The thrill of it: dopamine, loot boxes and gaming investments
Dopamine is responsible for the pleasure arising from any ‘feel-good’ activity, such as exercising, music and indeed gaming. In video games, dopamine is released when players receive...
The Dutch gambling market: was it worth the hype?
The Netherlands passed laws governing all gambling-related activities in 1964, giving the jurisdiction its own unique gambling and lottery system for more than a half-century. With a...
BetDex launches first regulated blockchain betting exchange
The operator has received licensed approval for all kinds of online gaming, including online sports betting, under the Isle of Man Online Gambling Regulation Act. Former FanDuel...
Feds say Ohtani “considered a victim” and interpreter stole $16m from star for gambling...
According to the affidavit, Mizuhara texted the bookmaker, “Technically I did steal from him. It’s all over for me,” on the day the story first broke. According...
The other beautiful game: Is esports Brazil’s second sport?
“I think esports is already the second biggest sport in terms of popularity,” says Udo Seckelmann of Bichara e Motta Advogados. “Not in terms of betting, but...
Chinese Football Association bans 43 players, officials for match-fixing
In comments on Tuesday (10 September), Zhang Xiaopeng of the China Ministry for Public Security said the investigation “uncovered a series of online gambling, match-fixing and bribery...
This weekend’s Breeder’s Cup truly a global event; Japan enters a record 19 horses
Horses from nine countries and five continents will compete in the Breeder’s Cup, 1-2 November, at Del Mar, California. Horses and trainers from Argentina, Canada, Chile, France,...
Sportradar’s InteractSport extends partnership with ECB
The supplier said the extension forms part of Sportradar’s bid to enhance recreational cricket experience through electronic scoring and fan engagement applications. The partnership includes the provision...
GiG signs first US deal since Sportnco merger with Maryland’s Crab Sports
The deal with Crab Sports – which will focus on the state of Maryland – marks a major milestone since GiG acquired Sportnco in April, being the...
Competing in the US sports betting market: GiG begins Sportnco integration
Ben Clemes is the chief business development officer at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), overlooking the commercial team where he previously was the chief commercial officer. Ben has...
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