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World Pool Grows 35% at Royal Ascot

World Pool Grows 35% at Royal Ascot

There is no disputing just how popular the Royal Ascot has become in recent years.  The numbers don't lie.  The five-day Royal meeting this year took in a record £168 million bet into the World Pool.  It also resulted in the biggest World Pool ever on a British race with £6.6 million wagered on the Coronation Stakes.  

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/20/2022

Sports Betting Ads Are Out of Control: Could a Crackdown Be Coming?

Sports Betting Ads Are Out of Control: Could a Crackdown Be Coming?

Unlike in the UK, where an Advertising Standards Authority requires stringent protocol and is not afraid to dole out fines to offenders, the United States is yet to impose such restrictions on language contained within ad spots.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jun/20/2022

Gambling911's Thomas Somach Predicted Sports Betting at Arenas and Stadiums.....20 Years Ago!!!

Decades ago, Somach was hobnobbing with the likes of Desmond Tutu and Phillies great Mike Schmidt.  He was also making bold predictions about the future of legalized sports wagering at a time when the Feds were handing out indictments like they were candy.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/19/2022

Business: CoinBase Hires 200 Then Swifty Fires Them Amid Crypto Crisis

Those affected learn of termination via personal emails after being cut off from the company's systems.  Mass layoffs come just days after employees issued a public petition to remove some senior Coinbase executives.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/15/2022

Maryland Governor Blasts State's Sports Betting Launch

Maryland Governor Blasts State's Sports Betting Launch

Hogan is demanding that SWARC set a firm launch date, award licenses on a first-come, first serve basis and prioritize those licenses that are already partnered with Maryland land-based casino operators.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/15/2022

Crypto, Blockchain News: Nguyen Bids Farewell But Still Dedicated to BSV

"I remain a big believer in BSV and the visition for a massively scaled bitcoin protocol to make the world better," Nguyen said.  "That will not change and I will continue to be one of BSV's biggest advocates."

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/15/2022

Collision 2022: The Largest International Tech Event in Canada Since the Pandemic Began Sells Out

Collision 2022: The Largest International Tech Event in Canada Since the Pandemic Began Sells Out

Founders and CEOs of the world’s most successful tech companies – Substack, Ethereum, Blockchain.com, Flexport, Cardano, Tezos, Binance, BlockFi, Chief, Calendly, Clearco, Cloudflare and many more – will speak across Collision’s 20-plus tracks, including on the brand new Crypto track.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/15/2022

Paddy Power Causing Trouble Again....Praise Jesus They're Back!!!!

Paddy Power Causing Trouble Again

Boring Paddy Power has left the building.  Enter the old Paddy.  An advert for betting firm Paddy Power has been banned for encouraging repetitive gambling.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/14/2022

Sports Betting News: Sports Betting's Prop Queen Kicked Out of Fantasy League in 7th Grade for "Being Too Good"

Plus: Auditors discover Colorado sportsbook operators could have criminal backgrounds, questionable tax practices uncovered.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/14/2022

Coinbase Will Cut 18% of Full-Time Jobs

Coinbase Will Cut 18% of Full-Time Jobs

Plus Binance Monday move freezing withdrawals a "comical routine" that "was accompanied by the truly hilarious explanation" with employees desperately "looking for whoever had the transaction plunger so they could swiftly dislodge this reluctant crypturd".  Also: Micropayments are the key to masses

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/14/2022

Gaming Affiliate News: Conferences, Tools and More

This blog looks at the latest news and innovations coming out of the online gambling affiliate space.  Today's news: Two online gambling affiliate websites among those now being blocked in Australia.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/13/2022

Can I Use Bitcoin to Play on an Online Casino From Florida

Can I Use Bitcoin to Play on an Online Casino From Florida

Miami, in particular, has been leading the pack when it comes to digital currencies.  The state itself actually launched a campaign to begin allowing residents to pay their taxes in Bitcoin. Needless-to-say, online casinos look to prosper in his Bitcoin-friendly environment. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/13/2022

How to Get Started at a Bitcoin Sportsbook

How to Get Started at a Bitcoin Sportsbook

If you have limited knowledge about Bitcoin, don’t worry. You can still get started with a Bitcoin sportsbook. In fact, getting started with a Bitcoin sportsbook is so easy, you can do it in five minutes or less.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/13/2022

Why Do More People Today Consider Playing Online Casinos As Their New And Best Hobby?

Why Do More People Today Consider Playing Online Casinos As Their New And Best Hobby?

We all have a favorite pastime activity that boosts our mood, not just that but also our cash in the bank. If you want to boost your mood and money now, do your first bet today.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/13/2022

SBC Summit North America: Amani Toomer, Charles Oakley to Speak at Player Protection Symposium

SBC Summit North America: Amani Toomer, Charles Oakley to Speak at Player Protection Symposium

The New York for the Player Protection Symposium on July 12 panel discussion looks to educate industry professionals on the best responsible gambling practices and focuses its discourse on the increasing importance of consumer protection measures. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/10/2022

FanDuel Spokesperson Charles Barkley: Too Much Sports Gambling

FanDuel Spokesperson Charles Barkley: Too Much Sports Gambling

NBA commentator Charles Barkley has made no secret of the fact that he loves to gamble, losing $1 million on at least one occasion.  He appears on an NBA picks show and in FanDuel commercials.  So when Barkley said this week that he believes there is way too much sports gambling, the reaction via Twitter was swift and not flattering towards the former NBA star.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/09/2022

$95 to Fill Up a Car as Gamblers Pumped Over Gas Price Betting

$95 to Fill Up a Car as Gamblers Pumped Over Gas Price Betting

BetOnline boosted its price on gas sitting at Over $5 on June 30 to $30 for every $10 bet (still a steal).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/09/2022

Haste Arcade Raises $1.5M in Oversubscribed Fundraising Round

Haste Arcade Raises $1.5M in Oversubscribed Fundraising Round

“We were originally seeking $1MM to lay a good solid foundation for the product/vision and then have some working capital to start testing our assumptions around product/market fit, specifically with marketing outside the ‘crypto’ community,” said Dan Wagner, the co-founder of Haste Arcade.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/09/2022

Gambling.com Group Set to Join Russell 3000® Index

 Gambling.com Group Set to Join Russell 3000® Index

Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Group”), a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry, today announced it is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000® Index at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, according to a preliminary list of additions posted by FTSE Russell on June 3, 2022.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/08/2022

The Perilous Power Balance Between Regulators, Sportsbooks and Bettors: Protecting the Player

The Perilous Power Balance Between Regulators, Sportsbooks and Bettors: Protecting the Player

Host of the PropsAndHopsPod podcast, Matt Landes, just sat down with Adam Chernoff to discuss his recent Covers.com article on how better to protect sports bettors.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/08/2022

SBC Summit for Sports Betting Taking Place in NJ July 12-14

SBC Summit for Sports Betting Taking Place in NJ July 12-14

Join over 3,000 delegates and 50+ exhibitors at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey on July 12-14 for the Leading Sports Betting and iGaming Event in North America! Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with and learn from leading executives and decision-makers from all over North America in one place! 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/07/2022

Americas Cardroom Announces 21st-Anniversary-Celebration Schedule

Americas Cardroom Announces 21st-Anniversary-Celebration Schedule

Americas Cardroom is officially turning 21 this summer.  Unlike most of us who collect a few presents and blow out candles on a cake one day out of the year, Americas Cardroom is celebrating this huge milestone with a 6-month party from May to October.  Poker players, here is your chance to get in on all the fun.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/06/2022

Advantages of Betting With Bitcoin

Advantages of Betting With Bitcoin

When it comes to the act of placing a bet, there’s no difference between betting with dollars or BTC. You must still handicap sports games, find overlays, and decide which team will cover against the spread.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/05/2022

Is Crypto Gambling the Next Revolution?

Is Crypto Gambling the Next Revolution?

Betting on sports, especially horses, has been around for over a century. Betting on games like roulette, baccarat, and poker occurred even before the first horse racing bet. During gambling’s history, there have been few disruptive innovations. But once in a while a huge disruptor rises to change the industry. Crypto gambling is one such disruptor. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/05/2022

Top Advantages of Anonymous Betting

Top Advantages of Anonymous Betting

Being anonymous has major advantages. If you’re a sports bettor, the advantages mean even more.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/04/2022

A Quick Introduction to eSports Betting

A Quick Introduction to eSports Betting

If you’re unfamiliar with crypto gambling, you won’t be for long. Keep reading to find out everything you must know to start betting with crypto. If you’ve bet on sports for more than three years, you know what eSports betting is.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/04/2022

Complete Guide to Crypto Gambling

Complete Guide to Crypto Gambling

If you’re unfamiliar with crypto gambling, you won’t be for long. Keep reading to find out everything you must know to start betting with crypto. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/04/2022

5 Things About Crypto Sports Betting That You Should Know

5 Things About Crypto Sports Betting That You Should Know

NitroBetting is the first online sportsbook that only accepts Bitcoin. You might question why a sportsbook would only accept Bitcoin, which is why we’ve come up with the 5 things about crypto sports betting you should know.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/03/2022

CoinGeek Bitcade Brings Play to Earn Bitcoin Money Games to Miami

Gambling911.com's Chris Costigan and Franisco Ramos sampled games, which was held at the famed Miami Beach Broken Shaker at Freehand.   On Wednesday, CoinGeek premiered a video from the historic first of its kind event.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/01/2022

Nicki Minaj Becomes a Sportsbook Brand Ambassador?

Nicki Minaj Becomes a Sportsbook Brand Ambassador?

Recording artist Nicki Minaj will act as Creative Director for the lifestyle sportsbook brand MaximBet, which for now is only available in the state of Colorado.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/31/2022

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New Promotion at ACR Poker: Survivor Flips

Survivor Flips is an innovated twist on the traditional poker game format. It is a high-octane game where eight players compete to be the last one standing.  And the rewards can be quite lucrative.