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The Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl – Who Are They?

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When you think Super Bowl, your thoughts probably don’t immediately drift toward the other team playing. Do they? Maybe they should. The thing is that not everyone knows who the Cincinnati Bengals are. This is especially when you are in Boston or New York, you might have no idea who they are. Let’s face it! They are a fairly smaller town and a fairly smaller team. We cannot blame you for being less invested in this team than teams like the Patriots or Giants. Learn more about the new Cincinnati sensation below.

What state is the Cincinnati Bengals team in?

If you’re a football fan, then you’ve probably heard of the Cincinnati Bengals. They’re a legendary American football team with headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the North Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League. The Bengals were founded in 1966 as a member of the American Football League (AFL) by former Cleveland Browns’ head coach Paul Brown. The Bengals won division championships in 1970 and 1973 but lost Super Bowls following the AFL–NFL merger. Learn more about the team and Ohio sports betting sites below.

When were the Cincinnati Bengals founded?

Aforementioned, the Cincinnati Bengals started operation in 1966 and remains a force to reckon with. The Browns had a long history of success. They were one of the NFL’s most dominant teams in the 1950s and 1960s. Brown emphasized a team-oriented approach to coaching that relied on “the system” rather than individual players. The Browns fired Brown in 1963 after a bitter power struggle with owner Art Modell over control of the team. He founded the Bengals with financial backing from local sportsman and lawyer Frank Ceccarelli. After years, they are in the Super Bowl.

How many times in the Super Bowl?

The Bengals have been in existence since 1968, and they have only been to the Super Bowl twice. They lost both times. The first time was against the San Francisco 49ers in 1981. Quarterback Joe Montana threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns while running back Roger Craig ran for 58 yards and caught a touchdown pass. The final score was 26-21. They returned to the big game in 1988, but they lost to the 49ers yet again, 20-16. Cincinnati quarterback Boomer Esiason threw for two touchdowns and was intercepted once while also rushing.

Has the Cincinnati Bengals ever won a Super Bowl?

The Bengals have been to the Super Bowl twice but lost both times. They lost 26-21 to the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII, then 20-16 to the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI. The Bengals have a long history, playing for over half a century now. They joined the NFL in 1970 as an expansion team. The Bengals’ first winning season came in 1973 when they finished 7-6-1. That same year, they beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, a special game marking their first win at Lambeau in 1968.

Are there any interesting facts about the Cincinnati Bengals team?

The Bengals earned their name after a previous team that played from 1937-41. Paul Brown, the coach of his namesake Browns franchise, wanted to name his new team the Bengals. However, settled for calling it the Brown as he did not want to be associated with the old team. The original Bengals were a semi-professional team playing in the Ohio League. It was named after the football team of Cincinnati’s local college. Bengals fans have been known to pelt players with snowballs, bottles and other projectiles to show their displeasure at poor play.

Bengals this season

The Bengals are currently sitting at 8-0, the only undefeated team in the league. They have a fantastic defence, led by four-time pro bowler Geno Atkins. They also have some of the best offensive weapons in the league. A.J Green is an elite wide receiver, and Andy Dalton performed well this season. The Bengals also have a strong running game with Gio Bernard and Jeremy Hill. The rest of the team is full of young studs who can impact the game, like Tyler Eifert and Darqueze Dennard. Their options in the Super Bowl remain open.

Who are they? The Cincinnati Bengals are a football team that you’ll be hearing a lot about in the coming weeks. And with good reason. Most people don’t know much about the Bengals, other than that they’re a good team. But they’re one of the oldest teams in the NFL. Enthusiastic fans have been rooting on this professional football team since 1968. As it turns out, they’ve made it to the Super Bowl twice before. The Bengals have never been to the Super Bowl before. They’ve been a great football team with no luck.

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Soft2Bet strengthens integrity monitoring with IBIA membership in Ontario

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Soft2Bet will start IBIA membership with Ontario rollout before worldwide implementation

 

Soft2Bet, a leading casino and sportsbook platform provider, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and activated its membership in Ontario, Canada, following its licensing in the Canadian province.

Soft2bet obtained its Certificate of Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the end of March, where the company’s Ontario-focused brand Tooniebet.com will now feed into IBIA’s world-leading sports betting integrity monitoring platform before worldwide implementation in the coming months.

IBIA includes over 50 of the world’s leading sports betting and gaming companies, who operate over 125 sports betting brands. Soft2Bet’s decision to join the association further strengthens its own internal betting integrity protocols and IBIA’s position as the world’s leading sports betting integrity monitoring body.

David Yatom Hay, General Counsel at Soft2Bet, commented: “Soft2Bet is delighted to be joining the IBIA as we strengthen our own betting integrity monitoring processes and play our part in furthering the IBIA’s long-standing work on this key issue. Ontario is a world class iGaming jurisdiction; it will be the first market where we will implement our IBIA membership and we look forward to deploying the monitoring infrastructure worldwide in all the other markets in which we operate.”

Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said: “Soft2Bet is a very welcome addition to IBIA, further strengthening our position in the Ontario market. The operator’s decision to join IBIA demonstrates its desire to utilise the best integrity protection available for its sportsbook product. The association is delighted to be able to integrate Tooniebet within our integrity monitoring system and looks forward to working closely with Soft2Bet to maintain the high integrity of its sportsbook.”

IBIA is a not-for-profit body that has no competing conflicts with the delivery of commercial services to other sectors and is run by operators and for operators to protect regulated sports betting markets from match-fixing. IBIA’s global monitoring network is a highly effective anti-corruption tool, detecting and reporting suspicious activity in regulated betting markets.

Through the IBIA monitoring network it is possible to track transactional activities linked to individual customer accounts. IBIA members generate more than $300bn in annual betting turnover (handle), accounting for approximately 50% of the global commercial regulated land-based and online sports betting sector, and in excess of 50% for online alone.

IBIA recently released a report on the Availability of Sports Betting Products which highlighted Ontario as a leading regulated gambling jurisdiction, with an expected onshore channelisation for sports betting of 92% in 2024 forecast to rise to 97% in2028. IBIA currently represents over 60% of the private sports betting operators licensed in the province. All online sportsbetting operators licensed in Ontario are required to be part of a betting integrity monitoring body.

IBIA’s Q1 2024 report detailed 56 alerts during the quarter. IBIA alerts contributed to the investigations and subsequent successful sanctioning of 21 clubs, players and officials in 2023, an increase on the 15 sanctioned in 2022.

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South African Online Casino Player Strikes Gold with R189,000 Win at Tusk Casino

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A passionate player from South Africa secured an astonishing R189,000 from a mere R100 bet on the renowned casino slot game, Gate of Olympus. This remarkable achievement underscores the high-stakes excitement that Tusk Casino offers to its players.

 

In a thrilling display of fortune and skill, Tusk Casino announces a monumental win by Adelheid, a passionate player from South Africa, who secured an astonishing R189,000 from a mere R100 bet on the renowned casino slot game, Gate of Olympus. This remarkable achievement underscores the high-stakes excitement that Tusk Casino offers to its players.

Adelheid’s journey to this significant win was facilitated by his engagement with SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the premier online casino and gambling guide specifically designed for South African players. Since its inception in 2003, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za has been a cornerstone in the online gambling community, offering expert reviews, trustworthy recommendations, and the latest gambling news, thereby guiding players like Adelheid to reputable and enjoyable online gambling experiences.

“I’ve always looked for the best in online casinos, and SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za has never let me down,” Adelheid remarked. “Their insightful reviews and dependable advice led me to Tusk Casino, where I’ve not only found an incredible array of games but also this life-changing win. It’s a dream come true.”

Tusk Casino is renowned for its vast selection of over 3000 slot games, provided by world-leading game developers such as Pragmatic Play, Yggdrasil, and NetEnt. The casino distinguishes itself with generous bonus offerings, including a 50 Free Spins No Deposit On Wheel of Fortune  on Registration, and a R5,000 Welcome Bonus for first-time deposits, making it an enticing choice for both new and seasoned players.

Adelheid’s win is a testament to Tusk Casino’s commitment to providing a premier online gaming experience in the South African market. The casino’s elegant design, user-friendly interface, and substantial bonuses are designed to engage and excite players, promising an unmatched online gaming journey.

With the support of SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, Tusk Casino continues to solidify its position as a leading online gaming destination, offering secure, engaging, and lucrative gaming experiences for South African players. This partnership ensures that players have access to reliable information, the latest industry news, and the best online gambling opportunities, fostering a safe and enjoyable casino online gambling ecosystem.

About SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za

SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za stands as South Africa’s largest and most reliable online casino and gambling guide, delivering unparalleled casino recommendations, unbiased reviews, and comprehensive gambling insights tailored to ZAR casino players since 2003. It remains a crucial resource for players seeking secure, high-quality, and rewarding online gambling experiences.

About Tusk Casino

As an established corporation with numerous ground casinos worldwide, Tusk Casino has successfully extended its reach into the South African online casino market, offering an exquisite blend of stylish design, player-centric features, and significant bonuses. Licensed and regulated by the Government of Curacao, it provides a diverse range of over 3000 slot games from leading global providers, ensuring a rich, rewarding, and secure online gaming experience for all South African players. With its impressive bonuses and comprehensive payment support, Tusk Casino is dedicated to delivering a distinct and superior online gaming experience.

 

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CAPCOM’S STREET FIGHTERTM 6 GOING TO COLLEGE THIS FALL

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College conference Street Fighter 6 champions will punch their ticket to the national Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) & May Madness in 2025

 

  • CSMG will create and operate College Street FighterTM Tour in North America for the 2024-25 academic year
  • College conference Street Fighter 6 champions will punch their ticket to the national Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) & May Madness in 2025
Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) announced today during the kick-off of its Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) Texas presented by McDonald’s that it has joined forces with Capcom to launch the College Street FighterTM Tour during its 2024-25 academic year with the finalists competing at CECC Texas in 2025 throughout its May Madness event. Street FighterTM 6  will join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2®, Rocket League, and VALORANT as part of the official game titles for CECC.
“We are immensely excited to welcome Capcom into the CECC family and provide a path to glory for student athletes to showcase their skills in Street Fighter 6,” said Michael Schreck, Chief Executive Officer for CSMG. “In our fourth year of building May Madness, we continue to listen to our players, coaches and fans on how to make our event more inclusive, and the partnership with Street Fighter 6 is a resounding success.”
“The Street Fighter franchise is a multi-generational and global game series, so it’s important for us to continue to grow that fandom at the collegiate level,” said Michael Larson, Head of Esports at Capcom USA. “CECC continues to set the standard for competition and community, so it’s a natural format for expansion, and we’re eager for College Street Fighter Tour competitors across North America to show off their skills and join us in Texas next year.”
”The vision for the College Street Fighter Tour is a publisher backed esports series that integrates into the existing infrastructure of The Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup, a bracket style event series that takes place every year and has been coined May Madness. The path to championship includes invitational bids to national and regional level conferences as well as official CECC qualifiers held regionally,” said Angela Bernhard Thomas, Chief Esports Officer for CSMG’s ESPORTSU.
Every college or university from a 2-year or 4-year institution can participate through their conference or through select qualifiers. Wim Stocks will serve as the Commissioner of the College Street Fighter Tour and bring his 20 years of experience in college esports to create a dynamic and engaging format of competitive gaming.
“Since the launch of Street Fighter 6 in June of ’23, it is clear the rich legacy of Street Fighter is stronger than ever and helping lift the fighting game community to still greater heights,” said Stocks. “Having a structure now for a national collegiate competitive series, league, and events, Capcom and ESPORTSU are building a phenomenal ecosystem and mechanism for developing up and coming Street Fighter 6 competitors.”
More details on the College Street Fighter Tour will be shared later this year.
CSMG welcomes 84 teams (up from 64 in 2023) this weekend from a record breaking 19 conference champions to the largest scholastic esports festival globally. They will compete at Esports Stadium Arlington on May 3-5 for the chance to hoist one of the coveted trophies. Fans can watch the CECC Texas on ESPORTSU’s Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/esportsu.
CECC Texas 2023 was also recently awarded LAN Event of the Year during the inaugural Scholars Awards in Las Vegas, which are produced in partnership with the Esports Awards.
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