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While slumming around the internet earlier today looking for something interesting to write about, I stumbled across a study from 2010 that ties in nicely to to the much-publicized CS:GO skins betting scandal we’ve all heard so much about lately.

If you follow eSports or gambling news, you’ve probably heard a lot of hubbub recently regarding some sort of betting scandal involving a company named Valve and a game called CS:GO. News reports have been breaking pretty much non-stop for the last few weeks and it’s gotten to a point where it can be overwhelming…

Betsson AB, the parent company of Swedish betting site Betsafe, launched the first ever real money Apple TV gambling app this past Thursday. The roulette app features a live dealer and an actual roulette table that streams live, HD video straight to the TV.

As we’ve seen throughout human history, anything that moves, runs, gallops, fights or competes always ends up a betting medium for spectators. Whether it’s legal or illegal, people are going to bet on the sports they love to play and watch. There’s no reason to believe drone racing will be any different.

The growing Panama Papers scandal has already implicated a number of high profile international politicians and corporations, and the leak is only getting started. Among those named in recent revelations include Amaya Gaming (parent company of PokerStars) and Teddy Sagi, founder of Playtech.

Major UK newspapers are reporting that they have been inundated with complaints from punters who say four bookmakers are withholding winnings and closing accounts in relation to money won betting on the Cheltenham Festival.

How many times has a casino site promised a “truly 3D experience” and then gone on to give us something that looks like a 10-year-old first person shooter? That’s not to say 3D betting sites have done anything wrong. After all, the technology to even make virtual reality gambling happen hasn’t even been available until…

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has made two moves in recent weeks that indicate a growing interest in targeting the Chinese gambling market. On 2 March, it was reported that Alibaba Sports has partnered with leading Chinese sports marketing agency Oceans Sports & Entertainment to bring a legal form of poker to Chinese consumers.

Take notice, Canadians. The longstanding betting exchange website Betfair.com will soon cease all business in Canada. An e-mail sent to customers warned that Betfair will cease all operations in Canada as of January 14th, 2016. The e-mail told customers to withdraw their balances before then in order to have the usual, fast withdrawals customers have…

The much-awaited online sportsbook from the beloved PokerStars brand officially went live earlier today. We have an early BetStars review already live, but now we have the word straight from Amaya Inc. that the sportsbooks is open for business. Those of us with fond memories of PokerStars are excited to see the brand expand its…