The current crypto VC investing barbell:1) Tokenization & stablecoins:There is a new cohort of founders entering the industry with backgrounds from Stripe, PayPal, Meta and others. These founders are extremely impressive on paper, have strong experience with fintech and understand how to build real revenue-producing businesses at scale.Investing in this category requires an understanding of traditional payment rails, the entire money transfer process and where there is room for disruption. It also requires ...

Consumer Trends & Predictions - Gambling is becoming normalized and encouraged behavior [1] - Rapid proliferation of sports gambling and 0DTE (zero days to expiration) options is expected [1] - Long consumer gambling apps and synthetic replacements for human connection are key trends [1] - A product enabling gambling against debts using future physical labor as collateral is anticipated within 5 years [1] - Religion's resurgence as a betting opportunity is foreseen in 10-15 years [1] Investment Strategies & Platforms - Robinhood is a platform to express these bets [2] - Euphoria and Noise are relevant factors [2] - Fantasy sports, including parasocial fantasy sports like Fantasy Top, are significant [2] - Synthetic intimacy, such as OF (OnlyFans) and related parasocial relationships, are important [2]

RT GG (@ggDecrypt)'Reset Button for the Degen Soul': Ethereum Coin Flip Game Pairs Gambling With AI-Powered Vibes► https://t.co/4g2BlqBlcG https://t.co/4g2BlqBlcG ...

Macau Gaming Revenue Resurgence - Macau's gambling sector is experiencing a post-pandemic recovery, with June gross gaming revenue showing a 19% year-over-year improvement [1] - June gambling revenue reached $26 billion [2] - Gaming revenue jump may be a result of promotional spending [3] - Macau has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, making future earnings reports crucial for insight [4] Stock Market Impact - Casino stocks with Macau exposure are rising, including Wind (up 8%), Las Vegas Sands (up 8%), Melco (up 11%), and MGM Resorts (up 6%) [2] - Melco has seen gains of 52% over the last 3 months [3] Diversification Efforts - Macau is attempting to diversify its economy beyond gambling, focusing on shows and events like NBA exhibition games [5][6] - The success of attracting non-gambling spending is yet to be determined [6] Economic Factors - The Chinese macro backdrop remains a key consideration for Macau casinos [4] - There can be a divergence between the Chinese economy and gambling activity in Macau, as it is fueled by serious gamblers [5]

Free-agent guard Malik Beasley is under investigation by the Eastern District of New York for a gambling-related matter, putting a potential $42 million contract with the Detroit Pistons on hold https://t.co/p6qSwdhWdC ...

Tennis's governing bodies are calling for gaming operators to take more action against individual gamblers, but that’s not enough to address the abusive messages players receive, writes @AdamMinter (via @opinion) https://t.co/3Yu9KnWcZI ...

Now I’m known for gambling, using AI.Kudos to @nikokampouris and the Uniswap team for these nifty cards. https://t.co/QfxtO7WwcMs4mmy (@S4mmyEth):I used AI to pick my horse racing bets and it netted me an 86% ROI.However, this headline number isn't what it seems.A) Race Notes:i) I used ChatGPT 4.0 to pick the horses, it selected two in each race with a reasonable rationale.ii) I wagered £50 each race, allocating £40 https://t.co/itA4jQaNIw ...