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The next big trend for VR: Multiplayer
Multiplayer games are taking over the VR sales charts. Despite being a tougher development roadmap, there is wisdom in pursing this audience.Tech - VentureBeat - October 23 -
To keep or not to keep - Buttler's big decision
BBC Sport analyses the positives and negatives on whether England captain Jos Buttler should give up the wicketkeeping gloves in white-ball cricket.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
The making of Thomas Tuchel
BBC Sport charts the career of new England coach Thomas Tuchel and the philosophy he tries to bring to his players and teams.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
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Don’t bet on a taxing outcome for UK gambling companies
Fears that money would flow from the regulated sector has long deterred action against the industryBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises
FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operatorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Polymarket and PredictIt Gain Bets and Split From Polls
Supporters say the platforms are better at predicting the election. But questions have arisen about recent big bets, as they show a big lead for Donald Trump.Business - The New York Times - October 16 -
NBA's Silver: No regrets on backing legal betting
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he does not regret a 2014 op-ed in which he supported changing U.S. law on sports betting, part of a movement that changed the sports landscape in the past decade.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
A Top University Bet on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?
We cover the impact of college diversity programs.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Betting odds and lines for every NFL game
The updated lines -- ATS, money line and totals -- for all games in Week 7.Sports - ESPN - October 17 -
Paquetá requests probe into alleged betting leaks
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá has asked the Football Association to investigate how information from its case against him over alleged breaches of betting rules has been leaked to the media.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
NBA betting storylines: Money on Celtics, Knicks and ... Bronny?
How will load management impact lines? Who are bettors supporting most heading into the season?Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
Take political betting markets literally, not seriously
Or is it the other way around?World - Financial Times - October 21 -
Elon Musk’s riskiest bet yet: Donald Trump
The billionaire entrepreneur has gone all-in behind the Republican candidate. If he wins, the prize could be substantial influence over the administrationBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Democrats bet on abortion rights to fire up voters
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump takes a slim lead on the economy, according to our latest pollWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Betting Markets Favor Trump. But Their Record of Accuracy Is Mixed.
Proponents believe that having real money on the line, and a large crowd of investors, encourages a more accurate election forecast than polling data can provide.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
By the numbers: Commanders' Hail Mary 'not great' for sportsbooks
Washington's miraculous win, a pair of NCAA unbeatens and the rest of the biggest weekend betting storylines.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Halloween costume chain Spirit bet on the pop-up model and won
Spirit Halloween's success as a seasonal pop-up retailer is leading it to make a foray into Christmas with 10 temporary stores.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Betting on Joy, Ryan Reynolds Brings Audiences Together
MNTN’s chief creative officer talks about how joy makes audiences stay.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Betting the Breeders' Cup: Is it time for City of Troy?
Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic highlights two days of racing. Here's what to know to bet the races.Sports - ESPN - 10 hours ago -
Election betting: Appeals court fast-tracks CFTC challenge to Kalshi political bets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opposes the offer of bets on political races offered in contracts by Kalshi and other event-based platforms.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
The Jontay Porter Rule: NBA and betting partners will not take prop bets on low-salary players
Major sports books will not offer bets involving NBA players making the lowest salaries in an agreement between the league and its betting partners.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Betting by the numbers: Barkley bet more than some NFL teams, a 'fake' in Texas-Georgia, Daniels injury moves lines
Saquon Barkley's revenge game, Jayden Daniels' injury and a unique set of line moves in college football headlines the betting action this past weekend.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
How big is the real estate ‘stranded asset’ problem?
Governments’ push towards net zero could lead to increased cost of upgrading buildingsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
The big idea: why it’s OK not to love your job
We’re constantly told that passion is what makes work fulfilling. But can being head over heels have its downsides?. A few years ago, I went to a retirement event for someone who, in his late 80s ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Ecclestone big six lifts England to competitive total
Watch as Sophie Ecclestone hits the first six of the day before being dismissed next ball, as England post 141-7 against West Indies during their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power
The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub
UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashionBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Responding To Paul Bissonnette's Big Igor Shesterkin Claim
Is Paul Bissonnette right about Igor Shesterkin's contract situation with the Rangers?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
Elehear Beyond Review: Super Big Hearing Aids
At nearly twice the size of some competitors, Elehear’s new hearing aids certainly make a statement.Tech - Wired - October 18 -
Three Mile Island Readies for Big Tech Reboot
Constellation Energy will revive the half-century-old nuclear power plant to supply electricity for Microsoft’s data centers.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Turning the tables on big carbon emitters | Fiona Katauskas
No wonder some members of the Commonwealth heads of government meeting had that sinking feeling. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
The unexamined big question around the UK Budget
Ignore the details of how Labour will raise taxes, spending and borrowing, and ask instead how muchWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
The art market is in a correction as big spenders fade
Auction sales in the first six months at Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips and Bonhams fell 26% from 2023 and 36% from the market peak in 2021.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Big matchups, storylines and sounds ahead of Week 9
Our college football experts preview LSU-Texas A&M and other big games.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
The art market is in a correction as big spenders fade
The global art market is poised for its second straight year of declines, as demand for the top trophy works wanes and a new generation of buyers favors lower-priced pieces, according to a new survey.Top stories - NBC News - October 24