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Category: Interview
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Salid Martik
23/10/25

Esports Party with Senator: How It Went and Why It Matters for Uzbekistan

In July 2025, an informal gathering of Uzbekistan’s esports community took place. Streamers, pro players, and content creators came together at a villa to spend two days — to chat, stream, play Mafia, and simply recharge among like-minded people. The main organizer was a popular PUBG Mobile streamer...


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Nevin Lasanis
06/11/25

Bets Are Choking the Octagon: How One Fight Became an Integrity Test for the Entire UFC

A modest-on-paper bout at UFC Vegas 110 unexpectedly became the story of the week: the underdog’s line crashed literally before the walkouts, the favorite lost by a rear-naked choke in the very first round, after which the promotion parted ways with the fighter and contacted the FBI. The story surro...

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Salid Martik
11/11/25

Betting on the Legend: Why the Myth of Michael Jordan's 'Exile' for Gambling Doesn't Match the Facts

When Michael Jordan's name hits the headlines, the volume is automatically turned up to the max. In that noise, it's easy to blur reality, human frailties, and the magnet of myth that inevitably clings to any superstar. The story that the NBA 'kicked' Jordan out for gambling is a perfect example: it...


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Salid Martik
27/10/25

NBA in the Grip of Investigations: Rozier Under Suspicion Over 'Prop' Rebounds, Billups — Face of Underground Poker

The start of the new season has been overshadowed by a major scandal. The league announced that Portland head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami scoring guard Terry Rozier are suspended until the federal investigation is complete. Law enforcement officials describe not isolated episodes but a full cri...


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Salid Martik
12/08/25

Summer of Upsets: Why Betting Against Medvedev Became a “Gold Mine”

Unexpectedly for a top player, Daniil Medvedev is going through the toughest summer stretch of his career: the slide began at Roland Garros and stretched across the calendar to the point that he has lost seven of his last 15 matches. Yet bookmakers have barely adjusted their models: Medvedev remains...


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Nevin Lasanis
24/10/25

Senator x Yohoho.bet: A New Era of Uzbek Esports

Esports in Uzbekistan stopped being just a hobby long ago. It is growing, bringing people together, and turning into an entire industry that is beginning to attract attention beyond the country’s borders. Young players, ambitious streamers, and a growing community are creating a movement fueled by e...


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Salid Martik
11/12/25

The Shadow of the Tote: How Terry Rozier Ended Up Between the NBA and Federal Court

NBA players have long been reminded that any connection with bookmaker schemes can cost them not only their contracts but also their freedom. Now this abstract threat has taken on a specific name and face: Miami guard Terry Rozier has found himself at the center of a high-profile investigation relat...


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Salid Martik
13/11/25

Whistle Under Investigation: 17 Referees and Two Club Presidents Detained in Turkey

Turkish football was hit by a wave of tough law-enforcement actions: amid an investigation into match-fixing and illegal betting, police conducted simultaneous raids in 12 cities, including Istanbul. Under prosecutorial warrants, 21 people were detained — among them 17 active football referees and t...


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Nevin Lasanis
10/11/25

Sports Betting Worldwide: From Strict Bans to Flexible Regulatory Models

The legalization of sports betting is a topic where taxes, social policy, religion, and history intersect. Bookmakers point to transparent budget inflows, sponsorship of leagues and clubs, and infrastructure development. Opponents emphasize moral and religious prohibitions, compare betting with othe...

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Salid Martik
04/12/25

The Betting Empire on Horses' Backs: How Racing Turned Gambling into an Industry

In today's sports world, betting brands are as much a part of the landscape as club logos and tournament crests. They are in news headlines, on players' shirts and in broadcast graphics. But the roots of this giant industry lie not in football or basketball, but in a world where the central figure i...

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