ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes publicly distanced herself from a paid promotion for Solitaire Cash, a mobile game from Papaya (formerly Papaya Gaming), calling her participation a “colossal” mistake and saying she hadn’t vetted the deal. She also said she hasn’t been paid and would donate any money if it arrives. The mea culpa follows Papaya’s Nov. 3 announcement that Stephen A. Smith is the official ambassador for the first-ever World Solitaire Championship, and a recent federal court opinion that said it was “undisputed” Papaya used bots—including “tailored bots”—in tournaments, as a false‑advertising case proceeds to trial. Former ESPN host
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A cybersecurity specialist with a passion for blockchain technology, Irene L. Rodriguez focuses on the intersection of privacy, security, and decentralized networks. Her writing empowers readers to navigate the crypto world safely, covering everything from wallet security to protocol vulnerabilities. Irene also consults for several blockchain security firms.
