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Canadians May be able to Visit Casinos in the Metaverse

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A Metaverse is mixture of virtual reality, augmented reality and video where you are able to interact in a digital universe with people all over the world. It is developing in order for users to be able to take virtual trips around the world, attend conferences as well as play to stay connected with friends, among other things.

(Mark Zuckerberg explains in detail how the metaverse will benefit our daily lives)

Digital avatars are able to connect through virtual reality headsets, where people can meet and visit virtual casinos with their friends.

Being able to interact with the world from your own home gives people to ability to interact and stay in contact with friends and family when time, distance and money may have left them unable to meet or speak.

Entertainment will change dramatically, with people not relying on their local area for places to visit and things to do. For any activity and pastime, there will be an option to go alone or with friends and family, removing all limits of physical facilities.

In Canada, gamblers are able to place bets in person and online. There are a number of legal Canadian online betting sites which are available across the country for casino and sports betting.

MapleBet and Betzest are two of the main Canadian bookmakers, fully licensed and legal for Canadian citizens. They offer a wide range of sports and markets in Canada as well as around the world.

While MapleBet is licenced by the UK Gambling Commission, Betzest is Canadian Focused and is trying to attract Canadian online sports gamblers.

As well as the Maplebet and Betzest, there are hundreds of other sites that Canadian citizens can use to gamble. Canadian citizens can gamble legally though and licensed bookmaker, licensed under any authority,

Often, UK based sites are preferred by Canadians using international gambling sites as many will allow them to use Canadian Dollars. These sites include bet365, BetVictor, William Hill and 888 Sport amongst others.

US sites are also available to use, and sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel are two of the most popular sites for sports betting.

As well as online, Canadian can place wagers at retail sites and as of 2019 it was legal to make single wagers within Canada at retail sites. There had previously been a rule on parlay bets only but going forward single wagers are legal subject to local province regulations.

The Draw

For punters interested in casino-based games, the ability to play without having to visit a physical casino has been a big draw. The ability to play anytime, anywhere, without worrying about dress codes and travel is a big positive for the industry and its clients.

The metaverse will be an interesting further development to the online casinos being used around the world. Currently there is the ability to watch on screen as well as having microphone or chat rooms to interact, but a metaverse will take this experience even further and closer to the real thing.

Changing the Internet from 2D to 3D will change how we use the internet, form marketplaces to games and to gambling. Using the proposed virtual reality headsets, players will be able to access the metaverse and interact as if they were physically there, creating avatars, purchasing items and gambling at virtual reality casinos.

Casino companies and online betting sites will purchase “land” in the metaverse for users to visit and use. It has been constantly linked with cryptocurrencies which are at present being accepted by some online betting providers and casinos.

Being able to use an avatar to go out into the metaverse and meet friends and visits virtual casinos will provide a much more realistic and connective experience for people who may in other cases have to go alone. Being able to chat in chatrooms or over microphones like speaking over the phone is good, but this would make you feel like you are there together.

When can we expect this?

The technology inherent in the metaverse is still a long way off according to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. We will expect to see some developments of the metaverse to really kick in in 5-15 years’ time. There will be constant research with the aim for it to be available to access somewhere between 2026 and 2036.

Zuckerberg has rebranded Facebook and its affiliate programs under the new name of Meta and wants to access the metaverse under its own VR/AR products. This could mean the early stages of the metaverse are costly and inaccessible to many until further developments are made.

With this though, the future of casino-based gambling is going to become very different with the full immersion of the metaverse. It will give gamblers the ability to place wagers and visit casinos with a fully immersive style without having to leave the house and the full social experience of casinos can be enjoyed from anywhere.

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How to Streamline Your Car Sales in Toronto? The Pointer for Car Sellers

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Many car owners doubt whether selling their property is worth the hassle they may face during sales. That’s reasonable because a car is not a small item, and you probably spent much on its purchase at some point and regularly invested in it to maintain it in good condition. Then, selling it for pennies is not your choice.

We went ahead and contacted Topcashforcars.ca, a company that is reputed for giving the highest cash prices for cars in Toronto. Their approach is straightforward and reduces hassle for sellers who want to sell their vehicles profitably without the complexities of dealing with customers.

Choosing the Right Counterparty Is a Key to Success

First, have you already decided where and to whom you can sell a vehicle? That’s your #1 thing to do. Typically, the choice is either selling autos to individuals who want to buy a second-market car to save some dollars or to specialized companies engaged in car buying. These companies are diverse enough and they often offer good conditions for a seller although their pricing is diverse too.

How can you get in touch with such buyers?

  • For individuals who buy second-hand vehicles, you can search on big Canadian bulletin boards online and sometimes, on social networks.
  • For the companies to deal with, Google is your best friend to ask for help. However, our consultants, Topcashforcars.ca also are among these buyers, so you can make it even easier and apply to them.

What is more beneficial for a car seller at this stage? We can surely say that dealing with car-buying companies considerably saves you time. The whole negotiation process can take a couple of hours, so you won’t wait long and remain under pressure of uncertainty. 

Making It Lighting-Fast Is Possible

The previous tip leads to another one: you can sell a car in a lighting-fast mode. Just do some easy preps like its examination at the service station to consider what price can you claim for it and clean it up. This takes no more than a day if you have a good service station in your neighborhood and it helps clearly understand the price and the condition of your car.

Then, you can ensure you set a real price by using special online calculators provided by the same car-buying companies. It may take just a couple of minutes and you’ll get a precise calculation based on your vehicle’s type, age, model, condition, and specific features. 

Getting Cash Instead of Bank Transfers or Checks Is Faster

One more thing you can do to sell your auto as fast as possible is to sell it for cash. Bank operations often take additional days to be processed. Thus, even if you are lucky enough to get in touch with a good buyer quickly, and even if you conclude a deal in a day or two, it’s not guaranteed that you get money to your bank account similarly quickly. Applying for cash transactions you avoid troubles with banks and extra commissions for the transaction too.

As you can see, selling a vehicle can be eating pears for you if you plan your sale and follow the tips we shared in this article.

If followed, these recommendations can allow you to easily sell your car and make a handsome return in the process. It is even more rewarding because time and energy has become invaluable and cash for cars, Toronto based companies and specifically Topcashforcars.ca, will ensure the vehicle is sold for the best price with little input from the owner. When selling a car, it is ideal to do enough research, plan and choose the right buyers so that the car selling process is fast and efficient.

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New frontiers in prostate cancer treatment with Actinium-225

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Prostate cancer is one of the most widespread malignant tumors in men. The pathology is successfully
treated in the first three stages, when the tumor can be removed or destroyed by radiation, but the disease at the metastatic stage becomes incurable. Surgery is usually not performed in such patients, and the main methods of treatment are hormonal and chemotherapy.

At a certain point this treatment stops working. 177Lu-PSMA-617 – Lutetium radiotargeted therapy,
becomes the next stage of treatment. A less common method of radiotargeted therapy is the treatment of prostate cancer with Actinium-225. It allows for a good outcome even in patients who have not responded to Lutetium therapy. In addition, the possibility of combined use of Actinium and Lutetium as part of tandem therapy is being investigated.

Principle of the method

Prostate cancer cells express a protein called prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), which is not found in other tissues. PSMA is a target for the radiopharmaceutical. Once injected into the body, the drug accumulates only in tissues with high levels of PSMA because it binds to this protein. This results in a selective effect on the tumor and its metastases with minimal side effects.

Various radionuclides can be attached to ligands that target PSMA. The first such radionuclide was
Lutetium-177, which was synthesized in Germany in 2010, and its efficacy was first confirmed in trials in 2015. The good results were subsequently confirmed in a large study involving 13 university hospitals in Germany.

In recent years, Actinium-225 has been used instead of Lutetium. It destroys cancer cells with alpha
radiation.

Advantages and disadvantages of Actinium-225

Lutetium-177 is still considered the mainstay of radiotargeted therapy for castration-resistant prostate
cancer. However, Actinium is also used in certain situations, usually in patients with advanced cancer who have not responded to Lutetium treatment or when the efficacy of 177Lu-PSMA-617 has decreased after several courses (cancer progression has resumed).

Advantages of Actinium-225 over Lutetium-177:

● More pronounced effect due to alpha radiation causing double-strand breaks in DNA strands
● Less toxic effect on bone marrow and hematopoietic function due to shorter recovery time
● Works even in cases where the cancer is progressing against the background of Lutetium therapy

However, it is worth considering the disadvantages of this method:

● Limited evidence base compared to Lutetium
● Higher incidence of side effects, especially dry mouth

Who is a candidate for Actinium therapy

Radiotargeted therapy with Actinium is considered a novel treatment. The technique is indicated for
patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (MCRPC) who:

● Have received Lutetium radiotargeted therapy but have not responded to it
● Have responded to Lutetium radiotargeted therapy, but have stopped responding after several
courses of treatment
● As part of tandem therapy: when Actinium and Lutetium are used in reduced doses

In summary, Actinium therapy is one of the last treatment options. It is used when chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiotargeted therapy with Lutetium, and possibly targeted therapy (in the case of BRCA mutations, which occur in 28% of patients with metastatic prostate cancer) have already been tried. In addition, the choice of treatment tactics takes into account the location of the metastases. In the presence of predominantly bone metastases and pain syndrome, radionuclide therapy with Radium-223 is preferred, and in the presence of predominantly organ metastases, radiotargeted therapy with Lutetium or Actinium is performed.

If you want to undergo innovative treatment in Germany, visit Booking Health website. Our team will find a clinic for you and organize your trip.

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