Business & Financial
NJ Sets Monthly Internet Gambling Record in July at $118M
New Jersey's internet gambling industry set a new monthly record in July, winning more than $118 million online.
BSV Blockchain Conference to Take Place at the SLS Brickell Hotel in Miami
The BSV blockchain is capturing global attention with its massive scaling, rapid growth and powerful technical capabilities. BSV enables efficient micropayments, high transaction volume, greater data capacity, and diverse business uses.
Shaq and Ben Affleck to Appear in Sports Betting Ads
Jay-Z isn't the only big name being touted in the New York sports betting bids. Wynn announced as part of the Kambi bid w/ Caesars/PointsBet/Resorts World/Rush Street it will launch commercials directed by & starring Ben Affleck w/ Shaq in them as well.
Bet Bash Bringing Bookies, Bettors, Operators and Even Politicians Together
Bet Bash is the "must attend" event of the year for anyone even remotely in love with sports betting. Taking place on August 25 at The Ashford in Jersey City, NJ, Bet Bash is near 90% capacity as of Monday August 16 so you'll want to buy your ticket fast.
Crypto Gaming Casino Suspends Operations Due to ETH Network Congestion
Blockchain gaming firm FunFair’s online crypto platform KingTiger Casino has involuntarily suspended its operations because of the Ethereum (ETH) network’s congestion that made fees soar to as high as $29 per transaction last August 12. Users of KingTiger Casino may still access their non-custodial digital wallets, having the option to keep them there or transfer them to a different ERC-20 address.
Messi Joins Crypto Craze as He Receives Part of PSG Fee in Fan Tokens
Soccer star Lionel Messi's signing on fee at Paris St Germain includes some of the French club's cryptocurrency fan tokens, in the latest big name endorsement of new digital assets.
The Growing Rift over Gambling on Twitch
We’ve all heard of Twitch, but if you happen to need a refresher in what the globally popular website does, here’s a brief overview for you. Twitch is an American live streaming service, moreover, it is also widely known as the world’s leading streaming service for live streams of video games, as well as music content, creative content, and more recently, ‘real life’ streams.
Lottery Partners With Rush Street Interactive for Sports Betting in Connecticut
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation announced Thursday it is partnering with Rush Street Interactive, an online casino and sports betting company that operates in 10 states, marking the latest development in Connecticut's push to have legalized sports wagering up and running soon.
Twitch Bans Gambling Related Links, Affiliate Codes
“To prevent harm and scams created by questionable gambling services that sponsor content on Twitch, we will prohibit sharing links and/or referral codes to sites that offer slots, roulette, or dice games,” the announcement reads.
G2E Masks Required, Vaccines Maybe
With input from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, they are also considering other protocols such as proof of vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test.
Nasdaq Wants to Disrupt Blockchain
In interview with Fortune Magazine, CEO Adena Friedman set out her views on blockchain, and her plans for the technology at Nasdaq in the coming years.
In-Person Gamblers Lifting US Casino Market to Its Best Year
Gamblers anxious to hit the slot machines and table games in person after a year of coronavirus restrictions are lifting the U.S. casino industry to its best year ever.
Betting Website DraftKings Buys Golden Nugget Online
Boston-based DraftKings Inc. is acquiring the online gambling subsidiary of Golden Nugget Inc. in a stock deal valued at $1.56 billion. The move adds approximately 5 million more customers to DraftKings, according to that company.
What Are The Steps to Becoming a Bookie?
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WSOP New Covid Disqualification Rules Have Players Disgusted
It seems everybody in the poker community Tuesday morning is talking about Rule 115....and with good reason.
Bitcoin Moves Past $46K Again as Rebound Continues
After falling from a May high of $49,770.33 down into the low and mid-30,000 range, Bitcoin investors can breathe a sigh of relief for the moment.
BetMGM Expands Into Arizona, Partnering With Gila River Hotels & Casinos, Arizona Cardinals
BetMGM announced today partnerships with Gila River Hotels & Casinos and the Arizona Cardinals for retail and online sports betting, establishing its first relationships in the state of Arizona. BetMGM plans to bring its industry leading platform online once legalized sports betting launches in Arizona.
Moneymaker Among the Early 2021 WSOP Casualities
The Americas Cardroom ambassador has a 9-year-old son with asthma that is unable to get the vaccine at this time.
Feds Approve Sports Betting in Florida....But Not So Fast....
Delivering a major victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, President Joe Biden’s administration has allowed to go into effect a 30-year gambling deal that gives the tribe control of
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What's a Good Pay Per Head Sportsbook Software For San Antonio Area Bookies
San Antonio is known for their NBA franchise, the Spurs, but college football and the Dallas Cowboys have their fair share of fans. Bookies operating here can find a Pay Per Head that caters specifically to the needs of San Antonio gamblers.
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Deadline Extension for RFP Submissions for Future Chicago Casino
Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the City of Chicago has extended the deadline to respond to the casino Request for Proposal (RFP) to Friday, October 29. This extension gives potential bidders more time to fully assess the Chicago casino opportunity; conduct additional due diligence; assemble more competitive bid packages; and explore financing opportunities.
Multi-Million Dollar CoinGeek Crime Bounty Program Launches
Plus a new digital asset bill introduced in US would require regulators to define DeFi rules, Saudi Aramco— Saudi's biggest oil exporter, denied its alleged involvement in #BTC mining activities in an official statement and BSV blockchain has set a new world record for the largest daily average block size on a Bitcoin network.
Ethereum Software Upgrade Activated; Ether Reverses Losses, Trades Up
Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain network, went through a major software upgrade on Thursday, which is expected to stabilize transaction fees and reduce supply of the ether token.
California Fintech, Founders Settle SEC Crypto Fraud Claims
The SEC said in filings in Los Angeles federal court on Wednesday that Uulala Inc and founders Oscar Garcia and Matthew Loughran raised $9 million from investors between 2017 and 2019 through an unregistered initial coin offering.
Bitcoin Ecosystem Rallies to Repel Doomed Re-Org Attacks
The attacks work like this: a miner accumulates hash power and creates a chain of competing BSV blocks in secret, which contain transactions written to benefit the attacker, such as by double-spending BSV by appearing to deposit it into an exchange wallet.
US Judge Revives Class-Action Claim in Wynn Resorts Lawsuit
A federal judge in Nevada has revived elements of a securities fraud lawsuit seeking class-action status for allegations that executives at Wynn Resorts Ltd. knew about, but disregarded, reports of sexual harassment and misconduct against company founder Steve Wynn.
Macao Orders Closure of Entertainment Venues, Mass Testing
Macao authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of entertainment venues but not casinos, and coronavirus tests for its 600,000 residents, after the gambling city confirmed four new infections.
What is the Worst Online Horse Racing Affiliate Program?
As big as they are and the type of presence during major horse races such as the Kentucky Derby, noted horse racing expert Michael Dempsey slammed TwinSpires for what he claims is "the absolute worst (affiliate program) I have ever dealt with".
Casino Owner Donating Site for Las Vegas Shooting Memorial
The casino company that owns the former Las Vegas Strip concert venue that in 2017 became the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history said Monday it is donating part of the property for a permanent memorial.
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