call up. Celtic pair...
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Evesham accountancy firm named in UK top 100 list
The Accountancy Office, founded by Sarah Sallis in 2009, has been recognised by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign as one of the nation’s 100 most impressive small businesses. The campaign, running for over a decade in the UK, annually celebrates small businesses and encourages consumers to “shop local”. The lead-up to Small Business Saturday...
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“F*cking Brutal” – Avid Gambler Dana White Narrates His Struggles of Sports Betting at DWCS Press Conference
While several countries question the growing participation in sports betting, Dana White consistently viewed the global legalization of bookmakers as a positive development. A few years ago, the UFC president confessed that he is obsessed with betting, that he loves to bet, and that he always does it because it is more fun, although sometimes...
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Daily horoscope: September 4, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) When the going gets tough… The tough get going! It’s about to get intense. So, foster your personal space, set your goals, and be proactive! Mars empowers you to rise above it all – this is a battle you’re not going to lose. Ahead, you’ll find all...