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Forget the Old Casino Model – Crypto’s Version Might Actually Be Better
For years, online casinos have been the digital equivalent of fluorescent-lit rooms with no clocks, an endless scroll of games that looked fun enough until you tried to withdraw your winnings and realized it was easier to get a refund from an airline. The basic idea hasn’t changed in decades:Continue Reading
Charities warn of record high child poverty if two-child benefit cap not scrapped
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Scrapping the two-child benefit cap is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty, charities have argued in a letter toContinue Reading
Is HUD-Free Poker the Future? What the New Wave Means for Your Strategy
Online poker has gone through several major transformations over the years. From multi-tabling grinders to advanced tracking tools, the game has evolved in a big way. One of the biggest shifts today? The rise of HUD-free poker. Heads-up displays (HUDs) were once considered essential for serious online players. But now,Continue Reading
Almost 600,000 council jobs lost in a decade – union
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John Higgins chokes back tears live on air and consoled by BBC snooker host
John Higgins struggled to hold back his tears live on the BBC as he discussed his father-in-law’s heart attack last week. The Scot defeated Joe O’Connor 10-7 thanks to a much-improved second session, though there was doubt whether he would turn up at the Crucible at all. Higgins missed mediaContinue Reading
Katie Boulter catches Alex de Minaur off-guard during fiance’s Sky interview
Katie Boulter gatecrashed Alex de Minaur’s interview with Sky Sports as the engaged couple both prepare to compete at the Madrid Open. De Minaur was speaking with Sky ahead of his opener in the Spanish capital when Boulter snuck behind the camera. The British number one was laughing and jokingContinue Reading
Have signs of life been found on another planet? Scientists are calling that into question
Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter It’s one of humanity’s oldest questions. Are we alone? Is there life elsewhere in our galaxy or the universe? Scientists last week madeContinue Reading
Travel influencer Vanessa Konopka dies after lengthy illness
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Americans spent $71 billion on weight loss drugs in 2023 – as much as the country spent on foreign aid
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Runcorn by-election: Can Sarah Pochin give Reform the rebrand Farage is hoping for?
Get Nadine White’s Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week’s news Get our free newsletter from The Independent’s Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent’s Race Correspondent By-elections are always tough for a sitting government. Voters use them to take out their frustrations on politiciansContinue Reading