sports betting Archive
Last year this time, allegations of unfair conduct among daily fantasy sports employees drew the scrutiny of state and federal authorities across the United States. Just as the stigma was wearing off, and regulatory bodies began seeing DFS betting in a positive light, DraftKings is once more embroiled in controversy over possible collusion between...
Category Blog
Betting on sports is a popular pastime for many Aussies. We often enjoy wagering on matches, scores, futures and other options. But for the athletes that make those contests so entertaining, gambling is an absolute ‘No-no!‘. That’s what landed three Australian cricketers on the “ban” wagon earlier this week. Hayley Jensen of the New...
Category Australia, Blog, Legality, New Zealand
According to Russian gaming industry media outlet, Championat, the nation’s only authorized internet lottery provider, Stoloto, is preparing to launch the nation’s second licensed online sportsbook, under the domain 888.ru. It’s been reported that, despite the incredibly similar namesakes, the new site will run on the Betconstruct platform, and is not associated in any...
Category Blog, Deposit Options, Legality
In the world of gambling – online or otherwise – they say there is no such thing as a sure bet. There’s no way to guarantee a profit. While it’s true that the odds are rarely in your favor, and even the most certain outcome is susceptible to disaster (case in point, Super Bowl XLII),...
Category Blog
A radiating spotlight has encompassed the tennis world recently as allegations of corruption in regards to sports betting have erupted throughout the athletic world. In January, the Australian Open was rocked by contentions of match-fixing, and a more recent investigation by a UK media outlet revealed that half a dozen umpires were banned, or...
November’s UFC 193 headline fight between Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm has drawn an incredible amount of media attention, mostly because Rousey, the undefeated champion and heavy favorite, shocked fans when she went down to a KO in the second round. Now, the bout is making headlines again as it’s been revealed Victorian gambling...