Business & Financial
Feds Sign Off on Connecticut Plan to Allow Online Gambling
Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday that Connecticut has received a key federal approval for its plan to allow legalized sports wagering, online gambling and other new forms of betting.
El Salvador's World-First Adoption of Bitcoin Endures Bumpy First Day
El Salvador's historic adoption of bitcoin as legal tender on Tuesday was beset by teething problems, as an angry protest by mistrustful citizens, technological glitches and a dip in the cryptocurrency clouded the rollout.
9 Weeks Free Pay Per Head
There is plenty more to get excited about ahead of this NFL season if you are a bookie or agent looking for a new Pay Per Head or to switch over your players from your current platform (in under an hour).
Americas Cardroom Becomes the Official Sponsor of Latin America’s Biggest Casino
We have some huge news that live poker fans will definitely enjoy. Americas Cardroom is now the official sponsor of Enjoy Punta del Este in Uruguay. We’re proud to be associated with this high-end property, which is home to the largest casino in Latin America!
BetOnline Releases Early NFL Action Report
The Packers were so far seeing the most action at better than 80%.
Tether Trading Barred in Canada
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) this past week is prohibiting the country’s first registered digital currency exchanges, Wealthsimple and Coinberry, from trading Tether (USDT).
Trustly Expansion in European Gaming Industry
A reliable banking option to deposit and withdraw money from online casinos is an important step to big winnings. One of the most popular payment options used in Europe and other continents is Trustly. The possibility to pay instantly from the bank account makes it a simple, secure, and instant method, so there is hardly any better option for gamblers. But where is Trustly accepted, and does it get more popular in Europe?
WA Tribal Casinos Get Final Federal OK for Sports Betting
Sports betting in tribal casinos in Washington could be offered in some by the opening week of the NFL season.
WETBash: Spanky’s Biggest Gamble Ever as he Dodges Bullet
Catastrophic flooding occurs in Jersey City exactly one week after BetBash took place. Plus we look at the week that was with a DC-publication digging deep into the kidnapping and murder of 5Dimes founder Sean "Tony" Creighton and the Miami BSV blockchain show that left attendees mesmerized and hungry for more.
Has the PPH Business Changed After COVID?
The Coronavirus pandemic adversely affected many businesses worldwide, including pay per head (PPH). Many land-based bookies and casinos closed down for several months as various countries tried to curb the spread of the virus.
Connecticut Panel OKs Sports Betting, Online Gambling Rules
With the NFL regular season kicking off Sept. 9, the state of Connecticut took a major step closer on Tuesday toward legalized sports wagering, online gambling and other new forms of betting after a legislative committee approved emergency regulations for the new gambling market.
BSV Blockchain Conference Miami - What We Learned
Gambling911.com will be covering today's BSV Blockchain Conference Miami at the SLS Brickell.
What You Need to Start an Online Gambling Site
The Online Gaming sector is one of the fastest growing industries and especially attractive to investors. Even the NFL, long against sports betting, is now looking to partner with gambling websites. And here is the most shocking part: It's easy peasy to start your own online gambling site.
Bet Bash is a Success, Will be an Annual Event
The first Bet Bash was so successful that the organizer is already planning another one for Las Vegas in the spring.
Bitcoin Fever Reaches Honduras With First Crypto ATM
The first cryptocurrency ATM in Honduras opened this week as Bitcoin backers sought to spur demand for virtual assets after neighbouring El Salvador became the first country to establish bitcoin as legal tender.
Lawsuit Threatens Smooth Start for Sports Betting in AZ, ESPN Brand Sharing Worth $3 Billion?
Walt Disney Co. ’s ESPN is seeking to license its brand to major sports-betting companies for at least $3 billion over several years. Plus Canada rolls out single event sports betting.
A Personal Invite to Elon Musk to Attend CoinGeek NYC
Dr. Craig Wright has reached out to Elon Musk to join him for the upcoming CoinGeek New York City conference "to discuss and learn how #BSV resolves concerns regarding environmental sustainability, scaling, transaction throughput, and energy efficiency."
Calvin Ayre: 'Binance is Organized Crime'
In doing so via his Twitter account, Ayre tweeted out a piece from the Times of London that declares "Binance is ‘not capable’ of proper supervision". The damning report was published on Thursday. Plus: Come Join Gambling911 at the BSV Blockchain Conference in Miami September 1
All Bets Off OnlyFans Porn Ban as BetOnline, Other Gambling Sites Left Exposed
The popular content platform announced on Wednesday that it is suspending its plan to ban sexually explicit content on the platform just days after expressing its plans to do so and some premature congratulating bettors who said they would.
Bitcoin "Whales" Jump Back Into Market
Bitcoin ‘whales’ jumped back into market during cryptocurrency’s rebound to $50,000 Tuesday but by Wednesday morning things had gotten mighty ugly.
Sports Betting Handles Way Down in July
As would be expected, the sports betting handles for US regulated sportsbooks were down significantly as this is traditionally the slowest sports betting period of the year. One bright spot in 2021: The Summer Olympics.
DraftKings NFTs: Fix Them or Drop Them
DraftKings recently introduced NFTs or Non-Fungible Tokens to its platform. This has been in cooperation with Tom Brady's Autograph platform. The concept went live two weeks ago.
Fiesta Bowl, Caesars Announce Sports Betting Partnership
The Fiesta Bowl Organization announced a multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment on Monday, pairing one of the biggest postseason college football games with legal sports gambling in Arizona.
Sports Betting Sites Will Be Allowed to Advertise During NFL Games
According to Bill King of Sports Business Journal, the NFL will begin allowing up to six sportsbook websites to advertise during NFL games, one per quarter, one during the pregame and one during halftime.
BTC Mixer Helix Founder Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Could Spend 20 Years Behind Bars
The founder of Helix, a Bitcoin mixing service, is accused of assisting criminals with the movement of around 350,000 BTC. Larry Dean Harmon plead guilty this week to laundering more than $300,000 million worth of BTC from 2014 to 2017.
More Politicians Set to Attend Bet Bash, Spanky Answers Your Questions
Ask and you shall receive. BetBash organizer Spanky sent out an invitation to the mayor of Jersey City to attend the August 25 sports betting event taking place in that city
Poker is Returning to Massachusetts, Hurricane May Cut Off Play to Online Sites in Coming Days
MGM Springfield is set to begin welcoming back poker players by the end of the year.
OnlyFans Porn Ban Pays Out Big
The content creators platform OnlyFans announced Thursday they would no longer be permitting porn (sexually explicit content) on their outlet effective October 2021. The move comes following pressure from bankers and payment processors.
Bookie Software Services You Never Heard of Before
Pay per head (PPH) services help many bookmakers manage their day-to-day operations. Yet, some bookie operators take a long time to select the right PPH company. This gives their competitors an advantage as they use search services to broaden their clientele. Listed below are four PPH services you have never heard of before.
Jordan Spieth Signs on as FanDuel Brand Ambassador
“When we first started discussions, I thought, ‘Man, this is pretty exciting,’ ” Spieth told Golf Digest during a FanDuel commercial shoot in New Jersey on Monday. “Eight years ago as a rookie, this is something I could have never imagined happening."
