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Cryptocurrency and Gambling
Since the earliest human civilizations, men have been wagering their earnings on games of chance or skill. Throughout our history, gambling (or betting) has endured as one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Venues have changed, games have evolved, but the desire for people to play these games has stayed the same.
Gambling Interests Gave GOP Group Behind Pro-DeWine PACs $1M
Gambling interests positioning for lucrative business as Ohio remakes its betting landscape donated nearly $1 million to a nonprofit group that helped successfully reelect Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a key decision-maker regarding the market’s future, an Associated Press review found.
Bet on Xmas Flight Cancellations for Christmas 2022
A Siberian Arctic air blast is headed straight toward the U.S., potentially shattering records and causing anarchy for travelers on Christmas Day. Oh have no fear. Our friends from BetOnline are here to take bets on the most airport flight cancellations.
Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised
At the time of the attack, DraftKings originally claimed there was no breach. Customer service numbers and links were reportedly unreachable.
Where Can i Find Betting on Elon Musk, Twitter
The users have spoken, and they want Elon Musk to step down as CEO of Twitter. Perhaps he knew that would be the case when he promised to abide by any voting results. Elon had to know he had plenty of haters on the platform. This could provide the entrepreneur with an easy out.
Tesla’s Elon Musk is Twitter’s Biggest Stakeholder: They Should be Thrilled He is About to Walk Away
The oddsmakers at BetOnline have offered Twitter odds over this past year in light of Elon Musk buying the social media platform. Now he is set to step down as its CEO?
Bettors Were All Over Argentina and Messi to Win the FIFA World Cup
Dave Mason of BetOnline admitted his book would be huge France fans Sunday morning. It's easy to see why.
MGM Springfield Awarded Massachusetts Sports Betting License
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Monday agreed to award MGM Springfield a Category 1 sportsbook license. This allows them to operate a retail sportsbook. A decision on a Category 3 license for its BetMGM mobile brand was still being considered.
4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023
It doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to guess which of the four predicted trends in crypto gambling will almost certainly take effect in 2023. That would be increased regulatory scrutiny.
AskGamblers Sells for €45m, Indiana Nearly Breaks Its Own Record
The buyer is one Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). They are slated to pay €20m in cash on closing, €10m 12 months after closing and the €15m balance 24 months after closing.
Hustler Casino Concludes 'Vibratorgate' Live Streaming Tournament Probe
Find out what the casino uncovered after story makes national headlines.
PlayUP License Denied in Ohio, Penn Fined
Ohio Gaming Commission also ordered a cease and desist against PlayUp with more details forthcoming.
Bankman-Fried's Mom Laughs During Hearing After Being Told Son a Fugitive
His father, Joseph Bankman, "occasionally put his fingers in his ears as if to drown out the sound of the proceedings," per CoinDesk.
Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray: Nearly Everyone: 'Keep Dreaming'
A disgruntled customer thought they were calling out Circa Sportsbook, a revered betting establishment among professionals, for its unwillingness to refund all prop bets on the Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray Monday night.
It was revealed on Tuesday that Murray is set to miss the remainder of this season after suffering a torn ACL, hence the call for prop refunds.
Those "in the know" were quick to school the gambler via Twitter.
WAR Goes to War With Kimmel After Called Out During Monologue: 'Jimmy is a Bore'
"Anytime Jimmy wants to invite me on to have a fair debate on Trump and Fauci, let’s dance!" Root says. "Now THAT would actually be entertaining. A ton of conservatives would tune into watch that debate! He’d get his highest rated show in years."
Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'
Plus BettingUSA.com founder talks current USA legal betting landscape and first ever Betting Meetup announced for Illinois.
Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online
Twice each year, the UK’s Gambling Commission releases its industry report, covering findings of average consumer spending, gross gambling revenues, the split between online and retail, and much more. On November 24, one of the leading authorities in global gambling licensing and regulation unveiled its newest figures for the gambling industry of Great Britain.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US
No word yet on whether FTX Compliance Officer once tied to giant online poker cheating scandal will be criminally charged.
Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo
"I think it'll do pretty good for us," said Jim Ghikas, general manager of Mike's Roast Beef, right across the street from Encore. "A lot of people go in there already and they do come here afterwards, and more bettors in there will only increase our business. We're looking forward to it."
Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him
It took just four days before Bally's reacted to pro bettor wagering at their property Spanky refers to as "not the cleanest"....this after being invited to do so.
Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit
This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining. Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.
Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend
Cringeworthy social media posting comes at a time when Commonwealth of Massachusetts commissioners delay BetMGM's mobile sports betting application out of "concerns".
Sports Betting in Illinois Hits New Record in October
Until March 5, 2022, Illinois sports bettors were required to visit an Illinois casino or racetrack in order to register for an online sports betting account. Illinois gamblers can now set up accounts directly online or via their mobile devices. The timing could not be any better as the industry showed signs of a slowdown in February.
What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban
As is often the case in the online casino industry, important events might only make a small ripple in mainstream news reports. However, the recent ban of casino streaming on the Twitch platform made resonating with plenty, as it opened up questions on areas like free speech, regulation of the internet, protection of minors, and so on.
Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too
Commissioner questions what the relationship means in terms of suitability, honesty, and integrity of the applicant. Meanwhile, BetMGM partnership with MGM Springfield raises questions as well.
Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla
The tournament kicks off with the $600 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em opener featuring a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.
Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ As AGA Continues It's 'Look at That Birdie Over There' Routine
American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller called them “a scourge on our society". He wasn't referring to Caesars though.
Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering
Plus Australia targets SkyCity casino for money laundering amid gambling crackdown.
Kick Streaming Platform Called Out for Reported Connection to Stake.com
Twitch is no longer the sole social media streaming site in town. Enter Kick, which promises a better cut for streamers. And unlike Twitch, which banned unlicensed crypto gambling websites like Stake.com recently, Kick welcomes gambling promotions to its platform.
Vegas Reports 2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Down
When we last had a World Cup, FanDuel and DraftKings were for the most part nonexistent, at least in their current sportsbook incarnation. Prior to this period, the two companies operated as successful daily fantasy sports businesses.
