Author: Joe Scales

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How Social Media Is Shaping the Future of Pakistani Sports

The Digital Revolution in Pakistani Sports The past decade has seen an extraordinary transformation in the way sports are played, promoted, and perceived in Pakistan. Once dependent solely on television broadcasts and newspaper coverage, the sports ecosystem is now driven by social media platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube. Athletes, fans, journalists, […]

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Chapter 3 Ep. 40 Podcasting at 60mph

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I are hitting the road — literally! We’re recording from the highway on our way to the Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm in Kentucky. Along the ride, we dive into how Poker Power is teaching high school girls valuable life lessons through the game of […]

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What Is Sweepstakes Poker and How Does It Work?

Sweepstakes poker is a strange but beautiful thing. It’s poker that walks the tightrope between skill and legality, between chance and compliance. It gives you a real shot at winning cash prizes without ever technically gambling with your own money. It was built for the in-between places. The states that don’t allow traditional online poker. […]

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Cryptocurrency and Soccer How Japanese Fans Use Bitcoin to Bet on Premier League Matches

Japan has achieved 120% year-over-year growth in on-chain value received during the 12 months ending June 2025, according to Chainalysis’ Geography of Cryptocurrency Report. This explosive growth in cryptocurrency adoption has revolutionized how Japanese fans engage with Premier League football, transforming a once-underground activity into a sophisticated digital ecosystem worth billions. The intersection of Japan’s […]

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How to Turn Virtual Coins into Real, Withdrawable Money on Sweepstake Casinos

Sweepstake casinos are at the center of the innovation of online casinos. These platforms offer players in the United States and beyond a unique way to enjoy the thrill of casino-style games, and, in some cases, win real, withdrawable money, without technically gambling.   If you’ve ever played on sites like Chumba Casino, Pulsz, or […]

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10 Reasons Why iGaming Could Take Over Video Games in Popularity

There’s a reason why casino-style apps continue to gain popularity, while big-budget movies take years to produce and only a few weeks to gain notice. Attention is spread out more, money moves faster, and entertainment options now compete on how quickly they can be enjoyed as well as how deeply they can be enjoyed. That’s […]

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The Enduring Allure of the Casino Floor: From Table to Screen

There’s a certain kind of magic on a casino floor that’s hard to replicate. It’s not just about the money, though that’s certainly part of it. No, it’s about the energy. The low hum of conversation, the sharp clatter of chips, the collective gasp around a crowded table. Bled it all together and you find […]

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