Sports Betting
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AWS Data Center Outage Disrupts Trading on FanDuel, Coinbase
A significant AWS outage, caused by a cooling system failure in a Virginia data center, disrupted major platforms like Coinbase and FanDuel. The prolonged downtime, attributed to overheating in a crucial US-East-1 region, highlights the extensive reliance on cloud infrastructure and the substantial economic and operational impacts of such disruptions. AWS is actively working to restore cooling systems and affected hardware.
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BetMGM and Cavinder Twins Unveil “The Court of Legends” at Bellagio for Championship Week
BetMGM and the Cavinder Twins are launching “The Court of Legends,” a speakeasy-style basketball event in Las Vegas from April 4-6, coinciding with the NCAA Tournament finals. This unique experience at the Bellagio will feature influencer events and a “Cavinder vs. Cavinder” skills showdown. BetMGM is also running a promotion for a VIP Las Vegas getaway for the event, with entry based on sports wagers.
