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SCCG Management and SMS Hospitality bring Gamerwager Licensed Peer to Peer Console Esports Wagering to the US

LAS VEGAS, NV, Nov 18, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management, announces a partnership with Seth Schorr and his group of companies, to bring Gamerwager’s UK licensed, peer to peer console esports wagering platform, to the US. Stephen Crystal said of the new partnership, “Joining forces with Seth Schorr has greatly enhanced our ability to access the growing esports wagering market with licensed peer to peer wagering platform, Gamerwager. The ability to provide casual gamers an easy to access platform for their favorite titles is essential to bringing broad consumer awareness to the esports wagering market.” Gamer Wager developed the first Peer to Peer video game wagering platform approved by the UK Gambling Commission. The platform has been successfully launched in both the Play and App Stores, respectively, for the UK. The platform allows like-minded gamers to connect and wager with one another in a licensed and compliant environment. With a diverse portfolio of P2P esports betting markets under development, including daily tournaments, they aim to become the go-to P2P video game wagering platform worldwide. The world’s first fully licensed peer...

Man charged with armed robbery at Bukit Batok licensed moneylender involving $22,000

SINGAPORE - A man was charged in court on Saturday (July 10) with armed robbery at a licensed moneylender in Bukit Batok. Syed Shahrul Nazrin Syed Mohibur Rahman, 30, allegedly committed the offence at about 7.10pm on Thursday at Block 372 Bukit Batok Street 31. He is accused of going to the licensed moneylender and showing a woman working there a handwritten note. Syed allegedly had two notes with him, but it is not clear which was shown to her. The first note read: "Don't panic. Don't shout. This is a robbery. Fill up the bag with money. You have two minutes. Or else!" The second note read: "This is a robbery. Don't shout. Don't panic. Put all the money in the bag and nobody will get hurt." Syed, a Singaporean, also purportedly indicated that he had a knife in his bag. The employee complied with his instructions and handed him $22,000 in cash. Syed is said to have fled the scene, but was arrested in Lorong 8 Geylang about 11 hours later. He had allegedly taken steps to mask his identity by covering his features with a hat and long-sleeved top, and had avoided leaving any trace of evidence at the crime scene. The police seized about $18,500 in cash, the two notes and a bag from hi...

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NTUC Income to double its licensed financial advisers

Insurer NTUC Income plans to double its licensed financial advisers in the next few years, as part of a broader effort to transform the business and reach out to younger customers. Chief executive Andrew Yeo, 49, told The Straits Times this month that many young clients knew about Income through their parents, who buy insurance for them. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.