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UK Gambling Commission Under Fire for Football Index Sudden Collapse

Gambling Commission Yanks License......After Football Index Collapses

The UK Gambling Commission has announced that it has suspended the licence of online betting operator Football Index claiming it had prevented traders from withdrawing funds from the site following a market crash.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/16/2021

Take The Great Blockchain for Gaming Survey and Earn Some Free Satoshis

Take The Great Blockchain for Gaming Survey and Earn Some Free Satoshis

If you are a gaming industry operator, affiliate, blogger, you are going to want to learn more about the blockchain beyond how much your cryptocurrency portfolio is doing (yes, we kow it's doing pretty well right now).

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/16/2021

US Congress Reintroduces Bill That Excludes Digital Currency From Securities Law

US Congress Reintroduces Bill That Excludes Digital Currency From Securities Law

The Token Taxonomy Act, drafted by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), has been reintroduced into Congress.  It is a bill that seeks to exclude digital currencies from being defined as securities.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/16/2021

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk Giveaway Scam 'Cost Man £400,000'

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk Giveaway Scam 'Cost Man £400,000'

Analysts at Whale Alert in Amsterdam had watched in horror as Sebastian's 10 Bitcoin were transferred and then cashed out anonymously a few days later.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/16/2021

FanDuel Sportsbook Opens at Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino

On Friday, FanDuel Group and Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) held the grand opening of their FanDuel Sportsbook inside Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in New Jersey.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/15/2021

Can't Access PointsBet From PA

Can't Access PointsBet From PA

Plenty of folks betting sports in New Jersey crossing into the state of Pennsylvania will be happy to know they can still engage in the activity, just not with PointsBet.  That company has opted not to offer its unique wagering platform in the Keystone State.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/15/2021

South Korea Digital Currency Exchanges to Face Penalties for Anti-Money Laundering Breaches

South Korea Digital Currency Exchanges to Face Penalties for Anti-Money Laundering Breaches

New enforcement measures are being introduced in South Korea as a means of ensuring digital currency exchanges are upholding their obligations under anti-money laundering regulations.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/14/2021

Bitcoin Ban in India? Even Jail Terms

India will propose a law banning cryptocurrencies, fining anyone trading in the country or even holding such digital assets, a senior government official told Reuters in a potential blow to millions of investors piling into the red-hot asset class.

Submitted by Reuters on, Mar/14/2021

Is Bovada Legal to Bet on in New York State

Yes you can technically bet legally at Bovada from the state of New York. While Bovada is good, there are better options available where payouts are made in just a few hours

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/14/2021

Catena Media, Great.com Founder Erik Bergman Changes First Diaper.....LIVE

Congrats to our friend Erik Bergman, founder of online gambling affiliate behemoth Catena Media and Great.com, on the birth of his first child. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/14/2021

Can I Bet on Bovada From North Dakota?

Can I Bet on Bovada From North Dakota?

Bovada is available from the state of North Dakota, however, Gambling911.com invites its readers from the state to check out BetOnline. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/11/2021

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook App From New York?

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook App From New York?

While FanDuel is not available for betting online from the state of New York, BetOnline IS, and they offer a generous welcome bonus (maximum $1000).

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/11/2021

BWW and BetMGM Bring the Sportsbook to the Sports Bar

BWW and BetMGM Bring the Sportsbook to the Sports Bar

Building on a first-of-its-kind partnership that was forged in 2019, Buffalo Wild Wings and BetMGM are rolling out a range of exclusive experiences in six states with legal sports betting – Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, Tennessee and West Virginia – plus a handful of additional features available nationwide.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/11/2021

Rightlander.com New PPC Monitor Promises Purge of Non-Compliant Affiliates

Rightlander.com New PPC Monitor Promises Purge of Non-Compliant Affiliates

Rightlander.com, the innovative affiliate compliance platform, has launched a new product to help operators take their affiliate marketing activity to the next level. The PPC Monitor has been designed to ensure regular monitoring of desktop and mobile PPC ads to detect non-compliant or misleading marketing practices by affiliates that is likely to have a significant financial or regulatory impact on operators.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/11/2021

Bitcoin’s First Exchange for Tokens is Now Live

Bitcoin’s First Exchange for Tokens is Now Live

Bitcoin Token Exchange went live on March 6, and is currently the most functional—and only—decentralized exchange for tokens that is up and running on Bitcoin SV.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/11/2021

Buffalo Wild Wings Fully Enters Sports Betting Arena With BetMGM

Geolocation Technology Enables BetMGM Users Custom Experiences within Buffalo Wild Wings Locations

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/11/2021

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI) CEO Greg Carlin on Q4 2020 Results (Transcript)

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE:RSI) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call March 10, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Company Participants

Greg Carlin - CEO

Kyle Sauers - CFO

Richard Schwartz - President

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/10/2021

Can I Play on Bovada From the State of Texas

Can I Play on Bovada From the State of Texas

You can play on Bovada from Texas but Gambling911.com recommends BetOnline for its generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1000) and lightning fast payouts.  Visa, Mastercard and Amex accepted.  We have some other great reasons.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/10/2021

Can I Bet Sports on the FanDuel App From Louisiana

Can I Bet Sports on the FanDuel App From Louisiana

If lawmakers have their way, FanDuel could soon be legal in the state of Louisiana. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/10/2021

New York Stops Short of Fully Adopting Rhode Island's Sports Betting Model: Results 1 Year Later

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo finally appears to be caving in to permit mobile sports betting after initially being dead set against it.  The news might not be all good however.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/10/2021

Crypto Crime Cartel? John McAfee Indicted

Crypto Crime Cartel: John McAfee, Others Arrested

Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging JOHN DAVID MCAFEE, the founder of the McAfee antivirus software company, and JIMMY GALE WATSON JR., who served as an executive adviser of MCAFEE’s so-called cryptocurrency team (the “McAfee Team”), with conspiracy to commit commodities and securities fraud, more...

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/10/2021

Can I Bet on the Fanduel App From Illinois

Can I Bet on the Fanduel App From Illinois

FanDuel Sportsbook is now live for real money betting action in Illinois. Those looking to bet on state schools like the mighty Fighting Illini will have to seek other options however. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/10/2021

Bitcoin Mania Triggers Fundraising Rush by Chinese Players

Bitcoin mania has fuelled a surge in fundraising by Chinese companies seeking to expand their cryptocurrency operations or move into the red-hot sector.

Submitted by Reuters on, Mar/10/2021

First Chicago Casino Resort Gets Closer to Reality

First Chicago Casino Resort Gets Closer to Reality

One Casino License to be Awarded for Country’s Third Largest Metropolitan Area

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/10/2021

Unikrn Partners Blockchain-Based FYX to Deliver Next-Generation iGaming Products

Unikrn Partners Blockchain-Based FYX to Deliver Next-Generation iGaming Products

FYX Gaming, the Raleigh-based esports infrastructure and technology provider specializing in the development of blockchain-based solutions, today announces that it has entered into a partnership with leading esports betting operator Unikrn. The deal will see the two leading esports companies collaborate to deliver next-generation iGaming products and technology.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/10/2021

Can I Bet on BetOnline.ag From Georgia?

Can I Bet on BetOnline.ag From Georgia?

You are able to place real money bets on BetOnline.ag from the state of Georgia.  Best of all, they offer a certain degree of anonymity when signing up, do not report your winnings and offer a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1000).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/09/2021

Bitcoin Price Nears $55K

The price of Bitcoin had moved to $54800 and continued rising Tuesday morning, hitting its highest level in two weeks.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/09/2021

More Sports Books Launching Online Casinos in the U.S.

More Sports Books Launching Online Casinos in the U.S.

Companies that are well-known for conducting online sports betting are branching out into the online casino business.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/08/2021

Am I Able to Bet on the Fanduel App From Colorado?

You are able to bet on the FanDuel app as of May 1, 2020 from the great state of Colorado. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/08/2021

Can I Play on Bovada From Arizona?

Can I Play on Bovada From Arizona?

While playing on Bovada is indeed possible from the great state of Arizona, Gambling911.com recommends BetOnline for its fast payouts, excellent bet options and dime lines in Major League Baseball as well as their much more attractive bonus offers.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/08/2021

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