Business & Financial

Poker Player Charged in Las Vegas for Alleged $500K Bitcoin Scam

Poker Player Charged in Las Vegas for Alleged $500K Bitcoin Scam

Months prior, individuals in the poker community had accused the player of a similar scheme.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/05/2022

Missing Thodex CEO May Face 40,000+ Years Behind Bars in New Indictment

Missing Thodex CEO May Face 40,000+ Years Behind Bars in New Indictment

Faruk Fatih Ozer is accused of disappearing with around $24 million in user funds from the crypto exchange, which ceased operating a year ago.  Actual losses may be as much as $2.6 billion.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/05/2022

America’s Casinos Off to Their Fastest 2-Month Start Ever

America’s Casinos Off to Their Fastest 2-Month Start Ever

America’s commercial casinos are off to their best two-month start ever, the latest indication the industry is recovering in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/05/2022

6 Crypto Influencers Appearing at Collision in Toronto

6 Crypto Influencers Appearing at Collision in Toronto

Collision Toronto takes place this June 20-23, 2022.  It is billed as one of the biggest tech conferences in the world.  This year's event will feature a number of influential folks from the world of crytpo.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/05/2022

Man Who Cheated Casino Ordered to Pay it Back

Man Who Cheated Casino Ordered to Pay it Back

A Holyoke, Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty in connection with a cheating scheme that won him more than $30,000 in illegal poker winnings at MGM Springfield.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/05/2022

How Sports Gambling Changes Now That It's Fully Legal in Ontario

How Sports Gambling Changes Now That It's Fully Legal in Ontario

If you live in Ontario, then congratulations — starting today, you can legally put your money where your mouth is.

Submitted by Canadian Press on, Apr/05/2022

Rivalry Launches Esports and Sports Betting in Ontario

Rivalry Launches Esports and Sports Betting in Ontario

Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY) (OTCQX: RVLCF) (FSE: 9VK), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, today announced that its online esports and traditional sports betting service is now live in Ontario. On the first day of regulated online gaming in the province, Ontario residents can access Rivalry’s full sportsbook at www.rivalry.com.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/05/2022

He finally Won One: Mattress Mack's Multi-Million Dollar Bet on KU Comes Through

He finally Won One: Mattress Mack's Multi-Million Dollar Bet on KU Comes Through

Mattress Mack had bet $8.86 million on Kansas to win the NCAA Championship outright



Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/05/2022

BSV Now Responsible for Over 78% of All Blockchain-Based Transactions Worldwide Thanks Mostly to Gaming

BSV Now Responsible for Over 78% of All Blockchain-Based Transactions

The BSV Blockchain continues to blow up with over 10 million transactions processed in the last 24 hours, it was revealed on Monday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/04/2022

BetMGM Launches Online Sports Betting and iGaming in Ontario

BetMGM Launches Online Sports Betting and iGaming in Ontario

Launch marks first international expansion for leading gaming operator.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/04/2022

Guide to Reading Betting Odds: What they Mean and How to Use Them

Guide to Reading Betting Odds: What they Mean and How to Use Them

Sports wagering is much more involved than just picking a winner or a loser. Odds show us the probability of an outcome, giving a value to each bet you make, whether on points, a straight-up winner, or any other number of things in the game.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/04/2022

PlayUp Racebook App Launches Ahead of Kentucky Derby

PlayUp Racebook App Launches Ahead of Kentucky Derby

A new horse racing betting app is set to take on the likes of TwinSpires and TVG.  PlayUp announced its launch this weekend ahead of May's Kentucky Derby.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/04/2022

BetBash Vegas Event Brought Legends Together

BetBash Vegas Event Brought Legends Together

BetBash brought together gamblers and bookmakers along with company representatives from throughout the industry.  It was organized by professional sports bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kryollos and took place at the Circa Resort in Las Vegas.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/04/2022

Can I Bet on Bovada From Iowa?

Can I Bet on Bovada From Iowa?

Bovada? From Iowa? Of course!  While Bovada is certainly reputable and has been around for quite a number of years, there are much better options, so let's compare, shall we.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Apr/04/2022

Arizona Sports Betting Revenue Tops $500 Million in January

Arizona Sports Betting Revenue Tops $500 Million in January

Arizonans haven’t stopped embracing the state’s entry into legalized sports betting, plopping down $564 million in January wagers and winning back $522 million, the vast majority through online apps licensed to the state’s pro sports teams and Native American tribes.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/03/2022

Start Your Own Sportsbook in Canada

Start Your Own Sportsbook in Canada

There has never been a better time to start an online sportsbook in Canada.  The country recently legalized sports wagering on single games.  Previously they had only permitted parlay bets, choosing multiple teams to win a single wager.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/03/2022

John McAfee’s Life as an NFT on the BSV Blockchain

John McAfee’s Life as an NFT on the BSV Blockchain

The colorful and controversial late British-American computer programmer, businessman, and two-time presidential candidate, John McAfee, lives on as none other than an NFT.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/03/2022

Top 5 Methods of Attracting New Players to an Online Casino

Top 5 Methods of Attracting New Players to an Online Casino

For an online gambling business to perform well, it is necessary to draw up a marketing plan and select appropriate promotion tools. Here are five marketing ideas that will help bring new customers to online casinos.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/03/2022

This Week's Gambling 911 Most Hated: Peter McCormack

This Week's Gambling 911 Most Hated: Peter McCormack

The visceral reaction to one Peter McCormack from the BSV Nation is something we rarely see to such a lopsided degree.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/01/2022

Gambling911 Unveils Its Own NFT, Expects to See Sales of Over $246 Million

Gambling911 Unveils Its Own NFT, Expects to See Sales of Over $246 Million

Huge news!  Gambling911.com has unveiled the first of its highly anticipated NFTs.  The Gambling911 NFL will feature a minted collection built on the BSV blockchain. The first release will be the site's logo.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/31/2022

Ninja Punk Girls Among Eight Startups From Satoshi Block Dojo

Ninja Punk Girls Among Eight Startups From Satoshi Block Dojo

The Bitcoin SV incubator Satoshi Block Dojo is approaching the end of its first 12-week programme in London’s East End.  Among eight profiled startups is Ninja Punk Girls.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2022

Social Media Giants Should Do More to Stop Gambling Scams

Social Media Giants Should Do More to Stop Gambling Scams

If you have been following the news recently, you might have caught some stories about the authorities in Australia and the UK taking aim at Facebook for allowing adverts that are promoting scam cryptocurrency projects.  

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/31/2022

2022 Southern Gaming Summit to Take Place May 3-6 in Biloxi

2022 Southern Gaming Summit to Take Place May 3-6 in Biloxi

With the gaming industry continuing to thrive in Mississippi, the Southern Gaming Summit 2022 has announced it will be hosting its event at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi May 3-6.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2022

What is This Holy Grail of Gambling?

Voters in the nation's most populous state will get a chance in November to unleash a massive new industry in California — and provide a jolt to other holdout states.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2022

MGM Resorts Launches Las Vegas' First NFT-Ticketed Event

MGM Resorts Launches Las Vegas' First NFT-Ticketed Event

Jabbawockeez White Glove Ticket Collection is gateway to first-of-its kind NFT-enabled experience for Las Vegas.  Limited set of 1,110 NFT Tickets Now on Sale for Performances April 7 – 30.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/30/2022

Sports Betting Complex Coming to Fort Myers, Naples Area of Florida?

Sports Betting Complex Coming to Fort Myers, Naples Area of Florida?

A sports betting venue in Bonita Springs, Florida, broke ground on Tuesday (March 29, 2022).  The location is between Fort Myers and Naples on the West Coast and is a concept developed by Magic City Casino and PBS Contractors.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2022

Sports Challenge America (Bonita Springs)

Bonita Springs Florida Sports Betting Complex

Sports Challenge America is planned on about 5 acres between the Bonita Springs Poker Room and the former dog track that broke ground on March 29, 2022.  The local venture will be owned and operated by Miami-based Magic City Casino and is being developed by PBS Contractors. An opening date is yet to be determined.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/30/2022

Find BSV Blockchain Online Casinos

BetCoin, Bovada, CryptoFights, these are just some of the brands embracing Bitcoin SV....with more to come.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/29/2022

Boyd Gaming to Acquire Pala Interactive

Boyd Gaming to Acquire Pala Interactive

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Boyd Gaming Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Boyd Interactive Gaming Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pala Interactive LLC and its subsidiaries for total cash consideration of $170 million.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/29/2022

Pariplay Adds Sports Betting to its Portfolio Through BtoBet Integration

Pariplay Adds Sports Betting to its Portfolio Through BtoBet Integration

Aspire Global’s Pariplay Ltd announced on Tuesday that it has taken BtoBet’s sportsbook solution live within its Fusion platform, thus completing its iGaming offer with every product vertical. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/29/2022

Breaking News

How to Choose the Ideal Blackjack App: Features To Pay Attention

 

Blackjack doesn’t really change. The game has existed for hundreds of years and with very moderate exceptions, it’s always been played the same way. This makes it easy to find a friendly table. However, there is more to choosing a gambling app than simple consistency.

Can I Play PrizePicks From Oklahoma? Is it Legal?

PrizePicks is legal in the great state of Oklahoma.  Along with popular offshore sportsbooks like Skybook (in business since 1997), DFS sites and local bookmakers offer the only access to sports betting from the Sooner State.