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Britain’s biggest online bookmakers are drawing up plans for a mass exodus from the country to take advantage of lower tax rates in gambling-friendly tax havens such as Gibraltar, Malta and the Isle of Man.

“Industry insiders said the 2001 pact had been killed at a stroke by William Hill‘s confirmation today that it is relocating its fast-growing internet sports betting operation to Gibraltar. Ladbrokes is expected to follow shortly and will face a barrage … Continue reading

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Pikum — A new kind of betting game created and played between friends

Pikum — A new kind of betting game created and played between friends Have you ever competed with friends on sporting knowledge? Ever made a bet with them on the result of a sporting event? Enjoy playing the office sweepstake … Continue reading

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Bookmaker/SportsBook and Betting Exchange Mansion Out Of The US Market, Too.

Mansion: US Members: We regret to advise that we are not accepting deposit or gaming and wagering transactions from Members in the United States. However, US Members may continue to access their MANSION account for administrative functions. Mansion is incorporated … Continue reading

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Overcoming Bias dot com = Robin Hanson’s group blog on truth discovery and decision rationality

A Web-based “forum”, rather, he says: To me “forum” connotes that we [CFM: the blogging scholars] are primarily talking to each other, though we don’t mind if others join in to comment or listen. “Blog” to me connotes that we … Continue reading

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