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Skins betting & Blockchains: A brief overview

Author: A. Blaszczynski & S. Gainsbury Published: July 2017

Summary

This report by researchers from the University of Sydney examines skins betting and blockchain technology in relation to gambling.

Topics covered

  • skins betting in video games and esports
  • blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
  • potential impacts on online gambling

Key findings

The report found skins betting has grown rapidly but operates largely unregulated, raising concerns about underage gambling and consumer protection.

Blockchain technology could transform online gambling by enabling peer-to-peer betting without intermediaries. This may reduce fraud and increase transparency, but also presents regulatory challenges.

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