Stake Founders Secretly Building Up Equity In PointsBet To Gain A Foothold In Australia

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The co-founders of Stake are secretly building an equity position in the Australia-focused gambling operator PointsBet. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Building up their holdings Stake co-founders and billionaires Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani have reportedly been secretly building a stake in PointsBet. The Australian Financial Review (AFR) has revealed that the pair acquired shares over the past

Equestrian Towns In France Get The Green Light To Open Casinos

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French lawmakers voted in favor of allowing equestrian towns to open casinos to help bolster their funding. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Lawmakers in France are backing a plan that will see equestrian-focused towns in the country get the approval to build casinos. The money coming from these properties would go into helping fund horse-related projects. France’s parliament

Playtech Attempted To Buy 888 For £700m During The Summer

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The Sunday Times has reported that Playtech made an offer during the summer worth about £700m ($887m) to take over 888 Holdings. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Too small of an offer Playtech reportedly tried to purchase 888 Holdings during the summer for £700m ($887m). The Sunday Times reported that the gambling technology company made a written approach

London Mayor Urged To Ban Gambling Advertising On Transport For London

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan is being called on to ban gambling advertisements on Transport for London. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Promise not met Calls are being made to ban “harmful gambling advertisements” on the Transport for London (TfL) amid problem gambling growing in the UK. During his election campaign in 2021, London Mayor Sadiq Khan promised to

Oddschecker Expands Italian Presence With SuperScommesse Acquisition

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Oddschecker has aquired Italian sports betting affiliate SuperScommesse. [Image: Shutterstock.com] UK odds comparison company Oddschecker is now cementing its position in Italy. The firm has purchased the Italian affiliate SuperScommesse to complement its existing partnerships with the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport and streaming service DAZN. Catena Media, the previous owner of SuperScommesse, announced

Blackjack Side Bets: Should You Take The Gamble?

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Are blackjack side bets worth it? This question divides players between those who shy away from higher house edges and others who feel that a cheeky side wager makes for a more exciting gambling experience. Regardless of what you’re leaning towards, I’ll help you determine the best blackjack side wagers to make and when you

COLLAPSE: The Buffalo Bills Are Favorites To Miss The Playoffs

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The Buffalo Bills have gone from a top team in the NFL to one that is expected to miss the playoffs. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Buffalo Bills out of the playoffs? The Buffalo Bills were third in preseason Super Bowl odds and heavy favorites to win the AFC East—now they’re 5-5, two-to-one to make the playoffs, and

Last-Minute Houston Texans Field Goal Secures $5.5m Parlay Payout

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The Houston Texans have secured one lucky bettor a multimillion-dollar payday. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A field goal during the dying seconds of the Houston Texans game versus the Cincinnati Bengals has secured one lucky bettor a multimillion-dollar payday. At $5.5m, it represents one of the largest payouts on a parlay bet ever recorded by a US

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