BY THE NUMBERS 39 The number of states in the U.S. that have legalized sports betting after Missouri voters approved the ballot measure in early November. $500 million The amount that Caesars Entertainment agreed to sell its intellectual property rights for the World Series of Poker brand to NSUS Group. £4.3 billion The amount 1.5 million Brits annually wager on the black market each year, according to a study by Frontier Economics. €140,000 The amount Alimaniere Sociedad de Responsabilidad was fined by the Dutch Gaming Authority for operating time2spin1.com without a proper license. $30,000 The amount The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario fined NorthStar Gaming for failing to ensure that its site, NorthStar Bets, is accessible only to players in Ontario. 2,040 The number of illegal betting sites Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets instructed Anatel, the country’s telecoms provider, to block. GPWAtimes.org 8
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