Tag: Sports betting
How to start betting in Norway
Sports betting is more popular in Norway than most people may be aware of. According to figures from 2015, more than 2.2 million Norwegians participate in various forms of games or lotteries, which makes up almost half of the country’s population. Despite the big wins, Norwegians lose a total of over 1.1 billion euros gambling,…
The excitement of the game: contributions of Finns in sports
Finnish bettors often bet on the Suomen Liiga, the country’s leading ice hockey league, where successful teams such as HIFK, Tappara and Kärpät are successful. International tournaments such as the IIHF World Championships and the Winter Olympics are also high on the list. The nation prides itself on producing notable players such as Teemu Selanne…
Why research is essential in sports betting?
Sports betting is a popular pastime for many people around the world. It’s a fun way to add excitement to your favorite sports and makes watching sports a little more entertaining than it already is. But betting on sports is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. After all, luck doesn’t play…
The development of sports betting in Finland: a brief history and current status
This was followed by the birth of lotteries in the early 20th century, offering the public small-scale betting opportunities. By Mikko LehtoUniversity of Helsinki researcher, “Finland’s first state lottery was organized in 1940, with the purpose of raising funds for war efforts.” Over the years, the Finnish government has adopted a proactive approach to the…
Finns among the 5 most playing countries
Where does this enthusiasm come from? The answer is not so simple. There are many reasons why casino games are so popular in Finland. Of course, gaming habits and preferences are individual, but you can easily find national common features that explain the popularity of gambling. These include geographical, cultural and social factors. Geography could…
Your guide to sports betting: for beginners
Since the Supreme Court overturned a federal ban on sports betting in 2018, the industry has exploded in popularity, with the American Gaming Association projecting it will generate $53.03 billion in 2021, up 21.5 percent from 2019, the last year with a non-pandemic sports schedule. While many fans have jumped right in, others may be…
The myth and reality of casino bonuses
Gambling is one of the world’s oldest hobbies and the trend continues to this day. Several myths and facts surrounding gambling have developed and disappeared over the years. As time passed and new technology emerged, gambling evolved. Modern casinos use cutting-edge technology to keep up with changing times. The myths and facts about gambling have…
World Cup 2022 in Qatar: who are the favourites?
As always in world football, the favorites for the World Cup are familiar names. At the top of the world list, in addition to Brazil, which is naturally at the top of the favorite list, good roles are also expected from Argentina, France and Spain. Along with England and Belgium, there are promising competitors for…
Why are betting apps so popular among Norwegian bettors?
Online sports betting has become a major industry worldwide. Betting on sports has always been a popular activity to do besides watching a sporting event. Horse racing has always been among the most popular betting sports, in addition to football and ice hockey. Before online sports betting was possible, you had to go to a…
Leading start-up game developers in Norway
In the last decade, the gaming industry has transformed from a niche entertainment, based on its popularity among a reduced audience, to a multi-billion dollar worldwide industry with an “army” of millions of followers spread across the globe, to the point that almost as many people watch eSports as real sporting events. At this point…
Leading start-up game developers in Norway
In the last decade, the gaming industry has transformed from a niche entertainment, based on its popularity among a reduced audience, to a multi-billion dollar worldwide industry with an “army” of millions of followers spread across the globe, to the point that almost as many people watch eSports as real sporting events. At this point…
Is Scandinavian happiness the driving force behind Nordic gambling?
Scandinavia has become one of the largest markets for gambling in the last few years, and especially in the online gambling arena. At the same time, the Scandinavians are the happiest people on earth. How are these factors related, if at all, and what other factors have led to the growing interest in gambling in…
How popular has sports betting become since the Danish Gambling Act was changed in 2018?
In 2018, the Danish Gaming Act was amended. The changes led to the liberalization of betting on dog, pigeon and horse racing, as well as online bingo, in terms of rules. These separate areas now fall under the online casino and betting license laws, opening the market completely. Below we will look at the impact…
Hockey fans claim that Russia is about to get Olympic gold in China
Hockey fans have reacted to the possibility that NHL players will not travel to the Winter Olympics, and some claim that the move will increase the Russian team’s chances of winning gold. The 2022 Winter Games officially start in Beijing on February 4, with the ice hockey event starting a day earlier. The Russian team…
Norwegian Unibet Ambassadors
In line with other online casinos, Unibet has for a long time entered into sponsorship agreements with Norwegian celebrities as part of its marketing. However, this has not been completely smooth, given that Norway has some of the strictest rules in the world when it comes to gambling. Nevertheless, these agreements have become an important…
A short story about sports betting
Sports betting is a widespread activity But how did it all start and how did we get to where we are today? Here is a short story about sports betting so you can get to know the story behind it. Sports betting, as we know it today, is a multi-billion dollar business, including a wide…
According to the European Super League, Man Utd, Arsenal are resigning from the ECA
CEO of Arsenal Wines Venkatesham has also resigned from its position in the Court of Auditors’ report. Woodward was appointed to the UEFA Professional Football Strategy Council as the Court’s representative in September 2017. On the other hand, Venkatesham was elected to the Court’s Board of Directors two months ago. Both Manchester teams, along with…
The pandemic cut ten percent of Danes’ gaming consumption
Center Manager at the Center for Gambling Michael Bay Jørsel is not surprised. The pandemic’s shutdowns of major sporting events have had a major effect on the Danes’ desire to gamble. – No commercials, no ball on the turf, no draft beer, no cheerful songs. Everything was just shut down, he says. Michael Bay Jørsel…
How to play responsibly on the internet
No matter who you are, where you are, or whether you want to or not, you are more or less constantly faced with advertisements for sports betting, online casinos or various online slot machines. The gaming industry is huge and constantly evolving. The market is huge and consumers are willing to spend a lot of…
The best online football news
Do you find yourself having unusual time and not knowing what to do with it? And do you really like football? Even though we can not do many of the things we used to do before Covid-19 right now, we can still get all the best football news. You can both get all the football…
Danes are more likely to focus on sports than other Nordic countries
The average adult in Denmark spends DKK 2,101 on gambling every year, which is actually quite low compared to other countries according to H2 Gambling Capital figures. It seems that Finns are Australians in Europe and use an average of 3,148, although the survey only included figures from the ten largest markets on the continent.…