April13

India’s GST crackdown on gambling sites: What cricket bettors and bonus hunters need to know

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If you’re a cricket fan who’s ever had a go at online sports betting, this is for you. India has just taken a major step towards clamping down on online gambling, and whether you’re wagering on your preferred IPL team or considering no-deposit casino promotions for a quick bet, things are about to get tougher. […]

July28

Author/Publisher Bias, on a spectrum

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There are two sides to this coin: first, a general disposition to look favourably on an author’s/publisher’s efforts, so promoting their interests – which can, though need not, deteriorate into unbalanced protection and a self-perpetuating clubby atmosphere. Second, of relevance here, is going fairly light to very light on those who have perpetrated factual and […]

July27

New Innovations in the iGaming Industry: Technologies That Are Transforming the Sector

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The world of online gaming and digital gambling is undergoing a major transformation, powered by emerging technologies that are redefining the player experience. Leading platforms like 1xBet Thailand have embraced these innovations to offer cutting-edge gaming and sports betting experiences tailored specifically to Thai users. Recent data reveals that users aged 25 to 40 are […]

July27

T20 Cricket: Revolutionizing the Gentleman’s Game

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Cricket, one of the most traditional and perhaps most aristocratic sports, has always been a game steeped in tradition and convention.

Yet, as time changed and the audience’s tastes shifted, the game evolved.

In this article, we will discuss the T20 cricket format and its role in popularizing the game and its traditions, from attracting younger audiences to gaining popularity on unconventional cricket platforms.

July22

Contrasting Book Reviewing Philosophies – Readers: your choices please!

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In this two-part article, Peter Kettle reviews the various styles of book reviewing that are adopted by those contributing on this site and in a number of other forums. The focus is on how different reviewers respond to factual mistakes and also grammatical and typographical errors.

The purpose is to set the stage for those who use this site to express their personal preference for a particular style, so as to inform future reviewers.

In Part I, styles that show a bias to “reader protection” are outlined; followed in Part II by those showing a bias to “author/publisher protection”, which concludes with a formal classification of different styles and an invitation to readers to participate.

July20

AB de Villiers: 15 Things to Know about Mr 360 Career

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What does it take to become a legendary cricketer? You need raw talent, extreme dedication and, of course, a great personality. A bit of luck also helps. Many well-known cricket players have a combination of these traits. Only a handful have all of them. One player in particular who ticks all these boxes and has a huge amount of skill and commitment to the sport is AB de Villiers, a South African former professional cricketer known for his batting skills.