UK sportsbook Sporting Index has reported a six figure profit on the US Presidential election thanks to Donald Trump’s stunning and largely unexpected victory. Echoing similar results across the board – with the vast majority of money being placed on Hillary Clinton in the lead-up –...
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Delhi’s thriving underground casinos create headache for police
Police in the Indian state of Delhi are facing a difficult moral dilemma after raiding and shutting down two illegal high roller casinos this month. According to the India Times, the casinos were operating out of the plush neighbourhoods of Sainik Farms and Vasant Kunj and attracted clientele...
Macau flexes eSports muscle
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2016 issue of WGM. With the help of Grow uP eSports Association, Macau sent a team of young eSports players to the World Championships for the very first time in October and performed well above expectations. Macau has a long established tradition of...
Macau’s French connection
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2016 issue of WGM. Macau’s newest integrated resort, The Parisian, opened for business last month – its mass market focus belied by a glitzy launch party attended by international celebrities and VIPs. Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “If you are...
US election to break wagering records
The US Presidential election is set to surpass Britain’s recent Brexit vote and become the most wagered-upon political event of all time. According to a report by Reuters as Americans prepared to go to the polls this week, UK-based betting platforms were reporting huge interest in the...