It was a tough year for men in entertainment in the U.K., particularly for former or current BBC employees. Allegations of abuse, bullying and predatory behavior were uncovered, the widespread feeling being that there is still plenty of work to do to make people feel safe and valued in the industry. In May this year,...
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Police Bust International Online Gambling Ring Run by Chinese National
Jakarta. Police have dismantled another online gambling ring, this time operated by a Chinese national. Previously, authorities arrested several suspects allegedly linked to the Communications Ministry, who were facilitating gambling sites. The Indonesian National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) has uncovered an international online gambling network generating billions of rupiah, arresting seven suspects, including...
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Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links has longest odds to win TGL according to one bookmaker
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy’s interactive golf league arena almost ready 1,500-seat SoFi Center nearing completion for TGL interactive golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, January 7 opening in Palm Beach Gardens Early odds are out for the inaugural season of the TGL and the league’s founders — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy...
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Brazilian Banks: Consumer Spending Cuts Could Be Due to Rise in Online Sports Betting | PYMNTS.com
Online sports betting reportedly may be contributing to consumer spending growing slower than expected in Brazil. Some banks and think tanks are making that connection at a time when online sports betting has become a “craze” in Brazil, Reuters reported Friday (Sept. 20). Brazil has become one of the world’s top six betting markets, according...
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Brazil to Bar Use of Credit Cards in Online Gambling | PYMNTS.com
Online gambling companies reportedly will be prevented from operating in Brazil if they haven’t requested authorization to do so. The potential suspensions announced by Brazil’s Finance Ministry will begin Oct. 1 as part of the country’s tightening of online gambling rules, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Sept. 17). The Finance Ministry also plans to bar companies from offering...
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2024 British Open betting odds: Who are the favorites to win this year’s Open Championship?
The oldest major in golf will make its return this weekend for its 152nd edition. The British Open at Royal Troon in Ayrshire, Scotland will be 2024’s final major of the season, and its odds leaders bring up some very familiar faces. Scottie Scheffler, the pre-tournament favorite, may have won the Masters at the start...
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Wimbledon 2024: Odds for men and women at tennis major
Watch Serena Williams’ career and rise to dominance in new documentary ESPN to release “In the Arena: Serena Williams,” a documentary examine the life and career of tennis’ greatest player. Andy Murray has played his final singles match at the Wimbledon Championships. The two-time Wimbledon champ withdrew from his first-round match against Tomas Machac on...
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RI-Cambodia collaborate on protecting Indonesian citizens involved in online gambling, scams | Lobby – Indonesia Business Post
A delegation of the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs went on a visit to Cambodia on June 11-15, 2024 to strengthen cooperation on the protection and handling of Indonesian citizens allegedly involved in online gambling and scam. The delegation met with various stakeholders to explore joint efforts in addressing the issues,...
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Subriel Matías vs. Liam Paro: Odds, card and how to watch IBF Junior Welterweight bout
IBF Junior Welterweight champion Subriel Matías will return to his home of Puerto Rico to attempt to defend his title against Liam Paro at the Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu in Manatí on Saturday, June 15. Matías steps into the ring with a record of 20-1 including 20 knockouts. His lone defeat, a setback that...
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UEFA Euro 2024 odds: Who are favorites to win European soccer championship?
Arsenal soccer star Bukayo Saka signs posters for fans’ treasure hunt Fans of Arsenal FC take part in a treasure hunt in north London, England, where seven unique posters signed by superstar Bukayo Saka had been hidden. USA Today The 2024 UEFA European Championship kicks off Friday when Germany plays Scotland in Munich. The tournament...
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WBD U.K. Top Executive Touts Benefits of Streaming Bundles, Calls Netflix Their “Mainstay”
The reinvention of the streaming model was in focus at a London conference on Tuesday, with Andrew Georgiou, president and managing director of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) U.K. & Ireland and WBD Sports Europe, Amazon‘s Prime Video U.K. managing director Chris Bird, Roku country manager Richard Halton, and Arqiva CEO Shuja Khan joining a panel...
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UK Relaxes ‘Land-Based Gambling’ Rules as Online Betting Grows
The British government is loosening its rules for brick-and-mortar betting businesses as online gambling grows. The U.K.’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport issued a report Thursday (May 16) that would allow for cashless payments on gaming machines in places like casinos, arcades and bingo halls, while introducing an age limit of 18 for these machines. The rules would allow establishments to...
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