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Sports betting during the COVID-19 pandemic
The suspension of football, basketball, tennis, boxing and other tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused damage to clubs but also related businesses. Among them is the betting business, which is considered legal in many countries. According to BBC, betting revenue in East Africa decreased by 99%. In response, bookmakers have to come up with different solutions to survive. In Russia, some bookmakers offer players to bet on non-sporting events, such as when a vaccine is available. In difficult circumstances, some bookmakers choose to “take risks” by giving players to bet on rare matches still playing, even if it is just kick practice. This is the story…