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Kyle Bass Says The Big Money Already Made in Bitcoin: Where to Put Your Cash Now

Kyle Bass Says The Big Money Already Made in Bitcoin: Where to Put Your Cash Now

Forget bitcoin as the “perfect substitute or a great substitute for gold and/or an inflation protector," Kyle Bass, chief investment officer of Hayman Capital Management, told Market Watch over the weekend.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/15/2021

CoinBase Hit With Lawsuit Over Hacked Accounts

CoinBase Hit With Lawsuit Over Hacked Accounts

Hackers stole from the accounts of at least 6,000 customers of Coinbase Global Inc (COIN.O), according to a breach notification letter sent by the cryptocurrency exchange to affected customers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/13/2021

Slot Players Claim Casino Refusing to Pay Jackpots

Slot Players Claim Casino Refusing to Pay Jackpots

A Pennsylvania woman is suing the manufacturer of a popular online slots game, claiming it wrongly refused to pay her a $100,000 jackpot due to "a bug" in the product.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/13/2021

Arkansas State Panel to Consider Legalizing Mobile Sports Betting

The Arkansas Racing Commission plans to consider a rule change next week that would legalize mobile sports betting in the state, according to Arkansas Online.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/12/2021

Could Taproot’s ‘Privacy’ Features Make BTC Illegal?

Could Taproot’s ‘Privacy’ Features Make BTC Illegal?

Bitcoin (CCC:BTC-USD) crypto is set to undergo a major upgrade on Nov. 16 called Taproot and our colleagues over at CoinGeek suggest their could be consequences even if an initial boost in price is realized.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/12/2021

Kleiman vs. Wright Case: What’s the deal with the ATO documents?

Kleiman vs. Wright Case: What’s the deal with the ATO documents?

The plaintiffs in this trial have opted to review a series of audits and investigations conducted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) into Dr. Wright’s businesses in Australia.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/12/2021

Ocean Casino Resort Announces Partnership With Interactive Gaming and Sports Betting Company Elys Game Technology

“We are excited to partner with USBookmaking to capitalize on their expertise, offering a best-in-class experience,” said Bill Callahan, Interim Chief Executive Officer for Ocean Casino Resort. “As Ocean continues to strengthen its position within Atlantic City, the addition of a renowned organization such as USBookmaking should only serve to bolster our land-based wagering product.”

Submitted by Press Release on, Nov/11/2021

Wright Attorneys Warn Exchanges They May Not Be Able to Use Bitcoin Name

Wright Attorneys Warn Exchanges They May Not Be Able to Use Bitcoin Name

Coinbase reportedly fails to notify investors of potential legal action according to a report filed by our colleagues CoinGeek.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/11/2021

Judge in Florida Sports Betting Case Expected to Make Summary Judgement Monday

Judge in Florida Sports Betting Case Expected to Make Summary Judgement Monday

A favorable ruling for the Seminoles would bode well for offshore sportsbooks that have long argued that bets take place at the server location, not where the gambler is physically located.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/11/2021

Can't Bet on FanDuel From NC: New Bill Re-Emerges

Can't Bet on FanDuel From NC: New Bill Re-Emerges

To date, only William Hill and Caesar’s Entertainment have a foothold in the state through licensing but mobile sports betting does not yet exists and there appears to be no big rush to embrace it.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/11/2021

Is Bovada Legal in Alabama?

Is Bovada Legal in Alabama? 2019 Tide Early Outlook

With so many folks in Alabama looking to bet on their beloved Crimson Tide this coming College Football season, we ask if Bovada is legal in their state.  The answer is a resounding YES and, even better, there are many other top online sportsbooks accessible from Alabama.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/10/2021

Trial of the Century: Dr. Craig Wright Says Starting Bitcoin "Basically Ended My Marriage"

Trial of the Century: Dr. Craig Wright Says Starting Bitcoin "Basically Ended My Marriage"

Wright described the relationship between himself and Dave Kleiman, including the role Dave played in his decision to embark upon the Bitcoin project—against the wishes of his own wife at the time.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/10/2021

U.S. Casinos Have Best Quarter Ever, Fueled by Online and Sports Bets

U.S. Casinos Have Best Quarter Ever, Fueled by Online and Sports Bets

The nation's commercial casinos won nearly $14 billion in the third quarter of this year, marking the industry's best quarter ever, and pushing U.S. casino revenue past what it was for all of 2020, according to figures released Tuesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/10/2021

Christian Solomine: Disrupting Cashless Gaming with BitBoss Stablecoin

Christian Solomine: Disrupting Cashless Gaming with BitBoss Stablecoin

Christian Solomine, a seven-year payments and gaming industry vet, recently joined the BitBoss team to help the company increase awareness of what it has to offer.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/10/2021

Kurt Wuckert Jr Breaks Down What Transpired in the Kleiman-Wright Trial Tuesday

The Ira Kleiman vs Dr. Craig S. Wright trial continued Tuesday.  Why it matters:  A Miami jury is ultimately tasked with determining the legal identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, author of the Bitcoin white paper and the legal owner of nearly $69 billion in Bitcoin.  Whomever gets that $69 billion in Bitcoin will automatically become one of the twenty richest men in the world.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/09/2021

Bitcoin, Ether Scale New Peaks as Enthusiasm for Cryptocurrency Adoption Drives Flows Into Asset Class

Bitcoin and ether made record peaks in Asia trade on Tuesday, with enthusiasm for cryptocurrency adoption and worry about inflation driving momentum and flows into the asset class.

Submitted by Reuters on, Nov/09/2021

Barstool Sports Shut Out of NY Sports Betting Following "Rough Sex" Allegations

Barstool Sports Shut Out of NY Sports Betting Following "Rough Sex" Allegations

Woman claimed sex was "so rough I felt like I was being raped he video taped me and spit in my mouth and choked me so hard I couldn't breathe."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/08/2021

Any Sportsbooks That Do Not Cap Winnings in Tennessee

Any Sportsbooks That Do Not Cap Winnings in Tennessee

Members of Tennessee’s Sports Wagering Advisory Council meet Tuesday to discuss doing away with controversial 90% cap on winnings.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/08/2021

Trial of the Century: Dr. Wright Expected to Take the Stand Monday

Trial of the Century: Dr. Wright Expected to Take the Stand Monday

There was a bit of a character assassination Friday in the much talked about Ira Kleiman vs Dr. Craig S. Wright trial.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/07/2021

Team BetOnline Wins Big With Canelo Alvarez Win Over Plant

Team BetOnline Wins Big With Canelo Alvarez Win Over Plant

As for Sunday's NFL, some of the biggest sweats for bookmakers include the Ravens, Patriots, Bills, Bengals, Raiders and the Chargers. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/07/2021

Is MyBookie Legal in Florida?

MyBookie.ag is a popular online sports betting site that currently sits atop the rankings for "Online Sportsbook" though our personal favorite, BetUS, is now celebrating its 25th year in business.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/07/2021

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From California?

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From California?

You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from California as that state is yet to amend its laws applying to sports wagering.  International websites are also accessible from CA however.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/07/2021

Utah Utes, Pelicans in the NBA Seeing Heavy Betting Action Friday

Utah Utes, Pelicans in the NBA Seeing Heavy Betting Action Friday

Here's what we have for the nationally-televised games tonight Friday November 5, 2021.  

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/05/2021

Judge Critical of Government in Florida Sports Betting Case

Attorneys representing the state of Florida and Seminole Tribe have until Tuesday to buttress their written arguments in opposition to the plaintiffs in two gambling cases. Deb Haaland and the Depart of Interior are listed as the defendant in one of the cases.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/05/2021

A Jury Set to Determine Identity of Bitcoin Founder Satoshi

We should be learning the true identity of Bitcoin's founder and who will ultimately possess a BTC wallet that will make that individual the 15th richest person in the world.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/05/2021

What Are the Best Casinos in Arizona to Visit

What Are the Best Casinos in Arizona to Visit

Arizona is one of the best states in the country for casino gambling. Although it's close to Nevada and Las Vegas, it's worth taking a trip to AZ if you're interested in visiting some fun casinos and blowing off some steam with games. Whether you prefer classic table games like Blackjack and Roulette or you're all about slots and the Wheel of Fortune, Arizona has a lot to offer.  

Submitted by Payton on, Nov/04/2021

Bookie Services Available to the Public

Bookie Services Available to the Public

There are literally tons of pay per head providers that have cropped up since the COVID pandemic and knowing who to choose, and what to look for can be daunting. Don’t stress the details, let people that have been there before, let them help you. The first and most important thing to remember is this… Doing business with a PPH is much cheaper than opening a gaming website.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/04/2021

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Accused of Violent Sexual Encounter, Deviant Behaviour

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Accused of Violent Sexual Encounter, Deviant Behaviour

'I was literally screaming in pain': one of three women interviewed by Business Insider relayed as Barstool Sports parent company stock price tumbles.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/04/2021

Kleiman vs. Wright Trial Continuing Coverage for Thursday

Kleiman vs. Wright Trial Continuing Coverage for Thursday

Dr. Craig Wright's testimony could come as early as today.  Wright has long claimed to be the co-founder of Bitcoin.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/04/2021

Playmaker Announces Acquisition of Brazilian Gaming-Focused Grupo SuperPoker

SuperPoker is the official Portuguese language streaming platform for the Brazilian Series of Poker ("BSOP"), European Poker Tour, Pokerstars Players Championship, World Series of Poker - Brazil Circuit, and the Pan-American Poker Tour ("PAPT").

Submitted by Press Release on, Nov/04/2021

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