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Twitch banned gambling live streams after facing criticism and pressure from prominent creators and other community members. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The rise of online gambling Twitch is a live streaming platform where viewers and content creators worldwide can unite and share in live entertainment. From video games to in-real-life (IRL) streams, Twitch’s popularity stems from the

An upcoming white paper could ban front-of-shirt gambling sponsors in the English Premier League. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Ending a long controversy The UK government is finally ready to bring an end to the drawn-out saga involving gambling sponsors in the English Premier League (EPL). prohibit gaming companies from securing front-of-shirt sponsorship for all 20 EPL teams

Bally’s aims to get legislative and executive approval this Rhode Island General Assembly session for online casino gaming. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Bally’s fights back Bally’s busy week of New York casino bidding, brand divestment drama, and a massive 2022 net loss for its interactive arm continues, albeit with a potentially positive outcome. plans to expand its

TikTok tested out gambling ads in Australia, featuring prop bets on Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Localized test run Ahead of Super Bowl LVII, TikTok conducted a limited experiment with gambling advertisements. The popular social media app has banned gambling ads, but the team at TikTok allowed Sportsbet to advertise to a small

Low volatility slots are an excellent option for players looking for consistent wins and steady bankrolls. Unlike high volatility ones, which offer big maximum wins but less frequent payouts, low volatility slots provide smaller payouts more often. These games may not offer the same big bonuses as high volatility slots, but they are still relevant

Las Vegas and Macau are set to battle it out in 2023 to see which gambling hub is the biggest on the planet. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Toppling the King In a historic moment for the US casino hub, Las Vegas surpassed Macau in annual gaming revenue in 2022. It’s the first time that Macau has lost

Cockfighting is a continued problem around the world, with the blood sport making the headlines multiple times this week. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Making headlines For gamblers used to online slots, casino tables, and coffee-klatch poker games, the world of cockfighting seems like a mere blood-boltered shambles. However, from underground fights in the US to a national

Think twice before you bet on a quarterback to win Super Bowl LVII MVP – there are other good candidates with juicier odds. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The Super Bowl MVP race Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes are early favorites to win Super Bowl LVII MVP at most sportsbooks.  based on both historical precedent and recent performances

DraftKings and FanDuel are asking New York lawmakers to decrease the 51% tax rate on online sports betting revenue to avoid what they believe could be dire consequences. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Longevity concerns Some sportsbook operators in New York believe that the relatively high tax rate on their revenues could have negative consequences in the long

New Year’s Eve is a time for everybody to wish for good fortune in the upcoming year. This tradition extends to gambling, where many players envision themselves with future winnings. Some even follow specific New Year’s superstitions to bring them luck.  But do these rituals work? You can find out below as we cover the