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More companies are beginning to understand the importance, as well as the benefit, of offering health and fitness perks to their employees. This new trend is being spearheaded by innovative founders that are on a mission to create a thriving work environment. It’s no secret that healthy, happy and fit employees are an asset to […]
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Everyone knows that mindset, almost as much as physical prowess, is essential for reaching the pinnacle of sports greatness. That’s why most elite athletes, from NBA Hall of Famers to race car drivers to Olympic hopefuls, work with sports psychologists as well as coaches and trainers. But according to top sports psychologist turned general high-performance […]
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Global sports betting is a $104 billion business. In the US alone, the sports betting black market is estimated to be anywhere between a conservative $2.5 billion up to more than $10 billion (for the NCAA championship alone). Regardless of which estimate is correct, the market opportunity is huge, and, more importantly for casinos, about […]
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Today is the dawning of a new era in the world of sports, as well as the national tax landscape. As of June 5, Delaware has become the first state to allow gambling on sports since the Supreme Court overturned the federal law that restricted such activity. Gaming Research When I first explored the topic, […]
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Billions of people across the globe are watching the World Cup soccer tournament (3.2 billion people watched the cup in 2014), as teams from across the globe compete towards the final on July 15. Soccer, the world’s most popular sport, is big business. Europe, the biggest soccer market in the world, generated an estimated $24.6 […]
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I enjoy collecting inspirational quotes from luminaries, but I have found sports personalities especially intriguing since sports and business have so much in common. In order to succeed at the highest level, athletes and coaches must have passion for their endeavor, a strong work ethic, and a constant drive even when faced with incredible setbacks […]
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The aforementioned Ninja works with one such company called Ader. Which is funded by Disney and positions itself as the first marketplace to connect brands with e-sports influencers on Twitch, the popular streaming service that Amazon purchased for $970 million in August 2014. Ader essentially helps brands authentically engage with gamers across e-sports, gaming and […]
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Sports are big business, so it makes sense that businesses can learn much from the world of sports. From the corporate room to the locker room, sport leaders have to overcome the same challenges and utilize the same skills as many entrepreneurs. So no matter if you are trying to build a new team, facing […]
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We tend to return again and again to our go-to resources for leadership lessons, whether that’s to a mentor or a favorite columnist or publication or even a well-worn book that’s found a permanent home near our desk, within easy reach during times of need. But the soccer field? Or the golf course? Or the […]
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