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Re:Vice Ventures is investing in taboo industries that other... by shantly on Thursday November 14, 2019 @04:09PM (#21539452)
In that there’s actual wagering being done over outcomes, and platforms built to facilitate same.
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Re:Vice Ventures is investing in taboo industries that other... by sdinsn on Thursday November 14, 2019 @04:14PM (#21539489)
There's wagering over outcomes of normal sports too.
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Re:Vice Ventures is investing in taboo industries that other... by AllanHoustonSt on Thursday November 14, 2019 @04:51PM (#21539869)
And I would imagine the sports gambling industry would be covered by this C VC as well if there’s money in it.
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Re:Vice Ventures is investing in taboo industries that other... by shantly on Thursday November 14, 2019 @04:58PM (#21539913)
I do not know, but have a suspicion, the esports gambling is a bit more intertwined with the esports itself. I'd be surprised if we don't have some scandals come out of that, if anyone ever decides to take a close look.
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