Deloitte Imagines Bitcoin Betting in Stadiums of the Future

Deloitte Imagines Bitcoin Betting in Stadiums of the Future

A new paper from Deloitte re-imagines the sports stadium concept in light of a number of developing technologies. Notably, Deloitte gives the example of a fantasy sports-style interaction — a "game within the game" — where bets are placed using bitcoin "on in-game events, or use stadium-provided technology for other micro-transactions". The consultancy sees the sports stadium experience as one ripe for technological innovation, building on what's already taking place on the court or field. The paper explains: "While a team is focused on delivering the best possible....


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