Google lifts ban on gambling apps in 15 countries, including the US. And… Super Bowl is around the corner! Here’s STATSCORE’s fresh Review!
- Google Play to allow gambling apps in 15 more countries, including US
- Esports took center stage during pandemic. What will be their future?
- Super Bowl LV – let’s take a look at stats and numbers!
- Betting gets weird at Super Bowl – here comes the coin toss bet
- Boris Johnson supports a ban on gambling shirt sponsorships in football
Google Play to allow gambling apps in 15 more countries, including US
From March 1, Google will lift its ban on betting and gambling apps in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Japan. Currently, they are allowed only in four countries: Brazil, France, Ireland, and the UK.
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Real-money betting and fantasy apps will be available in the following 19 countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Read more
Esports took center stage during pandemic. What will be their future?
When the ‘real’ sports were gone due to the pandemic restrictions all over the world, esports became a hit as a replacement.
During the 2020 lockdowns, esports allowed betting operators to offer top-quality competitions to their users. Thousands of fans and bettors turned to FIFA and NBA2k, but also to CS:GO, Dota, League of Legends. But will the esports’ big moment last? Read more
Super Bowl LV – let’s take a look at stats and numbers!
Tom Brady is going to play in his 10th Super Bowl and is the fourth QB to reach the final game with two different teams. With the big game less than a week away, let’s take a look at key stats from the playoffs.
Super Bowl LV, the 55th annual showdown between the best NFL teams, will be played on Sunday, February 7. This year’s trophy will be contested between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the Chiefs, it will the fourth-ever Super Bowl appearance, while for he Bucs it will be the second in the franchise’s history, and their first in 18 years. Read more
Betting gets weird at Super Bowl – here comes the coin toss bet
Fans willing to bet on Super Bowl keep analysing all the stats and trends to make the most informed choices. But… some also think it’s a good idea to bet on which team wins the coin toss.
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The team winning the toss before the kick-off of the game gets to decide if they want to receive or defer. Chances to win such a bet? 50-50, of course, as the outcome is completely random. Still, it’s one of the most popular bets at Super Bowl! Read more
Boris Johnson supports a ban on gambling shirt sponsorships in football
British Prime Minister is likely to support a ban on gambling industry shirt sponsorships across football, according to the Daily Telegraph.
According to the reports, Johnson’s cabinet members are ready to press ahead with drastic reforms to the UK gambling industry.
At the same time, the government is aware of the possible impact of a sponsorship ban, which would leave a ‘£110million-a-year dent’ on EPL and Championship club accounts. Read more
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