Ontario's centralized self-exclusion system could be a game changer for consumer protection
BetGuard is set to launch in Ontario in May. It can't come a moment too soon given a new study reports young men are disproportionately negatively impacted by gambling.
Player protection is about to take a big step forward in Ontario with the announcement that a centralized self-exclusion (CSE) system is set to launch in May.
Joseph Hillier, the president and CEO of iGaming Ontario (iGO) announced at the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC’s) Discovery conference in Toronto that a system called BetGuard will allow consumers to voluntarily exclude themselves from all online gambling platforms at once.
The move, while long overdue, is terrific news given that Ontario is home to 80 regulated online gambling platforms — counting the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) site, but absent another exiting operator, Conquestador, since we reported last week that Casumo was ceasing operations in the province.
Under the current setup, banning oneself from 80 different sites operated by 47 different companies wasn’t practical.
“BetGuard was designed with one simple principle in mind – if you need a break from the entire regulated iGaming market, you can take it,” Hillier told the conference. “Anyone 19 years or older will be able to opt out from all regulated iGaming in Ontario.”
No specific date in May has been announced, yet, for the launch of BetGuard.
The technology is powered by a partnership between Integrity Compliance 360 and Dataworks (formerly IXUP). In August of 2024, iGO announced the two firms had been selected to set up the system that has been in the works in the 20 months since.
Not having such a system in place before launching an open market in April of 2022 has been one of the more glaring flaws of an Ontario approach that was otherwise very well thought out, and has led to the sector being considered a world leader.
In an interview with Tom Nightingale for Canadian Gaming Business, Hillier said, “I think there’s a recognition that we’re overdue for this system. We need to live up to our commitment to ensure that all of the responsible gambling tools that we can offer players and operators are available. And our centralized self-exclusion system is a key cornerstone of that.”
Nightingale wrote that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s (AGCO) upgraded online gambling standards requires operators, at a minimum to:
Ensure BetGuard is well promoted on their sites.
Offer several term lengths for self-exclusion, including six-month, one-year and five-year options.
Log centrally self-excluded players out of their accounts and ensure they cannot either access those accounts or create new accounts.
Prevent any marketing materials or incentives from being sent to centrally self-excluded players.
Cancel and refund all outstanding wagers placed more than 24 hours before the person self-excluded, and refund all unused funds.
Ontario’s failure to have such a CSE platform in place before launch is one of the reasons Alberta has vowed to have just such a system operating before it launches its open market on July 13 of this year.
Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally, the man in charge of launching Alberta’s regulated online gambling market, told the Edmonton Journal last week that 32 operators have applied to be part of Alberta’s regulated market and 20 of those have already paid a $150,000 deposit. But Nally stressed in that interview that his primary concern was with player safety, and drawing as many grey-market sites as possible into the regulated market was a key part of that mission.
“If there was a red button that I could push that would stop online gambling, I would push that button,” Nally said. “But it doesn’t exist.”
To that point, a study released this week found that “one in five sports bettors in Ontario and Alberta are men under 30.”
More concerning, the study, led by Toronto Metropolitan University psychology professor Andrew (Hyounsoo) Kim, surveyed more than 1,800 sports bettors in Ontario and Alberta and found that men under 30 experience “over 50% greater gambling-related harm and 44% higher anxiety compared to the broader sports betting population. And more than half drink alcohol while betting, a combination that further increases risk.”
The study - which also involved Greo Insights, Brock University, the University of Calgary, the University of Bristol and University of Massachusetts Amherst - found that advertising had a disproportionately negative impact on men under 30.
Some of the study’s key findings of that demographic were that:
77% see gambling advertisements weekly
60% said such ads influenced their betting
60% said responsible gambling ads did not help reduce their betting
“Sports betting has never been more accessible, or more aggressively marketed in Canada as it is today,” said Kim. “For young men who are being bombarded with ads that are geared towards normalizing online gambling, the consequences are playing out in real time.
“Reversing these trends will require decisive action from policymakers to implement stronger protections for Canadians.”
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Ontario Liberal MPP introduces bill to ban advertising
On the same day Douglas Ford did a moonwalk of sorts on his government’s decision to purchase a private jet, Ontario Liberal MPP Lee Fairclough took what we expect to be a flier by introducing a private member’s bill designed to ban advertising of online gambling.
Fairclough, the provincial Liberals’ critic for mental health, addictions and homelessness, is calling her bill the Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act to ban advertising and promotion of igaming.
From the MPP office’s news release:
“Online gambling is becoming a public health crisis,” said Fairclough. “The harms are real — rising addiction, worsening mental health, financial distress, and strain on families. We cannot ignore the impact that Doug Ford’s privatized online gambling is having on people across Ontario.”
And:
“Ontario is the only province in the country that has privatized online gambling. The scale and harm of online gambling advertising is out of control,” said Fairclough.
The bill would amend the Gaming Control Act, 1992 to prohibit suppliers of electronic gaming sites, and those acting on their behalf, from advertising or promoting their platforms, with limited exceptions. Violations would carry significant financial penalties and subsequent licence revocation.
Fairclough said since 2022, the volume of gambling advertising — especially in sports and online — is driving the normalization of gambling and harm.
“As a mother of teenage boys, I see how young people are being targeted,” she said. “As an athlete, I see how betting is changing the culture of sports. And from my experience in healthcare, I know how serious the consequences of addiction can be.”
Politically, the chances to Fairclough’s bill gaining a gram of traction at Queen’s Park are slim and none – and slim is stranded on a deserted island. Fairclough joins former NDP MP Brian Masse in sounding the alarm around advertising.
And the bill’s introduction is made on the same week another vote is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons on the proposed National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act, aka Bill S-11. As Geoff Zochodne reported late last week, today’s scheduled vote will “likely see the legislation referred to a House committee for further study”. Despite our doubts, we believe that Fairclough’s bill is a better way to go because it is the provinces that are responsible for the business of gaming across our home and native land.
When Ontario launched its open market in April 2022, licensed operators generously spent their advertising and marketing dollars (it needs to be remembered that the Canadian media industry gladly accepted said dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic). In early 2024, the AGCO put into effect a ban against the use of athletes and celebrities believed to have appeal with minors in advertising and marketing.
The regulators in Alberta are pretty much following the Ontario model when it comes to advertising for the July 13 launch of its competitive sports betting and gaming market. That includes a ban on athlete and celebrity endorsements outside responsible gambling messaging and prohibiting public bonus offers, inducements or ads appealing to minors.
Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.
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Canadian employees among those affected by layoffs at GeoComply
A tap of ye olde Christian AMP to Sportico scribe Eben Novy-Williams, who was first to report five days ago that GeoComply was letting go approximately 15 per cent of its staff.
The Vancouver-based company, which provides fraud prevention and advanced geolocation solutions to legal sports betting operators, had more than 450 employees before last week’s restructuring, according to Novy-Williams. A GeoComply spokesperson confirmed to Gaming News Canada on Monday that “this included the difficult decision to part ways with less than 80 colleagues globally as we evolve our global footprint”.
Further, from the spokesperson:
The changes reflect a deliberate strategic evolution. We are not just changing our size; we are optimizing how we work to build a more focused, agile organization that stays ahead of rapid shifts in the regulatory and tech landscape, and the continued advancement of AI.
From a perusing of LinkedIn over the previous weekend, there are B.C.-based employees affected by the layoffs. Asked how many GeoComply personnel living in the western Canada province (and at other Canadian offices including Toronto) were impacted, the spokesperson emailed GNC this:
These changes span our global footprint and are not specific to any one region or market. GeoComply remains in a strong position for long-term growth, and these steps ensure we remain at the forefront of the industries we operate in.
In his reporting, Novy-Williams referenced a Wall Street Journal article from 2023 with reporting that the company co-founded by Anna Sainsbury and David Briggs in 2011 “held more than 90% of the U.S. sports betting market”. Since we started covering the industry in the winter of 2021, Xpoint, Radar and mkodo/GeoLocs – which has OLG, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation and Betty among its list of clients – have combined to take a bite out of GeoComply’s business. Both mkodo and GeoComply are members of the Canadian Gaming Association.
Somewhat ironically, the GeoComply news landed on the same day mkodo let it be known that Stuart Godfree – who has been with the company since its inception in 2021- was leaving his Managing Director role and being replaced by former Playchoice commercial director David da Silva.
“The business is in a strong position, with proven technology, long-standing partnerships and an exceptional team,” said Godfree, who spoke with your humble correspondent last month for an episode of the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Bede Gaming about being bullish on the incoming legal, open market in Alberta.
“David’s leadership will ensure mkodo continues to innovate while staying focused on reliability, compliance and player experience in the world’s most regulated markets.”
In a news release, the company said da Silva is expected to lead mkodo’s expansion of its core product suite, including GeoLocs.
“Markets like Brazil and parts of North America, most recently Alberta, Canada, show just how quickly regulation is evolving,” da Silva said. “That creates both opportunity and complexity. Our role is to help operators scale with confidence — delivering experiences players love, while meeting the highest compliance standards behind the scenes.”
Zochodne on the latest Gaming News Canada Show
Geoff Zochodne, the senior news analyst a Covers, joined host Steve McAllister for the latest Gaming News Canada Show sponsored by Bede Gaming.
Together the pair ran through an ambitious agenda talking about the ever-busy North American gambling landscape.
Zochodne gave his thoughts on the latest federal bill aimed at curbing gambling advertisements, spoke about the current state of the Ontario online gambling sector, the pending market launch in Alberta and discussed Steve Ruddock’s Straight to the Point piece suggesting gambling advertisements in the U.S. should be subject to similar restrictions placed on the tobacco industry.
You can listen to the show here or watch it here:
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People on the Move
Former NorthStar Gaming COO Gil Steinfeld has a new role as Chief iGaming Officer at PURE Canadian Gaming.
LeeAnne Mullins, formerly of EY and Deloitte, is Atlantic Lottery’s new Chief People & Purpose Officer.
Nick Lundgren resigns as Chief Legal Officer at Crypto.com and will be replaced by Justin Wales, who had held the role of Head of Legal – Americas.
Former Aristocrat CMO Mark Wadley is the new President, Land-Based Gaming at IGT.
Michael Siberling is the new Chair of the Advisory Board for SCCG Management, which also appoints Jeff Baldi as Senior Vice President.
John O’Reilly joins the Board of Directors at the UK Tote Group as a Non-Executive Director, effective May 1.
Connor Grant, the President of Gaming at Fanatics, announced last week he will walk away from the Chair position at Racecourse Media Group at year’s end.
RiskCherry CEO Rob Fell is named to the Advisory Board at Behind The Gloves.
Giles Potter, ex of Bragg Gaming, Evolution and NetEnt, is appointed Chief Marketing Officer at ThrillTech.
Ex Konami Gaming and Aristocrat director Paul White is appointed Vice President, Casino Sales at Valicy.
Grant Dinkele has a new role at Gaming Innovation Group as Director of Data.
Alonso Jibaja gives up his gig as Sales Director, LATAM at Digitain to join NEG Sports as CEO and Partner.
Wynn Resorts brings aboard Troy Wilkinson as Global Chief Information Security Officer.
Kimberley Vella is promoted to Head of Regulatory Oversight at the Malta Gaming Authority.
ComeOn Group appoints Fabian Micallef as Head of Data Science.
OLG promotes Kamna Gupta to Director, Growth Marketing.
Gaming industry veteran Kelli Weaver is lending a hand to the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake as a Strategic Advisor.
Former Northern Lights Gaming CEO Andrew Goodale is appointed Studio Director at Inspired Gaming Group.
Snir Shahar is promoted to Head of Game Production at Spinomenal.
Katie Kovalsky and Lauren Cook Scribner join U.S. legal firm Ifrah Law as Associates.
After almost 12 years, most recently as General Manager, Global Betting Platform, Lina Giavara leaves Australian operator Sportsbet.
Troy Guthrie is promoted to Associate Director of Information Technology at NeoPollard Interactive.
Andy Sessions is appointed Slots Director at City Gaming Ltd.
1XBet brings on board Chris Bird and Quirino Mancini as Strategic Consultants to support its efforts around responsible gaming and player protection.
Ananya Chetia is brought on board by CNBC as a Data Journalist who’ll be following prediction markets.
Samaksh Garg departs ComeOn Group to join Betsson Group as a Senior Web Analyst.
Justin Parhar, ex of Pinnacle, joins Soft2Bet as a Regulatory Operations Manager.
ARRISE promotes Giuseppe Catalano to Senior Product Manager.
BetMGM promotes Jake Kulchar to Alberta Team Lead, VIP Sports and Carl Bennett to Team Lead, Premium Mass.
Marina Aguiar Bocanegra is promotes to CRM Team Leader at GRODT Group.
Christian Wagner departs DraftKings and her role as an Employee Experience Specialist.
Danielle Amadio has a new gig at OLG as Senior Copywriter Specialist.
Toine Scholtz, ex of Switch Studios, is named a Game Designer at IGT PlayDigital.
Dorota Bureta departs evoke to join Superbet as a Technical Compliance Analyst.
Aris Argyriou, ex of Campeon Gaming, is named Growth Marketing Manager at Super.
Bet365 promotes James Bailey to Software Developer and appoints for Novusbet guy Francesco Ierace as European Customer Account Advisor. Also, Conor Wellman is promote to Software Engineer.
FanDuel names Sophie Bennett as Enterprise Risk Senior Manager.
Christian Bishun becomes a National Sales Manager at Valnet.
Marina Rapalas says goodbye to Evolution and her Key Account Manager role.
Alina Moskalova joins NEXT.io as a Community Manager while Ligia Gauri Napolitano comes on board the editorial team as its Reporter in Brazil.
Morgan Perry, ex of the San Francisco Giants, is appointed Account Executive at Electronic Arts.
The NFL names Brian Flinn as Senior Vice President, Global Flag Football.
Lance Uggla is appointed to the Board of Directors at Alpine Canada.
Aditi Bhatt is adding interim President to her Chief Commercial Officer role with Vancouver Rise FC. Robyn Gayle is appointed Chief Soccer Officer and Steph Labbe is coming back as Sporting Director.
Substack appoints Arthur Gusasola as UK Head of Sports Partnerships.
Ida Kay, formerly of Amazon Music and the World Surf League, is named Nike’s Senior Director of Communications for its Los Angeles business.
Lindsay Muri is promoted to Senior Director of Optimum Sports.
Farah Bastien joins the Northern Super League as Director of Fan Analytics.
Fantasy sports and sports betting analyst Andy McNamara comes on board Pound & Grain as a Content and Engagement Creator.
Mike Dickson, ex of theScore, joins the Toronto Police Service as a Communications Operator.
Connie Sobers departs her Assistant Manager, Premium Service – Music & Live Events role at MLSE to become a Marketing Manager at Holt Renfrew.
Emma McCamus, ex of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, is appointed Manager, Marketing, Content & Brand at Football Canada.
Patrick Lawler says adios to MLB HQ and joins PlayOn Sports as an Account Executive. Karri Zaremba is also moving on from MLB to become Chief Product Officer at Yum! Brands.
Henry Morisette, ex of NBA HQ, is named Content Strategy Manager, Sports at Roku.
Annie Costabile has joined The Athletic as a National Women’s Basketball Writer and Alex Andrejev joins the Investigations team.
Amir Nazemi joins Stathletes as Senior Machine Learning Research Engineer.
Jeremy Landry joins Tennis Canada as Lifecycle Marketing Manager.
Nicholas Lubrano, ex of the New York Jets, becomes a Communications Specialist at NBC Sports.
Classified (Jobs) Information
On the Home Front
Esport Canada has an opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer.
PointsBet Canada is in hiring mode for a Senior Compliance Manager and a Junior IT Support Engineer.
AGLC is on the hunt for an iGaming Compliance Analyst.
The AGCO, meanwhile, is seeking a Senior Advisor, Corporate Performance and Prioritization.
Loto-Québec is on the hunt for a Procurement Officer.
Blastworks has need of a Senior Product Manager (Games/Live Ops) for its Victoria offices.
Penn Interactive has remote openings in Canada and the U.S. for Sportsbook Traders.
Bet99 is on the lookout for a Technical Writer and a Data Scientist.
OLG has a maternity leave contract available for a Product Manager and is also looking for a Marketing Manager.
Hard Rock Digital has a hybrid opportunity for a Specialist – Customer Service.
The Responsible Gambling Council is searching for an Education & Prevention Coordinator to work out of the Hard Rock Casino in the nation’s capital.
Electronic Arts is hiring a Strategic Workforce Planning Analyst.
Red Bull Canada wants to add a Brand Manager, Product & Insights as a contract position.
Publicis Groupe is on the lookout for Social Content Creators.
A tap of ye olde Christian twig to Julia Glover for flagging this six-pack of positions available in the Canadian media industry.
The PWHL Toronto Sceptres are searching for a Director, Hockey Operations & Team Services and a Grassroots Team Member.
CFL HQ is looking for a Coordinator, Communications & Public Affairs.
The FIFA World Cup 26 group in Vancouver wants to add a Venue Technology Manager to the team.
The Canada Games folks have an opportunity for a Senior Advisor, Corporate Services.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee has a remote opening for a Manager, Games Operations & Delivery.
The financial institution known as RBC is seeking a Manager, Communications & Marketing.
True North Sports + Entertainment in Winnipeg is searching for a Partnerships Manager.
Canucks Sports & Entertainment is on the lookout for a Manager, Marketing.
Canadian Tire is on the hunt for a Jumpstart Relationship Manager.
Canada Life is looking for a Manager, Sponsorship.
The City of Toronto has a trio of openings for a Senior Communications Advisor, Strategic Communications.
Ontario Volleyball is hiring a Marketing and Communications Intern.
Brodie Sports Group is seeking a League Manager, Ottawa.
South of the Border
Caesars Entertainment has a maternity leave opportunity for a Senior Marketer to lead a field marketing team involved in sports sponsorship and retail sportsbooks.
Moelis & Company is hiring in New York an Investment Banking Associate – Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure.
Resorts World Las Vegas has an opportunity for a Director, Casino Marketing – Europe/Latin/Middle East.
DraftKings is seeking a Senior Knowledge Management Analyst for Boston HQ.
FanDuel has an opening in Atlanta for a Change Manager, Tech Operations.
In Las Vegas, Ainsworth Game Technology is hiring a Compliance Licensing Analyst.
Sports betting/gaming content guy Matt Deutsch is looking for a Producer who specializes in sizzle reels.
Paysafe has a remote opportunity for a Sales Executive, Mid-Market and an opening in Jacksonville, Fla., for a Senior Campaign Manager.
Rush Street Interactive has a temporary role available for a Product Marketing Manager.
Punt is posed to hire a Payments Lead.
Front Office Sports is seeking a Producer, Branded Content and a People Operations Specialist.
The Sporting Tribune has an APB out for Sports Writers.
Sidelines have freelance opportunities for an Evergreen Content Updater and a Weekend Editor.
Nike is on the lookout for a Director, Global Business Communications – Converse.
The NHL.com editorial team is hiring an International Producer.
NBC Connecticut has an opportunity for a Sports Multi-Media Journalist and Anchor.
The Buffalo Sabres are looking for a Partnership Marketing Manager and a Social Media Coordinator.
There’s an opportunity in Iselin, NJ, for a New Jersey Devils Reporter & YouTube Host.
The East Coast Hockey League is looking for a Manager of Social & Digital Media.
Across the Ponds
In Leeds, LeoVegas Group is hiring a Head of Bookmaking Risk.
Ancient Gaming is on the lookout for a Head of Legal.
An igaming business in Germany needs a Director of Gaming.
The UK Betting and Gaming Council is on the search for an External Affairs Executive.
Flutter UK & Ireland requires a Senior Brand Manager.
Paysafe is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to join its team in Dublin.
Kaizen Gaming has an opening in Sao Paulo for a Responsible Gaming Manager.
FDJ United is looking for a Digital Marketing Executive.
SiGMA World is on the hunt for a Senior Events Manager.
Pinnacle is hiring a Regulatory Compliance Manager in Valletta.
Malta-based PLAY NORTH requires an SEO Executive.
GGTech Entertainment has need of a Social Media Manager to be based in Espana.
Kaizen Gaming has an opening in Athens for a Pre-Event Team Leader (Multi Sports).
LCKY Group is in the market for a Junior Business Analyst.
BOYLE Sports has an opportunity in Gibraltar for a Gaming Campaign Executive.
European igaming company Flows is looking for a Partnerships & Business Development Manager.
Among the current openings at NewGen is one for a Senior Influencer Manager.
Stockholm-based NETENT is on the hunt for a Game Animator.
Reading and Reflection
In case you missed it last week, CBC’s the fifth estate broadcast a series of disturbing revelations from its investigation of Cricket Canada, including allegations of match fixing at the last World Cup of Cricket tournament (you can also see the investigation in moving pictures here). They include the captain of Canada’s World Cup team being interviewed by the International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption Unit.
Good reading from Robyn McNeil for Gambling Insider on prediction markets and the true north strong and free.
With the puck having dropped on the Stanley Cup playoffs, theScore Bet releases its latest bit of creative. We’re not sure if the Maple Leafs banner on the wall is done inadvertently, in wishful thinking style, or a tongue-in-cheek bit of chirping:
Soft2Bet’s latest financial report included references to their ongoing business in Ontario and plans for Alberta.
BCLC and Bally’s Intralot have docusigned their respective John Hancocks on a shared services agreement.
RubyPlay and Caesars Entertainment are getting together in Ontario.
Digitain now has a licence to thrill in Ontari-ari-ari-o, and it’s the same story for Endorphina. Malta-based Amusnet Gaming has also been licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as a supplier-manufacturer.
Insightful stuff from Bill Speros for Bookies.com on the current state of the American tax system as it relates to folks making a few bucks wagering on sports.
Speros also compiled some facts and figures on what is expected to be the largest sports betting competition in the history of the world.
Dave Portnoy, whose Barstool Sports company is now doing business with DraftKings, took a shot or six at FanDuel’s new Bet Protect+ product.
From Bryan Driscoll for The Nevada Independent: the business community on the Las Vegas Strip only needs to look in the mirror for its current woes.
CNN’s Clare Duffy dug into FanDuel’s new business around prediction markets.
InGame journalist AJ Moore reported last week on new concerns when it comes to betting on UFC fights.
Geoff Zochodne was following last week the latest action in the Minnesota legislature, with a push to ban prediction markets.
Zochodne also put together his annual guide for Americans on where they can bet legally on the NFL Draft.
The latest report from the Netherlands Gaming Authority reflects a drop in GGR while the black market is doing just fine.
Scott Longley had the deets in Monday’s Earnings + More dispatch on the bid by Bally’s Intralot to acquire evoke.
There is reporting that there’s a connection between the increase in legal sports wagering across the U.S. of A. and financial struggles among Americans.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig was put under the microscope by members of the U.S. Congress last week with a special focus on prediction markets and insider trading.
21, Barron’s journalist has an article of the exclusive variety on the man behind prediction markets.
The President of Brazil announces he will announce next month his plans for new restrictions on the country’s legal gambling industry.
Kalshi is facing a rather stiff fine from the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
DAZN is getting together with the official prediction market partner of this summer’s World Cup of Footy.
USA Today columnist Kofi Mframa had some thoughts and layers on Polymarket’s take that journalism is betting when connected to prediction markets.
You’ll need a New York Times subscription to read the story of the police chief who kept his gambling habit under wraps. We include reaction from Covers reporter Ryan Butler to the NYT piece.
We are in shock about the news that the Trump administration supports Kalshi and Polymarket. We also think Connor McDavid is a decent player of puck.
A wealthy former energy trader is spending a lot of his own money to study the ills of prediction markets and online betting.
The CEOs of FanDuel and Under Armour shared the stage at last week’s Semafor World Economy conference, and talked about the women’s sports boom.
Pierre Lindh and Co. at NEXT.io are dedicating a new digital media platform to cover prediction markets in the U.S.
Finally from the Dept. of Ripley’s Believe It or Not, two months after taking a wrecking ball to its sporting department, the Washington Post is hiring a National Sports Reporter. Huh?
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