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Best ways to see Fiji – Sponsored Stories News – New Zealand Herald

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A romantic getaway, fun with friends, solo reflection Fijis range of experiences means everyone is catered for, and in some truly spectacular ways

There's no denying Fiji's romantic allure gob-smacking sunsets, private beach picnics and seaside cocktails are what couple dreams are made of. But this 300-plus Pacific paradise, just a three-hour flight away, has every holiday maker covered. So if you're a group of friends ready for some long-awaited good times, looking to reconnect through nature, or just want to try something new and exciting in a location that's as gorgeous as it gets, than Fiji has exactly what you need. And from every possible angle.

For smooth sailing fansIf being out on the water is your happy place, Captain Cook Cruises gives you the choice of day or sunset dinner cruises for some fun at sea, for all ages. For those keen to take it further, there are multi-day cruises some of which travel to places lesser-visited no resorts here - like the Lau Group. It's the perfect way to reach these islands and see untouched Fiji.

For some adults-only time on the ocean, Blue Lagoon Cruises are multi-night sailings around the Yasawa Islands, where you can luxuriate onboard, then discover what lies beneath at the best snorkelling spots, plus get to know the locals with excursions designed to give you a taste of Fijian life.

For adrenaline junkiesReady to send your pulse racing? Skydive Fiji promises high-octane thrills with a 200km/h freefall over the captivating coral reefs of the Mamanuca Islands and Denarau, with a scenic white sand drop zone location.

Surfers should make a beeline for what the locals call 'Thunder Reef'; one of the most challenging waves in the world. Cloudbreak, located off the coast of Tararua in the Mamanuca Islands, is not for the faint-hearted though observers are welcome too of course.

The rivers of Fiji offer up fun aplenty too. Feel the wind in your hair and spray in your face as you tackle the life-affirming rapids of the Upper Navua River. Located in Fiji's adventure capital, whitewater tours such as Rivers Fiji navigate waters that traverse deep gorges and crashing waterfalls and range from peaceful glides to 3+ rapids.

Land-loving thrillseekers are well catered for too, with heart-stopping speeds through mountainous terrain and tropical forests at Fiji's newest zipline, Zip Fiji at Momi. Located 35 minutes from Nadi, limestone cave exploration and a side serve of spectacular ocean views are included with each package.

For luxury loversThere are many ways to make like a movie star in Fiji, from a private trip with Heli-Tours Fiji; or add a bit of intrigue on a 'mystery tour' with Pacific Island Air.

And when it comes to blow-your-mind resorts, you're spoilt for choice - Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Tokoriki Private Island, VOMO Private Island Resort and Nanuku Resort are the stuff island dreams are made of.

If it's some concentrated pampering you're after, try a treatment at Coral Coast's famous Bebe spa, located at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort or push the boat out with an overnight pamper session with Shangri-La Yanuca Island's Dusk till Dawn package.

Keeping it simpleFiji's a place where you can do as much or as little as you want. And there's no need to break budget when you can simply drop by beachside resorts to partake of snorkelling. Around one of Fiji's 333 islands or along the stunning Coral Coast, are great options. Get closer to more land-based nature with hiking or watching the sun set on the Sigatoka Sand Dunes (Fiji's first National Park); and for some cultural enrichment check out Nadi's gems like the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple or take a walk through The Garden of The Sleeping Giant.

Friends, couples, solo travellers everyone's catered for when you come to a place where happiness can't help but find you. Fiji's for everyone. And it's open for happiness. http://www.fiji.travel/

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SEVEN TIPS on: Some Of The Best All-Inclusive Resorts Around The World – Leadership News

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OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, MALDIVES

Synonymous with exclusive luxury in paradise, the islands comprising the Maldives are scattered across thousands of miles of Indian Ocean lagoons just south of India. Ozen Life Maadhoo sits on one of these picture-perfect islands surrounded by a clear turquoise and sea foam green sea.

JUMBY BAY ISLAND AN OETKER COLLECTION HOTEL, ANTIGUA

On a palm-studded private island in Antigua rimmed by dazzling beaches, Jumby Bay is tropical elegance at its best. One of the top luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Jumby Bay offers all the expected luxuries and modern conveniences of a 5-star resort but in a peaceful pocket of paradise.

FOUR SEASONS TENTED CAMP GOLDEN TRIANGLE, THAILAND

If your idea of paradise is an Asian wilderness adventure, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is an excellent choice. As Four Seasons first all-inclusive property, this camp bordering Burma and Laos caters to adventure seekers and nature lovers.

GRAND PALLADIUM IBIZA RESORT & SPA, SPAIN

In the heart of Ibizas Playa den Bossa, Grand Palladium Ibiza Resort & Spa is a 5-star, all-inclusive property. The hotel faces the longest stretch of white-sand beach on the island and is surrounded by well-maintained flowering gardens.

EXCELLENCE PLAYA MUJERES, MEXICO

The Mexican Caribbean is home to some of the top luxury all-inclusive resorts in North America. One option is Excellence Playa Mujeres in a gated community about half an hour north of the Cancun airport.

ROYAL MALEWANE, SOUTH AFRICA

One of the top safari lodges in South Africa, Royal Malewane is for travelers who want to follow in the footsteps of the worlds most discerning and wealthy wildlife lovers. The lodge lies in Thornybush Game Reserve bordering spectacular Kruger National Park.

ISLA PALENQUE, PANAMA

Escape from the hustle of daily life with a trip to Isla Palenque. Located on a 400-acre private island in the Gulf of Chiriqui off the coast of Panama, this eco-friendly, luxury all-inclusive resort is an undiscovered, remote vacation paradise.

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The Cayman Islands Return To Normal Entry Requirements Dropping All Restrictions – Travel Off Path

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American sunseekers, this is the moment youve been patiently waiting for. The Cayman Islands, one of the hottest cruise ports and leading destinations of the Caribbean has just dropped all entry requirements. Heading into the fall, the islands will no longer require visitors to present health-related documentation, finally reinstating pre-Covid normality.

For two and half a years, the famous archipelago applied some of the strictest rules in all of the Americas, barring unvaccinated visitors while requiring those able to produce a vaccination certificate to apply for authorization in advance. Naturally, these self-imposed barriers have been hampering the recovery of tourism.

Fortunately, as of this week these have all been lifted:

For the first time since Covid was declared an emergency, the Government of the Cayman Islands has decided to rescind all regulations that have kept a large number of tourists from coming back to their favorite vacation spot. Beginning August 24, all will once again be allowed to enter free of scrutiny and strict border checks, including unvaccinated Americans.

This makes the British Overseas Territory the latest Caribbean destination to return to their pre-pandemic travel guidelines, in a list that includes all of Americas top rated sunny breaks. Prior to the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, The Dominican Republic, Belize and countless others opened up for tourism, moving away from the harsh zero-Covid approach.

Now, visiting Grand Cayman, or any other destination within the territory will feel like it was in 2019:

Whether they are arriving by sea or air, visitors will be able to step into the sun and enjoy their hard-earned break in paradise stress-free. As the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism confirms, starting this Wednesday, all American travelers are now permitted to cross the border simply by bringing a valid passport, without the need of any additional documents.

Although travel insurance is also not mandatory, we cannot stress enough the importance of carrying a valid insurance policy when flying abroad, especially now that U.S. airlines are failing to meet their targets and cancelations are widespread. Trust us, you dont want to be left stranded in Cayman if your flight back is axed at the very last minute.

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Before the update, U.S. citizens and any other foreigners flying to Grand Cayman had to seek permission beforehand. The so-called Travel Certificate, which served as proof for Cayman border authorities that a traveler had been pre-screened and deemed fit for travel, could be easily obtained through an online portal that is, if you were vaccinated.

Those who were not had their applications routinely turned down, unless they were a British Overseas Territory citizen linked to the Cayman Islands, or someone with close ties to local residents. Additionally, the few allowed to board a Cayman-bound flight or vessel had to present a negative test and later isolate at their accommodation, or home, for 7 full days.

The quarantine did not apply to vaccinated travelers, though they were still subject to the pre-arrival testing rule up until June 30. These regulations made the territory an outlier in the Caribbean, as a majority of countries in the region accepted Covid is no longer a disruptive disease and ceased to restrict tourism in return.

At last, Cayman has joined what were dubbing the Freedom Club.

Similarly to the border restrictions, the Cayman Government has scrapped mandatory mask usage all across the islands. Since June 30, visitors have not been expected to wear face coverings in any indoor or outdoor settings, including:

It is worth noting private establishments may still enforce mask usage.

The Cayman Islands are a collective of 3 small islands part of the British Commonwealth in the Western Caribbean. The largest of them, Grand Cayman, is the main entry point and a home to world-renowned resort brands, such as the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Heights and Margaritaville. On the other hand, Little Cayman is popular among nature enthusiasts for its diverse nature, marine life and water sports.

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Peek Inside This Gorgeous New Hotel With Amazing Mediterranean Views Bonus: Its Also Carbon Neutral – TravelAwaits

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International travelers looking for something different can now consider a lavish hotel in the Spanish islands in the Mediterranean.

Villa Le Blanc Gran Meli recently opened along the shores of the Balearic Islands in Menorca. The energy-efficient, carbon-neutral hotel features 159 rooms all with private balconies, some with private pools and rooftops, and most overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

The hotel is designed with an abundance of natural light flooding the rooms and amenities.

The white stone construction allows it to blend perfectly with the natural environment on the south coast of the island, the hotel claims in its promotional materials. This is also enhanced by the hotel landscaping, reminiscent of a Mediterranean garden that reaches right down to the sea.

The view from one of the rooms

Operator Gran Meli is proud of the energy-efficient nature of the hotel, with a goal to serve as an international benchmark for environmentally friendly hotels.

Villa Le Blanc aims to be a net-zero structure, using technologies that reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 87 percent. The hotel will then explore alternatives to offset the remaining emissions to bring them down to net zero.

And while the environmental nature of the hotel is fantastic, its the hotel itself that will attract guests. The rooms and views are stunning, all located right on Santo Toms Beach.

Rooms include a 322 square-foot premium room with a terrace and double bed; a 452 square-foot junior suite with a terrace and private jacuzzi; a 1,270 square-foot master suite with a couch and jacuzzi on the terrace; a 753 square-foot master suite with a private pool; and a 968 square-foot junior suite with a private roof overlooking the sea.

For those going all out, there are penthouse and presidential suites available in the 2,000 square-foot range, and two-bedroom suites.

The hotel also offers three dining options: SAmarador, specializing in fresh fish, rice, and lobster bisque; Cru, which serves local products all served raw; and Nivi, which features grilled dishes and paellas.

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The Liberal Arts in the Age of Illiberalism – The Wire

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While there is a concerted attempt to expand the scope of liberal arts for reasons ranging from ultra-nationalism to global rankings, it becomes essential to think of how liberal arts methods work for the digital age.

Liberal arts can be defined as being founded in humanistic inquiry for the well-being of both individual and society, and given to explorations of questions of method, social justice, scholarly traditions of interpretation and critical thinking.

The digital age, marked by a preponderance of visual texts, shorter attention spans and slogan-type writing (the tweet being a pre-eminent instance), appears to be at odds with the way liberal arts and its cohort of disciplines history, literature, music, philology, philosophy have traditionally thought, spoken, written and been taught.

The liberal arts traditional SOP

First, liberal arts call for deep thinking and reflection. This is facilitated by deep reading and reflection on what is read. This includes critical examination of the concepts, leaving nothing unexamined (for example, nationalism, secularism, heterosexuality).

It is interested in and reflects upon how words, discourses and registers are employed in the languages of national identity, history, names and identities to enable some people to belong and some, to be excommunicated. The liberal arts, when taught with rigour, ensure that the concepts and signifiers are also contextualised deeply, so that even supposedly innocuous usages are seen to pack ideological baggage that is discriminatory and not discerning.

For example, clash of civilizations, aliens, foreigners and natives are terms and signifiers that are loaded with specific historical connotations and which define peoples lives. In other words, the languages of politics, history-writing and the everyday are studied for questions of power, belonging, inclusion/exclusion all of which require careful attention to words, registers and discourse.

This is, of course, a time-consuming method. In the age of the MCQs, summaries and the precis as means of reducing the burden on teachers and students, one notes in passing that the pandemic exacerbated these systems in the name of making things easy sustained engagement with concepts, terms and contexts which requires extended time is not possible, or even deemed necessary. Thus, we undertake the process of reading and interpretation at a speed that does not allow for deeper reflection. Philosophical concepts, literary forms and political ideas are made available in summary form, thereby erasing the possibility of reflection, and also a nuanced understanding of the same.

Also read: The Creativity of Liberal Arts Versus the Speed of Digital Culture

Then there is the form of liberal arts output; its form of delivery the meditative essay, also born of the SOP of deep reading and sustained reflection.

The blog, the tweet and the slogan as genres of the new age demand short, terse and often cryptic writing. The popularity of the meme that summarises the great novels in one sentence each; the Twitterature volume (Twitterature: The Worlds Greatest Books Retold Through Twitter by Alexander Aciman and Emmett Rensin); The Royal Shakespeare Company tweeting Romeo and Juliet are instances of abbreviated liberal arts work.

The meditative essay, which takes a while to come to the core argument, uses footnotes and block quotes, then proceeds to unpack the arguments it is critiquing one by one is, perhaps, not a feasible genre now. In the age of post-truth and summaries, with their easy dismissal of arguments without a shred of evidence or logical reasoning, the liberal arts essay, which insists on hypothesis, rationale, argumentation, evidence, internal logic and modalities of refutation, is untenable. The liberal arts is not a quick field of inquiry, in short.

Second, the inherent resistance of liberal arts to sweeping generalisations that are made without evidence or worse, with selective evidence, ensures that it is an anachronism. The liberal arts do not endorse majoritarianism as proof of validation or truth-values; rather, the adheres to great African American thinker-activist Booker T. Washingtons, formulation, A lie doesnt become truth, wrong doesnt become right, and evil doesnt become good, just because its accepted by a majority.

Liberal arts will, of course, argue about how something came to be accepted as fact or truth, the power structures that regimented truth, among others. So much so that the liberal arts approach would appear, in the digital age, like so much quibbling over nuances.

And yet, that is the point.

The liberal arts refusal to be swayed by rhetorical flourishes and jingoism stems from its insistence on investigations into processes that enabled some dogma to become (exclusionary) truth, so that it unravels subtexts, ideologies and influences. Its insistence on examining systems of power ensures that concepts, contexts and processes are all unpacked to reveal how, for example, gender roles were made to appear natural.

The traditional liberal arts methodologies and concerns, from philology to history, semantics to image studies, philosophical explorations to ethical issues, demand a scrupulous attention to words, historical facts and specifics, and the social construction of facts rather than vague assertions that are deemed to be emotionally true. In an age where the superficial and the surface dominates the rhetoric of the tweet, which does not demand nuances and evidence, the liberal arts lose their principal strength: close attention to language, ideology and power.

Also read: Please Study Political Science But Not Just to Sit for UPSC Exams

Third, the liberal arts foundational assumptions of equality, multiple identities and justice that undergirds its motto of plurality and pluralism, is unsustainable in a world given to easy binarisms (us/them, insider/outsider, original/fake). In an age when the emotional appeal, via jingoistic rhetoric, is given over to such binaries, then the liberal arts insistence on plurality of meaning, identity and origins becomes untenable.

In the age where emotional appeal gathers strength around notions of fixed, unchanging and originary identities, the liberal arts argument in favour of features and states of being like multiculturalism and syncretism, or fluid identities and borrowings/influences, shared borders and roots, would be nothing short of anathema. The liberal arts emphases, in short, lack emotional appeal because they appeal to nuanced, layered understandings, whether of the self or of society and not static identities and invented binarisms.

Crude emotional appeal is not the liberal arts SOP. It is the careful, often plodding, appeal to reason (the feature of human civilization that the European Enlightenment, now of course debunked, enshrined). In an age of simplistic, reductive truths, an argument for multiple truths is just not tenable.

So then?

In his 2018 book Tyrant, Stephen Greenblatt, arguably the most influential Shakespeare scholar today, demonstrated how Shakespeares plays, often dismissed as tedious, outdated and of course, by a white, Christian and privileged male, can direct our attention to how democracies make dictators possible. That is, Greenblatts literary studies approach enables him to recontextualise Shakespeare in contemporary Trumps America.

Tyrant Stephen Greenblatt W.W. Norton and Company, 2018.

But the key point is not the argument he makes; the point is how he makes it.

Written for the non-literary studies, non-academic audience, Greenblatt delivers a Shakespeare who could very well be a writer of a soap-opera script or a street-play. Greenblatt reads Shakespeare closely, needless to say, but he writes the interpretation in a language that is popular, even populist. Perhaps this is the way for the liberal arts to espouse.

A similar shift is perceivable in digital projects from established institutions and scholars: the Critical Posthumanism and Arcades projects; scholars like Rosi Braidotti and others blogging. Their lectures, quite a few of which are not academic in tone, are now on YouTube, alongside their more seriously-toned conference presentations and formal lectures. Videos and Instagram Reels are short, crisp and deliver the thoughts and ideas in a bite-sized portion rather than as the academic tome.

Blogs now carry writings by celebrity authors, commentators and critics, but the delivery of their key concepts and ideas is through the language of popular writing. In the sciences, as we recognise, Matt Ridley transformed the communication strategies of high-end research, bringing it to the common reader.

Perhaps the solution lies in new forms of academic work, such as the photo essay (notably seen in the productions from the Centre for New Economic Studies), graphic medicine and developmental/environmental comics (by, to take just one example, the work of Rohan Chakraborty).

Perhaps the liberal arts need also to adopt and adapt a less forbidding (think, the Oxford University Press titles in History with 35 pages of endnotes, in small font!) tone of voice. The big publishers Oxford University Press, Routledge and others have redesigned scholarly resources in the form of online materials such as the Oxford Bibliography Online, Oxford Reference and Oxford Scholarship Online which puts its high-academic work online, but also carries author-written chapter summaries.Routledge Historical Resources prefaces high-academic essays with easy-to-understand, jargon-free introductions. A language-shift is visible in these online works, which are authored by established scholars and thinkers.

Perhaps liberal art need to make a shift in their register without losing the nuances they traditionally espouse as SOP, in order to get the audience to read what they put out there. They cannot abdicate their primary humanistic inquiry; their foundational commitment to justice, plurality and equity; their long-standing resistance to totalitarianism; their commitment to structures of meaning-making.

What they can perhaps do and need to do is to recast their mode of argumentation in more popular registers.

Anna Kurian and Pramod K. Nayar are professors at the University of Hyderabad.

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NFL gambling: Eagles have received the most money to finish with the NFL’s best record in 2022 – CBS Sports

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The Philadelphia Eagles were undoubtedly one of the big winners of the 2022 NFL offseason. They traded for superstar wideout A.J. Brown, signed pass rusher Haason Reddick and cornerback James Bradberryin free agency and scored big in the NFL Draft with two Georgia Bulldogs in defensive tackle Jordan Davis and linebacker Nakobe Dean. After making the playoffs last year, many NFL bettors are anticipating a huge 2022 campaign from Jalen Hurts and Co.

According to Caesars Sportsbook, the Eagles have attracted the most money and fourth-most tickets to finish with the NFL's best record in 2022 at 25/1. It's not just that either. The Eagles are one of four NFL teams (Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions) to have received a $1,000+ bet to win the Super Bowl, to have a player receive a $1,000+ bet to win MVP and to have their coach receive a $1,000+ bet to win Coach of the Year!

Last season under first-year head coach Nick Sirianni, the Eagles rebounded from a 2-5 start to finish 9-8 and earn a postseason bid. It was also Hurts' first full season as a starting quarterback in the NFL, which showed at times. If Philly reached the playoffs last season, what can the Eagles do with a much-improved roster? The Cowboys are still the favorites to win the NFC East, but the Eagles are an intriguing bet. Philly has actually generated more money to win the division than the Cowboys, New York Giants and Washington Commanders combined with 50.5% of the handle at Caesars.

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Survey Says: Gambling Apps Need To Improve Payment Options – US Bets

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As mobile gambling operators increasingly tout emerging bet types enabled by improving technology offerings like micro-betting, in-game wagering, and 24/7 iGaming some industry observers think they might be missing a far more fundamental step: processing initial deposits quickly and properly.

New data suggests theyre right.

A survey conducted this year by Sapio Research for the payment company PayNearMe found that many new customers are making their decisions well before they browse a given platforms bet types. In fact, in a surprising number of cases, theyre making up their mind the minute they try to fund their accounts.

According to the survey, conducted in February with more than 2,000 respondents in 19 states with legal gambling, 52% of bettors had issues with declined payments when signing up for a new betting application. Of that number, 17% simply walked away from that app and never returned. Another 22% gave it another try before moving on.

Thats a lot of customers leaving the stadium before kickoff, particularly as legal gambling expands to involve more casual bettors. Lets stick with the football analogy for a moment.

Its amazing that there are still a handful [of operators] that have a lot of work still to be done in the payments arena, what I call the blocking and tackling, said Leighton Webb, PayNearMes vice president of iGaming and sports betting. It should be as easy as ordering an Uber or a cup of coffee through the Starbucks app, where I dont even have to think about payments. It just works.

Webb said he recently opened a top-tier operators app to see how many tender types it offered for customers signing up. When he went to make a deposit using his preferred payment method, the payment was declined. He found there was no way to navigate back to the virtual cashier to try something else.

If one of the foremost authorities on payments has a frustrating experience, imagine what it must be like for a more casual user.

Customers frustrations with the usability of apps, particularly when it comes to depositing and withdrawing money, exploded after New York legalized mobile sports betting with a rash of complaints about Caesars Sportsbooks app. Despite spending lavishly on marketing in New York, the early blow to Caesars may have had a lasting impact. FanDuel and DraftKings have seized about 65% of the massive $9.3 billion mobile sports betting market in New York in the eight months since launch, with Caesars a distant third.

Sapios survey also found that 32% of bettors would deposit more if the payment process didnt take so long. Respondents considered payment issues to be as important as the promotions an operator offers or whether or not they can bet on their favorite games through that platform.

Webb said one of the main takeaways from the survey is that many operators need to accept more types of tender, but not too many. The magic number seems to be six or eight. Accept more than that and it becomes confusing for the user.

The survey found the most popular method of making an initial deposit was PayPal (64%), followed by debit card, online banking, credit cards, the Cash app, paying directly from the bank, electronic fund transfers (or ACH), gift cards, and Venmo.

The survey found a surprising number of people (47%) are interested in using cash as one of their payment possibilities, whether by walking into a casino or using PayNearMes services to deposit or withdraw at a retail establishment. PayNearMe also has a cardless ATM option, with more than 20,000 Mastercard ATMs signed up already. Customers can punch in their credentials to withdraw up to $500 at a time from their accounts.

Why would I want to get in my car and go down the street to use cash? The fact is, people do that, Webb said. Maybe its the anonymity, maybe its a way of budgeting. Ive got this cash set aside to gamble and its not part of my banking account. For whatever reason, people use cash and its not going anywhere.

Paper currency, by the way, first emerged in human history during the Tang Dynasty in China in the seventh century. As liberating as new technologies can be, theyre still limited by the comfort level of the people using them.

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Outstanding qualities of the best BNB gambling sites – Travel Daily News International

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Binance Coin (BNB) is the official digital currency of the Binance exchange platform. Many crypto gambling lovers are familiar with the Binance medium and the effective means of trading cryptocurrency they provide. Furthermore, it is one of the coins used for different purposes besides trading. The BNB utility token allows its owners to use it for payments in the financial and gambling industries.

The Binance coin is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, only ranked behind Ethereum and bitcoin. BNB's use in the gambling industry has not come as a shock to bettors, as many bookies are clamouring for the benefit of crypto on their sites. Therefore, there is an excellent struggle amongst these bookies to provide better features that distinguish them from others.

In this article, we will introduce bettors to BNB gambling sites and discuss the qualities that make it one of the most popular gambling platforms.

A brief description of the BNB currencyThe Binance coin was created for trading in 2017 and is said to be built on the Ethereum blockchain. Although it has not been around for a while like bitcoin, it seems to have done well for itself. BNBs growth has been spectacular, as it is now more valuable than coins that came before it. In addition, its speedy and consistent growth has drawn gamblers' attention to BNB gambling sites.

Outstanding qualities of the best BNB gambling sitesThe competition among crypto bookies to attract customers has gained intensity. Many bettors now prefer registering on cryptocurrency gambling platforms to traditional online sites. However, BNB gambling sites have taken center stage in this tussle with their quality features. Some of which are.

In the gambling industry, there are grades to the type of license these bookies may operate with on their sites. For example, the far more superior assignments offer better services to their customers than others. However, the downside is that they are expensive, but every gambler deserves the best of the best, so it is only suitable to go for sites with these premium licenses.

Furthermore, the significant benefit bettors get from these sites that operate these licenses is reliability and transparency. Some of the superior license operators you can find are the Curacao gaming license and Malta Gambling Authority License. In addition, to know the type of license these BNB gambling sites operate, you can check the bottom of the homepage.

These platforms are double stacked, meaning it has sports and casino sections. In contrast, most traditional gambling sites either operate with casinos or sports. Therefore if you are a fan of both, with BNB gambling platforms, you easily switch from one to one.

Hackers cannot easily bypass BNB gambling sites' security as they operate on a high level of encryption. Furthermore, these bookies deal with large quantities of the Binance coin due to its high customer frequency. Therefore it is only wise that these bookies secure their sites entirely. Moreover, with these sites not operating with fiat currencies, customers' details are not required unless they decide to use the fiat currency option.

The Binance coin is one of the fastest ever cryptocurrencies used for payment. Since the coin was initially developed for trading, it is then able to process transactions at a faster rate than other currencies. Furthermore, no matter the size of the amount you wish to deposit or withdraw, it is processed in a matter of minutes.

Many fiat currency gambling sites require verification to process your transactions. Therefore, credit card payments are not instant, and bank transfers take 2 to 3 working days. But with BNB gambling sites, verification is unnecessary since it is a digital currency, leading to speedy payments.

Consistently offering its customers rewards and benefits is a significant quality that ranks them higher than other bookies. With BNB gambling sites, you can access different bonuses and promotions on sports and casino betting.

New gamblers in sports and casino sections get rewards like first deposit and reload bonuses. Furthermore, regular customers get benefits like free bets, spins, welcome-back bonus, and reward specific to a particular sport or casino game. However, gamblers must meet the various requirements to enjoy these rewards, varying amongst the different bookies.

Cumbersome procedures and requirements do not stress new customers who try to register on BNB gambling sites. For example, bettors can register on Binance coin-operated sites with their name, date of birth, and email address. However, for most common online gambling platforms, things like a driver's license, international passport, electricity bill, and proof of address are all needed when registering. Therefore, with BNB gambling sites, all these are not required, as they are not necessary.

How to place bets on BNB gambling sitesIt is relatively easy if you are trying to place bets on your favorite games, whether sports betting or casino games. Below is a step-by-step procedure for betting on the BNB gambling site.

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Best gambling apps in India for Android and iOS Retail Technology Innovation Hub – Retail Technology Innovation Hub

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When casinos and betting sites first started on the web, few would have thought that the functionality of such sites would be available in mobile apps.

Any gambling app allows you to spend your free time on gambling entertainment, get bonuses and win large sums of money regardless of access to a computer and regardless of whether you're at home or in the office.

With the app in your smartphone, you can bet while walking, travelling and even in a queue.

Best Gambling Apps in India allow you to play any of the many gambling games that exist. Typically, the app has:

Classic slot machines;

3D video slots;

Different variations of roulette;

Card games;

Slots with jackpots;

Lotteries.

Many gambling applications allow players to feel like they are guests in a land-based gambling establishment.

For this purpose, a live mode is provided, in which users' bets are taken by live dealers. In the live casino, table games and lottery games are available to players.

By downloading the betting app, the user can place a bet on one of the many sports disciplines. Popular smartphone and tablet apps in India allow betting on:

Cricket;

Kabaddi;

Football;

Golf;

Tennis;

Other well-known and exotic sports.

Normally, gambling and betting apps need to be downloaded from the developer's website.

You are unlikely to find official gambling software in the Play Market or App Store. The standard algorithm for installing an app on your phone/tablet looks like this:

Go to the gambling site.

Go to the section with the applications.

Select the operating system of your device.

Download the installation file.

Check if the gadget settings are enabled to allow the installation of third party software. You can skip this step if you are using iOS.

Run the downloaded software.

Give the software the permissions required during installation.

Modern betting apps allow you to make financial transactions using:

Bank cards;

Cryptocurrency wallets;

Bank transfers;

Electronic payment systems.

Remember that withdrawals are usually made to the same account from which the previous deposit was made.

In addition, verification may be required. In India, choose applications that support rupees. Otherwise you will incur currency conversion costs.

A generous bonus policy is one of the most important benefits of any gambling service.

In almost any app, you will get a starter bonus for the first deposit of money on your balance. Most often, it is equal to 100% of the deposited amount and is given in the form of bonus rupees.

Many gambling programs offer cashback. Such a bonus allows a portion of the funds lost during the billing period to be returned to the account.

Freebets may be available in the applications. Active users can receive personal gifts - no deposit bonuses.

Downloadable apps have many advantages that ensure their popularity among users. Best gambling appa RE characterized by the following:

Excellent optimisation. A well designed app will run stably even on those gadgets that have weak hardware.

Full functionality. The app has the same functionality as the desktop website. The user can register and log into the account, make a financial transaction, get rewards, bet on sports and play gambling.

There is no limit to the betting line and range of gambling games. The best apps allow you to play all the same slots as the official casino website and bet on a multitude of sports disciplines.

A high level of security. Modern applications are developed with the use of encryption technologies that ensure the privacy of personal and financial information.

But most importantly, the app is always on hand in your smartphone, which you take with you everywhere. So you can place a bet at any time. The main prerequisite is internet access in the place where you use the app.

Some of the top gambling apps include apps from the following companies:

1win;

Parimatch;

Melbet;

Pinup;

Mostbet;

Genesis;

4rabet;

Linebet;

RajBet;

BetWay.

Each of the listed companies is licensed, which guarantees fair business and 100% payout of winnings.

All applications are compatible with Android and iOS mobile operating systems. Some companies have created applications that can be installed on a Windows computer/laptop.

When choosing a gaming app, pay attention to the level of customer support. The app should have an online chat feature that allows you to submit a support request in a few seconds.

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$364M Have Been Spent To Legalize Sports Gambling In California – OutKick

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Theres a lot of money being bumped into California in the push to get sports betting legalized. Thats because if the state ballot measure passes, the state could become one of the largest betting markets in the world.

Voters will make a decision in early November but lots of money has been spent. Casinos, Indian tribes, and other parties who will benefit from legalized betting have spent $364 million to help get the measure passed.

Thats the most money ever spent on a state ballot measure.

California casinos can already offer slots and table games, so theyre hungry to add sports betting to the mix.

Still, its not a lay-up for legalized sports betting in California, despite it being practically the only issue on which even Joe Biden and Rod DeSantis agree.

Interestingly, voters have to make a call on two competing items on the ballot. The first Proposition 26 will allow in-person betting at tribal casinos and horse tracks. The other option is Proposition 27, which allows betters to wager online.

Only one of these propositions can become law, which requires getting more than 50% approval from voters. If both cross the 50% threshold, the proposition with the higher approval percentage wins.

Larger tribes are pushing for the in-person option, Prop 26. This is because larger tribes already have facilities where betters would have to go if they want to place a bet. Prop 26 also gives the tribes more say in what happens to the revenue, though whatever is turned over to the state goes into Californias general fund

However, smaller tribes have partnered with online sportsbooks in a push for the online option, Prop 27. This option also sets a 10% tax rate on gambling revenue fairly low compared to other states and uses that money to help with homelessness and gambling addiction.

Under Prop 27, providers must be licensed in at least 10 other states and will need to pay a $100 million license fee.

California lawmakers have tried to pass sports betting legislation on their own, but have run into roadblocks, including opposition from tribes.

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