If there’s anything constant other than the sun rising is Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s cockiness. The undefeated boxer said that he plans to bet on himself in his fight against Conor McGregor on August 26.

The boxer never passes up on any chance to bet big bucks. “I’m never going to bet against myself. Never,” Mayweather told talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday.

Nothing can stop Mayweather legally from betting as the much publicized fight will happen in Las Vegas. And according to reports, even Conor McGregor is also betting on himself.

The boxing champion has made an irresistible offer for anyone willing to back him up. “It’s worth it. Whatever you bet, and if you don’t win, I’ll give it back to you,” Mayweather told Kimmel.

Ivey sued the casino to collect his winnings but lost the case before the Court of Appeal in 2016. However, he got a permission from the UK Supreme Court to appeal the decision that he had cheated in a form of “advantage play.”

To be honest, everyone is tired of hearing the two sports icons engage in a verbal tussle. Fans could only hope that they put the money where their mouths are and give a fight that is one for the books.

In this episode of The Industry Eye, Ed Pownall talk about Vegas, Conor McGregor, BetBlocks, and Paddy Power finally getting into trouble again.

A report by The Australian said that the New South Wales police board recommended against approving Trump’s offer to build a casino in Sydney in 1987 because it would have been “dangerous.”

The Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has issued a writ of preliminary injunction stopping PCSO, a lessee of Berjaya Philippines’ subsidiary, Philippine Gaming Management Corp (PGMC), from conducting the bidding process to acquire lottery equipment.

The Russian Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East has started drafting amendments to the country’s gambling laws so that it can exercise more control in the province of Primorye Krai.  

Some U.S. and Canadian states have a “voluntary exclusion program” where gamblers with addiction can voluntarily ban themselves from entering a casino. 

Consider exploring the idea of using chatbots in your business. Chatbots may be used to tell the customer the best odds for a certain game, issue replies, and could even place the bet using the API of the operator.

Danske Spil’s Jens Nielsen, along with Mr Green’s Enda Gaffney and Vladimir Dratsjov from Olympic Entertainment Group (OlyBet), will headline “The Head of Sportsbook” session at Betting on Sports 2017 from September 12 to 15 at the Olympia Conference Centre.

Oklahoma Sooners fans, defend the crown! Oddsmakers said that the Sooners are -110 favorites to take home their third Big 12 championship in a row this year. The Oklahoma State Cowboys (+300), Texas Longhorns (+500) and Kansas State Wildcats (+600) look to be the main challengers for the conference championship.