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NBA Trading Blows: this week’s betting market movers and shakers from Cloudbet

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6 years ago

September 11, 2020

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The theme-park surrounds of the NBA bubble are a most appropriate venue for what has certainly been a roller-coaster ride of a postseason. The conference semifinals have so far seen one of the title favourites – Milwaukee – bundled out unceremoniously, while the Los Angeles teams – the Clippers and the Lakers – are close to moving through.

Yes, there has been no shortage of drama in the NBA bubble, even without the crowd support and the home-court advantages conferred to higher-seeded teams. Arguably, the games have been more dramatic precisely for those reasons. The first round of the playoffs was highlighted by buzzer beaters, phenomenal individual scoring and a temporary halt to protest yet another police shooting in America.

Lebron James, the game’s best-known player, has rediscovered his imperious form, while the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo may have to console himself with the MVP award (for which he’s heavily favored to win), now that he’s been relegated to the sidelines.

With the Eastern and Western Conference finals beckoning, it’s appropriate for us at Cloudbet to take stock of the big market moves over the past week.

Miami heats up

Title odds: 4.88/+388 (from 8/+700 on 4 September)

The Heat are the hot team at the moment after sweeping Indiana in the first round and rolling over the Bucks in five games. Miami cornerstone Jimmy Butler is playing close to his All-Star best, backed by strong performances Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic, among others.

This is a line-up that outgunned Indiana and Milwaukee by an average margin of 8 points per match, and includes Duncan Robinson, who is fifth in the league for made 3-pointers this season. They’re now heading to their first Eastern Conference finals since 2014, but Butler is focused on bigger things:

Making the conference finals “means a lot, but that’s not my goal,” the All-Star swingman told reporters after closing out the Bucks series. “We want to win it. We want a championship and I think that’s what we’re focused on.”

Butler, who is currently in the deepest playoff run of his eight-year career, indicated that the Heat haven’t played their best basketball yet: “I don’t think we’ve played a full 48-minute game yet and that’s what’s promising. If we do lock in from start to finish and play the way that we’re capable and the way that we’re supposed to, the game will be a lot easier. But it’s yet to happen and we’ve got to have it happen in the next round.”

An ominous signal for their next opponent, the winner of the Toronto-Boston semifinal.

We the West

Los Angeles Clippers title odds: 2.76/+176 (from 3.14/214)

Los Angeles Lakers title odds:2.96/+196 (from 3.54/254)

While not a massive improvement in their lines, it’s worth just talking about the two LAs because of their star-studded line-ups, and because they’re inching closer to facing each other in the Western Conference finals. Both units are leading all current playoff teams in points per game and field-goal percentage.

The Clippers were efficient in dispatching Dallas in the first round, even through injury and Covid-related personnel issues, and now hold a commanding 3-1 series lead over Denver. Kawhi Leonard is the joint second-highest scorer of all players left in the playoffs (with the Lakers’ Anthony Davis), and the Clippers have averaged more points than any other unit in the postseason.

They’ve been boosted by the return of guard Patrick Beverley from a calf injury, and some solid scoring efforts from their other superstar Paul George. Markets favor the Clippers to end the Nuggets series in Game 5 (1.25/-405).

Meanwhile, after early bubble yips, the Lakers have rediscovered their offense in the playoffs, averaging 114 points per game. That’s a big improvement over the 106 they had in their eight regular season contests in the bubble.

GOAT contender Lebron James has lifted his game, as he has done frequently in his career: He’s currently the playoffs’ assists leader, with 9 dimes per game, and the league’s fourth-highest scorer this month. The Lakers have been boosted by Rajon Rondo, who has taken some of the playmaking burden off James’ shoulders.

The Lakers are 3-1 up against a Houston Rockets team that can also score by the truckload, but are coming off a seven-game series against Oklahoma City. Rocket guard Russell Westbrook has shown some flashes of brilliance, but has been struggling with form and a thigh injury.

The Lakers’ latest victory over the Rockets is James’ 163rd playoff win – the most by any player in NBA history.

“It doesn’t happen without the supporting cast,” James said of his playoff record, after winning Game 3 against Houston. The same is certainly true of winning a championship this year, and based on their recent form, the Lakers are looking good on that front.

We the… North?

Boston title odds: 8.03/+703 (from 7.09/+609)

Toronto title odds: 9.95/+895 (from 13/+1200)

The Celtics replace Milwaukee as favorites to take the Eastern Conference title after sweeping Philadelphia in the first round and winning the first two games over the Toronto Raptors. Since then, Boston’s line has drifted as they dropped three of the last four games to a Raptor unit that continues to defy expectations.

Jayson Tatum has been a stud for the Celtics in the playoffs, leading his team with 27 points per game, with support from Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown. The Raps, however, found a way to contain Walker in Game 6, a double-overtime thriller destined for the pantheon of classic NBA match-ups.

Defending champions Toronto, meanwhile, refuse to go quietly into the night, thanks to gutsy performances from guards Kyle Lowry and Fred Van Vleet. This is a team that had the second-most regular season wins in the league this year, even without Kawhi Leonard, who left for the Clippers after last year’s title run.

The Raps have now leveled the series with the much more talented and fancied Celtics – and are looking to go one step further.

“Winning is all that matters right now,” a determined Lowry said after scoring 33 points in Game 6. “Just go and win, it don’t matter how you get it done, don’t matter who gets to do it.”

Truer words rarely spoken.

Results and odds are current as of 8am UTC on Friday 11 September.

GCoin MEXC

Playnance Launches GCoin MEXC Listing with 200,000 Holders and 2M Daily Transactions

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42 minutes ago

March 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Today, Playnance has officially launched GCOIN trading, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its Web3 entertainment ecosystem. The token is now live on MEXC, with GCOIN/USDT trading opening on March 18, 2026 at 13:00 UTC following the project’s Token Generation Event earlier the same day.

The listing introduces GCOIN to the open market, unlocking broader access to the Playnance ecosystem and opening the door to a potentially enormous global user base. The launch follows strong early momentum, including high participation in MEXC’s Kickstarter campaign, where users competed for a share of a 50,000 USDT airdrop.

‏Ahead of the Token Generation Event, the GCOIN community demonstrated strong demand, with over 1 billion GCOIN locked in staking within hours of the staking program going live.

As the Exosystem’s native token, GCOIN powers transactions, rewards, and participation across a rapidly growing Web3 entertainment network. Beyond adoption metrics, GCOIN is designed to bridge Web2 and Web3 by offering seamless, Web2-like on-chain experiences that lower the barrier to entry for mainstream users. This approach is already enabling Playnance to onboard large volumes of new users, converting them into active participants within the ecosystem. The ecosystem already includes over 300,000 GCOIN holders, reflecting strong early adoption and continued expansion at scale.

The exchange debut represents a major step forward in accessibility, allowing global users to engage with the ecosystem through a liquid and scalable market environment. Deposits for GCOIN are already open on MEXC, with withdrawals scheduled to begin on March 19, providing users with full flexibility to trade and manage their holdings.

“Today marks a defining moment for Playnance,” said Pini Peter, CEO of Playnance. “We identified early the opportunity to bring real scale into Web3 entertainment, and we’re building one of the leading ecosystems to support it. With GCOIN now live, we’re opening the door to what comes next – a new wave of users, new models, and a much larger shift in how entertainment moves on-chain. This is just the beginning.”

Playnance has built its token model around ecosystem-driven rewards, linking value distribution directly to platform activity rather than relying on fixed emissions. The platform already supports more than 10,000 on-chain games and processes over 2 million on-chain transactions daily, reflecting strong user engagement and growing adoption across its network.

With GCOIN now live, Playnance is entering a new phase focused on accelerating growth, expanding its global reach, and driving deeper participation across its Web3 entertainment ecosystem.

About Playnance

Founded in 2020, Playnance is a Web3 infrastructure company developing live, non-custodial, on-chain products designed to onboard mainstream Web2 users into blockchain environments. The company develops consumer-facing platforms built on shared wallet systems and high-volume on-chain execution, currently processing approximately 2 million transactions per day. Playnance focuses on reducing friction between user experience and blockchain infrastructure by abstracting complexity while maintaining full on-chain transparency and non-custodial architecture.

Contact

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Blazin' Bonus

Booming Games releases Blazin’ Bonus

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42 minutes ago

March 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

Booming Games, a leading provider of premium gaming content, has unveiled Blazin’ Bonus, a fiery new slot designed to deliver sizzling action and scorching wins. Featuring a clean 3×3 grid with five fixed paylines and a maximum win potential of 2,680x, the game blends classic casino symbols—BARs, cherries, and flaming sevens—with high-voltage gameplay for an unforgettable experience.

Blazin’ Bonus packs multiple bonus features. Players can build Free Spin Bonuses by landing 2 of 3 Bonus symbols, unlocking Free Spins or Win Multipliers. Each bonus type offers a unique thrill:

Green Bonus: up to 20 Free Spins with a 10x max multiplier
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Red Bonus: up to 10 Free Spins with a 10x max multiplier

Retriggers let players stack bonuses, boost spins, and multiply rewards for non-stop excitement. The Wheel Bonus adds another layer of heat, awarding Free Spins or one of five Prize Pots—Mini, Minor, Mega, Grand, or the blazing Blazin’ top prize. Even a single wheel symbol can trigger a surprise spin, keeping every turn packed with win potential.

Craig Asling, Director of Games at Booming Games, commented:

“Blazin’ Bonus might seem simple at first glance, but with its dynamic ‘build your Free Spins’ mechanic and multiple ways into the Wheel Bonus, players can trigger fiery wins and explosive multipliers on every spin. Play Blazin’ Bonus now and feel the heat!”

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BIS SIGMA SOUTH AMERICA 2026

FEEL ENDORPHINA’S CARNIVAL PULSE AT BIS SIGMA SOUTH AMERICA 2026

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42 minutes ago

March 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Get ready for an adrenaline-charged experience when you visit Endorphina at BiS SiGMA South America 2026. The largest and most established iGaming and betting event in Latin America takes place from April 6–9, 2026, at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil.

Endorphina will be at Stand K150, offering attendees thrilling surprises, exclusive giveaways, and nine-carat-gold networking opportunities, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant carnival-inspired atmosphere.

STAND UP TO STAND OUT

Endorphina Pulse, or “O pulso da Endorphina” in Brazil, brings the “stand out” theme to life. Inspired by the streets of São Paulo, the stand fuses gritty urban architecture with a riot of street art, transforming concrete facades and graffiti murals of Endorphina game characters into electrifying works of art. Pulsating neon lights complete the immersive design, recreating the raw energy of a Brazilian ghetto festival—full of rhythm, colour, and excitement.

THE WORD ON THE STREET

BiS SiGMA South America is Latin America’s premier meeting place for the gaming and betting industry. Over four days, sports betting, lotteries, affiliates, technology, and other industry sectors converge, bringing together executives, regulators, and providers for exhibitions, conferences, and high-level networking in São Paulo, the continent’s financial and business hub.

DANCE TO A NEW TUNE IN 2026

At Endorphina’s stand, attendees will discover the latest games, explore the full slot portfolio, and engage with a team ready to samba through discussions on content, performance, partnership integration, and regulated markets.

Find your rhythm, feel the pulse, and experience slot games that will have you dancing to a whole new tune. Visit Stand K150—book your spot now and meet the Endorphina team. Book a spot now and meet the Endorphina team there.

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