Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces $20 Million Capital Investment Commitment

Atlantic City, N.J. (May 3, 2021)Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced today the resort will reinvest a minimum of $20 million in capital improvements including suite renovations, the opening of a new Starbucks, additional slots and table games, a new dining outlet and a refresh of beachfront amenities.

Submitted by Press Release on,

Get a Racebook for Your Sportsbook

Get a Racebook for Your Sportsbook

Some racebooks accept wagers on horses, in the money, and across the board. The following are the six top racebooks today. 

Submitted by C Costigan on,

What Should You Expect for 2021: Top Eight Sports Betting Apps

What Should You Expect for 2021 in the World of Gambling

Many bookmakers have developed betting apps to allow punters to bet from anywhere. In this article, we will discuss the eight top sports betting apps in 2021. 

Submitted by C Costigan on,

Cashless Casinos Using Bitcoin - The Wave of the Future

Cashless Casinos Using Bitcoin - The Wave of the Future

The global pandemic helped jump start the move towards cashless casinos using digital currency and blockchain technology with researchers in Australia proving just how long Covid survives on both paper and polymer banknotes.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

Ifrah Law: Content Regulation for Gaming Ads and Marketing in Canada?

Ifrah Law: Content Regulation for Gaming Ads and Marketing in Canada?

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently published its Draft Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (“Draft Standards”), and in it contains language that suggests affiliates and content providers could be subject to the same stringent transparency regulations typically reserved only for operators.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on,

Sports Betting Beat: Horse Racing Won't Be Allowed on NY Sports Wagering Sites

Plus Nevada Sports Betting Takes US Market To $50 Billion In Bets

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on,

From Gaming to Bitcoin | Calvin Ayre | Hashing It Out | Ep. 1

From Gaming to Bitcoin | Calvin Ayre | Hashing It Out | Ep. 1

Long time friends of the Gambling911.com website, Rebbeca Liggero sits down with Calvin Ayre to dicuss Ayre's journey with Bitcoin and how it ties back to the gambling industry.

Submitted by C Costigan on,

UK Firm Super Group Entering US Sports, Online Casino Market

UK Firm Super Group Entering US Sports, Online Casino Market

Super Group, a British company that owns a sports betting and an online casino company, is seeking to enter the fast-growing U.S. market.

Submitted by Associated Press on,

Can I Bet At TwinSpires.com From My State?

Over these next few days you will be seeing plenty of advertisements for TwinSpires.com, a US-based online horse racing site owned by Churchill Downs, which just happens to be where the Kentucky Derby is run each year.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on,

Bloomberg News: Wright Can Sue Mystery Site

Bloomberg News: Wright Can Sue Mystery Site

Bloomberg News reported that scientist Craig Wright will now be able to sue the mystery owners of the bitcoin.org website.  The story, picked up by the Drudge Report, emphasizes that the London court will permit Mr. Wright to go after the site for allegedly infringing his copyright over the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

Bitcoin Beat: Biden Tax Plans Sink BTC

Bitcoin Beat: Biden Tax Plans Sink BTC

Meanwhile, Coingeek.com reports that, in South Korea, the government will stiffen regulations on digital currency transactions and will enforce a “special crackdown on illegal activities related to virtual assets.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

Chicago Issues Request for Proposals for City's First Casino Resort

Chicago Issues Request for Proposals for City's First Casino Resort

Today, the City of Chicago officially issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the opportunity to apply for the sole casino license in the country’s third-largest metropolitan market. The selected partner will be able to propose its optimal site for the project, pending the approval by the City. Chicago aims to welcome the new casino-resort by 2025.

Submitted by Press Release on,

Sports Betting Beat: Michigan Cracks Top 3

Sports Betting Beat: Michigan Cracks Top 3

Plus Facebook running an illegal gambling enterprise?  A group of individuals claim they are and have filed a suit in Northern California.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

MGM National Harbor Debuts “Casino Al Fresco”

MGM National Harbor Debuts “Casino Al Fresco”

Panoramic views of Northern Virginia married with the thrill of the next jackpot create a one-of-a-kind venue that can only be experienced at MGM National Harbor. Today, the integrated resort across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. debuts an outdoor gaming terrace where guests can enjoy their favorite slot games in an unmatched setting.

Submitted by Press Release on,

Gisele Bündchen Joins DraftKings as Special Advisor to the Board

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced the appointment of Gisele Bündchen, environmental activist, philanthropist and former super model, as a special advisor to the company’s CEO and board of directors for environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives.

Submitted by Press Release on,

Poker Pro Lynne Beaumont Accuses Terik Brown in Bitcoin Scam, Case Takes Sinister Turn

Poker Pro Lynne Beaumont Accuses Terik Brown in Bitcoin Scam, Case Takes Sinister Turn

The accuser has received odd visits at her former home followed by phone messages that warn to stop defaming Terik (Tizzy) Brown

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

Bitcoin Beat: BTC Nosedives, April 20 ‘Doge Day’?

Bitcoin Beat: BTC Nosedives, April 20 ‘Doge Day’?

Plus Calvin Ayre talks Bitcoin SV and why it is the most valuable blockchain network.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

March Gambling Revenue Soars After 2020 Virus Shutdown

New Jersey’s casino and sports betting revenue more than doubled in March compared from year ago — but that’s because the emerging pandemic shut down casinos for the second half of the month last year.

Submitted by Associated Press on,

Hot Start for the 2021 MLB Season

Hot Start for the 2021 MLB Season

It has been just a few days in the new MLB season but we're already starting to see some trends that it's important to look out for. The 2021 MLB season will be a special one considering that last one was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and was cut short to only 60 games for the regular season, with no audience at all, except for the last few games of the playoffs and the World Series. 

Submitted by C Costigan on,

UEFA Europa League Season Recap So Far

UEFA Europa League Season Recap So Far

Everyone's attention is usually focused on the UEFA Champions League season after season, but let's not forget that there's another tournament that is just as exciting and where teams fight to prove they do belong among Europe's best, and it's UEFA Europa League. 

Submitted by C Costigan on,

DraftKings and PGA Tour Team Up for Sports Betting in Arizona: Ducey Makes it Official

 DraftKings and PGA Tour Team Up for Sports Betting in Arizona

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the grandson of World Wide Tele Sports founder Bill Scott, has officially signed off on the legislation.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

The Bitcoin White Paper: Combining and Splitting Value and Privacy

The Bitcoin White Paper: Combining and Splitting Value and Privacy

Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles continue the video discussions in a series exploring the Bitcoin White Paper line-by-line. The next section tackles the principles of combining and splitting value as well as looking at how privacy relates to Bitcoin.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

Mobile Sports Betting Money Tempts Cash-Strapped States

Mobile Sports Betting Money Tempts Cash-Strapped States

States around the country are realizing what gamblers figured out long ago: The future of sports betting — and tax money to be made from it — is online.

Submitted by Associated Press on,

Coinbase Goes Public, Exposure to Regulatory Danger?

Coinbase Goes Public, Exposure to Regulatory Danger?

Coinbase is making its initial public offering of stock April 14 and this has helped push the price of Bitcoin up to near $64,000 as of Wednesday morning.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

Sudan Embraces the Blockchain, Arizona One Step Closer to Sports Betting

Sudan Embraces the Blockchain, Arizona One Step Closer to Sports Betting

The Bitcoin Association and the BSV delegation was welcome by the Sudan government last week in an effort to implement blockchain technology and this week Arizona was well on its way to becoming the next US state to legalize sports betting with only the Governor's signature needed.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

Suit Filed Against Craig Wright "Father of Bitcoin": Not Author of White Paper?

Lawsuit Filed Against Dr. Craig Wright "Father of Bitcoin": Not Author of White Paper?

Suit seeks to prove Wright is NOT the rightful founder of Bitcoin, but some would argue we will know otherwise in due time.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

Ethereum-based Virtue Poker Gets Malta Clearance

Ethereum-based Virtue Poker Gets Malta Clearance

Ethereum-based startup Virtue Poker plans to conduct an initial DEX offering (IDO). While these types of announcements typically get lost in the crypto waste dump - often where they belong - this one has a little more punch.

Submitted by Ace King on,

The Bitcoin White Paper: Reclaiming Disk Space and Simplified Payment Verification (SPV)

The Bitcoin White Paper:  Reclaiming Disk Space

Continuing in the series of YouTube episodes where Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles discuss the Bitcoin white paper line-by-line, we arrive at the part of the discussion addressing multiple subjects. Both Reclaiming Disk Space and Simplified Payment Verification are talked about including a few other informative topics that sprung up.  

Submitted by C Costigan on,

W88 Bookmarkers - The Most Prestigious Bookie In Asia

W88 Bookmarkers - The Most Prestigious Bookie In Asia

W88 is known by players as one of the oldest and most respected betting bookmarkers in Asia. In recent years, with the increasing demand for betting by players, the W88 bookie has expanded the betting market to many countries. With the desire to bring players many new experiences, the W88 bookie applies advanced technology for betting products.

Submitted by Payton on,

The Bitcoin White Paper: Transactions

The Bitcoin White Paper: Transactions

After watching the interview between Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles where they discuss the Bitcoin White Paper in its entirety, you might walk away with a better understanding of Dr. Wright’s original intended purpose for creating Bitcoin. The two discuss several topics that branch off from the original discussion to help you gain the right answers to the question “what is Bitcoin”.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

Breaking News

Avengers: Doomsday Box Office Domestic Opening Weekend Total Betting Odds

Avengers: Doomsday Box Office Domestic Opening Weekend Total Betting Odds

The "Avengers: Doomsday" trailer dropped yesterday and the internet nearly broke.
Lebron James to Minnesota Timberwolves Payout Odds Would Be $2800 for Every $100 Bet

Lebron James to Minnesota Timberwolves Payout Odds Would Be $2800 for Every $100 Bet

It is an absolute fact that the NBA cannot finish the 2026–27 schedule until they know where soon-to-be 42-year-old LeBron James is playing.
Finland Is Abolishing the Welcome Bonus: A Study of 50 Casinos Reveals What These Offers Actually Required

Finland Is Abolishing the Welcome Bonus: A Study of 50 Casinos Reveals What These Offers Actually Required

Real-money testing across 50 casinos serving Finnish players found that 44% calculated wagering requirements on both the deposit and the bonus, effectively doubling the required stakes.
Former DraftKings Las Vegas Employee Arrested

Former DraftKings Las Vegas Employee Arrested

A former DraftKings sports trader, Samuel Silverman, was arrested on felony charges for allegedly conspiring with a Fresno State basketball player to manipulate game statistics for betting purposes.