A VPN also allows you to bypass local censorship and blocks, so you can use gambling sites even in countries that restrict them. And, because your internet traffic is encrypted through the VPN tunnel, your activity will be hidden from your ISP - meaning that you can place bets with complete peace of mind.

In general, using a VPN for sports betting and gambling is legal if such an activity is allowed in your country or state. At the same time, the legality of online casinos and lotteries varies, as every country has its own laws and regulations in this regard.

What's going to be different about the Champions League? This season's 32-team group stage will be a thing of the past, as 36 teams will now be invited to the group stage and the group stage including eight games per team. That means the group stage will stretch early into the new year.

As of the 2024 23 season, as determined by the UEFA coefficient, the top three teams in Ligue 1 qualify for the Champions League, with the top two proceeding directly to the group phase. The third-placed team enters in the third qualifying round.