Online Gambling News in Ecuador - November 2024

The Biggest Oscar Controversy Of The 21st Century

The Biggest Oscar Controversy Of The 21st Century

Olena February 3, 2020 14:13:05

The choice of the Academy Awards winners is not always as satisfying as it is expected, especially in the modern days. Here comes our conclusion about the biggest Oscar controversy or rather several of them.

Bulgarian Gambling Czar Charged with Extortion

Bulgarian Gambling Czar Charged with Extortion

Jonathan February 3, 2020 14:06:40

The Balkan State recently charged a Bulgarian gambling czar known as “The Skull” with organizing a crime group, extortion, and attempted bribery. He was charged in absentia, as it appears he fled the country. But just today, 2nd Feb, he was detained in the United Arab Emirates under a European Arrest warrant.

So You Want to be a Tennis Ball Boy

So You Want to be a Tennis Ball Boy

Jonathan February 3, 2020 12:14:52

One of the perks of professional tennis, is that you don't need to be picking up any of the balls lying around the court. That job falls to the ball boys/girls. Either kneeling by the net or standing to attention at the back of the court, it all looks very easy. But just what does it take to run around collecting the tennis balls or offering a towel to a player?

Liberalization Brings 2020 Super Bowl Betting Bonanza

Liberalization Brings 2020 Super Bowl Betting Bonanza

Nich Moore February 3, 2020 11:26:12

So, the Kansas City Chiefs took on the San Francisco 49ers in Miami for Super Bowl LIV. It was the usual cavalcade of sports, adverts and pop music. However, behind the scenes of this annual mainstay of US culture, a quiet revolution bore fruit. 2020 Super Bowl betting saw online sportsbook sites in the US like Bovada do a roaring trade. The number and value of bets broke records. It’s no exaggeration to say that at Super Bowl LIV, sports betting in the US came of age.

Credit Card Ban in Gambling: A Silver Bullet Against Pathological Gambling?

Credit Card Ban in Gambling: A Silver Bullet Against Pathological Gambling?

Meruyert February 1, 2020 16:16:44

The UK Gambling Commission announced that starting from 14, April, credit card payment will no longer be an option for almost all forms of gambling. The Safer Online Gambling Group state that the ban will minimize financial harm for problem gamblers. Along with credit card ban in gambling, online betting sites in the UK will have to sign up to GamStop self-exclusion scheme.

US States With Legal Sports Betting

US States With Legal Sports Betting

Parandzem January 31, 2020 15:53:18

The Supreme Court of the United States revoked the federal ban on sports betting on May 14, 2018. The ruling allowed states to legalize betting with their own regulatory laws. Since then many states have already legalized sports betting in their territory, and many are in the process. So, let’s take a look at the states with legal sports betting.

Cancelled Sports Events

Cancelled Sports Events

Eniko January 31, 2020 15:15:54

Several big sports events have been cancelled in China due to the dangers of the coronavirus, including the World Indoor Athletics Championships. It is a very special situation now but other big events have been also cancelled in the past due to reasons like bad weather, the strike of the players, failed sponsorships or terrorist attacks. Let’s see some of the main cancelled sports events. 

Darts Disease – The Dartitis

Darts Disease – The Dartitis

Peter K. January 31, 2020 15:06:56

While doping in darts is a thing, darts disease is not a joke either. In our previous article, we were finding out what is the most serious doping for darts. Now let me introduce you to the disease called dartitis. Eric Bristow was the first to talk about dartitis in 1986. Fortunately, he could recover and regain his position in the world rankings. During the 2017 Grand Slam of darts, we could meet another case of dartitis. Berry van Peer suffered the drawback of this viperish condition.

Top 5 Best Super Bowl Performances Ever

Top 5 Best Super Bowl Performances Ever

Olena January 31, 2020 14:30:37

The 54th edition of the Super Bowl is coming. This year, the stage will belong to Shakira and Jennifer Lopez during the Halftime Show. Will two pop divas enter the list of best Super Bowl performances? Before saying yes or no, let’s discover who gave us the most memorable shows in previous years.

The 10 Most Annoying Behaviors at the Poker Table

The 10 Most Annoying Behaviors at the Poker Table

Jonathan January 31, 2020 14:25:00

It's a list that had to be made. The 10 most annoying behaviors at the poker table. As with all things in life, the problems, more often than not, come from having to deal with other people. And so it is with table gambling and poker. "Other people" can either make or break the experience. And yet we still need someone to play against and even win money from. These are just some of the many behaviors and unsociable ticks that can drive a grown man to drink or worse, force him to leave the game. Have a look...and please don't be that guy!