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In many ways, I can sympathize with people who share the opinions of this article. However, some form of gambling has always been present in the USA, with the key difference being that regulators and the law now have some control over it. Interestingly enough, the author makes a note that betting has always existed. He says it once used to take knowing a bookie, then knowing how to convert to cryptocurrency to use on an offshore betting company, to now seamlessly placing a bet on your phone. I view this as progress and an opportunity to connect with each gambler to verify details like their age and any gambling limitations. By bringing these markets into the open, we can regulate and tax them, increasing revenue for state and federal budgets to fund essential public programs. Simply leaving gambling in the black market isn't a solution, it's an abdication of responsibility. People enjoy gambling, and the better we regulate it, the more we can eliminate negative outcomes. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dSa84VFW #KTGroup #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #BettingIndustry #Regulation

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Sponsorship is an essential part of the development of any sport. From football to Formula One, the revenue generated by sponsorship enables teams to thrive, develop talent, and engage with their communities. Betting companies have played a significant role in supporting local sports teams, particularly in the world of football. Without this financial support, many sports clubs would struggle to survive, let alone compete at a high level. As sports teams look for new ways to generate revenue, I wanted to outline some of the ways the betting industry is impacting local sports around the world. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: With rising costs across all industries, gaming companies provide a financial boost to local teams, supporting day-to-day operations such as stadium maintenance, player salaries, and community outreach events. 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Sponsorships from gaming companies often fund youth academies and training facilities, helping local teams nurture the next generation of talent. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Local football clubs are major employers in their communities. Investment from gaming companies helps support recruitment and induction efforts, benefiting the wider community. The partnerships between betting companies and football teams are deeply intertwined and will continue into the future. At Growe, we are proud to support local sports and contribute to the sustainability and growth of football teams worldwide. JugaBet's sponsorship of the Universidad de Chile is an example of this commitment. Having moved into the second half of 2024, we look forward to continuing to support this vital relationship, which will ensure a bright future for football clubs and their fans everywhere. #Betting #Sponsorhips #FootballSupport

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If you run a tech start-up, or if you invest in tech, here’s something that has a huge impact on valuation & fundraising. The book I referenced in the video is called The Management of Innovation by Alberto Galosso #startups #techstartup #patent #investing #vc #ip

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THIS IS ESPORTS: HEAVY IS THE CROWN The opening ceremony of the 2024 League of Legends World Championship at The O2 Arena in London was a spectacular event, headlined by the iconic band Linkin Park. The band performed their new anthem "Heavy Is The Crown," which is also the official song for this year's championship. Their performance was a highlight of the ceremony, bringing high energy and excitement to the audience. The 2024 League of Legends World Championship concluded with an electrifying final between South Korea's T1 and China's Bilibili Gaming (BLG) . This Esports World Title Match was a thrilling best-of-five series that saw T1 emerge victorious with a 3-2 win. T1, led by the legendary Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, showcased their resilience by coming back from a 1-2 deficit to clinch the title. This victory marked T1's fifth World Championship win and Faker's second Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The final was watched by a peak audience of 6.9 million viewers, setting a new record for the tournament. The intense competition and high stakes made this one of the most memorable finals in League of Legends history, further solidifying T1's legacy in the esports world. Are you excited about the future of Esports in Africa? THE AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE These world Events inspired many African youth with the hope that one day it will be their turn to lift the Trophy. League of Legends is a PC Game and though Africa is predominantly Console and Mobile first Esports region, there is a need to intentionally develop strategically in Tier One Esports PC games like LOL, DOTA and CSGo. Many things hinder PC gaming or Esports Development but hopefully we find the bridge soon to level Up. One Step a time ----- Video Credits: All rights of this video belong to the right owner. This is only for fair usage, to educate and knowledge sharing

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Digital ticketing is the target of many sports clubs, but won't it be outdated soon? I want to share some of my takeaways from the panel discussions at #TBF24. 1️⃣ Dynamic pricing could become a thing in the event sector as more and more organizers seek to capture full revenue potential and strengthen their fight against secondary markets. 💰 💡This should not come at the expense of genuine fans who might be replaced by the rich 2️⃣ Clubs and venues are pushing towards digital tickets but it comes with a catch 🔖 💡Franco Segarra interestingly pointed out that despite the convenience, their fans require a collectible element 3️⃣ Transfer to digital-only ticketing in 6 weeks time is what I call having balls 💥 💡Sunderland AFC is a great example that radical change can happen faster than you can imagine and sometimes it´s better to act than continuously hesitate 4️⃣ And one last quote by Shah-Zeib Ahmed which stuck with me 💭“Tradition keeps sports alive, innovation makes it thrive” And that´s the direction we want to take with TruCrowd. Keep the good, and make the rest better. We will slowly shift to the era of FaceTickets where even digital will seem outdated and boring. As Alex Grant said, people used to flex when paying 500 bucks with their watch, but paying with face will become the real deal. #ticketing #faceticket #sportbiz #digitalization

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#XmandreDimpleFamily #LiveStream #UFLBeta 10 visualizzazioni • Trasmesso in streaming dal vivo 104 minuti fa • #XmandreDimpleFamily #LiveStream #UFLBeta The Xmandre Dimples Dive into the UFL Beta Trailer: Is FIFA's Rival Here? (LIVE Reaction) Calling all football fanatics! The Xmandre Dimple Family is back, and this time, we're getting our first look at the highly anticipated UFL beta trailer featuring the one and only Cristiano Ronaldo! Join us LIVE as we: React to the UFL trailer in REAL TIME! What are our first impressions? Does the gameplay look smooth? Will it give FIFA a run for its money? Debate the future of football video games! Is UFL a true competitor or just a passing fad? We'll share our honest opinions and predictions. Get hyped for the potential of UFL! Could this be the next big thing in football gaming? Let's discuss the possibilities! This LIVE stream is going to be a mix of expert analysis (okay, maybe not expert, but definitely passionate!), hilarious family commentary, and maybe even a few virtual goals (or epic fails) along the way. So grab your jersey, your snacks, and get ready to join the Xmandre Dimple Family for a night of football fun! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Dimply awesomeness! #XmandreDimpleFamily #LiveStream #UFLBeta #FIFARival #CristianoRonaldo

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Liquid enters to #MLBB = road to most watched esports team in 2024? 📈 Aura Esports (acquired by Liquid) was only 28% lower in Hours Watched in 2023 than Team Liquid. With the MPL spring season still ongoing and several international tournaments ahead, teams will show a fairly high viewing rate by the end of 2024. Of course there's also ONIC and RRQ, which may also help some other organizations, especially their Indonesian #MobileLegends rosters :) In 2024, there will likely be a few #esports organizations that will surpass the 150M Hours Watched goal, and 200M may also be reached. The current record for the year is 143.6M, T1 in 2023. Ofc, without Chinese streaming platforms :)

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OpenAI sold you out. Literally. I'm cancelling my subscription. And the 2 are not even related. This week I hosted an event at the Italian Tech Week, where Sam Altman joined a fireside chat with Exor's John Elkan. Serendipitously, I also read a grat chronological account by Vox on how Sam Altman has single-handedly turned a (sort of) social enterprise into a possible global security and climate risk. And a possible money scam too. What I find worrying is not that a company or its leader seeks to make profit. I'm a venture CAPITALIST myself. And the founder of my own firm. Making money is how I make my living. But OpenAI took advantage of a (semi)non-profit status to advance technology (open sourced by others btw -i.e. Google) only to shift its agenda without any accountability for the consequences. Theses days OpenAI is reportedly pitching for 1 Trillion investment from oil money (Saudis etc) to bankroll a technology that's already accounting for a significant chunk of the global energy consumption. Folks on LinkedIn laugh about the EU wanting to regulate AI. But now even Americans and their publications are worrying. Even Musk, who's normally for extreme versions of capitalism. I now think it's a justified worry. When OpenAI was cofounded in 2015 the budding research lab introduced itself to the world with these words: "OpenAI is a nonprofit artificial intelligence research company. Our goal is to advance digital intelligence in the way that is most likely to benefit humanity as a whole, unconstrained by a need to generate financial return." OpenAI was a nonprofit controlled not by its CEO or by its shareholders, but by a board with a single mission: keep humanity safe. But! By 2023, the nonprofit board had grown so suspicious of the leadership that it tried to oust it's CEO. That didn't work. Earlier this year, OpenAI’s safety team imploded and quit the company. Now OpenAI will no longer be controlled by the nonprofit board. And Sam Altman is now getting equity worth billions. How could this be legal? If OpenAI does away with the profit cap, it would be redirecting a huge amount of money — prospective billions of dollars in the future — from the nonprofit to investors. Because the nonprofit is there to represent the public, this would effectively mean shifting billions away from the public. As magazine Vox notes: "it feels a lot like theft." And if somehow now OpenAI starts to onboard investors with dubious climate agenda and disregard for AI safety regulations, I wonder where all this will lead. Oh well, in the meantime maybe we should smile that their features and UX are losing pretty much against all their competitors: Claude is better for coding. Perplexity better for searching. Mistral for open sourcing and agent creation. So yes after all it's not consumer worries that are pushing me to unsubscribe from the premium OpenAI. It's just that they are falling behind despite all the money manoeuvres. Thoughts?

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As the football world gears up for another thrilling season. At Football Media we are laser-focused on driving impact where it counts most, at the intersection of football and innovation. We’re proud to support our visionary crypto client, TG Casino, as they step into the spotlight as a sponsor of AC Milan But let’s be clear, securing a sponsorship of this caliber is just the first step. The real game-changer lies in how we activate and amplify it. A multi-channel marketing activation strategy isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. It’s about crafting a narrative that resonates across platforms, fully leveraging every sponsorship right And driving measurable success, not just in the short term, but for the long haul. At Football Media, we’re not just creating and managing sponsorships, we’re redefining them. Stay tuned for what’s to come. #FootballMedia #SponsorshipActivation #ACMilan #TGcasino #Leadership #StrategicThinking #crypto #agency #marketing #brand

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