Gambling

Google Play Removes Paytm and Paytm First Games Apps

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Time Stamp: September 18, 2020 1:55 PM - Modified On: September 18, 2020 - Published By:
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The Google Play store has removed the Paytm and Paytm First Games apps for alleged violations of gambling policies. According to a report on CNBC-TV18, Google already notified the Paytm developers on the issue several days ago. It’s likely that the move happened to set a precedent for apps and products engaging in gambling-related activities prior to the commencement of the Indian Premier League. The IPL is the world’s biggest cricket league, is a big attraction for Indian fans and also pulls in a significant amount of gambling and illegal

250 Jobs Lost At Big Fish Games As Company Reaches $155 Million Settlement

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Time Stamp: September 2, 2020 12:48 AM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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The Seattle-based mobile and social game developer Big Fish has laid off 250 people just one day after courts ordered the studio to pay $155 million from multiple class-action suits. The two matters are not connected, management says.Geekwire obtained a memo from Big Fish's co-president Andrew Pedersen and Jason Willig, who said the cuts were part of the company's ambition to "strengthen our business and position Big Fish for long-term success." The executives said they are making the cuts as Big Fish enjoys a "position of financial strength," adding that

Esports Betting with Crypto (Cryptocurrency)

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Time Stamp: August 4, 2020 3:25 PM - Modified On: August 4, 2020 - Published By:
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Isle of Man licensed betting platform, Rivalry, is the latest esports focused sportsbook to adapt to changing player preferences by supporting payments through Bitcoin.COVID-19 has, in many cases, served as an accelerant to slow-burning changes in consumer behavior and preferences. Most notably: the meteoric rise of esports betting. While many operators were left scrambling to adapt to the overnight demand, a select few, such as Rivalry, were perfectly positioned to capitalize on the pandemic pivot. Much like cryptocurrencies, esports betting is proving to be anything but a fad. Forward-thinking operators

The United Auburn Indian Community Supports California Problem…

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The tribe’s continued support has been invaluable for us, and it is especially so during these challenging and unprecedented times,” said Robert Jacobson, Executive Director of CCPG. “During times of uncertainty, fear or loneliness, individuals are at their most vulnerable." MURRIETA, Calif. (PRWEB) August 03, 2020 The California Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) thanks the United Auburn Indian Community, operators of Thunder Valley casino, for its continued support during these current unprecedented times. CCPG is a non-profit organization, founded in 1986, dedicated to assisting problem gamblers and their loved ones

Bunny leaves KaiZi, joins new team NV

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Time Stamp: July 31, 2020 1:39 PM - Modified On: July 31, 2020 - Published By:
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TheOneAboveU Profile Blog Joined February 2011 Germany3028 Posts Korean Terran Bunny has left Chinese team KaiZi Gaming and joined a hitherto unknown Korean team named NV. He has been with KaiZi for a year. Writeralias TripleM | @TL_TripleM | Big Dark Energy! He saw a chance to make a TL writer use the word 'hitherto' and he took it. Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes. Timebon3s Profile Joined May 2018 184 Posts And I thank him for it because I have never read that word before and now

How the Tokenization of the Gaming Industry Empowers Players

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Time Stamp: July 12, 2020 8:00 AM - Modified On: July 12, 2020 - Published By:
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is clear: The video games industry is thriving. As people around the world find themselves with more time on their hands thanks to government-mandated lockdowns and a partial economic shutdown, video game sales have skyrocketed. Despite being overshadowed by some of the more glamorous uses for blockchain technology, the gaming industry may be poised for a generational leap forward with the advent of asset tokenization — a practice that could expose the gaming industry to a whole new wave of investors while simultaneously unlocking

UK Government Committee Calls For Loot Boxes To Be Immediately Reclassified As Gambling

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Less than a month after the UK government launched a call for evidence into loot boxes to decide whether they should be further regulated, a House of Lords Select Committee on gambling has called for loot boxes to be immediately re-classified as gambling, GamesIndustry.biz has reported.The original inquiry into loot boxes led the government to establish an open call for evidence, with the results to be considered alongside the review of the UK's Gambling Act 2005. Now the latter report is in, and it condemns loot boxes in no uncertain