Business & Financial
MGM National Harbor Debuts “Casino Al Fresco”
Panoramic views of Northern Virginia married with the thrill of the next jackpot create a one-of-a-kind venue that can only be experienced at MGM National Harbor. Today, the integrated resort across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. debuts an outdoor gaming terrace where guests can enjoy their favorite slot games in an unmatched setting.
Gisele Bündchen Joins DraftKings as Special Advisor to the Board
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced the appointment of Gisele Bündchen, environmental activist, philanthropist and former super model, as a special advisor to the company’s CEO and board of directors for environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives.
Poker Pro Lynne Beaumont Accuses Terik Brown in Bitcoin Scam, Case Takes Sinister Turn
The accuser has received odd visits at her former home followed by phone messages that warn to stop defaming Terik (Tizzy) Brown
Bitcoin Beat: BTC Nosedives, April 20 ‘Doge Day’?
Plus Calvin Ayre talks Bitcoin SV and why it is the most valuable blockchain network.
March Gambling Revenue Soars After 2020 Virus Shutdown
New Jersey’s casino and sports betting revenue more than doubled in March compared from year ago — but that’s because the emerging pandemic shut down casinos for the second half of the month last year.
Hot Start for the 2021 MLB Season
It has been just a few days in the new MLB season but we're already starting to see some trends that it's important to look out for. The 2021 MLB season will be a special one considering that last one was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and was cut short to only 60 games for the regular season, with no audience at all, except for the last few games of the playoffs and the World Series.
UEFA Europa League Season Recap So Far
Everyone's attention is usually focused on the UEFA Champions League season after season, but let's not forget that there's another tournament that is just as exciting and where teams fight to prove they do belong among Europe's best, and it's UEFA Europa League.
DraftKings and PGA Tour Team Up for Sports Betting in Arizona: Ducey Makes it Official
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the grandson of World Wide Tele Sports founder Bill Scott, has officially signed off on the legislation.
The Bitcoin White Paper: Combining and Splitting Value and Privacy
Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles continue the video discussions in a series exploring the Bitcoin White Paper line-by-line. The next section tackles the principles of combining and splitting value as well as looking at how privacy relates to Bitcoin.
Mobile Sports Betting Money Tempts Cash-Strapped States
States around the country are realizing what gamblers figured out long ago: The future of sports betting — and tax money to be made from it — is online.
Coinbase Goes Public, Exposure to Regulatory Danger?
Coinbase is making its initial public offering of stock April 14 and this has helped push the price of Bitcoin up to near $64,000 as of Wednesday morning.
Sudan Embraces the Blockchain, Arizona One Step Closer to Sports Betting
The Bitcoin Association and the BSV delegation was welcome by the Sudan government last week in an effort to implement blockchain technology and this week Arizona was well on its way to becoming the next US state to legalize sports betting with only the Governor's signature needed.
Suit Filed Against Craig Wright "Father of Bitcoin": Not Author of White Paper?
Suit seeks to prove Wright is NOT the rightful founder of Bitcoin, but some would argue we will know otherwise in due time.
Ethereum-based Virtue Poker Gets Malta Clearance
Ethereum-based startup Virtue Poker plans to conduct an initial DEX offering (IDO). While these types of announcements typically get lost in the crypto waste dump - often where they belong - this one has a little more punch.
The Bitcoin White Paper: Reclaiming Disk Space and Simplified Payment Verification (SPV)
Continuing in the series of YouTube episodes where Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles discuss the Bitcoin white paper line-by-line, we arrive at the part of the discussion addressing multiple subjects. Both Reclaiming Disk Space and Simplified Payment Verification are talked about including a few other informative topics that sprung up.
W88 Bookmarkers - The Most Prestigious Bookie In Asia
W88 is known by players as one of the oldest and most respected betting bookmarkers in Asia. In recent years, with the increasing demand for betting by players, the W88 bookie has expanded the betting market to many countries. With the desire to bring players many new experiences, the W88 bookie applies advanced technology for betting products.
The Bitcoin White Paper: Transactions
After watching the interview between Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles where they discuss the Bitcoin White Paper in its entirety, you might walk away with a better understanding of Dr. Wright’s original intended purpose for creating Bitcoin. The two discuss several topics that branch off from the original discussion to help you gain the right answers to the question “what is Bitcoin”.
New York's Path to Mobile Sports Betting Questionable
New York is expected to allow for two mobile sports betting master licensees with a minimum of four skins, a model many view as least competitive.
Jeff Ifrah: US Regulators Odds-On to Approve In-Game Tokens
On this week’s CoinGeek Conversations, we spoke to the Founder of Ifrah Law, Jeff Ifrah as he discussed NFTs, possible US regulations in the Gaming and Cryptocurrency industries.
Maryland Sports Betting Would Have No Cap
Maryland is on its way to becoming the first state with an unlimited (uncapped) number of online sports betting operators, both online and retail. This means, in theory at least, that the Old Line State could host just about any current legal operator. Wyoming and Tennessee allow unlimited sports betting licensees online.
The Bitcoin White Paper: Timestamp Server
Continuing to review the series of dialogues between Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles, where they discuss the Bitcoin White Paper line-by-line, we come to the section concerning the Timestamp Server. Dr. Wright is the inventor of Bitcoin and the Chief Science officer at nChain while Ryan is the founder of Money Button.
The Bitcoin White Paper: Stealing Bitcoin
In the video discussion about the second paragraph of the Bitcoin white paper between Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles, the topic of honesty arose with regards to nodes and the security of the system. While there are a number of security features built in to blockchain, the idea of a rogue or criminal node stealing transactions is thwarted from an economic standpoint.
Can't Register to Open an Online Betting Account From My Phone in Illinois
The state of Illinois has returned to in-person registration to open an online sports betting account following a pause due to Covid-19.
The Bitcoin White Paper: Proof of Work and Network
In a series of YouTube videos, Dr Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles discuss the Bitcoin white paper line by line. Their discussions both clarify the original purpose and intent of Bitcoin as well as inspire additional thoughts about and future uses of it. Having the creator of Bitcoin explain it in his own words certainly clarifies some of the areas that have been misunderstood by many for a very long time.
Sports Betting Beat: AI to Take Over the Duties of Sports Gambling Writers
AIs would all but eliminate the need for sports writers plus Lottery.com purchases the Sports.com domain name with plans to enter lucrative US sports betting market.
Maxim Magazine Enters Into The US Legal Sports Betting Sector
Through a partnership with the Carousel Group, Maxim Magazine will soon be launching its own tailor-made native iOS and Android sports betting apps available in designated US states and other regions of the world.
Sportsbook Software Language - Things You Might Need to Know
Sports betting has become a popular and mainstream activity, due primarily to its widespread legalization following the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in 2018. It invalidated Nevada’s sole ability to legally offer wagering on sports within the state. Since the ruling, 25 states have passed legislation to allow some types of sportsbooks to operate within their borders.
Prices on Pay Per Head Market
The pay per head market fluctuates greatly in both price and quality. There are a dozen and one price per head sites online today. What you get is not always what you see or what you think you're getting. We want to talk about what a price per head can do for you, how much you can expect it to cost you, and if the price up doing business with a price per head is worth it to the overall value of your business.
Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More
Sports Handle is reporting that a "deal in principle" could occur this weekend for mobile sports wagering in New York State while Wyoming's Governor could sign off on similar legislation by Midnight Friday.
The Bitcoin White Paper: Part One
Who better to discuss the nuances and mapping of Bitcoin with than the creator himself, Dr. Craig S. Wright. That’s exactly what Ryan X. Charles was able to do in an interview discussing the Bitcoin white paper, line by line. It was an opportunity to share with the world in an open discussion Dr. Wright’s creation and vision. Let’s take a look at some of the takeaways from that interview.
