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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has given its support to social media platform Snapchat, as it now provides users in the UK the option to opt-out from seeing gambling adverts.

Snapchat hopes to give its users more control over the ads they see after working closely with BGC over the last year.

Furthermore, Snapchat has also met the requirements of the updated Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising, which was released in 2020. The code obliges BGC members to ensure that all social media ads must be targeted at consumers aged 25 and over, unless a platform proves they can be precisely targeted at over-18s.

BGC chief executive Michael Dughersaid: This is yet more evidence of our commitment to raising standards in the regulated industry. I welcome this move by Snapchat and I would urge all social media and search platforms to provide the ability for users to opt out of viewing betting adverts.

The regulated betting and gaming industry is determined to promote safer gambling, unlike the unsafe and growing online black market, which has none of the safeguards which are commonplace among BGC members.

In an attempt to control gambling advertising, BGC released new rules preventing adverts for its members appearing in football clubs social media posts earlier this year.

It also urged authorities to create a gambling ombudsman to deal with any customer complaints earlier this month.

Snapchat UK General Manager Ed Couchman added: It has always been important to us that our community is able to influence the types of adverts they see on Snapchat.

Its fantastic to roll this change out and were grateful to have partners in the BGC who are doing vital work to ensure this industry continues to grow and evolve with consumers at the heart.

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At this weeks Open Championship at Royal St. Georges, who does the journalists and betting analysts like? Or the caddie? Or the old-school gambler? Gimme the facts, storylines and trends. Gimme that inside-the-ropes look. Gimme your gut feeling.

You bet, bettor.

Welcome to GOLF.coms new gambling advice column, where weve assembled a panel of those aforementioned experts to make three best bets. A real-life professional bettor here will then heed that advice, add his acumen and wager his own cash. Its not unlike what you do through texts and Google searches except now its all in one place.

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This weeks tournament: Open Championship at Royal St. Georges, Sandwich, England.

TV:

Thursday: 1:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m. ET, Peacock Premium; 4 a.m.-3 p.m., Golf Channel; 3 p.m.-4 p.m.

Friday: 1:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m. ET, Peacock Premium; 4 a.m.-3 p.m., Golf Channel; 3 p.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday: 5 a.m.-7 a.m. ET, Golf Channel; 7 a.m.-3 p.m., NBC

Sunday: 4 a.m.-7 a.m. ET, Golf Channel; 7 a.m.-2 p.m., NBC

Weather (weather.com): Thursday, partly cloudy, 71 degrees, 16 mph N wind; Friday, sunny, 70 degrees, 14 mph NNE wind; Saturday, sunny, 68 degrees, 14 mph NNE wind; sunny, 73 degrees, 7 mph NNE wind

Defending champion: Shane Lowry (2019 at Royal Portrush; 2020 event was canceled)

Top 10 in odds (via BetMGM): Jon Rahm, +800; Brooks Koepka, +1,600; Xander Schauffele, +1,600; Jordan Spieth, +1,800; Justin Thomas, +2,000; Rory McIlroy, +2,000; Dustin Johnson, +2,200; Louis Oosthuizen, +2,800; Bryson DeChambeau, +3,000; Patrick Cantlay, +3,000; Tyrrell Hatton, +3,000; Viktor Hovland, +3,000.

Nick Piastowski, GOLF.com, @nickpia

Bet 1: Sergio Garcia, top 10, +550. I came across this stat from the Fairway Finders podcast, which interested me greatly: Sergio has 10 top 10s in 23 Open Championships played, including two at Royal St. Georges. I like that.

Bet 2: Rory McIlroy, top 10, +220. Another stat, this one from Justin Ray: In eight of the past nine times McIlroy has missed a cut, hes finished in the top 20, and three of those nine times, hes won. Rory missed the cut last week. Lets go.

Bet 3: Brendan Grace, top 10, +700. Stat three! According to the Open Championship website, Grace has played in the first two rounds with the eventual winner in the past two tournaments. This year, I think Grace does it again, only its Grace who finishes top 10, if not higher.

Jessica Marksbury, GOLF.com, @Jess_Marksbury

Bet 1: Brooks Koepka, top 10, +160. I know he said he isnt overly fond of the course, but his recent results cant be denied: three top 10s in his past four Opens, and 12 top 7s in his past 17 major appearances. Im not going to bet against him now!

Bet 2: Lucas Herbert, top 20, +350. Winner of the Irish Open, T4 at the Scottish Open. Herbert is on a links-golf run!

Bet 3: Justin Rose, top 20, +300. Rose tends to turn it on at major championships, and hes notched top 20s in his past two appearances at the Open.

Brady Kannon, host, Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN), @lasvegasgolfer

Bet 1: Jordan Spieth, top 10, +175. Current form is excellent, Open form is great. Hell find more fairways with their width and the softer conditions. His creativity and short game will allow him to gain on the rest of the field.

Bet 2: Brooks Koepka, top 10, +160. Brooks has been the most dominant player in the world in majors for the past five years or so. He comes off of a second at the PGA and a fourth at the U.S. Open. Hell find a way to get there again.

Bet 3: Patrick Reed, top 10, +300. Very similar reasoning to Spieth. Wider fairways, short game and creativity. Similar storyline as far as what is needed to win and what is presented at Augusta National. Yeah, both Spieth and Reed have done OK there, too.

Wes Reynolds, host, Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN), @WesReynolds1

Bet 1: Jordan Spieth, to-win, +1,800. Personally bet this at 20-1. Spieth has been the most consistent of all the top players this season. The 2017 winner of the Claret Jug is one of three players (Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy) to have three top 10 finishes in the past five Open Championships. Spieth ranks fifth for Strokes Gained: Approach, seventh for Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green, eighth for Strokes Gained: Short Game (Putting + Around the Green), and No. 1 for Strokes Gained: Total over the past 50 rounds.

Bet 2: Brooks Koepka over Louis Oosthuizen, -120. Kind of a cheaper price here as many bettors are flocking to Oosthuizen off back-to-back runner-up finishes at major championships. That said, he is a 50-1/60-1 type of player now priced at 25-1 in the market. I will take one of the worlds five best players here.

Bet 3: Rory McIlroy over Justin Thomas -110. While Thomas finished in the top 10 in the Scottish Open and Rory missed the cut, JT has never finished in the top 10 at The Open. McIlroy, who is always honest and candid with the press, seemed very confident despite the fact he has been out of form. Rory has been waiting two years for redemption after that disaster at Royal Portrush.

John Rathouz, PGA Tour caddie and Caddie Network contributor, @rathouz

Bet 1: Robert Macintyre over Will Zalatoris, -120. Willy Z has cooled off a bit, and even though he has been killing it in the majors, this will be his first Open. Thats pretty much the reason Robby Mac is favored here, and Im here for it. Dude has never missed a cut in a major (6 for 6), including a T6 at the 2019 Open. Not much will surprise him this week. Only concern would be how the lefty handles the plethora of right-to-left holes in the wind at RSG.

Bet 2: Marc Leishman top 10, +600. Coming off one of his best driving weeks in a long time and to the major championship in which he has his most top 10s (three). At 37 and with eight Opens under his belt, Leishman is a perfect longer-odds candidate to get in the mix and notch his seventh career top 10 in a major.

Bet 3: Patrick Reed over Scottie Scheffler and Tony Finau, +165. Reed has made the cut in four of his six Opens (all top 30s), is coming in with a win on the year and playing a course that rewards drawers of the golf ball. Finau has been so solid in the majors and been better at the Open than Reed. But he has missed his past two cuts on Tour, and RSG might not be as good a course for him comparatively. This will be Schefflers first Open.

The old-school gambler, an old-school gambler, @notthefakeW

Bet 1: Xander Schauffele, to-win, +1,600. How many majors must a man play well in before you can call him a champ? That is not a Dylan lyric. Its a serious question. The answer is that its finally Xanders time.

Bet 2: Branden Grace, top 10, +700. There but for the grace of Grace goes my money. The man always seems to show up in the biggies. Hell be right there on Sunday afternoon.

Bet 3: Jason Day, top 10, +700. That balky back is always a question mark. But he has been in fine form, and theres warm weather in the forecast, which should help ease any aches and pains.

Erick Lindgren. Lindgren, the 2008 World Series of Poker Player of the Year, has won more than $10.5 million in poker tournament earnings and is an avid sports bettor. @EdogPoker

Bet 1: Jordan Spieth, to-win, +1,800. At the Open, I look for links experience, which generally means veterans. Jordan is a young guy with a veteran game. At these odds, I love him.

Bet 2: Richard Bland, top 20, +700. Over-performed at the U.S. Open. Looking for the Englishman to do the same at home.

Bet 3: Branden Grace over Justin Rose, -105. Plays a great, piercing ball-flight, perfect for the Open. Plus, he always seems to be there in the majors. Rose is no slouch, but hes been hit or miss for a long stretch now.

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Were going conference by conference looking at each teams win total for the upcoming college football season. With the Group of 5 conferences completed, we can move on to the big boys. Im an ACC guy living in ACC country but other than Clemson, the conference has been underwhelming of late. With teams like UNC, Miami, and others on the rise hopefully that starts to change. Lets look at the Atlantic division first.

Right off the bat, NC State has gone over 6.5 wins in six of the last seven seasons. HC Dave Doeren has this program in a rock solid place. 2019 was an injury-riddled mess, but the Wolfpack have gone bowling every other season except Doerens first, back in 2013.

Returning from a broken leg this season is QB Devin Leary who will have all three of the Packs leading receivers from last year back in the fold. Four starters on the OL return and both RBs Zonovan Knight and Ricky Person are productive. Barring Leary stays healthy, this offense should crank out the points in 2021.

Defensively, the unit wasnt as stingy as usual last year. NC State allowed over 40 points in four games, of which, they lost three. In fact, their only regular season Ls were the three games where the defense struggled mightily. Returning are nine starters from a year ago led by an exceptionally strong group of linebackers. Specifically, be on the lookout for Payton Wilson who might be the best LB in the ACC. Expect this unit to improve in 2021.

Looking at the schedule, every game in the ACC is winnable with the exception of the home matchup vs Clemson. However, getting UNC and Miami from the Coastal is tough. Out of conference, The Wolfpack have USF, Furman, and La Tech at home and a road trip to Mississippi St. Overall, its a manageable schedule and this is an above .500 team. Call me a homer but smash the Over.

My Prediction: OVER

The fact that FSUs win total sits at 5.5 is a clear sign how quickly this program has fallen off. Thats what happens when you go 3-6, 6-7, and 5-7 over the last three years. Other than the UNC upset a year ago, 2020 was a total disaster. Losing to GT, getting whipped by 42 vs Miami, by 32 vs Louisville, and by 24 vs Pitt is unacceptable.

In Mike Norvells defense, first year coaches get a free pass from me for last year. The Noles were decimated by injuries, COVID, and opt-outs. They also played a slew of underclassmen which should benefit them in 2021.

Offensively, Jordan Travis returns at QB but UCF transfer McKenzie Milton should win the job. Travis is an athlete who is dangerous with his feet but lacks top notch passing abilities. Milton should be able to open up the offense with his arm. While theres turnover in the RB and WR positions, the OL returns all five starters. The unit needs to be stronger, but the experience and cohesiveness should help.

Last year, the FSU defense was abysmal finishing close to last in the ACC while giving up 36 points per game. The transfer portal has gone wild on this side of the ball with several players departing and several players coming in. As of now, it would be a giant leap to assume this unit drastically improves.

Scheduling Florida and Notre Dame out of conference isnt going to help a rebuilding team make a bowl game. Throw in road games at Clemson, at UNC, and a cold weather trip to BC in late November and this schedule is rough. Theres three sure-fire wins (youd hope) vs Jacksonville State, UMass, and Syracuse but it gets dicey after that. I need FSU to prove it to me first.

My Prediction: UNDER

The Demon Deacons have a nice and easy start to the season, opening up with Old Dominion and Norfolk State at home. Apparently, they are attempting to show their dominance over the Tidewater area of Southern VA. Thats fertile recruiting ground so perhaps the scheduling isnt coincidental.

The other out of conference matchups are at Army and at UNC (this technically isnt counted as an ACC game as it was scheduled by the two schools independently). Wake ends the season on a tough note with road games at UNC, at Clemson, at BC, and home to NC State.

The Deacs went 4-4 in the regular season last year before dropping a bowl game to Wisconsin, 42-28. All 11 offensive starters are back if you consider Christian Beal-Smith who split time with Kenneth Walker last year, a starter. QB Sam Hartman has been around forever and watch out for our DFS darling, Jaquarri Roberson, at WR (see highlights). If the offensive line can improve, Wake is going to score a ton of points this year.

However, their defense isnt exactly a steel curtain. Their secondary returns in full but theyll be replacing portions of the DL and LB group who both got pushed around too often a season ago. Allowing 436 yards and 33 points per game isnt going to cut it and I worry improvement this year may be minimal.

Overall, Dave Clawson has done an excellent job in Winston Salem. Theres a lot of winnable games on the schedule, but reaching 8 may be a stretch. In his seven years at the school, the team has only reached that many regular season wins once, going 8-4 in 2019. This line is placed perfectly but I believe a 6-6 season has a higher likelihood than 8-4.

My Prediction: UNDER

Boston College Season Preview | The College Football Experience (Ep. 679)

The Golden Eagles went 6-5 in 2020 under first year coach Jeff Hafley. While the wins werent all that impressive, it should be viewed as a positive step in building this program back up. Things got a bit stagnant in Chestnut Hill under Steve Addazio who couldnt win more than seven games in a season in the seven years he was Head Coach.

The Notre Dame transfer, QB Phil Jurkovec, shined in his first year as a starter. During a three game stretch in October, the quarterback threw for over 300 yards in each contest vs UNC, Pitt and VT. The OL brings back all five starters and wideout Zay Flowers has all ACC potential. Sure, they have to replace TE Hunter Long and they need a tailback to step up but this offense will turn some heads this season.

Its a new day for Boston College as their offense will be a step ahead of their defense for a change. Giving up over 40 points to VT, Notre Dame, and UVA isnt ideal but there were more impressive outings like limiting UNC to 26 or even limiting Clemson to 34 in a tight loss. Theyll have several gaps to fill from players that have graduated so Id expect this unit to be no more than a mid tier ACC defense.

Looking at the schedule, theres a good chance BC starts 3-0 vs Colgate and at UMass and Temple. The competition spikes quickly with home dates vs Mizzou and NC St and road tilts against Clemson and Louisville. Three of the last four games are home affairs which should prove to be a strong end to the season.

Similar to my Wake Forest breakdown, 8-4 is a tall order for a team that hasnt won that many games since 2009. With a slightly easier schedule than Wake, Ill lean Over but Im not betting the house on it.

My Prediction: OVER

Louisville Cardinals Season Preview | The College Football Experience (Ep. 722)

Entering the 2019 season, the hire of HC Scott Satterfield seemed like a slam dunk. In his first season at Louisville, he capped off a 7-5 regular season with a win over Mississippi St in the Music City Bowl. By all accounts, it was a solid first year for the Cardinals. However, 2020 was more of a struggle and Satterfield finished year two with only a 4-7 record.

The Cardinals return 8 starters on offense including the dynamic Malik Cunningham at QB. While the dual threat QB is a human highlight reel, he was also responsible for 15 turnovers last season. It goes without saying that he needs to be more careful with the ball this year.

Louisville needs to replace a bunch of skill position guys that are now in the NFL but Jalen Mitchell and Hassan Hall should step right up at RB. Restocking the WR position may be more of a challenge but lets see what Georgia Southern transfer Shai Werts (previously played QB) can bring to the team. Upfront, four offensive lineman which will certainlyhelp.

Satterfields gang is going to have to score some points because the defense could be iffy. The DL should be solid but the linebacker and defensive back positions will be very young and inexperienced. Expect some struggles especially early on vs explosive offenses like Ole Miss and UCF.

Speaking of Louisvilles opponents this season, the Cardinals decided to really challenge themselves outside of the league. They play Ole Miss at a neutral site and get Eastern Kentucky, UCF, and their annual game vs Kentucky at home. Not many teams in the country play three out of conference games against teams like that. Best case scenario probably has Louisville 2-2 here.

In conference, Louisville is fortunate to get UVA and Duke from the Coastal. Plus, UVA is a home game and traveling to Duke is never a daunting task (half the stadium will be fans of the road team). Hitting the Over might come down to consecutive road trips at FSU and at Wake. Win both and Louisville has a shot. Drop one and we may be looking at a 6-6 season. Louisville will get to a bowl but it may be by the skin of their teeth give me the Under.

My Prediction: UNDER

Whatever happened to the Syracuse program? It was just the 2018 season when The Orange won double digit games with QB Eric Dungey under center. It seemed like the team fell apart as soon as he graduated. In 2019, Tommy DeVito never looked the part at QB and Syracuse limped to a 5-7 season. It all unraveled in 2020, with Dino Babers squad only going 1-10.

To be fair, the Orange had a lot to deal with in 2020 including opt outs and missed games due to COVID. At one point they had a fullback playing offensive line. However, Syracuse wasnt the only team dealing with difficult circumstances last year, and with Babers entering his sixth season, his seat is starting to smolder.

For the coming season, DeVito is back but watch out for Mississippi St transfer Garrett Shrader to win the starter QB gig. Sean Tucker is a very solid RB and they have some nice wideouts even with Nykiem Johnson transferring out. The biggest question mark is the offensive line thats been awful the last couple of years. Improved line play and more consistent QB production will go a long way in turning around this program.

Looking at the defense, they werent very good last year but the anemic offense didnt do them any favors. The D line is loaded with super seniors and 11 of the top 12 tacklers from last season return but there are some gaps to fill in the secondary. This can be a much improved unit from a season ago especially if the offense doesnt continually put them in bad situations.

As for the schedule, the out of conference slate is tricky. At this point, the Liberty and Rutgers programs are further along and should beat Syracuse even with both games in the Carrier Dome. While the game vs Albany will be a W, theres a tough road trip to Ohio. Earlier in the offseason, I was predicting the Bobcats to pull the upset but their coach Frank Solich just retired due to health issues. Especially being a Week 1 game, this is a break for Syracuse.

If Dino Babers can get two out of conference wins theres a chance of hitting the Over. However, Syracuse will be a dog in each of their eight conference games. Unluckily for them, they miss out on playing fellow cellar-dwellers Duke and GT from the Coastal. I want to pick the Over but I just cant. Theyll surprise someone within the league and get to a push, but two conference wins is a stretch.

My Prediction: UNDER

Clemson Tigers Season Preview | The College Football Experience (Ep. 688)

Will Clemson go undefeated in the regular season or will they stumble somewhere along the way? Obviously, the opening week matchup vs Georgia is a toss up. If you are picking the Over you have to feel confident about the opening week. It would be a shame to burn a ticket after just one week.

In conference, there are road games at NC St, at Pitt, and at Louisville which could be tricky but this is Clemson. Last time they played each school they won by 45, 35, and 35 respectively.

Clemson has had some momentary lapses of concentration vs ACC schools (like a 2017 loss at Syracuse or a 2016 loss at home to Pitt) but the Tigers will be a double digit favorite in every game except Week 1. The fact that we can remember each ACC loss over the last five years speaks to Clemsons dominance over the conference.

Yes, Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne, and others are gone but Clemson will reload. DJ Uiagalelei will fill in for Lawrence without missing a beat and you know Dabos got a stable full of skill position guys ready to roll. Just looks at with DJ U did in limited action last year.

Perhaps more importantly, the defense has a chance to be special this year. The unit played a lot of young guys a season ago and these players now have experience to go along with talent. Even with star power lost on both sides of the ball, you could argue Clemson could be better than a season ago.

With that said, Im on the Under. The UGA game is a 50/50 toss up and theres always a chance of an upset in-conference. Now, if youve bet against Clemson in recent years, you are probably broke, so tread lightly. I certainly dont love the play.

My Prediction: UNDER

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The MPs register of interests revealed Mr Benton accepted 7,494.60 in tickets and hospitality for major sporting events during June and July.

He took hospitality at Royal Ascot, worth 1,400, from the Betting and Gaming Council, and a ticket and hospitality for Wimbledon worth 1,100 from Gibraltar firm Entain Operations.

Entain Operations owns multiple gambling sites across the UK, including bookies Ladbrokes and Coral.

Mr Benton also bagged free tickets to Euro 2020 games, including a ticket and hospitality at the England versus Denmark semi-final worth 3,457 from Entain Operations, and the same at the England versus Czech Republic game worth 1,537.60 from online casino and bingo firm Gamesys Group.

Mr Benton told The Gazette his gifts from the gambling industry had not prompted his push for a super casino and that, while being filmed outside bookies William Hill in South Shore by the Betting and Gaming Council, he was not promoting high street betting shops.

He was filmed saying [Theyve] been closed for much of the last 12 months because of Covid but now theyre open and customers can safely go in and put bets on a whole range of different sports.

This is of course giving millions of pounds back to the Treasury to help the UK spend money on vital public services, as well as supporting key sports including horse racing, greyhounds and lower league football.

But Mr Benton claimed: Ive never urged people to go out and put a bet on or support betting shops.

I dont think its fair to say I was promoting high street betting shops or urging people to support them.

I said that betting shops are a key part of the high street and they encourage people to go out and spend locally and are as much a valid part of the high street as any other business. That is true.

In relation to Mr Bentons plea to culture secretary John Whittingdale to review the case for a super casino in the resort, which came the same day he received freebie tickets to the Euro 2020 semi-final, the MP said the two were unrelated.

There is no connection, Ive long been in favour of a regional casino in Blackpool, he said.

Mr Benton added that his 'fat-shaming' tweet to Blackpool labour councillor David Collett was "light-hearted."

The MP came under fire by Coun Collett yesterday evening (Thursday, July 15) after the councillor's criticism of the gambling industry gifts declared on Mr Benton's register of interests prompted a 'fat-shaming' response.

Coun Collett said Mr Benton had reverted to "playground bullying" in the wake of criticism.

Mr Collett tweeted: "Scott gets a free ticket to the Euros from a gambling company and suddenly Blackpool needs a new casino, priceless. Greggs once gave me a free pasty so Ive sold the town hall to the Great British Bake-off."

In response, Mr Benton tweeted: "More than one free pasty I expect by the looks of it."

Coun Collett, who is also a trainee oncology nurse at Blackpool Vic, said he was "fat-shamed" by the MP and branded the retort "playground bullying."

But Mr Benton, who is co-chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary group on eating disorders, said it was a "light-hearted" response.

Mr Benton told the Gazette: "David is an elected labour councillor, and he makes frequent comments on my social media pages, some of which I've found unhelpful and offensive.

"As an elected councillor himself he is used to the rough-and-tumble of politics. My comment was light-hearted in response to something he tweeted himself. If elected representatives are going to engage with me on Twitter, they have to be used to a light-hearted response.

"I am the chairman of the APPG for eating disorders, we've done huge amounts of work in that area."

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We analyzed over a hundred online casino platforms to understand the current state of the iGaming industry and determine its long-term potential.

Specifically, we looked at player base, revenue, gaming licenses, problem gambling and more stats that should help us get a complete overview of the market.

Using data from Statista and GlobalNewsWire, we managed to discover some interesting findings.

Now, its time to share what weve uncovered.

Finding the exact number of online casino players is nearly impossible.

There is no way to determine the market value globally, but data scientists from Grandview Research expect the market to reach $127.3 billion by 2027 with a CAGR of 11.5%.

The massive growth prediction comes from the rising popularity of online sportsbooks and the freemium business model of online casinos that lure players with no deposit bonuses. Also, the massive smartphone adoption and cheap internet data plans are driving the market towards exponential growth.

At the moment of writing, the American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates that there are over 2800 active gaming websites that offer bingo, lottery, poker and slot machines.

Here are some key findings from our analysis:

More gambling experts are starting to realize that the transition to the digital environment is inevitable. Soon, online casinos will take over the land-based market and replace the fancy and posh casino with advanced virtual environments that replicate the same feeling from the comfort of your house.

But what are the main reasons why online gambling is the future of the casino industry?

Lets find out.

Technological advancements allow gambling operators to expand their reach and improve their user experience.

The industry is now working on enhancing the gambling experience by blurring the lines between reality and virtual. Another concern that operators have is that not all players are 100% safe when gambling online.

Here are the most important gambling trends for 2021:

One of the main driving factors of online gambling is the implementation of cryptocurrency payments.

Ethereum, Bitcoin and other coins are quickly becoming a mainstream payment method, which most gamblers would prefer using instead of e-wallets thanks to the advantages that they offer, including:

This year, cryptocurrency has finally reached the attention of the masses.

That automatically translates to increased demand for crypto payments, especially for gambling purposes. Thanks to crypto, your online transaction activity wont be leaked to third parties so that you will be more protected from scams and hackers.

Pirate casinos are already a thing of the past.

Twenty years ago, internet gambling was still in early development. Therefore, the operators could freely change the odds of the games, lie about the bonuses they offer or even deny to payout large amounts.

Today, scamming players can potentially lead to a permanent ban or even jail time. There are dozens of institutions responsible for regulating gambling platforms and issuing licenses, as well as testing institutions that verify if the operator has tampered with the games algorithm.

Here are the four primary regulators that you can trust when gambling online:

Whenever you join a new casino, check out their footer to see if they have a legit gambling license. Additionally, see if they are monitored by a Random Number Generator testing company like eCOGRA. This way, you will ensure that youre gambling in a safe environment without having to worry about getting scammed.

VR and AR technology is expected to become the next big thing in the gaming industry.

Even though the media overhyped the technology in the past few years, it is finally coming to the online casinos. Game providers like NetEnt or Microgaming have announced that theyre already working on several VR and AR titles, including their staple slot machine Gonzos Quest.

To top it off, there is a rumour that gambling giants are discussing creating a functional VR casino that will allow players to meet and gamble real money in a land-based casino without leaving their homes.

Only time will tell if Virtual Reality is a great technology, but from what weve seen so far, we expect it to impact our gambling behaviour and change the way we use online casinos forever.

Sociologists expect globalization to reach a tipping point soon.

Technology is the main reason why globalization is possible on such a large scale. Therefore, countries, where gambling content is restricted will have no choice but to allow their citizens to place wagers online in a regulated environment.

Cryptocurrency and off-shore gambling sites already allow players from restricted countries to join the action and enjoy casino games in a licensed environment. Elon Musks Starlink will also contribute to the global internet movement, making online gambling available anywhere in the world.

Playing casino games is entertaining, but its important to mention that it can also lead to compulsive behaviour.

The risk that gambling carries goes beyond losing some money. It can harm your relationship, career or even lead to serious mental illnesses.

Here are five key problem gambling statistics that you need to consider:

We hope you enjoyed our in-depth online gambling case study.

The key takeaway?

Online casinos are leading the market, and they will continue to do so as more operators start to implement cryptocurrency payments and get licensed internationally.

Still, it would be best if you were careful not to fall into the trap of gambling addiction, which is constantly growing as casinos become more accessible to the masses.

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Everyone who is interested in the iGaming industry knows that there are way more bookies and casinos to choose from compared to a few years ago. Nowadays, most betting operators can obtain a license from a reputable gambling authority way easier than before. Consequently, there are hundreds of gambling platforms to pick from, and each one offers something unique.

People who decide to bet online need to check many things before choosing their new betting website. We assume that most of you will review the sportsbook and the casino, as well as the bonus section, but there are many other things to take into account, so lets check some of them.

Try to learn more about the brands history

This might seem obvious, but many people forget to learn more information about the given operators history. Luckily, people who visit https://efirbet.com/en/melbet/ and read Efirbets review will learn everything about one of the most popular betting platforms in the world. Those who dont want to read any in-depth reviews have to open the given bookie/casinos website and find an option called About us. Sometimes, the betting platforms may include this information near its footer, so make sure to take a good look at the website.

Needless to say, it is probably not a good idea to open an account on a platform that does not provide any information about itself. You could try to ask the customer support department for help, but the people who work there are usually not a part of the bookie/casino. Therefore, they probably wont be able to provide you with this information.

The additional betting sections

Almost every gambling operator has a casino and a sportsbook, so you shouldnt be surprised if you can put them to the test. However, the thing that makes some brands better than others is the additional betting sections.

For example, people who skim through Efirbets review of Melbet will see that one of Europes most prominent platforms offers its clients loads of betting options. In addition to the casino and the sports section, punters can also try out lotteries, eSports, fast games, TV games, bingo, poker, and so on.

Even though you may not be interested in everything a given brand has to offer, the fact that you have more options to choose from is always a plus.

Multiple language options

People who dont speak English should definitely check if the given betting platform supports numerous language alternatives. Although this is one of the most popular options in the world, some bettors prefer to use their native language. As a result, many leading online bookmakers and casinos often let users choose from things like German, Russian, Spanish, Finnish, etc.

It should be noted that some brands may even allow you to access a unique version of their website, depending on your preferred language. So, dont be surprised if you have access to additional features and promos.

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The case for reform grows stronger

A YouGov poll published in June 2021 of 12247 adults and 2513 children suggested that the British public wants to see changes to the way gambling advertising is regulated. With 77% of adults supporting a ban on gambling advertising on television and radio before 9 pm and 63% of adults supporting a total ban on the advertising of gambling products, this is a clear call to arms for our nations decision makers.1

These findings, striking in their clarity, are consistent with growing calls for reform. Advocacy groups such as Gambling with Lives2 and the Big Step3 argue for a total ban on gambling advertising, and the all party parliamentary group on gambling harm is recommending a ban on advertising in sport, direct marketing, and inducements.4 Similarly, the House of Lords select committee proposed that gambling advertising is prohibited in or near sports grounds or venues, including on team kit and in programmes.5

There seems to be a strong case for rethinking the regulation of gambling advertising in the UK, and the only question now is how far the reforms should go.

The way people gamble and the speed at which they are able to do it has evolved since the UKs Gambling Act was fully implemented in 2007. The constant availability of gambling products has rendered existing legislation inadequate. Increasingly, social media platforms are being used to promote gambling and extend operators market share through highly visual video content, which is seen by children and young people. In one survey, two thirds (66%) of respondents aged 11-24 reported seeing gambling promotions on their social media channels.6

Another concern is the close ties between gambling and sport, with sponsorship having a key role in creating brand awareness. In the 2020-21 football season, 85% of premier league and 70% of championship clubs had a gambling sponsor or partner.7 Many believe these shifts have helped normalise gambling as a low risk recreational activity to an increasingly younger audience. After many months of lockdown, the Euro 2020 football championships have brought a welcome distraction, but current legislation means that children watching football with their families will be exposed to gambling adverts despite the whistle-to-whistle ban.

Debate continues about whether advertising and problem gambling are causally linked, but we know that the marketing spend of gambling companies has increased substantially since 2014. According to a House of Lords report, the total spend by gambling companies on marketing went up by 56% between 2014 and 2017, reaching 1.5bn [1.8bn; $2bn].8 At the same time, the National Audit Office reports that the gross gambling yield (bets placed less winnings paid out) increased by 57% to 11.3bn between 2008-09 and 2018-19 (excluding the National Lottery).9 While there is a need for further research on the effect of advertising, many feel there is equal and real cause for concern.

Although even relatively low levels of gambling can result in harm, people who develop disordered gambling experience severe harm, including debt, financial losses, relationship breakdown, homelessness, worklessness, and even suicide.10 These harms also affect their families and communities.

International precedent already exists for a stronger regulatory approach. Spain recently passed a royal decree in an effort to reduce the harms caused by gambling and to severely curb the volume of advertising permitted.11 Change in even well established markets is clearly thought possible in other jurisdictions.

The responsible gambling measures this nation has relied on to limit harm from gambling have failed. The gambling industry has been unable to self-regulate and has not prevented the societal harm so feared after the liberalisation in 2007. While some companies have behaved better than others, more stringent regulation would remove commercial disincentive to act, levelling the playing field across operators. A stronger regulatory environment is the only way we can achieve adequate and universal public health protection. It is now up to the UK government to rectify past mistakes and take control by placing accountability and stringent regulation as the first steps towards a public health approach to this far from ordinary commodity.

The forthcoming gambling review by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is an opportunity to acknowledge past mistakes and to protect children and young people, vulnerable adults, and everyone else from gambling harm.

Competing interests: We have read and understood BMJ policy on declaration of interests and have no interests to declare.

Provenance and peer review: Commissioned; not externally peer reviewed.

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PALM BEACH, Fla., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Online and mobile wagering has grown dramatically during the pandemic and is projected to continue to grow over the several years to come. With the growing use of the internet, the growth rate of online casinos has increased significantly. In addition, growing awareness of the latest technologies and increasing disposable income of individuals are expected to propel market growth. Developments in the online space are parallel to the annual growth of internet casinos. These developments are made to achieve the desired credibility in the gambling zone. Therefore, online casinos are focusing on investing in information solutions that offer continuous support to gamblers, ensure the credibility of the operations, and prevent illegal affairs. Numerous online casinos are offering a free play version of some of their games, which is creating growth opportunities for the market.A report from Grand View said that the global online gambling market size, that was valued at USD 53.7 billion in 2019, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2020 to 2027.The high internet penetration and increasing use of mobile phones among individuals for playing online games from their homes and public places are driving the market. In addition, factors such as easy access to online gambling, legalization and cultural approval, corporate sponsorships, and celebrity endorsements are also contributing to market growth. The growing availability of cost-effective mobile applications across the globe is further expected to fuel market growth.Active gaming and tech companies in the markets today include:Esports Technologies(NASDAQ: EBET), Corsair Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRSR), Golden Nugget Online Gaming (NASDAQ: GNOG), DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG), Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN).

The Grand View report said: "Increasing the development of new technologies such as virtual realityand blockchain is also driving the growth of the industry. This may be attributed to the fact that several companies are now integrating the blockchain technologyinto their online gambling business. This helps them ensure transparency in gambling activities and offer enhanced user experience. In addition, blockchain-based gambling platforms are completely decentralized and are free of third-party influence.Online poker has garnered attention, particularly from college students. The segment is expected to register a significant CAGR owing to the wide popularity of online card games. Over the years, convenience has been one of the most important factors contributing to online poker's popularity as many sites accept deposits from major credit cards, online wallets, and even virtual currencies such as Bitcoin. The wide range of games available for players to choose from is further driving the segment."

Esports Technologies (NASDAQ: EBET) BREAKING NEWS - Esports Technologies Accelerates IP Development of Advanced Predictive Gaming Models-Adds Multiple PhDs to World-Class Quant Team - Esports Technologies, a leading global provider of advanced esports wagering products and technology, has established a dedicated quantitative analysis ("quant") team to continue to develop the company's intellectual property, focusing on new esports predictive gaming models and predictive consolidated data feeds. This initiative is designed to allow Esports Technologies to work on developing its cutting-edge wagering platform and products while partnering with B2B customers to generate revenue from the use of its technology.

Jason Finch, who was formerly the company's Director of Research and Technology, has been elevated to Chief Technology Officer and will lead the new team. A veteran of analytics, trading, and modeling, he has previously managed quants to develop real-time models for pricing sports, politics, and other innovative event products. Under Finch's direction, the Esports Technologies quant team now includes:

Brad Cole, an applied mathematician who has developed highly detailed pricing models for esports wagering and competitor talent evaluation, as well as validation of battle royale esports modeling via stochastic graph theory, simulation methods, and big data methods on competitor results.

Dr. Stephan Roberts, a mathematician who carries a wide-ranging expertise in analysis and statistics and the recognition of complex patterns. Dr. Roberts has published academic papers discussing topics of orderings and polynomials.

Dr. Da Xu, a senior machine learning engineer joining Esports Technologies. Dr. Xu has developed forecast models using optimization algorithms and deep learning. He has also performed quantitative research of alpha risks for hedge fund clients using machine learning models.

Dr. Jonathan Pearce, a computational physics Ph.D. joining Esports Technologies. Dr. Pearce specializes in numeric methods, data mining, and the calculation of probabilities. Much of Dr. Pearce's work has involved trend analysis using various data collection and data visualization methods.

Bart Barden, Chief Operating Officer of Esports Technologies, said, "Mr. Finch has done an excellent job leading our research and technology departments, and he is well-prepared to lead our world-class quantitative, platform and data team. We believe the latest additions of Dr. Roberts, Dr. Xu, and Dr. Pearce will accelerate our ability to provide state-of-the-art solutions that enhance the esports wagering experience to our product offerings and those of our partners. Our commitment to quantitative analytics is a strategic move that will have far-reaching effects on our growth and our aggressive acquisition strategy."CONTINUEDREAD THIS AND MORE NEWS FOR EBET BY VISITING:https://esportstechnologies.com/news/

In other entertainment and gaming recent news of interest:

Corsair Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRSR) a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, recently announced a new series of full-tower ATX cases to accommodate the biggest, most ambitious enthusiast builds: the CORSAIR 7000D AIRFLOW and the CORSAIR iCUE 7000X RGB. Available in black and white, both 7000 Series cases feature a mammoth interior for maximum cooling potential, accommodating multiple radiators up to three 360mm or two 420mm simultaneously. Exceptional airflow comes courtesy of included 140mm PWM fans featuring CORSAIR AirGuide technology, while the popular CORSAIR RapidRoute cable management system helps you easily create tidy, professional-looking builds.

Choosing from either the 7000D AIRFLOW's perforated steel high-airflow front panel, or the 7000X RGB's three beautiful tempered glass windows to showcase your system and lighting, PC enthusiasts will find the ideal case for their next masterpiece.

Golden Nugget Online Gaming (NASDAQ: GNOG) andDetroit'sRocket Mortgage Classic recently announced a partnership making GoldenNuggetCasino.com the Official National Casino Partner of the 2021 & 2022 tournament. This year's tournament will be held fromJuly 1st- 4that the Detroit Golf Club inMichigan. GNOG will have on-site branding and will be giving away premier golf bags, all-inclusive hospitality upgrades to Club 1899, prizes,Golden Linesodds boosts on wagers placed during the tournament, and an exclusive promotional casino & sportsbook bonus for tournament attendees.

The 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic has drawn 156 of the world's best golfers includingPhil Mickelson,Bryson DeChambeau,Rickie Fowler,Hideki Matsuyama, Webb Simpson,Bubba Watson, andMatthew Wolf, to name a few. The third annual tournament at the historic Detroit Golf Course will be nationally broadcast on PGA Live, Golf Channel, and CBS over theJuly 4thweekend. GNOG sportsbook will be hosting theirGolden Linesodds boosts, featuring the Rocket Mortgage Classic, where wagers placed on the tournament will receive boosted odds.

DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) recently announced that they have entered into a strategic consulting agreement with the Division on Addiction (Division) at Cambridge Health Alliance, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. In coordination with the DraftKings Responsible Gaming team, the Division will create an innovative systems-based safer play approach to training employees across the business in responsible gaming, including a logic model, conceptual map, needs assessment schedule, and evaluation plan. Systems-based safer play describes a method that includes approaches to training, business practices, and player resources that recognize and respond to the larger context of the gaming environment and its interacting elements.

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) recently announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland. In December 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI: Nasdaq) ("GLPI") to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville for $31.1 million in cash. Today, the Company entered into a lease with GLPI for the real estate assets associated with the facility, with annual rent of approximately $7.77 million. Penn National's acquisition received final approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission on May 27, 2021.

"Penn National is excited to re-enter the strong Maryland gaming market and to once again operate Hollywood Casino Perryville, a property we developed in 2010. Today's acquisition of the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville adds a twentieth gaming jurisdiction to our leading nationwide footprint," said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National.

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Convenience One of the More Important Factors Contributing to Growth of Online Gambling - PRNewswire

The GTRC analysed 39,853 customer accounts from six leading sports and race betting sites in Australia over the financial year of 2018-2019.

It found that 83 percent did not use any of the voluntary tools studied for example deposit limits, timeouts and self-exclusion/deactivating the account. Almost all of those who used the tools used only deposit limits. Of those who set deposit limits, half made no changes to their limit after setting it, while 766 people (one in eight) made between one and three changes and 32 people made more than 15 changes.

Interestingly, those who set deposit limits were found to be similar to those who did not gamble, on most characteristics studied such as age, gender, betting frequency, and overall outcome, while those who used timeout/self-exclusions stood out: they were younger, more likely to be male, placed more bets and in bigger amounts, won less, had fewer days without gambling and had more variability in the amount they gambled and the amount they won from day to day.

Dr Heirene explained: This painted a clear picture: timeout/self-exclusion users appear to gamble in a more problematic way and this insight can focus future research and targeted interventions.

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Voluntary betting controls are a bad gamble - News - The University of Sydney

Wynn (NASDAQ:WYNN) was walloped during the pandemic. Its casinos had to close their doors to players and guests alike and are only slowly starting to recover. That slow pace of recovery might change when the company next reports earnings results.

Nevada reported a record high in gambling revenue in May. It's probable that Wynn was a beneficiary of the increase in wagering activity in the state. Even so, is it time to consider Wynn stock, or is it wiser to wait for the recovery to prove it's here to stay?

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Wynn reported operating revenue of $725.8 million for the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of 23.9% from the same quarter last year. The first quarter did include some easing of coronavirus restrictions, but a significant number were still in place. The second quarter, which includes April, May, and June, is where most restrictions were removed and the vaccination campaign really accelerated.

That combined has unleashed a fury of gaming activity in Nevada. Indeed, the state reported record gambling revenue of $1.2 billion in May, a 25% increase from 2019 levels. Also, the state has reported three consecutive months of over $1 billion in gambling revenue. If it reports a fourth, it will be the first time since before the financial crisis it has achieved the feat.

Given the surge in gambling activity, it will not be surprising if Wynn reports excellent revenue figures the next time it releases earnings. The company has a major presence in Las Vegas and likely benefited from the recovery.

Still, it's not clear just yet. Visitation to the city is still down significantly, and travelers arriving at the Las Vegas airport are also down. The increase in activity is coming from folks within driving distance of Las Vegas. One of the last legs of the pre-pandemic economy to recover is business travel. Companies find they can get along just fine meeting virtually and enjoy the cost savings from reducing business travel.

Casinos in Las Vegas found it profitable to cater to business conventions, which helped fill hotel rooms during the weekdays. There is no telling if or when that side of the business will recover. And in perhaps the worst timing ever, Wynn completed an expansion of its convention facilities in February 2020.

Importantly, the company is still generating losses. In its most recent quarter, Wynn reported a net loss of $281 million. However, in the decade before the pandemic, Wynn was generated healthy operating profits, with margins consistently above 10%.

Additionally, the company has a growth opportunity it is developing in the online sportsbook market. Its product is live in six states, with plans to expand to more states later in 2021.

However, there are reasons to favor waiting for the recovery to take hold before accumulating a position in Wynn. It is still too early to determine if this recovery in gambling activity will unleash pent-up demand that will be sustained. And the possibility that businesses will reduce travel long-term is alarming. The risk versus reward is not favorable enough to roll the dice on this casino stock just yet.

This article represents the opinion of the writer, who may disagree with the official recommendation position of a Motley Fool premium advisory service. Were motley! Questioning an investing thesis -- even one of our own -- helps us all think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer.

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Consumers Are Gambling Again: Is It Time to Consider Wynn Stock? - The Motley Fool