Sports Betting Has Been Big Business for States

Sports Betting Has Been Big Business for States

The numbers don't lie.  Since a handful of states legalized sports betting over the past two years, the take has been staggering.

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Bitcoin Price Climbs Over $19K, Approaches All Time High

Bitcoin Price Climbs Over $19K, Approaches All Time High

The Bitcoin surge continues as the cryptocurrency surpassed the $19,000 mark Tuesday morning.

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Bally’s Buys Sports Betting Tech Company, Closes AC Purchase

Bally’s Buys Sports Betting Tech Company, Closes AC Purchase

Bally’s Corp. has purchased a sports betting technology company for $125 million and has finalized the purchase of a casino in Atlantic City.

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Millions Wagered in First Week of Tennessee Sports Betting

Gamblers in Tennessee wagered more than $27 million in the first week of the state’s online sports betting program, officials said.

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Casino Industry Rebounding From Covid....But for How Long as Cases Cripple Hospitals

Casino Industry Rebounding From Covid....But for How Long as Cases Cripple Hospitals

Casino closings in Michigan for the next three weeks could be a sign of things to come in Las Vegas, many experts are warning.

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Price of Bitcoin Climbs Over 17K

Price of Bitcoin Climbs Over 17K

Bitcoin continues its momentous run with the cryptocurrency moving over $17000 for the first time in almost three years.  Bitcoin is the most utilized transaction method for online gambling in designated "restrictive" markets, which encompass more than half the globe.

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Twitch Apologizes for Deletion of Poker Pro Videos

Twitch Apologizes for Deletion of Poker Pro Videos

The online video live streaming service Twitch has apologized for deleting thousands of hours worth of their video content from top poker players.

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Ravens Cover, Over 44 Would Be Biggest Loss of Season for One Book

Ravens Cover, Over 44 Would Be Biggest Loss of Season for One Book

Books needed a Patriots cover of +7 and the Under 44.  If both failed to come through, this would be the biggest single season loss for Super Book, David Purdum of ESPN reports.

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Nick Chubb Costs Gamblers Dearly

Nick Chubb Costs Gamblers Dearly

Nick Chubb's decision at the 1-yard line ended up costing bettors as the Cleveland Browns failed to cover a 4.5-point spread.

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Bitcoin Goes Over $16K: Up 120% YTD

Bitcoin Goes Over $16K: Up 120% YTD

Bitcoin has surged past $16,000 for the first time since January 2018 and is up over 120% YTD! 

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Australia Inquiry Flags Cancelling Crown Resorts Casino Licence

Australia Inquiry Flags Cancelling Crown Resorts Casino Licence

An Australian regulatory inquiry raised the prospect on Thursday of cancelling the casino licence of gambling giant Crown Resorts Ltd CWN.AX over alleged corporate governance failures, casting a shadow over the company weeks before a $1.6 billion resort opening.

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Rio Hotel and Casino to Reopen on Dec. 22

Rio Hotel and Casino to Reopen on Dec. 22

Once the home of the World Series of Poker, the Caesars Entertainment-owned Rio Hotel and Casino is set to reopen December 22, 2020.

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Indiana Sports Betting Handle Just Under $231 Million in October

Indiana Sports Betting  Handle Just Under $231 Million in October

Thus far, legalized sports betting in Indiana has proven to be a huge success. The sports betting handle was just under $231 million during the month of October with tax revenue of $2 million going to the state.

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FanDuel Partner Entercom Acquires QL Gaming Group

FanDuel Partner Entercom Acquires QL Gaming Group

FanDuel partner Entercom has acquired direct-to-consumer sports betting technology and analytics leader QL Gaming Group in an all cash deal for approximately $32 million.

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Odds on a Covid Vaccine and When

Odds on a Covid Vaccine and When

BetOnline released odds on when a Covid-19 vaccine will be released and which company will be first to do so.

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Wagering Software

Wagering Software

If you are looking to become a bookie and take action on sports then the best course of action is to sign up with one of the top wagering software companies in the business.

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Bitcoin Hits Highest Level Since Jan. 2018 Amid Post-Election Volatility

Bitcoin Hits Highest Level Since Jan. 2018 Amid Post-Election Volatility

Bitcoin’s price rose to more than $14,900 on Thursday, its highest level since January 2018, amid volatility caused by the U.S. election and investor hopes that more central bank stimulus to support economies hit by the COVID-19 pandemic will push up the value of digital assets.

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Gambling a Winner in Nebraska Election

Gambling a Winner in Nebraska Election

Nebraska voters approved capping payday lender interest rates, the removal of slavery from the state’s constitution, lengthening the period of tax increment financing for blighted areas, and legalizing casino gambling in the state. All of the state's proposed initiatives and amendments passed comfortably, with each six movements clearing 60% of the vote.

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Can't Access Action 24/7 From Outside Tennessee to Bet Sports

Can't Access Action 24/7 From Outside Tennessee to Bet Sports

Action 24/7 is the new and exciting first of its kind in the world of US-based legalized sports betting as a local company with little gambling experience enters the Tennessee marketplace.

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Can I Bet on Fanduel With My Mobile Device From Tennessee?

Can I Bet on Fanduel With My Mobile Device From Tennessee?

FanDuel, BetMGM and Draftkings were all set to launch their mobile sports betting products Sunday November 1 just in time for the halfway mark of the NFL.  Tennessee is the first state to legalize online sports betting without being home to a single land-based casino.

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Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From Texas?

Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From Texas?

MyBookie.ag is a popular online sports betting site accessible from Texas, however, Gambling911.com's BetOnline (SBR A+ Rating) has some of the best current deals with a signup bonus up to $1000, payouts in just a few hours and the most competitive odds.

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Can I Bet on FanDuel From Massachusetts?

Can I Bet on FanDuel From Massachusetts?

You cannot be on FanDuel from Massachusetts but our friends at BetUS will welcome you with their generous signup bonus (max bonus $2500)

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Can I Bet Sports With FanDuel From North Carolina?

 Can I Bet Sports With FanDuel From North Carolina?

FanDuel does not take bets from those in North Carolina.  BetUS does accept bets from North Carolina residents and visitors, including betting on the Elections.

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Mobile-Friendly Betting Software

Mobile-Friendly Betting Software

Technology can be a wonderful thing, and as a result, it has completely revolutionized the entire gambling industry.

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5Dimes Seeks to Enter Legal New Jersey Sports Betting Market

5Dimes Seeks to Enter Legal New Jersey Sports Betting Market

The widow of deceased 5Dimes founder Sean "Tony" Creighton is seeking to obtain a sports betting license in the state of New Jersey after entering into a $47 million settlement agreement with the US feds and shutting the book down to the US market.

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The Betting Battleground: Circa Set to Open in Downtown Vegas

The Betting Battleground: Circa Set to Open in Downtown Vegas

On Wednesday, Circa, Stevens' new resort in downtown Las Vegas, opens with what's being billed as the "world's largest sportsbook."

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China Shuts Down Gambling Sites Using Tether

China Shuts Down Gambling Sites Using Tether

China this weekend has cracked down on gambling sites tied to the tether stablecoin.

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Analysis: Is PayPal's Crypto Move a Game-Changer for Bitcoin? Probably Not, Say Experts

Analysis: Is PayPal's Crypto Move a Game-Changer for Bitcoin? Probably Not, Say Experts

PayPal Holdings Inc's PYPL.O decision to open its network to bitcoin and its rivals was hailed by virtual coin enthusiasts as a watershed moment for cryptocurrencies and their path towards becoming a widespread means of payment.

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Newest Downtown Vegas Casino Set to Open, Pandemic or Not

Newest Downtown Vegas Casino Set to Open, Pandemic or Not

If the 1,000-seat sports betting auditorium at the Circa Resort & Casino doesn’t get you, maybe the six rooftop swimming pools will.

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How Much Money Can You Make from Gambling?

If you are looking to make money from the gambling industry then you need to look at it from the simple way of the house and the player. The house always wins, is not just a saying, it is a reality. Over the long term players always lose, and just look at Vegas and other casinos around the world.

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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.
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