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The Best Remaining Sports Bets of 2021
Talk about a controversial title – we didn’t choose it at random, as you very well may have guessed! Sports can be a very personal thing, and whilst one person may commit his life to the NFL, others could find the sport quite dull. I’ll admit that is a bad example, though – who in America doesn’t love the NFL?
We’re in December now, and many people’s thoughts are on Christmas dinners, purchasing the perfect gifts and making the day an exciting one their children. Even if you have all of this going on though, there are still several sports betting events left on the 2021 calendar which are ripe to be taken advantage of – and you could well score better odds on your favorite as a result of the lower number of bets being placed day as people concentrate their time on more seasonal matters.
Women’s Handball
Ever thought of placing a bet on the women’s Handball World Championship? The 2021 result is still to be decided, and you may just be surprised at how exciting and thrilling this sport can be. Group stage games are currently taking place, with France, Russia, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Brazil, and Spain leading the eight four-team groups. Norway are the current favorites to win the tournament with most sportsbooks, though Hungary’s Katrin Klujber looks to have a good shot at the Best Goalscorer of 2021 award. If you’ve never watched a game, give it a try! This is an entertaining sport that never gets enough attention from mainstream media.
Motorsport
Or perhaps Motorsport is more your thing? The Drivers Championship of F1 has come down to two men this year – Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. With Hamilton winning six of the last seven Championships, he is the favorite despite Verstappen currently having the lead over his opponent. There’s a bet worth looking at there, for sure!
Depending on the result of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the drivers Championship could have been decided by the time you read this – but even if that does prove to be the case, there is one more race left in this year’s season – next weeks Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Bookies will be taking bets on the winner of that race, as well as the Constructor’s Championship, which is currently balanced on a knife edge between Mercedes and Red Bull Racing Honda.
eSports
How about eSports? The VCT (Valorant) Championship is proving popular with gamers this year, and there are lots of bets worth placing in the 2021 VCT Championship. The tournament’s group stages have already begun, but the playoffs will soon be taking place – these will be played in a single-elimination format, with eight teams playing best-of-three games to decide who will be fighting for glory in the grand final.
If you haven’t looked at eSports before, Valorant is a great place to start – the practice, experience, and eventual skill required to play these sorts of games at the highest level is amazing to watch. Just because these are “electronic” sports – or video games, if we’re going to break it down to the most fundamental level – doesn’t mean there isn’t some serious money being staked on these sports – why? The prize pool for the 2021 VCT Championship is a million dollars. eSports are becoming bigger and bigger every year, and this is only the second major Valorant Championship – who knows how big it might become in the future!
Fighting
There are two major MMA events left in 2021 – UFC 269 is due to take place on December 11th, and top of the fight card is the UFC Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier. Poirier has been making some serious waves in the UFC in 2021 and is currently the favorite to win this bout and steal the Championship away from Oliveira.
There’s also UFC Vegas 45 due to take place on December 18th, and although the fight card has yet to be confirmed, we are likely to see Derrick Lewis attempt to make his way back to title contention by fighting heavyweight master Chris Daukaus. Daukaus has won the last five of his fights, so Lewis will have to put on the showing of a lifetime to achieve his ambition.
We are also likely to see welterweight up-and-comer Belal Muhammed continue his climb towards a fight with the Karate “Wonder-boy” Stephen Thompson. The APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada will be buzzing with activity on December 18th whatever the final fight card turns out to be, and these fights will make for some amazing bets.
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Scientific Games Campaigns for Seventh Holiday Season to Promote Responsible Gifting of Lottery Games
Company Raises Awareness for NCPG’s Annual Gift Responsibly Message
Scientific Games continues to promote responsible gaming worldwide, joining the National Council on Problem Gambling’s annual Gift Responsibly holiday campaign for the seventh consecutive year. Through this initiative, the world’s largest provider of lottery games underscores the NCPG’s important message that lottery games are not intended for children. Scientific Games joins lotteries in Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and U.S. in the 2024 Gift Responsibly campaign, helping raise awareness about the risks of gifting lottery games to minors during the holidays.
Jim Schultz, Executive Vice President, Global Legal & Public Policy, said, “Scientific Games is committed to educating all stakeholders about what it means to practice Healthy Play. This includes empowering consumers with the knowledge to make informed choices by keeping lottery games out of children’s hands through our ongoing support of NCPG’s Gift Responsibly campaign. Lottery games make great gifts for adults, but not for kids. Through the continued efforts of our VP of Responsible Gaming Carla Schaefer, it’s all part of our goal to help educate.”
Scientific Games champions responsible gaming education year-round through its award-winning Healthy Play program. The program equips lotteries with science-based tools, insights and best practices to inform all stakeholders about the healthy enjoyment of lottery games, including understanding appropriate age guidelines for lottery play.
As the first lottery supplier to support the NCPG’s Gift Responsibly campaign, and one of the first suppliers to attain global certification as a Responsible Gaming Supplier from the World Lottery Association, Scientific Games is at the forefront of the industry’s responsible gaming efforts. Since then, the Healthy Play program has been recognized with multiple Communitas Awards, including the 2023 Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility, further solidifying the company’s continuing role as a steward of responsible gaming.
Scientific Games is the world’s largest creator, producer and manager of lottery instant games and a leader in lottery technology, sports betting systems, digital lottery games, mobile apps, and player loyalty programs.
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Red Bull Media House Announces Global Premiere of Counter-Strike Documentary ‘Memories of CS:GO – The Final Years’
- Emmy Award-winning Red Bull Media House-produced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) documentary is set to premiere on 4 December
- ‘Memories of CS:GO – The Final Years’ features personal insights from legendary talent, including Casper “cadiaN” Møller, Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz, Alexandre “gAuLeS” Borba and more
- Fans can tune in via Red Bull Gaming’s YouTube channel
Red Bull’s deep dive into the glory years of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) continues with the announcement of ‘Memories of CS:GO – The Final Years’, a brand new documentary set to premiere globally on 4 December 2024.
Produced by Emmy Award-winning Red Bull Media House, the new feature-length film closely follows 2024’s ‘Memories of CS:GO – The Early Years’, which charted the origins of one of the world’s most influential games from its grassroots beginnings to its evolution as a global esports phenomenon. Continuing the saga, ‘Memories of CS:GO – The Final Years’ chronicles an emotional journey from the perspective of its key protagonists, recalling the thrilling rise of Team Liquid as Team Astralis’ reign falls, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, all the way to Team Vitality’s victory at the last-ever CS:GO Major.
Hosted by Freya “Freya” Spiers, the brand new 90-minute film features personal accounts from iconic figures including Astralis’ trio of Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz, Casper “cadiaN” Møller, Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen, as well as Team Liquid’s Jonathan “Elige” Jablonowski and Jordan “n0thing” Gilbert. As it explores fierce rivalries, pivotal roster changes that changed the course of CS:GO history, and the perseverance, teamwork and passion that forged the game’s legends, ‘Memories of CS:GO – The Final Years’ also delves into the fierce dedication of the Brazilian community with Alexandre “gAuLeS” Borba and Wilton “zews” Prado, looking back at Brazil’s first-ever Major.
‘Memories of CS:GO – The Final Years’ is a sweeping tale of toil, triumph, and teamwork that offers an insightful look into the remarkable trajectory of CS:GO and the unwavering support and dedication of its community. It’s scheduled to premiere December 4, 2024 via Red Bull Gaming’s YouTube channel.
Event Details:
- What: Premiere of “Memories of CS:GO – The Final Years”
- When: December 4th, 2024
- Where to watch: Red Bull Gaming’s YouTube Channel
The Portuguese head coach signs a two-year deal to guide GIANTX in Europe’s top esports league and aim for the Worlds. Guilhoto embarks on his third tenure with the organization and returns to the LEC after reaching two finals.
Nico Perez and Emi complete the coaching staff
André Guilhoto will be the head coach of GIANTX in the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), Europe’s premier esports league. Guilhoto returns to the organization to replace Christophe ‘Kaas’ van Oudheusden and lead its League of Legends international project. His goal is to qualify the team for the Worlds. He has signed a two-year contract for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Guilhoto (Portugal, 1994) returns to both GIANTX and the LEC. Between 2018 and 2020, he coached several teams in the European league, including reaching two finals with Schalke 04 and Origen. He entered the European scene after winning the Spanish league with GIANTX, then known as Giants Gaming.
After his time in the LEC, he coached in North America with Immortals and Team Liquid. In 2023, he returned to Málaga to work with Giants, which later merged with British club Excel to form GIANTX. In 2024, he coached in the Superliga with CASE Esports and Team Heretics, where he won the Spanish championship.
Guilhoto is one of the most experienced head coaches in the scene and a well-known figure within the Spanish-speaking League of Legends community. GIANTX announced his return with a video confirming his new role as head coach.
GIANTX looks to Guilhoto to improve its results in the LEC. The team finished eighth in the winter and spring splits and reached the summer season finals, but missed out on qualifying for the Worlds. The organization aims to achieve this goal with Guilhoto leading the coaching staff.
Joining Guilhoto in Berlin, the home of the LEC, are assistant coach Nico Perez (France, 1998) and strategic coach Emanuel Ursachi ‘Emi’ (Romania, 1995). Nico spent the last year with GIANTX, first as head coach in the Superliga and then as assistant coach in the LEC. Emi, now in his second tenure with the company, will serve as the strategic coach.
The LEC season begins on January 18, 2025. GIANTX will announce the roster under Guilhoto’s leadership in the coming days.
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