Player Reimbursed Their Losses in Full

The player placed bets on the operator’s website vulcanvegas.com for approximately two years, between 2020 and 2022. His losses were estimated at around €14,000(approximately $14,831), and the German court’s ruling was made by default, as Brivio didn’t show up. The court order also covers the associated court costs, according to a report by iGaming Business (iGB).

The two-year window in which the players placed sports bets covers both periods before, as well as after the State Treaty on Gambling 2021 was introduced. The Cyprus-based operator was conducting business illegally in both periods, as it wasn’t licensed before or after the legislative changes took effect in the country.

The new regulation brought a lot of confusion and scrutiny from traditionally opposing sides, and Germany even received a blue letter from the European Commission (EC), asking it to elaborate further on its intentions before the legislative changes were implemented. This confusion resulted in a lot of bureaucracy, frustration, and even raised questions of effectiveness.

Multiple Changes in German Regulation

This isn’t the first such ruling made by the Köln court, or in Germany for that matter, as this year saw several other similar cases where operators were conducting business illegally. At one point in 2019, the situation reached its peak for sportsbook operators, as the country implemented a temporary model, which still required action on the operators’ side.

Of course, it’s the operator’s obligation to keep up with regulations and ensure compliance, and Germany’s decision to implement the changes it made were somewhat necessary. However, the circumstances leading up to the partial legislative rework, and the rocky road to implementation meant that there were more than a few kinks to iron out.

Just recently another Köln court ordered PokerStars to reimburse a player for $58,494 – the losses the player had incurred playing on PokerStars’ then-illegal platform. The player wasn’t penalized because the court established there wasn’t sufficient information on the operator’s website to warn them of the illegal status of poker.

Betano also appeared in headlines for failing to comply with Germany’s gaming legislation. The operator failed to comply with new regulations which set the limit on monthly losses at€1,000 (approx. $1060). By not adhering to the limit set, Betano incurred the penalty when a player lost approximately $5,700 in the space between February 20, 2021 and March 4, 2021.

Shikhar Dhawan, а world-famous Indian cricketer and avid businessman, has founded a new sports technology-oriented venture fund called Da One Global Ventures (DOGV). The $75-million entity will seek to nurture innovation within the sports sector.

DOGV Goes Live

As announced, DOGV will be a multi-stage fund with a greenshoe option of $25 million. It will, furthermore, be incorporated into the Abu Dhabi Global Market, which is known as a flourishing and secure business market.

Dhawan’s new venture is notably the first VC fund organized by an Asian athlete, according to the announcement. The man behind the venture himself introduced the team that will be responsible for running DOGV during the Abu Dhabi Finance Week.

As a cricket captain and a knowledgeable entrepreneur, Dhawan knew how to assemble a team of professionals as the fund’s general partner. The people selected by the athlete have all the necessary skills to drive innovation across the sports, esports, gaming and web3 sectors.

Other reputable athletes such as Dhawan will join the company. Representing various sports and leagues, these professionals will serve as DOGV’s ambassadors, helping the venture appeal to many sports ecosystems all over the world.

Dhawan Spoke about His Vision

DOGV will include a SportsTech Accelerator and eSports Venture studio, seeking to drive growth and innovation in both sports and esports. In addition, the new fund seeks to go beyond traditional investing models. It was announced that the venture will seek to become a true trendsetter when it comes to sports technology venture capital.

Dhawan, who is deeply invested in the sports sector, spoke about his vision and DOGV’s aim to support the growth of the sports sector. The athlete noted that he is very excited about his new endeavor and thanked the people who made the launch possible.

I am elated to start new innings and embark on this journey through the world of venture capital. All of this is only possible with the support of my commercial partners, and the commitment of Da One Global Ventures to the fund, readying for this week’s announcement and targeted deployment in Q1 2023-24.

Shikhar Dhawan, founder, DOGV

Dhawan also spoke about sports technology as a whole, saying that 2022 has been a very productive year for the sector. He noted that over $12 billion have been invested in sports technology, which exceeds the investments from the three prior years combined. Dhawan reassured everyone that DOGV is in talks with many notable sports industry stakeholders and will ambitiously seek to establish itself on the market. He promised to share more news at a later date.

The new collaboration between Bioflow and Excel Sports will see professional esports players use therapeutic wristbands that help prevent injuries and improve recovery.

Excel Esports Boosts Players’ Health via Deal with Bioflow

As with any sport, professional esports players suffer from injuries that are common for the activity. Such injuries can include eye strain and pain in the hands or neck from long training sessions. To help the recovery of players and prevent such injuries, Excel teamed up with Bioflow. The new collaboration will see Excel esports players benefit from Bioflow’s magnetic therapy wristband.

The wristband, according to the wellness company that has more than three decades of experience in helping athletes, features “a multidirectional force known as Central Reverse Polarity.” Bioflow explained that this feature helps athletes recover more easily and helps with pains in the hands, neck or back by increasing blood flow, as well as cellular activity.

“We’re delighted to partner with EXCEL and bring magnetic therapy into gaming.“

Richard Corsie, managing director, Bioflow

Richard Corsie, Bioflow’s managing director, said that the company is delighted to team up with Excel and deliver its magnetic wellness wristbands. He explained that the wristbands are popular among athletes around the world and help them improve their performance. This makes Bioflow’s product the perfect fit for esports, Corsie added. Finally, he said: “We look forward to working with an exceptionally talented team that trusts in the benefits of our products and engaging with the wider gaming market.”

Bioflow Continues to Support Professional Athletes

Founded back in 1991, Bioflow has collaborated for decades and helped support professional athletes. Previously, the company has joined forces with Minjee Lee, the recent winner of the US Women’s Open, Lee Westwood, the famous former professional golfer, as well as Jonny Bairstow, the professional English cricketer.

Focusing once again on esports, Bioflow cited research that uncovered the most common injuries for professional esports players. Most such players or 56% reported complaints of eye fatigue, while 42% complained of neck and back pain. Wrist pain was the third-most common injury with 36% of the players reporting physical complaints, while 32% admitted to experiencing hand pain. In contrast to those complaints, only 2% “of those reporting an ailment sought medical treatment,” said Bioflow.

“With musculoskeletal injuries being such a widespread concern amongst esports players, Bioflow can make a real impact on our player’s physical health.“

Mark Carter, commercial director, Excel Esports

Mark Carter, Excel Esports’ commercial director, explained that musculoskeletal injuries are a common complaint for esports players. He predicted that the new partnership with Bioflow will bring positive changes to the health of the players. “Bioflow’s game-changing products will enable our players to recover more swiftly, which will help to maximize training and competition time at major events,” said Carter in conclusion.

The 2022-23 Premier League Boxing Day action kicks off with the Brentford vs Tottenham game. The Spurs are seen as odds-on favorites, but their odds have started moving against them. The (probable) reason is that several of their key men stayed in Qatar until last Sunday, which is not the case for Brentford’s players.

The Bees have been preparing for this game for weeks, so we can only expect a good performance from them on Monday. But will it be good enough to win point(s)? Let’s find out!

Brentford vs Tottenham Odds

When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: Brentford Community Stadium in London
• Date: Monday, December 26, 2022
• Time: 7:30 AM ET
• How to Watch: NBC

The Bees have Had Weeks to Prepare for This Game

Although a couple of Brentford players did go to Qatar to take part in the 2022 World Cup, their key men stayed in England. This includes the Bees’ scoring leader Ivan Toney, their goalie David Raya, and many others.

Further, even those who did travel to Qatar did not spend too much time there. In fact, all of Brentford’s World Cup players returned after the end of the group stage. What this means is that they’ve had plenty of time to rest and prepare for the duel with the Spurs.

The Spurs to Miss a Couple of World Cup Finalists

Sunday, December 18 was the day when the 2022 World Cup Final took place, which saw Argentina beat France on penalties after 120+ minutes of play. The players who took part in that game will probably skip the Boxing Day action – the French players are probably way too tired, while the Argentines are both tired and hungover after celebrating their first World Cup title in 36 years.

This is bad news for Tottenham, because two of their players played in that game – goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (France) and central defender Christian Romero (Argentina). Further, Ivan Perisic played for Croatia in the match for the 3^rd spot one day before the final.

Not having these three on the roster sure is a major blow for Antonio Conte’s team. However, bad news do not end there – the Spurs also have a couple of injured player who will miss Monday’s game, most notably full-back Ryan Sessegnon.

Brentford vs Tottenham Prediction

Brentford is a team that just loves playing big games. This season, we already saw the Bees beat Manchester City and Manchester United, can they do the same against Tottenham? We think they might! And if they do it, it’s going to be their first-ever win over this rival.

Picks: Brentford to win; over 2.5 goals

MGM Springfield is the second casino in the Bay State to have cleared the bar for a sports betting license from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which did not come without its challenges. For one, MGM Springfield missed a deadline which forced the commission to postpone a vote.

MGM Springfield’s License: Long Time in the Making

Regardless, the Monday hearing was a success with the commission seeing no objection to MGM Springfield’s bid to become the next licensed operator to offer sports gambling products. The original meeting that was due on December 7 had to be deferred until yesterday, as MGM Springfield did not provide sufficient answers to questions about BetMGM, the brand that will help provide many of the in-person betting services as well.

Essentially, the commission needed further insight into the technology and compliance with rules across the United States that BetMGM demonstrated. Among the questions that MGM Springfield had to answer were some hardballs, such as a question by Nakisha Skinner, a commissioner, who tasked the property with explaining how it would remain in control of its sports betting operations when BetMGM would be carrying out much of the actual day-to-day betting operations. She said:

“I think all of the issues that we’d be concerned about in connection with their category three application, they’re present and very much an issue in their role as a vendor for MGM Springfield.“

However, attorney Jed Nosal for MGM Springfield argued that BetMGM is just a service provider whether MGM Springfield will be in charge of the sports betting operations at the casino. Essentially, there is not much difference between the relationship the company would have with BetMGM and the way it runs its slot machines.

Some matters were addressed behind closed doors, including the way that patron data-sharing policies between BetMGM and MGM Springfield would work. Another hot-button topic was the lawsuit brought by former employee Chelan Brown against MGM Springfield which accuses the casino of providing inadequate diversity numbers.

Lawsuit Against MGM Springfield Lacks Substantial Evidence

Nosal assured that the property was prepared to prove that the complaints and claims against the casino were falsehoods and denied the allegations. There is a lack of any evidence, let alone “substantial evidence,” Nosal concluded tersely. Despite these challenges, MGM Springfield managed to complete a $4-million lounge that is fully equipped to accommodate sports bettors and features amenities such as a 45-foot screen, a bar, wagering counters, betting kiosks and so much more.

For all the perceived difficulties and challenges, BetMGM has shown unfaltering conviction in the success of its sports betting bid with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.