Business & Financial
Mastercard Expands Cryptocurrency Services With Wallets, Loyalty Rewards
Mastercard Inc said on Monday it would allow partners on its network to enable their consumers to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency using a digital wallet, as well as reward them with digital currencies under loyalty programs.
Regulators Begin Expressing Concerns Over Deluge of Sports Betting Advertisements
US regulated sports betting firms face the prospect of having their ads regulated following a series of complaints. Will the USA go the way of the United Kingdom and Spain when it comes to putting the kibosh on these ad spots?
US Industry Wonders: What Should Tomorrow’s Casino Floor Be?
Walk into a casino today, and chances are it won’t look that much different than it did in the 1942 movie “Casablanca” when Humphrey Bogart made his way through the gambling tables in the smoke-filled room.
Iowa Pushing for Statewide Online Casino Gambling
With mobile sports betting deemed a success in the state of Iowa, lawmakers are now pushing for legalization of online casino games.
Gigi Levy Weiss Eyeing NFT Gaming With His $450M NFX Fund
Israeli investor Gigi Levy Weiss now has a fresh $450 million NFX fund to play with and the odds are good he'll be investing in gaming enterprises.
‘Mattress Mack’ Gets to Bet $2 Million at Caesar's: Other Pros Get the Boot
Not everyone loves all the fawning over McIngvale's wagers. More specifically, high stakes players have voiced outrage over sportsbooks that claim to embrace "Mattress Mack" and his six figure wagers while routinely booting others they perceive to be professionals simply for winning more than they lose.
How to Resolve a Complaint With DraftKings in Connecticut
It's only been a week but one SportsBookReview player is already complaining that his account has been blocked by DraftKings in Connecticut....and there is more. He is also saying they won't honor a promo.
Can I Bet Sports on DraftKings Outside of Michigan?
There are 13 states besides Michigan where one can bet with the DraftKings app though one must be mindful that there are sometimes limitations such as the inability to place a wager on a game that features an in-state team in Illinois and New Jersey.
Betting odds for Facebook’s name change
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Facebook, the parent company behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus and more, will rebrand and announce a fresh name as early as next week.
DraftKings and BWin Parent Company Extend the Deadline on Their $22.4 Billion Merger Deal
DraftKings and Entain have agreed to extend negotiations over the U.S. sports betting powerhouse's $22.4 billion offer to buy the British gambling company until November 16.
Thousands of Online, Sports Bets Placed on First Day in CT
Thousands of virtual bets started being placed early Tuesday, the first day that online sports wagering and casino games were made available to all eligible adults within Connecticut.
New Jersey Has its First $1 Billion Month in Sports Betting
It's one for the record books. In the last three plus years of offering legalized sports wagering in the state, New Jersey has recorded its first ever $1 billion month.
Five Reasons Why Bet365 Are Among the Best Sportsbooks in the US
The US sports betting market is growing rapidly. With every new state that passes legislation comes a new audience keen to sign-up with the available sportsbooks in their region. There are dozens of options to consider when it comes to picking a sports betting provider, but only a handful could be regarded as leaders in the field.
Polygon and DraftKings Enter Into a Strategic Blockchain Agreement
DraftKings Able to Become a Validator on the Polygon Network.
Sports Betting Moving Slowly in Maryland, Despite Hogan’s Urging
A meeting to discuss legalized sports betting in Maryland has been postponed with no clear indication as to when it will ultimately take place.
Bookie Living
The life of a bookie can be overwhelming for some individuals initially. When you’re a one-man show, the majority of the tasks need to be completed by you, which can take up a lot of time.
Independent Bookies: Better Than Being a Gambler
Owning a bookie business can be fun, it can be exciting and often times, it’s much more rewarding than being the gambler. What you have to think about is this – are you getting the most bang for your buck?
Bitcoin Bull Mark Yusko Sees Trouble at $60,000
Speaking to CNBC this week, hedge fund manager Mark Yusko believes investors will take profits due to the cryptocurrency’s sharp rally over the last few weeks.
SportsBookReview Americas Bookie Review
The world famous SportsBookReview.com was known for their reviews of offshore sportsbooks. We have your AmericasBookie here.
SportsBookReview No Longer Promoting Offshore Sportsbooks
One of the oldest and most successful sports betting information websites has announced it will be taking the plunge into the US regulated market and has stopped the promotion of offshore sportsbooks.
Online Sports Betting Soft Launch Going Well, On Track for Full Launch Next Week
The limited rollout of online wagering in Connecticut is “going well so far,” according to the state Department of Consumer Protection, which is on track to allow online gambling statewide beginning Oct. 19, barring any issues.
Special Agents Crypto Fentanyl Sales Warnings Come at Dark Time for Poker Sector
Speaking at last week's CoinGeek Times Square conference Special Agent IRS Criminal Investigation, Richard Reinhardt, warned of the illicit sale of the drug Fentanyl through the blockchain causing countless number of deaths and, just one week later, we learn that poker pro Layne Flack was the latest victim of this scourge.
U.S. Becomes Largest Bitcoin Mining Centre After China Crackdown
The United States has overtaken China to account for the largest share of the world's bitcoin mining, data published on Wednesday by Britain's Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance showed.
How Much Do Bookies Make Per Bet?
A bookie is someone who accepts wagers on various sporting events, where a player bets on a specific team to win, or for a specific team to win against the spread.
Kentucky Receipts Rise Thanks to PokerStars Settlement
Kentucky’s tax collections surged again in September and were further bolstered by revenue from a legal settlement with an internet gambling site, Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration said Monday.
Connecticut Set for Limited Launch of Online Gambling
A “soft launch” beginning Tuesday will allow several hundred people to open accounts to wager for a seven-day period.
2nd Worst Bookie Blood Bath Ever
Dave Mason of BetOnline revealed Monday that the bettors "beat the snot" out of his company this weekend, making it their second worst day (and second best day for gamblers).
Stablecoins Coming to a Casino Near You
BitBoss have established themselves as a market-leading developer in the iGaming space, leveraging blockchain technology to bring innovative new products to market that facilitate provably fair gaming.
Sports Betting in Connecticut Put on Hold
Connecticut Governor Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday his administration is working out the details before finally launching legalized sports betting statewide online.
Fake News: How an Elaborate Hoax in the Crypto Space Led to Death Threats
We can probably speak on behalf of CoinGeek when we say, near and dear to our hearts was today's panel on Media Influence: How News Reporting Affects the Digital Asset Market. Like Gambling911.com, CoinGeek we know strives to report fair and balanced news. But not every story out there in the digital assets space proves to be factual.
