CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Using Bitcoin to Bet the Super Bowl
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Bitcoin now accounts for upwards of 70% of all online gambling transactions in North America. One of the reasons is the lightning fast payouts associated with the cryptocurrency, often under a few hours.
Costa Rica Law Enforcement Doubtful Sean Creighton Kidnapping Will Have Same Results as Ryan Piercy
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Piercy was kidnapped in Costa Rica in 2015 and returned a month later
New Wire Act Interpretation Biggest Hit likely on Out-of-State Payment Processing
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New interpretation of Wire Act now applies to all forms of online gambling not just sports betting
One of 5Dimes Owner Kidnappers Appears to Have had Ties to Malta, Bookmaking
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The mother of a suspected ring leader in the alleged kidnapping of 5Dimes owner Sean “Tony” Creighton, appears to have some ties to Malta and bookmakers who once operated there.
5Dimes Owner was Held at Grandma's House
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Sean "Tony" Creighton, the missing owner of 5Dimes Sportsbook in San Pedro, Costa Rica, was last seen at the home of a gang leader's grandmother.
Police Able to Track Bitcoin Transaction in Finding Suspects in 5Dimes Owner Kidnapping
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11 raids conducted early Friday morning
A Guide to Bitcoin Casinos - How to Choose One
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The gambling industry has changed beyond recognition. Not only has it gone online and experienced the rise in mobile traffic, but it has also started implementing cryptocurrencies. Now, there are many gambling websites that accept payments in Bitcoin, Dash, Ethereum, etc. This is because they can benefit from high level of security and anonymity that cryptocurrency provides.
Crypto Debit Card for Online Poker Introduced by Ternio
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A new debit card will function similar to that provided by your own bank but tap into your crypto account.
Sportsbook Software Providers Florida
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An excellent Pay Per Head that utilizes the uber popular Bitcoin method of payment throughout Florida and all other states for that matter is PayPerHead.com.
Bitcoin Sportsbook Solutions - California
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An excellent Pay Per Head that utilizes the uber popular Bitcoin method of payment throughout California is PayPerHead.com.
Cryptocurrency Pay Per Head Florida
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Florida bookies and agents will want to utilize a Pay Per Head that offers varying options in cryptocurrency transactions, in particular Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Bookie New York
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New York is comprised of Upstate and the NYC Area where sports betting action is concerned, especially when it comes to the NFL.
Bitcoin Bookie Connecticut
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Bookmakers big and small throughout the great state of Connecticut can now offer Bitcoin as an option for payment.
Bitcoin Bookie Rhode Island
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Somewhere along the way, tiny little Rhode Island has developed into one of the largest states in terms of College Basketball fan bases, making this state a bookie's dream well past the Super Bowl
Bitcoin Bookie Maine
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Bookmakers big and small throughout the great state of Maine can now offer Bitcoin as an option for payment.
Where Can I Get Bitcoin to Play Online Poker? (Part VI)
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In this article we look at ways of obtaining Bitcoin in order to play online poker.
5Dimes Moves to 3-4 Day Payment Processing From Under 24 Hours
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5Dimes could be following lead of other books in pushing Bitcoin more
The Cons of Using Bitcoin to Play Online Poker (Part V)
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In this article we look at the cons of using Bitcoin to make deposits and play real money poker online.
The Pros of Using Bitcoin to Play Online Poker (Part IV)
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In this article we look at the pros of using Bitcoin to make deposits and play real money poker online.
How Much Bitcoin Do I Need to Play Poker Online? (Bitcoin Poker Series Part III)
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One only needed 0.013 of Bitcoin to start playing online poker at the exchange rate as of this writing. This was the equivalent of USD $50. If you have that amount, you can start playing poker online now.
Bitcoin Mounts a Bit of a Comeback
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Following two weeks of pure Hell in the world of Bitcoin, it was nice to see late Sunday's upward mobility.
Bitcoin Falls Again on Saturday
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The cryptocurrency Bitcoin, popular with online gamers, once again saw its price decline dramatically following a few days of quiet.
Bitcoin for Payments a Distant Dream as Usage Dries Up
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The use of bitcoin for commercial payments has dropped dramatically this year, even as the original digital coin starts to fulfill one of the basic features of any payment currency: stability.
Safe to Withdraw Funds Now? Bitcoin Stabilizes a Bit Wednesday
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Crazy price fluctuations with Bitcoin resulted in a tough week for withdrawing winnings from online gambling sites.
Bitcoin-Rigging Criminal Probe Tied to Tether
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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the cryptocurrency Tether was used to prop up Bitcoin.
How Fast Can I Get Paid Using Bitcoin With an Online Poker Site ((Bitcoin Poker Series Part II)
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Using Bitcoin to fund your online poker site is easy and payouts super fast, in some cases just 5 to 40 minutes.
Bitcoin Extends Slide Below $4,500, New 2018 Low
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Bitcoin tumbled as much as 10 percent on Tuesday to below $4,500 BTC=BTSP, bringing the world's best-known cryptocurrency's losses to 30 percent within a week as a selloff in digital currencies intensified across the board.
Bitcoin Skids to a 13-month Low, Goes Below $5000
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Bitcoin fell below $5000 shortly before Noon Eastern Standard Time Monday, the lowest the cryptocurrency has fallen in over 11 months.
'Bitcoin on its Way to Zero,' Professor Claims: Won't Gloat Though After This Week's Plunge
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Nouriel Roubini, currently a professor at the New York University Stern School of Business, was quick to speak out following Bitcoin’s 13 percent drop overnight midweek.
Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Causing Disruption in Crypto Market
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The price of Bitcoin has been hanging around the $5500 mark over the past two days following a dramatic drop midweek, nearly 14%, from around $6500.