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I grew up with hazardous smoke from forest fires in Asia. Here’s what … – Morningstar

Posted: June 12, 2023 at 10:16 pm

By Aarthi Swaminathan

Don't vacuum. Drink water. Keep your kids inside.

Smoke clouds from the wildfires in Canada engulfed New York City last week -- and large parts of the Northeast -- bringing with them a sinister haze and an unwelcome smell of ash. As someone from Singapore who regularly experienced haze growing up in the city-state, I immediately knew what I needed to do to adapt.

I'm sure many Californians may have the same reaction, having endured multiple wildfires -- and smoke -- over the last few years. And we may have to brace for wildfire smoke to become a depressing reality in the U.S.

Photographer Stuart Palley wrote in National Geographic: "As climate change drives an increase in wildfires, we're seeing more smoke lofted into the upper atmosphere each fire season. Depending on wind and weather, this smoke can spread hundreds or thousands of miles from its source--as we saw in early June on the U.S. East Coast."

"And we're likely to continue seeing it increase in severity, frequency, and longevity as the planet warms," he added.

Growing up in Singapore, I experienced smoke haze caused by forest fires on a frequent basis. While the city seems to have escaped much of it over the pandemic years, the government recently warned that the haze may make a return in 2023, according to local news outlet Channel NewsAsia

Unlike the wildfire in Canada, which was caused by dry conditions and warm temperatures, the forest fires in Singapore are a result of open burning which some people use to clear land for agricultural uses. One of the more interesting ways Singapore has addressed the haze is by using aircrafts to seed clouds to induce rain. You can read how a local outlet, AsiaOne, described that process here.

But back to the wildfire smoke. When I stepped out of my apartment last week and into the outside world for an errand, I was reminded of those ash clouds of my childhood. The smell was ridiculously strong.

I posted a picture on social media of how the New York City skyline was engulfed in smoke, to which a family member replied, "As yes, June and haze, can't let you forget Singapore." Sometimes, the haze was deemed hazardous by official agencies, and other times labeled unhealthy for the general population or for those who were more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses.

My first reaction upon returning home was to switch the air purifier on, and make sure all stoves and heating appliances were off to keep my apartment cool, and maintain as much fresh air as possible.

So here's my Singapore/New York plan of action for ash clouds:

Take those N95 masks back out. I found N95 masks in almost every bag that I own thanks to COVID-19, which was very useful when I had to duck outside on Wednesday morning. Polluted air can irritate your eyes, throat, and even skin, according to one medical advisor at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore Normal surgical masks don't work, they stress, because they don't offer protection against polluted air.

Keep kids indoors. Minimize outdoor activity, particularly for kids and other vulnerable groups. I can already feel my throat get scratchy, and can say the same for my child who has been coughing more. One pediatrician's office emailed me saying that there's an uptick in parents calling out of concern, and they were offering virtual visits. Meanwhile, many outdoor school events have been rescheduled to be indoors to prevent prolonged exposure to the smoke.

Drink water. The best way to beat the dry air is to increase your water intake. Drinking water helps you flush out toxins absorbed by your skin and lungs, the Mount Elizabeth advisor said. Another novel suggestion: She even recommended putting on moisturizer with SPF to prevent skin from getting irritated.

Use an air purifier. Our air purifier, which we bought early this year, has become the main character in our home. Air purifiers will help to make sure your air indoors is fresh. You should also close your windows to limit polluted air from getting into your home. A humidifier is another major piece of equipment you can roll out, because it will help keep your environment nice and moist as the air gets dry. Consider these five things before buying a purifier.

Don't go overboard with smoke-inducing activities. Refrain from burning candles and creating smoke inside your home. Also, don't go crazy with cooking, frying food that causes smoke which pollutes your environment.

Watch that vacuum. Avoid vacuuming your carpets, one doctor interviewed by a local news outlet King 5 News said in 2018, because "vacuuming can kick up particulate matter, potentially making unhealthy air even worse."

Check your air-conditioning system. If you have a central heating and air conditioning system, see if it takes in fresh air or takes in air from outdoors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned that if people have an "evaporative cooler" or a portable AC that is vented out of a window, avoid using them in smoky conditions as they will likely bring in smoke into the home.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said last year: "Research shows that changes in climate create warmer, drier conditions, leading to longer and more active fire seasons. Increases in temperatures and the thirst of the atmosphere due to human-caused climate change have increased [the] aridity of forest fuels during the fire season."

Unfortunately, the smoke clouds that became a not-exactly rare event during my childhood in Singapore, and what millions of Americans along the Northeast have experienced this past week may become a more regular event in the U.S., as millions of Californians have discovered in recent years.

-Aarthi Swaminathan

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Workplace Networks Are More Important than Promotions to Engage … – GlobeNewswire

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Las Vegas, NV, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employee networks, sponsors, and strong managers are crucial components of successfully engaging and retaining employees, according to an analysis of 3,362 employee records, released today by workplace research leaderSeramount, a part of EAB, at the annual conference of the Society for Human Resource Management,SHRM23. The data collected, using SeramountsEmployee Voice Sessiontechnology, shows that these relationships are even more closely connected to employee longevity than the promise of promotions.

Todays employees are deeply disengaged from their work, resulting in trends such as quiet quitting and working your wage, and employers need to take action, said Seramount Managing Director Dr. Laura Sherbin. This research tells us that employee surveys have only scratched the surface of solving engagement problems for employers and the economy.

Seramounts data showed that employees who do not feel included are nearly twice as likely to report desiring to leave within the next three years (19 percent versus 36 percent). Similarly, when employees do not believe someone at their organization is working to expand their visibility or directly supporting their career advancement (i.e., functioning as their sponsor), they report desiring to leave at twice the rate (34 percent versus 17 percent).

When you cut the data by demographic groups, respondents from historically marginalized groups who want to advance to a more senior position were 10 percent less likely than White employees to have a sponsor. In addition, women who report wanting to advance to a more senior position were seven percentage points less likely to have a sponsor than men who want to advance.

The demographic data also revealed that 43 percent of White employees who want to advance reported a strong network, compared to 24 percent of employees from historically marginalized groups. Forty-four percent of men who want to advance reported a strong network, compared to 24 percent of females.

On the other hand, the belief in advancement does not reduce flight risk. Among those who believe they will advance to a more senior role at their organization, 26 percent planned to stay three years or less. Similarly, 30 percent of those who did not believe they would advance planned to stay three years or less.

There is a lot of emphasis on career pathing, and that is still very important, Sherbin continued. But companies also need to focus on facilitating strong peer-to-peer and peer-to-manager relationships, especially for underrepresented employees. The research is clear: interpersonal connections are key to retaining employees.

To learn more about pathways for creating a more inclusive workforce, Seramounts full report is availablehere.

About the Methodology In March of 2023, Seramount conducted an analysis of 3,362 employee records that evaluated how employee networks, sponsors, and managers can affect a companys efforts to engage and retain employees. Companies spanned technology, pharmaceutical, legal, and finance services industries. Data was collected using Seramounts Employee Voice Session (EVS), a virtual online tool with which Seramount moderates and guides employees anonymously through a series of quantitative and qualitative questions. The live nature allows Seramount to dive deeply into responses and allows employees to share with one another openly.

About Seramount Seramount, part of EAB, is a strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Over four decades, partnering with more than 450 of the most iconic companies in the world, weve built a deep, data-driven understanding of the employee experience, which lays the groundwork for everything we do. We meet each partners needs no matter where they are on their journey and guide them along an ever-changing talent landscape. Learn more atwww.seramount.com.

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Accenture staff working at Google training AI move to unionise – The Australian Financial Review

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Weve spent two years organising and are trying to get a fair shake, said Laura Greene, a multimedia team leader with Accenture.

Basically, we decided that the only way to get real, lasting change is to formally unionise and, ideally, negotiate at the bargaining table.

Accenture acknowledged that it received a letter from workers requesting that the company recognise its union. We always value the ability to listen directly to our people and respond to their concerns, Rachel Frey, an Accenture spokeswoman, said in a statement.

Google said it expected all of its vendor workers to be treated fairly, in compliance with its supplier code of conduct.

We, of course, respect these workers right to join a union or not, but this is a matter between them and their employer, Accenture, said Courtenay Mencini, a Google spokeswoman. Google does not control their employment terms or working conditions.

In a letter sent to management Wednesday afternoon, workers said that over the four-year life of their contract, they had consistently requested that Google and Accenture consider their expertise and experience in executing their work, but were routinely disregarded.

Instead of recognising us as highly specialised workers worthy of respect, we are treated as resources for Google to exhaust, despite our expertise and how much genuine care we put into this complex work, they wrote.

In January, the workers said, they were recruited for a top secret project working on the companys then-unannounced chatbot, Bard.

They were told to answer theoretical prompts and fact-check Bards responses, a job that required research and creativity.

For a brief period on the Bard project, Accenture workers were also asked to handle obscene, graphic and offensive prompts, they said. Though the workers were told they could skip certain tasks, they also risked getting penalised in other ways for passing on the work.

At least one person filed a complaint with human resources at Accenture. In February, the work they had been doing was transferred over to their Accenture counterparts based in Manila, the workers said.

The change raised concerns among the US staffers that the work they are assigned could be taken away at any point and offloaded to cheaper labor elsewhere.

The outcome of the Google workers organising effort may not be immediately clear.

When most employees at a work site agree to unionise in the US, a company can voluntarily recognise and negotiate with the labour group or refuse to do so unless the union first prevails in a government-run election.

The process of determining who should be eligible to vote in an election can take weeks or months, and companies often use that time to fight organising efforts by using tactics such as mandatory anti-union meetings.

And even after securing union recognition, progress can be slow. YouTube Music workers hired via the staffing agency Cognizant Technology Solutions voted to unionise in April, but Alphabet is appealing a US National Labour Relations Board officials decision deeming it a joint employer of the workers.

The legal battle could drag on for years, as could also end up happening with the Accenture staff.

The Accenture workers said theyre undeterred by the prospect of a long campaign. What we really want is longevity in the job, and more respect and autonomy from Google, said Tahlia Kirk, a writer and team trainer with Accenture.

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Tiny Nicks Gambling Picks: 6/11 – Zone Coverage

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Locks

MLB (1 Unit) KC Royals @ Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+110; Odds via Caesars): 12:35 PM CT on MASN2

Now that Oakland is suddenly playing competent baseball, the Kansas City Royals have taken over as the leagues worst team against the run line. Thats both overall at 22-42, and as an underdog at 21-31. The Royals are also a great fade candidate after a loss which they had yesterday, as theyre just 16-29 to the run line in the next game.

Conversely, Baltimore is continuing their strong performance against the run line that started last year, going 39-25 for second-best in MLB so far this season. I think that continues here with Kyle Gibson on the mound looking to atone for a bad road start in KC a few weeks ago. With the Royals being one of the leagues worst offenses against righties, Gibson and an excellent bullpen should be able to hold the Royals down.

And with KC looking like theyll throw a bullpen game today, Baltimore should be able to score easily against a pen with MLBs 3rd-worst ERA and 2nd-worst WHIP. The slight plus-juice return makes this even more enticing, so Ill count on another lopsided loss from the Royals today.

No degenerates today.

Tiny Nick is 1338-1176 ATS (+69.1 Units) on his Locks since joining Zone Coverage.

Every day he will offer his Locks and Degenerate picks. Locks are the games hes confident in. Degenerates are entertaining but riskier picks.

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Tiny Nicks Gambling Picks: 6/10 – Zone Coverage

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Locks

MLB (0.5 Unit) San Diego Padres/Colorado Rockies Over 12 (-120; Odds via Caesars): 2:10 PM CT on SportsNetRM

Weather has a lot to do with this handicap, and Im not just talking about Ryan Weathers who gets the start for San Diego today. The conditions at Coors Field are ideal for offenses today, and I think these teams take advantage. And with Ryan Weathers looking awful in his past 4 starts by posting a 7.79 ERA and 1.96 WHIP, the Rockies should be able to get their bats going.

But the Padres seem to have broken out of their slump with 19 runs the past 2 games, and are in their preferred split here against lefty Kyle Freeland. With the ball ready to jump in the great hitting conditions, this should be another slugfest.

MLB (0.75 Unit) Washington Nationals/Atlanta Braves Over 9.5 (-115; Odds via Fanduel): 3:10 PM CT on Bally Sports SE

Its a wonderful confluence of factors that has these two teams facing off while both are sending a left-handed starter to the mound. While MacKenzie Gore for the Nationals and Jared Shuster for the Braves have mostly been strong this season, theyre up against offenses that simply tee off on lefties.

Atlanta is unquestionably the best team against left-handed pitching, but the Nationals arent far behind. Theyre both top-5 in just about every metric, including first and second for the all-important weighted runs created. Im always looking to back both teams against lefties, so having them together in one game is too good to pass up.

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Tiny Nick is 1337-1175 ATS (+68.9 Units) on his Locks since joining Zone Coverage.

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Sports gambling revenue increases in May even as bettors wager less – Maryland Daily Record

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Despite Marylanders gambling less money on sports in May than in April, the state saw an increase in revenue from sports wagering, thanks in part to sportsbooks having more revenue left over from lost bets.

Hold, or the revenue remaining after sportsbooks pay out winners, rose by 20% during a month that two underdogs teams from Florida the Panthers in the National Hockey League and Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association improbably rose from the bottom of their playoff brackets to their respective championship series.

Thats always gonna vary. Theres no firm way of predicting it, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency spokesperson Seth Elkin said of the increase in hold. Theres just always an inherent volatility to it.

The increase in hold occurred even as bettors wagered about 3% less in May than in April, following a recent but expected trend fewer people tend to bet on warm-weather sports like baseball, golf and tennis compared to football and basketball.

The variation in hold amount contributed to the states 10 retail and 10 mobile sportsbooks generating $4.6 million in state revenue in May, compared to the $3.9 million that 10 retail and nine mobile sportsbooks generated in April.

About 95% of the total amount of money that Marylanders wagered on sports in May was through a mobile sportsbook. The states mobile sports betting market will likely continue to grow, too, as the Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is expected to grant 11 more mobile sportsbook licenses.

RELATED: Maryland problem gambling center struggles with growing demand

The online retailer and betting company Fanatics, which has a sportsbook facility inside the Washington Commanders FedEx Field, opened in May as Marylands 10th active mobile sportsbook.

But as the sports betting market expands, more bettors especially young ones are calling, texting or sending chat messages to a help hotline at The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling.

And while a funding stream for problem gambling was part of the legalization of slot machines, video lottery terminals and table games in Maryland, state lawmakers left it out when implementing sports wagering.

Sportsbooks are required to direct unclaimed prizes to the states problem gambling fund, but mobile operators automatically pay out winnings to a bettors account.

In May, Marylands sportsbooks contributed about $212,000 to the problem gambling fund, which typically totals between $4 million and $5 million each year, Mary Drexler, director of The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, has said.

Marylands wagering law requires sportsbooks to contribute 15% of their taxable win, which is the amount remaining after paying out winners, to the Blueprint for Marylands Future, a long-term plan for comprehensive education reform that includes increasing funding for schools by $3.8 billion each year over the course of a decade.

Since the states sports wagering program began in December 2021, sportsbooks have generated more than $25 million for public schools a drop in the bucket compared to what the states casinos bring in. In May alone, Marylands six casinos brought in more than $51 million for public schools.

While state revenue from sports wagering may not be a game changer, its a steady funding stream for public schools, Elkin said.

The Lottery and Gaming Control Agency predicted that sports wagering would contribute $25 million to $30 million each year. With one month left in the current fiscal year, its brought in about $22 million, Elkin said.

The states casinos generated nearly $612 million for an education trust fund last fiscal year.

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The Best 10 Tether Gambling Sites in 2023

After analyzing a vast variety of gambling sites, we came up with our top Tether gambling sites. They are: SuperSlots , Vave , ThunderPick , Betonline , Sportbet.one , Mystake , Sportsbetting.Ag , Loco Joker , Andromeda Casino and 1xbet .

Its a great idea to look at the following short reviews of our chosen 10 Tether gambling sites before you get started.

Introduced to the marketplace in 1991 by Termas del Arapay Management S.A., SuperSlots is considered a trustworthy company by many players. If you like plenty of gambling options and security features such as SSL encryption, this Panama-based site has you covered. Once you register with SuperSlots, you have the chance to use one of 18 currencies. As the options include digital currencies, you have the potential to enjoy privacy when you play.

Number of casino games

400

Vave is a highly-regarded brand launched in 2022 by TechOptions Group B.V. With its HQ in Curaao, the site has security features such as SSL encryption and 2FA and a decent selection of gambling opportunities. If you register and play with Vave, you can use 8 currencies. As such, you should find a payment method that suits you, including crypto options that enable greater privacy.

Number of casino games

4000

My full 2023 ThunderPick review covers the essential information you must know before opening an account on ThunderPick:

The reputation of the platform, its pros and cons, and many more.

I have played on ThunderPick for hours, researched the credibility of the site, contacted support So that you can focus on making the right decision.

Are you ready?

Number of casino games

3500

Betonline is a brand with a solid reputation founded in 2004 by Imion and Termas del Arapay Management S.A.. With its HQ in Panama, the site has security features such as SSL encryption and 2FA and a decent selection of gambling opportunities. Once you register with Betonline, you have the chance to use one of 18 currencies it supports. This makes it likely that youll find the right payment option with cryptocurrencies now proving popular with many players.

Number of casino games

500

Founded in 2018, Sportbet.one is generally considered one of the most reputable sites around. With security features including SSL encryption and a nice array of gambling options, this site is well worth a visit. Sportbet.one allows you to play with 6 currencies once the registration process is completed. The available cryptocurrencies mean you could find a solid payment option if you want anonymity while playing.

Number of casino games

250

Support languages

MyStake is a highly-regarded brand launched in 2019 by Santeda International B.V.. Based in Curaao, it provides a satisfactory range of gambling options and protects users with security features such as SSL encryption. After registering with MyStake, youll find that you can play with 15 different currencies. As such, you should find a payment method that suits you, including crypto options that enable greater privacy.

Number of casino games

7099

4.36 / 5

Sportsbetting.ag is a brand with a solid reputation founded in 2003 by Blue High House S.A. Located in Panama, it has some neat security features, such as SSL encryption, and provides plenty of opportunities to gamble. Sportsbetting.ag allows you to play with 18 currencies once the registration process is completed. Therefore, youll hopefully find the right payment method for your needs, with digital currencies among the options.

Number of casino games

200

This 2023 Loco Joker review is the reflection of my own experience playing on Loco Joker, alongside a few hours of online research and contacting the support team.

Youre about to find out what Ive learned from it; the hidden features of the platform, its pros and cons, and more useful information.

Ultimately, you should be able to make your decision on whether to play on Loco Joker or choose another casino.

Lets do this!

Number of casino games

1000

4.19 / 5

According to some users, Andromeda Casino is a dependable site; it was founded in 2021 by Trollface LTD. With its HQ in the United Kingdom, the site has security features such as SSL encryption and a decent selection of gambling opportunities. After registering with Andromeda Casino, youll find that you can play with 5 different currencies. The available cryptocurrencies mean you could find a solid payment option if you want anonymity while playing.

Number of casino games

3000

Founded in 2011 by 1XCorp N.V., 1xbet is generally considered one of the most reputable sites around. With its HQ in Curaao, the site has security features such as SSL encryption and a decent selection of gambling opportunities. If you register and play with 1xbet, you can use 116 currencies. The available cryptocurrencies mean you could find a solid payment option if you want anonymity while playing.

Number of casino games

2200

Tether is a type of cryptocurrency that aims to maintain a stable value equal to a fiat currency such as the US dollar. It is known as a "stablecoin" because its value is designed to stay steady, and has become more popular on crypto gambling sites because of this. One USDT token is supposed to equal $1 at all times.

A company called Tether Limited created the coin. For every USDT coin in circulation, the company holds an equivalent amount of funds in reserve.

People use Tether coins to quickly move funds between different cryptocurrency exchanges. Alternatively, they look to protect their investments during market volatility.

Another option is to consider USDT to play casino games online. Here are a few pros and cons of going down this route.

Here are three reasons to try Tether when selecting a crypto casino site.

Tether is designed to be stable, meaning that your gaming funds' value should not fluctuate as much as other cryptocurrencies. This can provide a sense of security and predictability.

Anonymous betting sites with USDT can offer a certain level of privacy, as they do not necessarily require personal identification information. It is an appealing payment option for any gambler who prefers to keep their gambling activities discreet.

Tether transactions are generally processed quickly, allowing for faster deposits and withdrawals than traditional banking methods. This could improve your overall gambling experience, allowing you timely access to your funds and giving you greater convenience.

On the flip side, there are cons to consider. I have outlined three of the most relevant below.

While Tether is gaining popularity, it is not as widely accepted as a traditional payment method or other digital coins such as Bitcoin. This restricts your options for online gambling platforms, potentially limiting your choices.

The use of Tether in online gambling may raise regulatory concerns and legal uncertainties in certain jurisdictions. Considering the legality and compliance aspects before engaging in online gambling with Tether is essential.

Although Tether is supposed to remain stable, it is not entirely immune to market fluctuations. While the value should remain close to the US dollar, there is still a tiny possibility of price fluctuations. This scenario could impact your gambling funds if the value deviates significantly.

There are many reasons to use a cryptocurrency casino instead of its fiat equivalent. I could produce a very long list of benefits. Instead, Ill stick with a handful to save time and space.

Cryptocurrencies are decentralized and not affiliated with any particular government or central bank. Therefore, they protect declining fiat currency values.

As a result, digital assets are less impacted by changes in the value of fiat currencies.

Regardless of national banking or financial rules, cryptocurrency is available in many nations. Users from all around the world can use crypto gaming sites thanks to their global accessibility.

Digital coins remove the restrictions brought on by geographic limits. As a result, almost everyone can play if online gambling is legal in your location.

You can place wagers securely and anonymously thanks to Tether gambling sites. Conventional gaming platforms often ask for financial and personal information. They do this to meet strict KYC requirements.

In contrast, crypto gambling sites typically ask for little personal information. This safeguards your privacy and lessens the possibility of critical information getting into the wrong hands.

Lower withdrawal limits and slower transactions are facts of life for gamblers on fiat sites. Youre also likely to experience verification procedures.

On the other hand, Tether casinos use blockchain technology to facilitate quick and safe transactions. Crypto deposits and withdrawals are often executed in minutes, giving consumers instant access to their money.

Besides paying lower fees, USDT gambling site customers benefit from larger withdrawal limits. Some sites have no maximum withdrawal limit.

Many Tether gambling sites focus on user experience and use slick and aesthetically pleasing web designs. These platforms aim to provide a smooth and comfortable betting experience by constructing an exciting and immersive gaming environment.

The contemporary web design components improve the user interface overall and make gaming more engaging.

Of course, using crypto casinos with Tether isnt a bed of roses. There are a few issues you might face. You must decide if the pros outweigh the cons enough for you to get started.

The transactions made when you use cryptocurrency for gaming are often irreversible. If you transfer money to a cryptocurrency gaming website, you can't quickly get it back if you decide against it or run into problems.

Before engaging in any transactions, it is essential to carefully assess the risk posed by this lack of reversibility.

The cryptocurrency gaming market is still relatively uncontrolled in many countries. The lack of adequate monitoring raises concerns about the fairness and security of these platforms. If no explicit restrictions exist, there is a higher chance of fraud, unfair gaming, or insufficient player protection.

The cryptocurrency gaming business is very competitive, and new platforms are continually joining the scene. This might lead to site shutdown. While this rivalry might spur innovation and better services, it can also mean that certain platforms can find it difficult to survive.

Due to tough competition or financial challenges, there is a chance that crypto gambling companies could go out of business, and consumers might lose their money.

The decentralized structure of cryptocurrencies makes it difficult to seek redress if you become a victim of a scam or fraudulent conduct on a crypto gaming site. Conventional gaming platforms usually have customer service or dispute resolution procedures. Unfortunately, not every USDT gambling site has comparable support options.

Users now have a greater need to do extensive research and choose reliable sites. Reading our reviews is a fine way to get started.

The cryptocurrency gaming market is expanding quickly, with many new sites released. While some platforms are dependable and trustworthy, others might not have a strong enough reputation or track record.

Judging the legitimacy of these new cryptocurrency gambling sites is difficult due to a lack of information and user reviews. Consumers are at greater risk of falling victim to scams as a result.

Certain Tether casinos offer more than 5,000 games. Whether you want to play crypto plinko, bingo, or any other well-known title, you should find what youre looking for.

Moreover, most providers offer sports games for you to gamble on. Below, I briefly outline a mere fraction of whats on offer.

While there are potentially hundreds of titles and numerous variations, players continue to prefer the old favorites.

Blackjack is a card game where the goal is to have a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer without exceeding it. Players get two cards initially and can choose to hit (draw more cards) or stand (keep the current hand).

The house edge in blackjack can vary depending on the game's specific rules and the player's strategy. The regulations you find on casino sites can also make a difference.

When you use the basic strategy, which is a mathematically optimal approach, the casinos advantage is as low as 0.5%. However, this edge can increase significantly if players deviate from the basic strategy.

Video poker is a blend of traditional poker and slot machines. Players receive five cards and can choose to hold or discard any number of cards. The objective is to form the best possible poker hand.

Different video poker variations offer contrasting pay tables, directly impacting the house edge. Certain video poker games with optimal strategy can have a very low house edge, sometimes even less than 1%.

Slots are among the most popular casino games in traditional and online casinos. They involve spinning reels with various symbols to align matching symbols to win prizes.

Unlike certain table games, crypto slots are all about luck, and the house edge is higher than in other games. The exact house edge can vary widely depending on the specific slot machine and its design.

Slot lovers dream of winning the huge prize associated with a jackpot. Indeed, its possible to win six- or seven-figure sums on progressive jackpots.

Roulette is a classic casino game where a ball spins on a wheel divided into numbered compartments. Players can wager on the outcome, such as specific numbers, groups of numbers, or colors.

The house edge in roulette depends on the variant.

In the American version, which has a wheel with 0 and 00 pockets, the house edge is around 5.26%. The European version, with only a single 0 pocket, has a lower house edge of approximately 2.7%.

Baccarat is a card game where players can stake on either the player's hand, the banker's hand, or a tie. The objective is to have a hand value closest to 9.

Baccarat is known for its low house edge, especially when betting on the banker's hand. The house edge on the banker bet is around 1.06%, while the player bet has a slightly higher house edge of about 1.24%.

Apart from the classics, there are plenty of other famous casino games worth playing and a few crypto originals. For example, Crash gambling sites are extremely popular.

Other much-loved titles include Limbo, HiLo, bingo, plinko, and lottery games. The list of games varies from one casino company to the next.

As a USDT gambling site member, you have a remarkable choice of games! There are many sports to choose from, with hundreds of markets.

Popular options on a standard crypto sportsbook include:

Popular betting markets may include:

There is also a growing trend towards wagering on electronic sports. Also known as eSports, it is a form of competition that pits the worlds best video gamers against one another in tournaments.

On top of everything else, you can even risk funds on virtual sports. No research is required, and there are events every few minutes.

It is all about speculation on the outcome, with no skill involved. As such, the odds are against you, so gamble responsibly. Accept it on the chin if you suffer a significant loss instead of chasing it by risking larger amounts.

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Denver Broncos: Sean Payton explains NFL’s gambling policy to … – Broncos Wire

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The NFL has a gambling problem.

The league suspended five players for gambling in May, bringing the leagues total to 10 players all-time who have been suspended for gambling.

Players are allowed to bet on non-NFL sports, but only away from NFL facilities. The technicality has led to some confusion and, ultimately, punishment from the league.

So far, no Denver Broncos players have been suspended. Broncos coach Sean Payton is hoping to keep it that way.

We got a packet from the league, Payton said on June 8. Obviously, when policies change, its our job to educate [the players]. [Vice president of football operations and compliance] Mark Thewes was awesome. Were professional teachers. The packet we received, we looked at, studied [it] closely and then we presented it in our own PowerPoint. I probably had 20 minutes on it to really make sure everyone has it.

If youre a teacher and half your class get a D, you better look at yourself. Its not the policy, but its the implementation, the understanding, and the educating of the policy. I presented a week and a half ago, and now someone officially will present [it]. Hopefully, it wont be from that eight-page handout we received because that was more confusing after I read it than it was before I looked at it. I think were all on the same page.

Payton clearly wasnt thrilled with how the NFL has explained its policies, but the coach and other staff members have done their best to clarify the leagues gambling rules to players ahead of the 2023 season. Time will tell if players understand and follow the NFLs gambling rules.

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Bill to extend online gambling in NJ advances in Senate – Press of Atlantic City

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Legislation that extends New Jersey casinos use of online gambling was advanced Monday by the state Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

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Internet gambling was legalized in New Jersey in 2013 and authorized for a 10-year period, set to expire in November. Bill S-3075 would extend that another 10 years, to 2033.

The legalization of online gambling and sports betting was a catalyst for struggling casinos in the aftermath of the Great Recession, said bill sponsor Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, in a statement. In places like Atlantic City, internet gaming has created a number of good paying jobs for workers as well as generating millions of dollars in tax revenues for the state.

Internet gambling brought in nearly $159 million in April in New Jersey, up more than 16% from a year earlier. Generally, internet gaming has become increasingly profitable in New Jersey, even as in-person gambling in Atlantic City has slowed.

A similar bill in the Assembly was referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday. That bill is co-sponsored by Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift, both R-Atlantic.

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The state always wins when it comes to gambling, critics say – GBH News

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The Massachusetts State Lottery currently offers more than 100 types of scratch cards. Those instant games brought in close to $4 million in revenue for the state in 2022, down 3% from the previous year.

And this year, the lottery introduced a $50 scratch ticket to compete with online sports betting, promising players better odds and bigger prizes. The tickets debut led to record sales.

But Les Bernal, the director of advocacy nonprofit Stop Predatory Gambling, told Greater Boston that the state shouldn't be in the business of gambling.

Citizens weren't demanding the opportunity to buy $50 scratch-off tickets in low-income communities, Bernal said.

A 2014 Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts report found that 1.7% of Bay State citizens are problem gamblers. Of those, 77% are male, 24% are Black and 17% are unemployed.

Rachel Volberg, a research professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the principal investigator of the SEIGMA report, found that certain groups are particularly vulnerable to developing gambling problems. But she said the state can implement regulations to minimize and mitigate harm.

We are in the midst of one of the most explosive expansions of legalized gambling that the United States has seen in many, many years, said Volberg. So, you don't often hear about policymakers or anybody else really wanting to eliminate or reduce the number of gambling outlets.

Bernal said Massachusetts citizens lose more than $5,000 of their personal wealth every minute to the states lottery and regional casinos.

"This is driven by the greed of big gambling operators and a lust for political power by a handful of public officials, said Bernal. This is a business that's based on conning people. It's a form of consumer financial fraud, just like price gouging and false advertising. And that's why this business is illegal unless you partner with the state.

In the United States, gambling is regulated at the state level instead of being overseen by a federal agency. In Massachusetts, along with many other states, gambling has become normalized, which Bernal said is harmful.

Gambling used to be illegal, on the fringe of society, said Bernal. Today, its a government program with the MGM logo branded on the green monster at Fenway Park. You have a Massachusetts Lottery that sells Frosty the Snowman scratch off tickets during the holiday season.

Christian Teja, director of communications at the Mass Lottery, said in a statement that the lottery has operated in a transparent and responsible manner for more than 50 years.

The Lottery currently partners with the Massachusetts Department of Public Healths Office of Problem Gambling Services to raise awareness of problem gambling, train Lottery staff, and promote treatment and resources for those in need of assistance, Teja added.

But Bernal said Bay Staters are the real losers. That's why they [government officials] spend tens of millions of dollars lobbying for you, the taxpayer. You're paying higher taxes for less services today because of government-sanctioned gambling, said Bernal.

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