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Chronicle raises $7.5M seed round from Accel and Square Peg to reimagine presentations

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The slide format was created in the 1980s to design overhead projector slides. 40 years later, the way we work has completely transformed but we are still stuck with this slide format. Not only is it extremely time consuming and tedious to make great presentations, the affordances of this format make it extremely easy to make bad presentations. Today, Chronicle is announcing a new storytelling format to revolutionize storytelling for modern teams. Founded by Mayuresh Patole and Tejas Gawande, Chronicle believes that this problem needs to be solved with world-class information design. They are making a completely new way to make impactful, interactive presentations that are effortless to create. Creating presentations on Chronicle is completely different from hours of pixel pushing. Instead of spending hours tweaking slides, Chronicle allows users to create with ‘pre-designed blocks’. These blocks are interactive and are designed with world-class information design in mind. This radically reduces the time required to create a story that is highly impactful. Chronicle wants to deliver a dummy-proof creation experience - layouts are created much like arranging widgets on your iPhone meaning it's impossible to make a bad-looking Chronicle presentation. The founders have spent the last decade helping thousands of people make presentations while working in product, growth, and management consulting roles. Mayuresh Patole, Co-Founder and CEO at Chronicle, commented: “This started at university where I accidentally ended up teaching lecture halls full of students to build presentations because they thought I'd developed some kind of new interactive format. In reality, I was spending hours hacking Powerpoint to deliver a novel, interactive and engaging format. Today, with the explosion of social media, remote work, and a plethora of modern design tools, the world is ready for a new way to tell stories. I’m so excited that I can now bring that power to create visually stunning stories to anyone in seconds or minutes, not hours.” The founders realized big changes were happening in how people were telling stories - both in the creation and consumption experiences. Tejas Gawande added: “Social media has completely hijacked how people consume complex information. Attention spans have reduced by 33% since 2000 and have given rise to shorter formats across almost everything we consume. Today, most audiences stop paying attention to the presentation at the 10-minute mark. As younger generations have entered the workplace this feeling of ‘death by Powerpoint’ has only grown more acute.“ Simply making tools that lead to faster creation of poorly designed slides with chartjunk and bad information design only further aggravates this issue. Users are also spending hours making bad presentations. Employees spend, on average, more than a month every year writing and finessing these presentations. Mayuresh and Tejas were struck with a strong realization when they saw users move from conventional slide-based design tools to simpler formats that offer one core thing that users want - convenience. According to the founder, the problem is not that you cannot create great presentations with existing tools but rather that it is that the tools do not help in the process. Not only do existing tools and formats make it very difficult to deliver great presentations, they make it quite easy to make bad ones. Chronicle wants everyone to be able to share their story and be proud of the output they create. They also want to make storytelling a joyful experience. To do this they’re breaking the tyranny of the slide and replacing it with interactive blocks that work like magic. Mayuresh Patole added: “Our early adopters are able to use Chronicle to create some of the best decks in just 8 minutes instead of 8 hours. Eventually, we see Chronicle being the best way to anchor any meeting or discussion, in-person, remote, or asynchronous. It is a huge opportunity to impact millions of people who aren’t happy with how stories are told today and we are incredibly excited about it.” The founders used their platform to make their investor pitch deck that caught the eye of Accel’s Shekhar Kirani and it was quickly evident how much impact a simple, well-designed, interactive format could create. Shekhar Kirani, Partner at Accel, commented: “Chronicle is reimagining storytelling. The team is obsessed with fixing the problem and making the experience of crafting impactful stories not just bearable but joyful. Mayuresh and Tejas have put together a global, remote-first team that is fixated on solving the pressing issues that prevent people from delivering their best story, both sync and async. With its opinionated design and delightful experience, Chronicle has already started emerging as the choice of storytelling tool with modern ventures. We are thrilled to be a part of their mission and kick off a new generation of no-design tools.” Paul Bassat, founder at Square Peg, said, “It is rare to find a founder who has such a special connection with the problem. Mayuresh is absolutely obsessed and uniquely skilled to craft a new storytelling medium. When he showed us what he means by ‘a new format’ it was immediately clear that the opportunity is huge and they are thinking about this very differently. We are thrilled to be a part of their mission.” Over the course of their journey, the founders have attracted some of the most prominent thought leaders mapping out the future of work from organizations such as Apple, Google, Slack, Stripe, Superhuman, OnDeck, and Adobe. Chronicle is a fully remote team of 15, operating across the US, India, and Australia. They are currently in closed beta, rapidly iterating with their early adopters on the first version of their product that focuses on helping founders make pitch decks - a use case that is very close to the founders. They will soon be expanding to other internal and external storytelling use cases. About Chronicle Chronicle is a new format of presentations that lets you create impactful stories effortlessly. Chronicle is doing to presentations what Notion did to docs. We are not making a faster tool to make slides, we are fundamentally reimagining the format itself by taking away the design burden, making it interactive and engaging. Find out more and join the waitlist at Chronicle (chroniclehq.com) Chronicle is led by a strong team of storytellers, and product and information design leaders. Mayuresh Patole co-founded Chronicle after witnessing a significant void in the way stories are created and shared. After being repeatedly asked at talks and events about how he made his presentations, he ran a workshop on effective presentations which was a surprise success. He went on to join BCG where he would spend the next 5 years surrounded by presentations again. Tejas Gawande is a product geek who brings his deep expertise in customer and go-to-market from working across the US and 10 APAC countries in eCommerce and management consulting. He also writes a product newsletter for thousands of subscribers. Mayuresh and Tejas met at university (IIT Bombay) and have known each other for a decade. About Accel Accel is a global venture capital firm that aims to be the first partner to exceptional teams everywhere, from inception through all phases of private company growth. Accel has been operating in India since 2008, and its investments include companies like BookMyShow, BrowserStack, Flipkart, Freshworks, FalconX, Infra. Market, Chargebee, Clevertap, Cure Fit, Musigma, Moneyview, Mensa Brands, Myntra, Moglix, Ninjacart, Swiggy, Stanza Living, Urban Company, Zetwerk, and Zenoti, among many others.We help ambitious entrepreneurs build iconic global businesses. For more, visit www.accel.com About Square Peg Square Peg is a global investment firm on a mission to empower exceptional founders. Square Peg was founded in 2012 and has grown into a global investment firm with teams in Sydney, Melbourne, Tel Aviv, and Singapore. Square Peg invests in emerging technology companies across the internet economy. Since 2012, it has invested in over 50 companies including Canva, Fiverr, Stripe, Tomorrow, and Airwallex. For more, visit www.squarepegcap.com Contact Details Chronicle Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://chroniclehq.com/

February 21, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Comcast Plans Major Network Expansion in Texas

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Comcast announced today it will significantly expand its next-generation network, the Xfinity 10G Network, in a major way across several southeast Texas counties in 2023. The media and technology company said it will invest more than $100 million to install at least one thousand miles of new fiber-rich highways that will reach up to 80,000 homes and businesses by the end of this year. The planned expansions add to Comcast’s ongoing $2.8 billion investment in Texas over the last three years. Network expansion efforts will begin in Kingwood, Pinehurst, Prairie View, Waller, New Caney and Conroe. Construction will continue in other communities that have ongoing network infrastructure builds in the Houston area. Construction has started in Kingwood, which will be the largest expansion of the year; it is expected to be complete by the end of 2023 and will reach nearly 24,000 Kingwood homes and businesses. These locations will have the foundational next-generation network in place to begin deploying DOCSIS 4.0, setting the stage for the introduction of new symmetrical multi-gigabit Internet options. “We will bring our fiber-rich network to twice the number of homes and businesses this year compared to the number we passed last year,” said Ralph Martinez, Senior Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Texas Region. “Southeast Texas’ rural and suburban communities have been growing fast, and we are building out our next-generation Comcast network in tandem with the growth. We will continue to expand to even more rural communities in the next few years.” Once complete, Comcast, the nation’s largest provider of 1.2 Gigabit per second speeds, will give consumers access to reliable and fast Xfinity Internet and Xfinity Mobile service that outperforms its competitors. Comcast engineers have also developed multiple artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that make the network faster and more reliable while delivering up to 100 Gbps for Comcast Business customers. In addition, Comcast’s next-generation technology provides multiple layers of security that automatically detect and block hundreds of thousands of cyber events every second, and a Smart Network that automates many core network functions and dramatically reduces the number of outages. “Access to reliable internet and telecommunications services is something that we cannot go without in our day-to-day activities,” said Houston Mayor Pro-Tem and Kingwood resident, Dave Martin. “Comcast and their new construction project in Kingwood is a perfect example of a business working to bridge the gap to connect more people to much-needed services while increasing accessibility to much-needed services and their dependability. I appreciate Comcast’s partnership and commitment to District E.” Comcast is also committed to addressing digital equity in communities we serve, through Project UP, the company’s $1 billion dollar commitment to help tens of millions of people connect to the internet and build futures of unlimited possibilities. Last year, Comcast Texas invested more than one million dollars to help local community organizations provide personalized digital skills training, offer workforce development/readiness workshops and other tech education to students, adults, and people with disabilities. The funding also supports ongoing efforts to build awareness about connectivity programs like Internet Essentials and the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which offers eligible households up to $30/month credit, or up to $75 for households on tribal lands, for home Internet. Comcast proudly participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program, and offers Internet Essentials Plus, a $29.95/month home Internet service that is effectively free for eligible households, once the ACP credit is applied. Interested customers can visit Xfinity.com/ACP or call 1-800-Xfinity to learn more about this program and find out if they qualify. For more construction details and updates, visit ComcastTexas.com/Expansion. Powered by the Xfinity 10G Network Comcast’s next-generation network and Internet experience are powering homes today and into the future: · Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect nearly 1 billion devices across the company’s network annually. The Xfinity 10G Network with the next-generation Xfinity gateways deliver the most advanced WiFi technology carrying three times more bandwidth to power streaming, gaming, videoconferencing, and more, simultaneously. · Fastest Internet: 10 million+ Xfinity Internet customers subscribe to gigabit speed products, and Ookla rated Xfinity the fastest Internet provider at the end of 2022*. Symmetrical gig speeds to the first homes are planned for later this year. · Unprecedented Coverage: The latest Xfinity Gateway provides a more reliable connection throughout the home. Customers can get wall-to-wall WiFi coverage with a powerful xFi Pod that extends coverage to hard-to-reach areas, with plans for an offering of increased support for in-home WiFi through a “boost guarantee” later this year. · Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network – that passes 60 million homes and business and counting. The company plans to launch a new device that is “storm-ready” with cellular and battery backup to help keep customers connected even when the power goes out. · Ultra-Low Latency: The Xfinity 10G Network and the latest xFi Gateway are a powerful combination that deliver ultra-low latency for those moments when response times matter most like video games, a fast-growing category with Xfinity households averaging more than one gaming console per home. For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest-growing providers of Ethernet services. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Ookla’s SpeedtestTM Market Index report shows that Xfinity delivered the fastest median download speeds to its Internet customers in the United States for the final quarter of 2022. Contact Details Comcast Steve Campion +1 832-920-2001 Steve_Campion@Comcast.com Company Website https://houston.comcast.com/

February 20, 2023 10:08 AM Central Standard Time

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dbx-tv® Total Cal® selected as CES Picks Award Winner

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We are pleased to announce that dbx-tv’s Total Cal automated in-home tuning system has won this year’s CES Picks Awards, presented by TWICE. Total Cal improves the sound of televisions, soundbars, and portable/home speakers by measuring their performance at the customer’s listening position and automatically compensating for problems caused by device placement and room acoustics. “The Total Cal system represents a breakthrough in consumer audio by making it easy for everyone to experience high quality, accurate, and customized sound without the need for audio expertise or complex A/V equipment, “says Les Tyler, the inventor of automatic equalization technology and President of dbx-tv. Timothy Brault, Director of Sales and Marketing for dbx-tv added, “by harnessing the power of cloud computing and the mobile devices consumers already own, Total Cal works with the industry standard SoCs and DSPs manufacturers already design around, enabling them to deliver high-end audio processing in cost-conscious products.” The awards’ editorial team has said that “ CES has seemingly returned to normality this year and with that, competition to be considered the very best has been high. Across the board, we had tough decisions to make when selecting winners this year which further highlights how impressed we were with our final winners. Congratulations to all those who won.” We’re thrilled to have won this award. If you would like to see our winning product then please click here: http://www.dbx-tv.com/totalcal.You can read more about our success on TWICE’s website, in the February edition of TWICE magazine, in their regular newsletter, and on other promotional channels from the brand in the coming weeks. dbx-tv offers Total Cal to TV & speaker OEM/ODM manufacturers as a companion mobile or smart TV application to the company’s Total Sonics audio post-processing. Products utilizing Total Cal are expected to reach consumers in 2023. dbx-tv has over 40 years of experience improving audio in TVs and other small speaker devices. Born from the pro audio legacy of dbx, dbx-tv has earned multiple television audio technology awards and has improved sound in over a billion devices worldwide. Learn more at www.dbx-tv.com. Contact Details dbx-tv Tim Brault +1 530-346-3276 info@dbx-tv.com Company Website https://dbx-tv.com/contact-us/

February 17, 2023 11:50 AM Eastern Standard Time

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QYOU CEO and Co-Founder Curt Marvis to Present Plenary Presentation at The Times of India Global Business Summit

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Contact Details Doug Barker +1 437-992-4814 shareholder@qyoutv.com Company Website https://www.qyoumedia.com

February 17, 2023 09:40 AM Eastern Standard Time

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FIFA Betting Sites: Best Esports Sites, Bonuses & Security & More

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Do you want to bet on FIFA but you don’t know what the best FIFA betting sites are? Then this ranking will come in handy because we’ve analyzed the entire industry to select the top FIFA sportsbooks. The highest odds, best bonuses, amazing coverage of FIFA events, high-quality streaming and live betting, and superb V.I.P reward programs, are just some of the huge benefits that our recommended sites will bring you. If you’re ready to start betting on FIFA, then check our ranking below! List of the Top FIFA Gambling Sites Here you have our list of the top FIFA sportsbooks you can join today - with a brief description on their best benefit: GG.bet: Best Welcome Bonuses for FIFA BC.Game: Most Complete FIFA Betting Site Thunderpick: Best Crypto Sportsbook for FIFA Loot.bet: Best FIFA Sportsbook for Gamers Pinnacle: Best Odds for FIFA Matches Betway: Best FIFA Betting Site in the UK Rivalry: Best Streaming and Live Betting Midnite: Best for Mobile FIFA Betting If you want to learn more about each sportsbook, check out EsportsOnly.com, or we invite you to read our reviews below. 1. GG.bet: Best Welcome Bonuses for FIFA Do you like big bonuses? Then GG.bet will bring you exactly what you’re looking for, thanks to the generous matched bonus of 200%, free bets, and free money rewards. If you want to bring your bankroll a huge boost, then this is the bookie you need to use. GG.bet pays high odds - making it a good rival to BC.Game - and also works great on mobile and is suitable for live betting. All in all, it’s a solid bookie that you need to check out, especially if you love generous welcome bonuses. 2. BC.Game: Most Complete FIFA Betting Site BC.Game is our favorite pick for betting on FIFAe because it pays high odds, brings generous bonuses, covers lots of FIFAe events and is great for live betting and mobile betting. The ideal combo to get started. It also offers matched bonuses up to 1,260x, making it one of the most generous FIFA sportsbooks right now. And since it has high limits for deposits and withdrawals, you can bet big without problems. If you don’t know what betting site to choosDe, especially if you’re new to the scene, then go ahead with BC.Game, because it’s the most complete FIFA betting site in our opinion. 3. Thunderpick: Best Crypto Sportsbook for FIFA Thunderpick is a solid FIFA bookie because it has a nice welcome bonus up to $500, competitive odds, works great on mobile and the interface is clean and easy to use. Although not as good as BC.Game when it comes to live betting, it’s also competent in this area. But the area where Thunderpick stands out from the other options in this ranking is when we talk about cryptocurrencies. If you want to use crypto for betting on FIFA, then this bookie is exactly what you need. It supports BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, XRP, LTC and several other coins, and it offers fast processing time for deposits and withdrawals - making it the ideal combo for crypto bettors. 4. Loot.bet: Best FIFA Sportsbook for Gamers Do you wish betting on FIFA felt like a video game? Then Loot.bet is the sportsbook you need in your life. This FIFA betting site has been especially designed for gamers, so that using the site and placing your bets feels like you are playing a fun (and potentially profitable) video game. On top of that, Loot.bet pays competitive odds, works well on mobile and is a solid choice for live betting. So if you’re a gamer that wants to start betting on FIFA, Loot.bet will be your perfect match. 5. Pinnacle: Best Odds for FIFA Matches If all you care about are the highest odds for FIFA, then Pinnacle is the solution you need right now. When compared to the rest of the available FIFA betting sites, you can verify that it pays the highest odds for the vast majority of events, tournaments and matches. Although it is not generous when it comes to bonuses, the fact that it pays the highest odds, brings a clean and user-friendly interface, brings solid free streaming + live betting and covers a wide variety of FIFAe events, makes it an ideal choice. 6. Betway: Best FIFA Betting Site in the UK Simply put, if you’re from the UK and you want to use a traditional bookie that covers a fair amount of FIFAe events, then Betway is the way to go. Bonus points if you love free bets, because the bookmaker loves to give these bonuses on a frequent basis. Betway also pays competitive odds for FIFAe events, and is highly recommended for live betting. The unique downside here is that it doesn’t cover as many FIFAe events as BC.Game, Pinnacle, GG.bet or Thunderpick. 7. Rivalry: Best Streaming and Live Betting If your main focus is live betting, then Rivalry is the way to go. It’s been specially designed to bring the best FIFAe streaming and live betting experience, and they’ve successfully accomplished this goal. On top of that, they pay high odds, cover a phenomenal number of FIFAe events and work great on mobile. The only con of Rivalry is that it could offer more bonuses, given that it doesn’t pay odds as high as Pinnacle, but its amazing live betting and streaming capabilities make it an excellent choice. 8. Midnite: Best for Mobile FIFA Betting If you plan to bet on FIFAe using your smartphone or tablet the majority of time, then Midnite is the perfect pick for you. Thanks to its fast and intuitive iOS and Android app, you can easily bet on your favorite FIFAe events with just a couple of clicks. Midnite also covers a big number of FIFAe events and offers plenty of betting markets, and in addition to their high odds, it’s an excellent combo for all the mobile bettors out there. If that sounds like you, then you should give Midnite a try. How to Sign up on FIFA Betting Sites Are you ready to start betting on FIFA to win big time? Then here’s what you have to do to join our recommended sites: Select a FIFA sportsbook from our ranking Go to their site and sign up Use a promotional code to claim your welcome bonus Make a first deposit Now you can start betting on FIFA matches The process is quite easy and you can complete it in just 5-10 minutes - and since our recommended sites cover a wide variety of FIFA tournaments and events, you’ll be able to start betting on FIFA matches right off the bat. How to Bet on FIFA: Betting Markets and Placing a Bet Now let’s see how you can place your first bet on FIFA, and we will also let you know more about the available betting markets/options, so you can get used to them. Betting Markets for FIFA If you have experience betting on soccer and esports or are even familiar with Overwatch betting, then betting on FIFA will be a walk in the park. To help you out - be it that you’re a seasoned bettor or just starting out - then here you have a complete recap on the betting markets available for FIFAe: Match Result Money Line Total Goals Correct Score 1st Half/2nd Half bets Handicaps Both Teams to Score Double Chance Specials (0.5+ penalties, 0.5+ red cards, 0.5+ goals within the first 5 minutes of the match, etc.) As you can see, they are pretty similar to the bets you’d make on traditional soccer games. So just explore all the available betting markets at your disposal and make your own bet. How to Place a Bet on FIFA Now that you have learned about the different betting markets available for FIFA, it’s time to place your first bet: Log in to your selected FIFA betting site Fund your account in case you’ve not done a first deposit yet Select an available FIFA match Choose a betting market (or several in case you want to make an accumulator bet) Enter how much you’re going to bet Click on “Bet” And that’s it - you’ve just made your first bet on FIFA! All you have to do is to wait for the results to see if your prediction was right. About the Most Popular FIFA Tournaments and Events If you are new to the scene, perhaps you don’t know what tournaments, series or events to follow, so here you have the recap and overview you badly needed to start betting on FIFA: eChampions League ePremier League (ePL) eMajor League Soccer (eMLS) FIFAe World Cup FUT Champions Cup FIFAe Club World Cup FIFAe Nations Cup English ePremier League These events are going to bring you plenty of FIFAe matches where to bet on, but worry not, because our recommended bookies also cover other niche/regional tournaments such as: eMLS League 2023 Eligella Content Creator Cup MoAuba Cup eLaLiga SuperCup Etc. What Bonuses Can You Claim at FIFA Sportsbooks? Bonuses can make betting a lot more interesting and enjoyable because they are basically free money that you can use to grow your bankroll. Here you will find more info about the bonuses you can claim. Free Bets Just like you read it, some of our recommended FIFA betting sites will bring you a handsome bonus of free bets, which you can use to bet on your favorite FIFA matches. They can be worth anywhere from $5 to $50+, and hence, you have a clear shot at making a small fortune if you play it right. Matched Bonuses Would you like to multiply your first deposit? Then you need a matched deposit bonus. This way you can grow your bankroll to have more money to bet with, which is great if you want to increase the bet size without risking too much of your capital. No Deposit Bonuses Would you like to test the waters before betting real money on FIFA? Then you need a no deposit bonus, and our recommended sites offer this type of bonuses. They can range from just a couple of dollars to over $10, it depends on the sportsbook. We recommend you to compare the different sites to find the best no-deposit bonus for you. Insurance Bets Would you feel more confident if the sportsbook refunded your money if you lost a bet? This is the exact benefit you can obtain thanks to insurance bets bonuses. Let’s say you claim an insurance bet bonus for up to $500 and you lose $500 on a FIFA bet, then the sportsbook will bring you back the $500 you’ve just lost in the shape of credits that you can use in new bets. Cashback Bonuses If you have ever used a credit/debit card with cashback, then you already know what this bonus is all about. For every bet you make, you will obtain a percentage of the wager back. This bonus is especially good for conservative bettors. How We Analyze and Select the Best FIFA Betting Sites If you want to learn about our selection process, then here you have a description of the different factors we have used to build this listing of the top FIFA sportsbooks. Licensing Before you deposit your money on the first FIFA sportsbook you find, you need to make sure it’s licensed. For example, the majority of our recommended FIFA betting sites are licensed by the Curacao Gaming Control Board, making them regulated and legal sportsbooks. This will guarantee that your information and money will be in safe hands. Reputation Does the sportsbook have too many complaints from other users? This is the question we ask ourselves when analyzing a new FIFA betting site, and that’s why we review its industry reputation by checking gambling forums, communities and rating sites. If the bookmaker is supported and approved by the community, then we proceed to further analyze it. Odds for FIFA Matches Betting on FIFA is as certain as betting on a traditional soccer match, you never know the final outcome. That’s why we’ve only selected sportsbooks that pay the highest odds for FIFA matches, to bring you the highest possible return on every bet you make, to bring you the risk-reward relationship that you need to make your betting strategy profitable. Coverage of FIFA Events Will you have enough FIFA matches to bet on? Another key question we ask ourselves when analyzing a new FIFA sportsbook. That’s why we make sure that it covers tournaments such as eChampions League, ePremier League (ePL, eMajor League Soccer (eMLS), FIFAe World Cup, and FUT Champions Cup - just to name a few. Our recommended sites will bring you access to a wide variety of FIFA tournaments and events, be it mainstream or niche/regional ones. READ MORE: Betting Markets Having a good variety of betting markets will take your experience to the next level because you will have more freedom and flexibility. Our selected sites allow you to bet on money line, futures, outrights, match winner, over/under, parlay bets, accumulator bets, spreads, handicaps, etc. You will have more than enough betting markets at your disposal. Bonuses and Rewards Generous bonuses and rewards will make your experience a lot more enjoyable. Be it free bets, matched esports bonuses, insurance bets, cashback - you name it. Our recommended sites will reward you greatly, so that you can have more cash to bet on your favorite FIFA events and matches. Mobile Experience Would you like to bet from your smartphone or table with ease? That’s why we’ve only picked FIFA betting sites that are mobile-friendly with fast, reliable and intuitive apps/mobile websites that allow you to bet on your favorite matches in just a couple of clicks. Streaming and Live Betting Watching the FIFA games live is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the esport and spot golden betting opportunities. Due to this reason, we’ve also factored in the quality of the streaming and live betting experience when building this ranking, to only select FIFA betting sites that are highly capable in these areas. Customer Support Even if you’re already familiar with esports bookmakers, sooner or later you will need the site to assist you with an issue or answer an important question, and that’s when good customer support service becomes vital. Our recommended sites will answer your questions and solve your problems as soon as possible via live chat, phone, Discord, Telegram, forums, or email. Best FIFA Betting Tips If you want to learn how to bet on FIFA like the pros, then this section will bring you the exact tips you need to follow. Learn Bankroll Management Managing your bankroll with responsibility is the cornerstone of any effective FIFA betting strategy, because it will let you know how much to bet based on the risk, when to cash out your winnings and when to stop losses. Before you make a bet on FIFA, sit down to answer the following questions: How much money can I use for betting on FIFA without affecting my lifestyle? What are my weekly and monthly profit goals? How much can I afford to lose before calling it a day? How many hours a day will I spend betting on FIFA? Based on these answers, you can start building your bankroll management strategy. Here’s what we recommend: Bankroll Size: Money you can afford to lose Bet Size: 0.5% for risky bets and 1.00% for “safer” bets Profit Goal: 5-10% monthly Loss Limit: -1% to -5% of your bankroll The time you will spend betting on FIFA will depend on your free time, but don’t let it consume your day. Just spend a couple of hours placing your pre-match bets, do some in-game betting and that’s it. Immerse Yourself in FIFA If you want to master the art of betting on FIFA, then you need to immerse yourself in the esport. Start by watching the most important tournaments and events such as the eChampions League, ePremier League (ePL) and eMajor League Soccer (eMLS). Learn about the rules of the esport, the different scenarios and get to know the teams, be it the most popular ones or niche teams from lesser-known tournaments. Make Your Own Research It’s always important to make your own research before placing a bet. You can get recommendations from tipsters, but it’s always better to analyze an event on your own, so that you can create your own predictions for the match. Once you’ve immersed yourself in the world of FIFA Esport, doing your own research will become a lot easier, because you will already know what factors to consider and how to recognize a golden betting opportunity. Use Bonuses Smartly Free bets, matched bonuses, insurance bets, etc. They all are here to help you make more money, as long as you’re smart about using them. Since our recommended sites only offer fair and transparent bonuses, you don’t have to worry about reading thousands of words of Terms and Conditions. All you have to do is to identify the best use for each bonus. For example, if you have a risky play that you’re sure will become true, then using a free bet would be the smart move. On the other hand, matched bonuses should only be used to increase your bankroll, and hence, the bet size. Read More About Esports Betting https://newsdirect.com/news/best-csgo-gambling-sites-2023-find-the-top-games-and-bonuses 226805464 https://newsdirect.com/news/csgoroll-promo-code-2023-use-code-cr100-and-get-3-free-cases-5-bonus-985705215 https://newsdirect.com/news/research-call-of-duty-betting-sites-best-esports-sites-bonuses-and-reviews-932716144 F.A.Q If you want to know more about our top FIFA Sportsbooks, then here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions. Is it legal to bet on FIFA? Yes, our recommended FIFA sportsbooks are legal because they’re regulated and licensed. Nonetheless, this might vary depending on your location, which might have specific laws and regulations that consider online betting as illegal. What is the most profitable FIFA esports betting strategy? The most profitable strategy for FIFA is to study the competitors, control your bankroll and look for opportunities for in-game betting. If you can stick to your bankroll management rules, you can make it grow in the long term. Can you bet on FIFA for free? Yes, thanks to the free bets and no deposit bonuses that some of our recommended FIFA sportsbooks offer you. Only use the right promo code, activate it and you will be able to use the free money bonus to bet on your favorite FIFA matches. Can you bet on FIFA on mobile? Yes, our recommended FIFA betting sites, especially Midnite, can adapt to any mobile device be it a smartphone or tablet, so that you can bet on your favorite matches anywhere and at any time. Contact Details Gabriel Hall gabriel@acroud.media

February 16, 2023 11:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

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FansUnite Entertainment agrees to partnership with Stram Entertainment to sell BetPrep

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FansUnite Entertainment CEO Scott Burton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news of a partnership that will result in Stram Entertainment Limited, doing business as BestOdds, acquiring one of the company’s affiliate brands, BetPrep. Burton told Proactive the deal will allow the company to reduce its operating expenses immediately and unlock new revenue synergies. Stram will pay FansUnite a 30% revenue share for 36 months. Contact Details Proactive Investors Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

February 16, 2023 11:42 AM Eastern Standard Time

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ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ADVERTISERS PRESENTS THE 2023 DRIVING INFLUENCE AWARD TO QYOU MEDIA FOR ITS ‘OKAY HYUNDAI’ TIKTOK CAMPAIGN

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February 16, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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The SPIKES® Index Might Be A More Stable, Accurate Measure Of Volatility Than VIX®

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By Rachael Green, Benzinga SPIKES Volatility Index is a measure of the 30-day expected volatility for the S&P500 ETF (SPY) and may be gaining in popularity as the new way to look at volatility, especially among traders. Volatility trading has become a popular means of hedging portfolios or turning market assumptions into tradable opportunities, and subtle differences in the methodologies used to calculate SPIKES and VIX could make the former a more suitable index for those kinds of short-term trades. Here’s a quick look at how the two volatility measures differ and why that matters. How VIX Methodology Works and Why Traders May Want an Alternative VIX generates a quantified measure of future volatility by tracking options contracts, which grant the holder the right to buy or sell an underlying asset at a future date for a guaranteed price. An investor might buy a put option to sell a stock at $20 per share in 30 days if they believed the stock price might dip below $20 in that time period, for example. Alternatively, they might buy a call option to buy a stock at $20 per share in 30 days if they believed the stock’s price would rise above that price. That function of either hedging losses or realizing gains the investor assumes will happen in the future is precisely why the options market is such a useful way to gauge near-term volatility and why VIX is sometimes called the “fear gauge.” As useful as it is, VIX methodology for calculating its value comes with some limitations. Namely, it only tracks options traded on the CBOE Options Exchange and only the less liquid SPX options on that exchange. That limited dataset gives a peek into the S&P 500 options market but not the full picture. SPX options are European-style options based on the S&P 500 index itself. That means the option contracts are larger (and more expensive), can’t be exercised before their expiration date, and trading stops the day before they expire. Those features make them less liquid and prone to wider spreads. One drawback to that lack of liquidity and larger spread is that it can impact the midpoint formula the VIX uses to calculate options prices. The formula sets the price of options as the midpoint in their bid-ask spread. This more or less creates a theoretical “average” contract price rather than the actual price the contracts are trading at. Finally, the VIX updates every 15 seconds, which isn’t a problem for long-term investors using it to check in on market sentiment and volatility. For short-term trading, however, those 15 seconds can be the crucial difference between a trade generating yield or losing money. What the SPIKES Index Does Differently The SPIKES Volatility Index (SPIKE) was designed specifically to address some of the limitations of VIX. While both are a measure of 30-day expected volatility of the S&P 500, one of the most notable differences is SPIKES use of SPY options rather than SPX options. SPY options are the most actively traded exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the world, with strong liquidity and potentially smaller spreads. By tracking SPY options, the SPIKES Volatility Index seeks to minimize the impact of spread on price movements and provide a more precise measure of volatility. Another means of increasing that precision is the use of options data from all 16 U.S. options exchanges instead, whereas SPX options are only traded on one exchange. Finally, SPIKES utilizes a proprietary price-dragging technique for capturing live options prices as an alternative to the midpoint pricing used for VIX. Rather than approximating an average price, SPIKES uses pricing data from actual trades. And instead of updating the index price every 15 seconds, it updates every 100 milliseconds for pinpoint accuracy, making it a viable tool for short-term traders. Differences In Methodology Became Clear In The Aftermath Of Interest Rate Hikes On Sept. 21, 2022, stock prices slumped after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates another 0.25% and provided a clear example of how SPIKES methodology results in a more stable index during moments of low liquidity or high volatility. While SPIKES and VIX move in tandem with each other most of the time, VIX diverged nearly 10% from SPIKES in the five-minute window following the Fed’s rate hike press release. During that window, SPIKES vacillated in the high 27s but VIX spiked above 30 and didn’t move until 2:06 p.m. when it tipped back down to realign with SPIKES. While you can’t trade the Index directly, there are options, futures, and ETFs available on SPIKES. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. 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February 15, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Research: Call of Duty Betting Sites: Best Esports Sites, Bonuses and Reviews

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Do you want to bet on Call of Duty, but you don’t know where? Then you’ve landed on the right page at the perfect time because here you will find a ranking of the best Call of Duty betting sites. They’re the best because they will bring you the highest odds, the best coverage of CoD matches and events, generous bonuses and promotions, splendid live streaming + in-game betting, and fast payouts. If you’re ready to start betting, then check our ranking below! The Ranking of the Top Call of Duty Gambling Sites Here you have our ranking of the best sites where you can bet on CoD matches and events - choose your favorite one to start betting now: GG.bet: Best Overall Call of Duty Betting Site Thunderpick: Best Crypto CoD Betting Site BC.Game: Best Bonuses for Betting on Call of Duty Loot.bet: Best Gamified Call of Duty Sportsbook Pinnacle: Highest Odds for CoD Matches Rivalry: Best Live Streaming and In-Game Betting Midnite: Best for Call of Duty Mobile Betting Betway: Best for Betting on CoD from the UK Now you can pick your favorite site, join it easily and start betting - and don’t forget to claim your welcome bonus, so you can increase your bankroll and obtain more winnings! If you want to know more about each site before joining one, check out EsportsOnly.com, or we invite you to check our reviews, where you will find the pros and cons of each sportsbook. 1. GG.bet: Best Overall Call of Duty Betting Site GG.bet is our favorite Call of Duty betting site because it scores great in all the areas that will matter to you as a bettor. It has got great bonuses (up to 200% extra) and free bets, it covers all the important and niche CoD events and tournaments, it pays pretty high odds, it’s great for mobile betting, it has great streaming and the customer support is superb. What’s not to like about GG.bet? That’s the question we asked ourselves at the hour of ranking it at the top, and since we said there are all the reasons in the world to love GG.bet for betting on CoD, we made it the king of our ranking. Only keep in mind that it might not be available for your country since it blocks regions such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, etc. That’s the only con we could find. 2. Thunderpick: Best Crypto CoD Betting Site Thunderpick is an excellent choice for CoD bettors that want to only deposit and withdraw cryptocurrencies. Be It BTC, USDT, BNB, LTC or ETH, Thunderpick allows you to use these and other cryptocurrencies for betting on their platform and cashing out your winnings. We recommend Thunderpick because it offers a generous $500 welcome bonus, a superb V.I.P rewards program, and full coverage for the majority of CoD events - as well as great odds and a high-quality live streaming for in-game betting. The only thing we’d recommend Thunderpick is to improve their customer support service. 3. BC.Game: Best Bonuses for Betting on Call of Duty If your criteria for choosing your next CoD betting site is which one will offer you the best bonuses, then look no further than BC.Game. It brings matched bonuses up to 1,260x, making it the most generous bookmaker from our list. BC.Game is also a great choice for high-rollers because it has high limits for deposits and withdrawals. If you want to bet big on a specific CoD match, then you can do it with total peace of mind at BC.Game, because it won’t lock your account or subject you to long KYC procedures. BC.Game pays great odds for CoD matches and it covers a wide myriad of tournaments and events, making it an excellent choice for CoD bettors. You will get exactly what you are looking for. However, keep in mind that users from the USA, France or Netherlands cannot use BC.Game. 4. Loot.bet: Best Gamified Call of Duty Sportsbook If you want to bet on a bookmaker that feels like you are playing a video game, then Loot.bet is the way to go. It covers a wide myriad of events and tournaments such as the CoD League and the World Series, and since it pays high odds, it’s a sure choice for gamers turned bettors. It’s also great for in-game betting, especially since it feels like you are playing a video game. This bookie will make your betting sessions a lot more entertaining. 5. Pinnacle: Highest Odds for CoD Matches If you are just looking for the bookie with the highest odds for Call of Duty matches and events, then sign up on Pinnacle today. When compared to all the options from our ranking and against other sites from the industry, it’s the one that pays the most for virtually all the CoD matches. Pinnacle covers all the CoD tournaments, series and events that matter, to bring you a wide variety of matches where to choose from. And this comes along with great streaming for in-game betting. The interface is clean and easy to use, perfect for bettors used to traditional bookies. You can place your bets easily since the format is intuitive and user-friendly. The only con is that Pinnacle doesn’t offer bonuses at all, but they compensate it perfectly with the fact that they pay the highest odds for CoD matches. 6. Rivalry: Best Live Streaming and In-Game Betting If the most important things for you are live streaming and in-game betting for Call of Duty matches, then Rivalry is exactly what you need in your life right now. It provides competitive odds, covers a wide variety of CoD events, and offers great bonuses. Rivalry is also good for mobile betting, especially if you want to bet on live events from your smartphone or tablet. Its easy-to-use interface and fast-loading website make it an excellent combo. However, consider that Rivalry is not available in the US or the UK, so you should look for alternatives such as Betway. 7. Midnite: Best for Call of Duty Mobile Betting If you love to bet from your smartphone or tablet, then Midnite is the perfect Call of Duty bookie for you. You can download its Android or iOS app to start betting on CoD matches, since the app is fast, intuitive and full of features that will take your betting experience to the next level. Midnite covers plenty of CoD matches and events, bringing you a rich pool of options for your betting journey - every single day. And you will be able to make the most out of this thanks to the generous bonuses and offers that they offer. Midnite could be even better if they offered a Bet Builder, but this is not the case. It’s worth mentioning because we’re sure that some of you love to make combinations bets, but since there’s no Bet Builder, it will make your goal harder. 8. Betway: Best for Betting on CoD from the UK If you want to bet on CoD but at the same time have exposure to traditional sports within a classic betting site, then Betway is exactly what you need, especially if you’re from the UK. This superb bookie pays competitive odds, covers a fair number of CoD events and brings you plenty of generous free bets. Betway is pretty easy to use and you can use it on a desktop or mobile likewise. If you don’t want to bother with the learning curve that some bookies like Loot.bet need you to go through to use their platform, then Betway is what you need. The only con is that, when compared to the other bookies from this list, it doesn’t cover as many Call of Duty events and matches. How to Join a Call of Duty Betting Site In Only 5 Steps If you already know what site you want to join but you don’t know how, then just follow these 5 steps: Choose one of the sites above Click on the link Signup and enter your details Deposit and receive your bonus Start betting! The process might vary a bit depending on the site you choose, but for the most part, this is what you have to do. The best thing about our recommended CoD betting sites is that they don’t require you to undergo complex KYC procedures. They still have to implement KYC at some stages, but they’re easy to complete and won’t interfere between you and your betting journey. How to Recognize an Excellent Call of Duty Betting Site If you’re wondering the criteria we’ve used to build our ranking of the top CoD betting sites, then here you will find a clear explanation of all the elements we’ve taken into account. Licenses and reputation The first step to recognize an excellent Call of Duty betting site is to make sure it’s safe, trustworthy and licensed. This way you will be able to rest easy knowing that your money will be safe and that the platform won’t be rigged against you. Most of our recommended sites hold the Curacao Gaming License, which means that they have met all the necessary requirements to be considered as a safe and legal platform where users can bet on Call of Duty and other esports, as well as playing gambling games. Coverage of CoD matches and events CoD is one of the most popular esports right now, and when it comes to betting, it’s quite hot. It has a packed calendar, and hence, you need a sportsbook that covers most if not all of the events, so that you can make the most out of the rising popularity of CoD. Our recommended sites cover a wide myriad of events such as: Call of Duty League (CDL) Call of Duty World League (CWL) Call of Duty Championship Call of Duty Mobile World Championship Call of Duty Global Pro League The World Series of Warzone Call of Duty XP Pro-Am You can also bet on lesser-known tournaments and leagues such as: Call of Duty Challengers Call of Duty National Circuit Call of Duty Online Open Call of Duty Pro League Qualifier Call of Duty European Open Our sites will bring you the variety of matches and events that you need to keep your betting strategy running, with unique opportunities every single day. Betting options for Call of Duty matches We’ve only selected betting sites that offer plenty of betting options for Call of Duty, and we’re specifically talking about “specials”. Our recommended bookmakers will bring you options such as money line bets, correct score, spreads, handicap, totals, team with most kills, futures, etc. For example, you can bet on Team “A” to make the most kills, or perhaps a player in specific. Or you can simply stick to betting on what team will be the winner of the match. Our selected sites will bring you all the options you need to build your own strategy and to suit your style. High Odds Betting on CoD, even if you have completely researched the match and you feel like your predictions are 100% guaranteed, is still risky. That’s why you need to be paid well for the risk you’re taking, and to bring you this we’ve made sure that our recommended sites pay the best odds for CoD matches and events. For example, Pinnacle is our highest paying CoD betting site and you can prove it yourself by comparing it against other sportsbooks. You will find that it offers the best odds for practically all the events. Live streaming and in-game betting You also need a high-quality streaming service to watch CoD matches live, because this is where you can find amazing betting opportunities. And this should come along with powerful in-gaming betting capabilities, so that you can make the most out of every CoD match. This is exactly what our recommended sites will bring you. Bonuses and promotions Bonuses and promotions will make your CoD betting journey a lot more enjoyable because who doesn’t like free money? This is exactly what our recommended sites will bring you in the shape of bonuses and promos, we've used, such as matched bonuses, free bets, insurance bets, no deposit bonuses, and more. Deposits and withdrawals Another trait of any excellent CoD betting site is offering plenty of payment methods for deposits and withdrawals, as well as fast payouts (because you deserve to get your winnings as soon as possible). This is exactly what our recommended sportsbooks will offer you. You’ll have access to payment methods such as debit and credit cards, eWallets such as PayPal and Skrill, prepaid cards, cryptocurrencies, pay-by-mobile methods such as Google Pay and Apple Pay, and also bank transfers. Customer support service For you to enjoy an excellent experience when betting on Call of Duty, you need to do it at a site that can provide fast answers and solutions to issues, such as no credit deposits, frozen withdrawals, and the like. That’s why we have ensured that our recommended sites can bring you excellent customer support service via live chat, Discord, telegram, email, phone, forum and ticket system. How to Bet on Call of Duty: About Game Modes and Betting Options If you’re new to Call of Duty and you do not have much idea about how to bet on the esport, then this guide will bring you the foundation you need to get started today. The Game Modes of CoD Understanding the game modes will make you an excellent CoD bettor, because you’ll be able to identify key betting opportunities. Here’s what you need to know. Search and Destroy (S&D) This game mode is played between two teams. The attacking team has the mission to either destroy the defending team or to plant a bomb at a designated place, while the defending team has to prevent the attacking team from doing this or defusing the bomb on time. It’s important to note that each player only has one life per round, and the winner of the match is typically decided on a “best out of seven rounds” basis. This game mode will make the match a lot more competitive since there is little room for mistakes. This game mode is pretty similar to Counterstrike and that’s why this format has become heavily popular because it’s something that has already worked for ages. If you have experience betting on CS:GO, then this game mode will suit your betting strategy and style just fine. Hardpoint If you have ever played Team Fortress, then you will love this game mode, as it combines the best of King of the Hill and Capture the Flag. You have two teams that will compete to control a specific area in the map, which is called the “Hardpoint”. The more time a team controls the “Hardpoint”, the more points it will earn. The winner is decided based on the team that reached a set score first or the team that scores the most points until the time of the match runs out. Control In this game mode, two teams will compete to control two objective points on the map (hence the name “Control”). Each team will take turns defending and attacking the objective points, and the team that successfully captures both objective points or scores the most captures during the game will win. About the Betting Options Now let’s explore the different betting options that you will find at our recommended sites: Money line bets: You can bet on the winner of the match, series or tournament - this is the most classic CoD bet you’ll find Map bets: You can make bets based on the map as well which includes the team that will win the map and similar scenarios Totals: If you want to make a bet on the number of kills during the game or at specific stages, then you can also do it thanks to totals or Over/Under bets Handicaps: They work the same way as handicaps for traditional sports, but this time for CoD betting options Specials: Here you will find excellent betting options such as “highest scoring player”, “first blood”, “team with most kills during the first 10 minutes”, etc. Now that you know about all the betting options at your disposal, you can build your own strategies with ease. More on Esports Betting https://newsdirect.com/news/best-esports-betting-sites-top-esports-bookmakers-for-games-and-bonuses-475628115 https://newsdirect.com/news/best-league-of-legends-lol-betting-sites-bet-on-lol-games-with-bonuses-967806173 Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) Here you have the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the best CoD betting sites. Are Call of Duty betting sites safe and secure? Yes, our recommended CoD betting sites are safe and secure because they’re licensed, regulated and they’re equipped with the most advanced online security protocols. Your online information, money and assets will be protected from online attacks as well as from the operator itself because you’ll be using legal and regulated sportsbooks. How can I find the best odds for Call of Duty betting? It all comes down to comparing the odds of different bookmakers to find out which one is bringing you the best odds, but if you want to go the easy way, then just join Pinnacle. As we’ve detailed in our ranking and reviews, Pinnacle.com offers the best odds for practically all the Call of Duty matches and events. Are there any promotions or bonuses for Call of Duty betting? Yes, our recommended Call of Duty betting sites offer a wide myriad of promotions and bonuses such as matched bonuses, free bets, no deposit bonuses, insurance bets, reward programs, and more. All you have to do is to join them to explore all the benefits they offer you. What payment methods are available at Call of Duty betting sites? Our recommended Call of Duty betting pages offer payment methods such as debit and credit cards, eWallets (PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, etc.), cryptocurrencies such as BTC, USDT, and ETH, as well as prepaid cards, pay-by-mobile methods (Apple Pay and Google Pay) and bank transfers. Contact Details Gabriel Hall gabriel@acroud.media

February 14, 2023 11:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

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