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An industry guide naming BetWhale, Lucky Rebel, Sloto Cash, Red Dog Casino, and Bets.io as the top real-money online casinos for U.S. players, highlighting their generous bonuses, cryptocurrency and fiat payment options, fast withdrawals, and loyalty/cashback programs, while also outlining licensing, regulatory status in eight states, game variety, and responsible-gambling measures used to vet trustworthy U.S. sites.
Kalshi refused to pay out winnings on a $54 million trade tied to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing a rule that markets cannot settle on death; bettors vented anger as Kalshi reimbursed some losses after clarifications, and the episode fueled a broader debate among lawmakers and rivals about the ethics and legality of death-related bets in prediction markets.
A Russian lieutenant colonel known as Executioner, once celebrated in propaganda, faces trial on accusations that he and another commander in the elite 83rd Guards Air Assault Brigade ran a scheme in which soldiers and medics shot themselves to secure battlefield-injury payouts, defrauding the army of about 200 million rubles; he denies the specifics but acknowledges a payouts scheme.
Some Apple customers who filed a claim in the $95 million Siri privacy settlement are seeing deposits labeled 'Lopez Voice Assistant' or 'Lopez Voice Asst—Payouts' in their bank accounts, with payouts roughly $8 per device and a maximum of about $40 per device for up to five devices; the payout stems from a 2021 lawsuit by Fumiko Lopez alleging Siri eavesdropped on conversations; claimants could also request a physical check.
FTX is set to distribute $1.6 billion to creditors on September 30th, slightly less than initially promised, which could potentially boost altcoin markets amid high optimism, although the impact depends on how much funds re-enter the crypto space. Meanwhile, Sam Bankman-Fried plans to appeal his conviction, adding to the ongoing developments in the crypto world.
The upcoming Players Era Festival in Las Vegas will feature over $20 million in payouts and top-ranked college basketball teams like St. John's, Michigan, and Houston, competing on November 24-25, with additional women's teams also participating, highlighting its significance in the college sports landscape.
Bitcoin's price dropped below $68,000 following reports that Mt. Gox has started processing payouts to creditors, releasing approximately 75,000 BTC worth over $5.1 billion. This has raised concerns about market liquidity and price stability. Analysts and on-chain data confirm significant Bitcoin movements, with speculation on whether creditors will hold or sell their received Bitcoins.
Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters, earning $3.6 million, while Ludvig Aberg, the runner-up, took home $2.16 million. The total purse for the tournament was a record $20 million, with the rest of the field earning varying amounts based on their performance.
The 2024 Masters had a record-setting total purse of $20 million, with winner Scottie Scheffler taking home $3.6 million. Runner-up Ludvig Åberg earned $2.16 million, and the top three finishers received seven-figure paydays. The tournament marked the first time that five players brought home $1 million or more, with payouts trickling down to every golfer inside the top 36.
Fighters from UFC 299 event received a total of $359,000 in UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, with Sean O'Malley topping the list at $42,000. The program, which includes outfitting requirements and media obligations, replaced the previous UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy payments. Payouts are based on fighters' total number of UFC bouts, with champions earning $42,000 and title challengers getting $32,000. In addition to experience-based pay, fighters will receive royalty payments of 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold bearing their likeness.
Developers are criticizing Apple Arcade for its lack of transparency around payments, declining payouts, and cancelled projects. There are concerns about the opaque metric used for payments, declining payouts since the service's launch, and cuts in upfront fees for new Arcade titles. Some developers are hopeful that competition from Netflix's gaming venture may prompt Apple to improve its terms, despite Netflix's different payment model.
Commerzbank plans to double payouts to shareholders as its profit soars, reflecting the bank's strong financial performance.
TikTok's $1 billion creator fund, which was introduced in 2020 to pay out to creators making viral content, will end on December 16th, 2023. Creators in the US, UK, Germany, and France will no longer be able to monetize their content through the original fund, but can switch to the new Creativity Program, which offers higher payouts based on views and engagement metrics. The original fund has faced criticism for low payouts, making it difficult for creators to earn a living solely from the fund. YouTube has also addressed the issue by offering ad revenue sharing on its TikTok competitor, Shorts.
Unsealed documents from a class action lawsuit against the UFC reveal the payouts made by the promotion to fighters from 2011 to 2016. The documents include both disclosed and undisclosed payments, such as pay-per-view bonuses and discretionary bonuses. While individual fighter names were not attached to each payout, it was possible to identify some of the top earners, including Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor. Rousey was compensated $13 million for participating in seven UFC bouts, while McGregor earned nearly $20 million for participating in nine UFC bouts. These figures, although substantial, are significantly lower than the inflated numbers previously reported by Forbes. The lawsuit also includes payouts for other UFC stars like Brock Lesnar, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, and Demetrious Johnson.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called on insurance companies to expedite payouts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Otis on Acapulco and surrounding communities. The storm, the most powerful to hit Mexico's Pacific coast, has caused widespread destruction and claimed at least 27 lives. The president also pledged assistance for those without insurance, including access to affordable loans. Insurable damage from the hurricane's winds alone is estimated to reach $15 billion, with insurance coverage in Mexico typically limited to hotels and resorts. Mexico is expected to receive a payout of around $62.5 million from a catastrophe bond that insures against earthquakes and hurricanes.