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Wow. Okay.
Uh... listen y'all, I know that in the FGC we are all about trying to secure the bag.
But make sure that bag isn't stolen first pls.
A thread as to why WePlay partnering with 1xBet is a PROBLEM
https://press.weplay.tv/weplay-esports-and-1xbet-partnership-of-leaders
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Uh... listen y'all, I know that in the FGC we are all about trying to secure the bag.
But make sure that bag isn't stolen first pls.
A thread as to why WePlay partnering with 1xBet is a PROBLEM
https://press.weplay.tv/weplay-esports-and-1xbet-partnership-of-leaders
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In 2019, Chelsea/Liverpool/Tottenham were accused of whitewashing 1xBet's reputation after a Sunday Times investigation into its global activities which included promoting a pornhub casino, bets on children’s sports and advertising on illegal websites.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/premier-league-clubs-accused-over-links-with-betting-firm-sdvw0nwfp
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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/premier-league-clubs-accused-over-links-with-betting-firm-sdvw0nwfp
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1xBet was launched in Russia in 2007 and registered in Cyprus.
Why is this significant?
For anyone that follows @Billbrowder or is up to speed on international crime & politics, Cyprus is a known money laundering haven for Russian organized crime.
https://www.politico.eu/article/bill-browder-cyprus-accused-of-abetting-russian-money-laundering/
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Why is this significant?
For anyone that follows @Billbrowder or is up to speed on international crime & politics, Cyprus is a known money laundering haven for Russian organized crime.
https://www.politico.eu/article/bill-browder-cyprus-accused-of-abetting-russian-money-laundering/
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Additional articles on Russian organized crime and banking Cyprus:
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-21831943
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-takes-on-russias-favorite-money-haven-cyprus-1538316001
After the Sunday Times story broke, 1xBet was no longer allowed to operate in Britain.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/business-21831943
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-takes-on-russias-favorite-money-haven-cyprus-1538316001
After the Sunday Times story broke, 1xBet was no longer allowed to operate in Britain.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1xBet
The three supposed creators of 1xBet allegedly fled to Cyprus in 2020 to avoid prosecution in Russia.
https://gbc.ng/index.php/2020/08/14/three-1xbet-partners-named-in-russian-investigation/
1xBet had been unavailable in the Ukraine, Russia, Britain, and regarded as illegal in Lithuania: https://lpt.lrv.lt/en/legal-information/the-recommendations-for-entities-organizing-games-on-prevention-of-money-laundering/list-of-illegal-gambling-operators
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The three supposed creators of 1xBet allegedly fled to Cyprus in 2020 to avoid prosecution in Russia.
https://gbc.ng/index.php/2020/08/14/three-1xbet-partners-named-in-russian-investigation/
1xBet had been unavailable in the Ukraine, Russia, Britain, and regarded as illegal in Lithuania: https://lpt.lrv.lt/en/legal-information/the-recommendations-for-entities-organizing-games-on-prevention-of-money-laundering/list-of-illegal-gambling-operators
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Also, it appears that while WePlay folks are claiming to be a US company, theyre most definitely not based out of the US. TECHIIA, the holding co, is Ukrainian w/ a Cyprus office
http://www.talk-finance.co.uk/economics/what-we-know-about-new-online-casino-license-holders-in-ukraine/
https://opencorporates.com/companies/cy/HE380023
https://efiling.drcor.mcit.gov.cy/DrcorPublic/SearchResults.aspx?name=%25&number=380023&searchtype=optStartMatch&index=1&tname=%25&sc=1
https://licensinginternational.org/news/techiia-is-investing-14-million-in-the-international-business-of-gaming-merchandise-and-accessories/
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http://www.talk-finance.co.uk/economics/what-we-know-about-new-online-casino-license-holders-in-ukraine/
https://opencorporates.com/companies/cy/HE380023
https://efiling.drcor.mcit.gov.cy/DrcorPublic/SearchResults.aspx?name=%25&number=380023&searchtype=optStartMatch&index=1&tname=%25&sc=1
https://licensinginternational.org/news/techiia-is-investing-14-million-in-the-international-business-of-gaming-merchandise-and-accessories/
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Meanwhile, WePlay folks are going around bad mouthing FGC TOs like Rick and calling them a "dumb fuck" while their side is signing partnership deals with sketchy gambling sites. Did WePlay run this by NRS or Bamco first? I don't see either okaying it.
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Look, the FGC is no angel. Are there high school politics that go on between organizers? Absolutely. Is there hurt feelings? Yes. Is there active sabotage? Undoubtedly.
But we also aren't offering $1k for folks to sign away their likeness using the FaceApp TOS as a template.
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But we also aren't offering $1k for folks to sign away their likeness using the FaceApp TOS as a template.
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The folks at WePlay that are looking at this as "jealousy" or FGC TOs "trying to protect" a slice of the pie... what pie!?
If we're gonna be transparent, BE TRANSPARENT. Don't talk about forcing TOs to improve their condition when y'all are in bed with shady individuals.
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If we're gonna be transparent, BE TRANSPARENT. Don't talk about forcing TOs to improve their condition when y'all are in bed with shady individuals.
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Y'all... PAY ATTENTION
Have you seen Bamco pushing the WePlay events on social media? Why isn't that?
Did NRS push the event on their eSports Twitter account? No? Hmm...
Look at the timing of that 1xBet partnership announcement. March 24th. MK11 was the 25th.
WTF!?!?
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Have you seen Bamco pushing the WePlay events on social media? Why isn't that?
Did NRS push the event on their eSports Twitter account? No? Hmm...
Look at the timing of that 1xBet partnership announcement. March 24th. MK11 was the 25th.
WTF!?!?
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This isn't a call to boycott but for us to keep our heads on a swivel. WePlay could do right and end the 1xBet partnership if they want to lead by example. People clearly want them to succeed and enjoy the content, but getting CLEAN money involved is vital for growth & dev
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Strange how not all of the matches are available to bet on... Only certain ones (ex: Caiper vs Book was not available, Caiper with the upset win)
Also, the website was actively blocked when attempting to connect via VPNs in Australia, Germany, USA, UK, and Belgium.
Also, the website was actively blocked when attempting to connect via VPNs in Australia, Germany, USA, UK, and Belgium.
