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Erling Haaland starts most games as the top goalscorer on the pitch. For Tuesday’s trip to Sporting CP, the Manchester City striker will have to settle for second place.Haaland has a staggering 17 goals in 18 matches for club and country this season but that is nothing compared to Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has 24 goals in 20. These are phenomenal numbers from the 26-year-old, who also boasts 45 goals in 43 Portuguese top-flight matches since moving to Sporting at the start of last season. But it is even more impressive given this is the same striker who struggled…
Nov 01, 2024 3 min read Last updated Nov 04, 2024 The first week of the PokerStars Stars Season is in the bag, but there is no rest for the wicked because the next set of episodes hit the online poker giant on November 3. The trio of episodes on November 3 are billed as Super Sunday; it is easy to see why when you look at their guaranteed prize pools. Episode 09-L: $11 Super Sunday shuffles up and deals at 6:05 p.m. GMT on November 3. Despite its affordable buy-in, PokerStars has placed a $125,000 guarantee on its prize…
After Michel Molenaar’s victory in 2023, the Irish Poker Festival has its 2024 winner! The new €3,000 Main Event title belongs to Irish player Mark Buckley, who patiently claimed the first-place prize of €177,000. Buckley took first place from a field of 285 entrants, which generated a total prize pool of €753,330, slightly exceeding the €700,000 guarantee. Winning the tournament wasn’t easy, due to the nearly nine-hour final table and the strong competition from players like Joni Rantamaki, who finished as the runner-up for €113,000, and Conor O’Rourke, who took third place for €70,000. Niall Farrell secured fifth place for…
Manchester United players want Ruud van Nistelrooy to remain at the club when Ruben Amorim takes charge as their ‘connector,’ appreciating the way he has communicated with them.Sky Sports News can reveal there is a swell of support to keep the 48-year-old at Carrington in some capacity after his period as interim manager ends. Van Nistelrooy is esteemed by United’s leadership group for the way he carries himself, along with all the staff that serve first-team operations.No concrete decisions have been taken on the make up of Amorim’s backroom team yet, but the incoming head coach does want to bring…
Nov 3, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld (25) celebrates a goal in the second half against the LAFC in a 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One match at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images Ryan Gauld scored his fifth goal of the playoffs and was involved in two more as the Vancouver Whitecaps beat visiting LAFC 3-0 to even their Round 1 series Sunday evening. Western Conference-leading LAFC committed two own goals against the eighth-seeded Whitecaps, who snapped a seven-match winless run in all competitions against the Black-and-Gold. The decisive Game 3 will be…
The European Commission has concluded its investigation into the state aid allegations surrounding Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s exclusive lottery and sports betting provider, affirming the legality of FDJ’s monopoly while revising the payment terms required for this exclusivity. The in-depth probe, launched following complaints in 2020, examined whether France’s privatization of FDJ provided unfair state aid by allowing FDJ to operate with an insufficiently low fee for its exclusive rights.Investigation Results in Adjusted Monopoly FeeThe investigation revealed that FDJ’s annual payment of €15.2 million, totaling €380 million over a 25-year term, was below what the European Union deemed compliant…
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The UK Gambling Commission’s latest report highlights a significant growth in the online gambling sector, with gross gambling yield (GGY) reaching £1.32 billion for the third quarter ending in September 2024. This 11% year-on-year increase was largely driven by a record rise in online slots revenue, with a 16% jump in activity among players, as UK gamblers engage with digital gaming at unprecedented levels.Record Slots Revenue and Increased EngagementSlots GGY reached a new high of £680 million, with a notable 13% year-on-year increase in spins, reaching 23.3 billion for the quarter. The report notes that average monthly active accounts rose…
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Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes in the second half and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 21-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night in Minneapolis. Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor and Josh Oliver had one touchdown reception apiece for Minnesota (6-2), which bounced back from a two-game skid. Darnold completed 28 of 34 passes for 290 yards, the three touchdowns and two interceptions,…