Business & Financial
BOM Founder Launches Malta Poker Festival
Battle of Malta (BOM) brainchild and friend of the Gambling911.com website Ivonne Montealegre has announced the launch of the Malta Poker Festival, which will now go up against her former creation.
Bitcoin Plunge to $1000 Not Out of the Question, Exchange Founder Arrested
The owner of BitFunder, a long-defunct, bitcoin-denominated stock exchange, has been arrested by the U.S. government.
Online Bookie New Tool Alert: What's The Bet Alert Tool?
One of the best ways for online bookie agents to increase action in their sportsbooks is to offer cross-sport parlays at higher payout odds than normal parlay payout odds.
4 Cross-Sport Parlays and How To Market Them In Your Sportsbook
Always have cross-sport parlays set up for weekend betting. It helps to increase betting action in your sportsbook, and they’re harder for players to win. Check out 4 potential parlays this weekend, and some tips for promotions.
Former PKR Players Must Submit Claim by Feb. 28 for PokerStars Refund
Players affected late last year by the abrupt shutdown of PKR Poker are being advised to submit claim forms no later than February 28 (2018).
Cryptocurrency Prices Drop: Big News for Ripple
Bitcoin witnessed a bit of a plunge over the past 24 hours, down 16.72 percent from the recent high of $11,958 just 48 hours ago.
XL Media Founder: 'Still Plenty of Opportunities Today for Online Gambling Affiliates'
Ory Weihs – Founder and CEO XL Media - says things aren’t what they used to be in the world of online gambling affiliates, but hard work and investment will still yield the same great results.
Free Bitcoins? Cryptocurrency Exchange Lands in Hot Water Again
A blunder at a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange let investors briefly buy bitcoins for free - though none were able to profit from the mistake.
Get Your Hands On The New Gold Bricks Slots
Are You Ready To Get Your Hands On The New Gold Bricks Slots At PlaySlots4RealMoney.com? How much do you love valuable metals? Or perhaps, the right question should be, which of the precious metals do you like and would love to have something that is made out of them?
ICOs Have Raised $2 Billion This Year Mostly From Private Sales
2017 was a banner year for ICOs - Initial Coin Offerings - with $5.7 billion raised, but as Bitcoin.com News reports, the general public now finds itself left out in the cold moving forward in 2018.
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Doyle Brunson: 'I Turned Down $230 Million Offer for DoylesRoom.com
Over a decade again, legendary poker pro Doyle Brunson claims he turned down a $230 million offer for his namesake online poker room, DoylesRoom.com.
The Next Big Catalysts for Bitcoin
According to CNBC "Fast Money" trader Brian Kelly, Tuesday's rally is the result of more crypto-friendly attitudes by government regulators.
New Online Live Roulette Table Payouts 500X the Average
Just released, a new live casino roulette game that features payouts of between 50:1 and 500:1.
William Hill Fined £6.2m in Money Laundering Matter
British bookmaker William Hill will pay 6.2 million pounds ($8.7 million) as a penalty for breaching anti-money laundering and social responsibility regulations, the Gambling Commission said on Tuesday.
Bookies: End of Football Season Doesn't Mean End of Taking Action
For North American bookies, the high season of taking action is during the NFL and College Football season. That is when their player counts are at their highest for the year, and when betting volumes are at their highest.
Henderson’s Skyline Casino Called into Question over Staff Changes
As reported by the VegasInternationalHotel.com earlier this month, the owners/operators of Henderson Skyline Casino might have gotten themselves in a bit a jam with the Nevada Gaming Commission for the failure to report recent additions and departures of some of its employee staff to gaming regulators.
eSports Suspended Streamer Takes on Twitch, Today's Odds: ESEA Premier EU, More
James "PhantomL0rd" Varga, with hundreds of thousands of followers on various social media platforms, is looking to take on Amazon-owned Twitch after it suspended his account back in 2016.
Watch Out for Cryptocurrency Scams
What to do if you are the head of the SEC and companies in the cryptocurrency space appear to be pulling a fast one?
Betway Rejoices after FA Cup Upset
Betway is breathing a huge sigh of relief thanks to Will Grigg's 79th minute strike for League One Wigan that sunk Manchester City's hopes of a historic quadruple on Monday night.
PokerStars Celebrates Shared Pool Success With France, Spain
The Stars Group Inc. today announced the completion of the FRESH (France Espania Hold'em) Series, PokerStars' first joint tournament series offered to both French and Spanish players following the launch of the shared player pool between the two previously ring-fenced markets.
New Wynn CEO Denies Prior Knowledge Of Sex Abuse Case Against Founder
The new CEO of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts said he was not aware of any of the sexual misconduct accusations against casino mogul Steve Wynn before they surfaced last month.
Strong Korea Demand Helping to Boost Bitcoin Price
The price of Bitcoin pushed beyond the $11,600 mark Tuesday morning.
Do Not Disturb: Caesar's Still to Enter Guest Rooms Every 24 Hours
Forget sleeping in late or enjoying some peaceful time in your hotel room... at least if you plan on staying at a Caesars Entertainment property.
William Hill Set to Return to Profit Following Online Overhaul
The online bookmaker William Hill has improved some of its website features and anticipates a return back into the black as a result.
Bitcoin Goes Nuclear Presidents Day Weekend Trading To $11,000 Mark
The recent price fluctuations in the Bitcoin Price Index has been a wild ride in recent months. New lows signaled a possible bear market, while renewed hopes of a long-term bullish run have resurfaced in recent trading activity.
Fourth Day of Gains for Bitcoin, Continues Above $11K Mark
There's been a tremendous Bitcoin bump over the past week with the price breaking above the $11000 mark for the first time in two weeks after plunging off its high near $19000 back in December.
Bitcoin Thieves Threaten With Weapons That Are Anything But Virtual
In late December, a Bitcoin developer was kidnapped from his Ukraine office, held hostage and ordered to pay a $1 million ransom.
CBS News Goes Inside the Billion Dollar Business of eSports: Today's Bets
CBS News on Monday looked at the booming business of eSports and how big names in the world of professional sports are now getting involved.
Malta Looks to Root Out Italian Mafia Influence in Online Gambling
The Government of Malta is looking to aggressively pursuit online gambling companies it deems to have ties to Italy's Mafia.
No More 'Bet Now' as Advertising Standards Authority Hands Out Fines
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has made it clear it will no longer permit such "impulse" terms in ads from online gambling firms that include the likes of "Bet Now" while requiring operators to make material terms and conditions attached to free bets or bonuses clearly visible to the consumer.
