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ICOs Have Raised $2 Billion This Year Mostly From Private Sales

2017 was a banner year for ICOs - Initial Coin Offerings - with $5.7 billion raised, but as Bitcoin.com News reports, the general public now finds itself left out in the cold moving forward in 2018.
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Top ESL Teams in Danger of Elimination: Latest eSports Odds

ESL One Katowice's first day of group stage games have concluded and some of the favored teams are in danger of elimination.
Doyle Brunson: 'I Turned Down $230 Million Offer for DoylesRoom.com

Over a decade again, legendary poker pro Doyle Brunson claims he turned down a $230 million offer for his namesake online poker room, DoylesRoom.com.
The Next Big Catalysts for Bitcoin

According to CNBC "Fast Money" trader Brian Kelly, Tuesday's rally is the result of more crypto-friendly attitudes by government regulators.
New Online Live Roulette Table Payouts 500X the Average

Just released, a new live casino roulette game that features payouts of between 50:1 and 500:1.
William Hill Fined £6.2m in Money Laundering Matter

British bookmaker William Hill will pay 6.2 million pounds ($8.7 million) as a penalty for breaching anti-money laundering and social responsibility regulations, the Gambling Commission said on Tuesday.
Police Manhant for Armed Female Casino Robber in Vegas

Las Vegas police are searching for a woman who robbed a casino at gunpoint.
West Virginia Jumps on Sports Betting Bandwagon

The West Virginia Senate passed a bill Tuesday to legalize sports betting at the state's five casinos in the event that a U.S. Supreme Court case leads to the repeal of a nationwide ban.
Henderson’s Skyline Casino Called into Question over Staff Changes

As reported by the VegasInternationalHotel.com earlier this month, the owners/operators of Henderson Skyline Casino might have gotten themselves in a bit a jam with the Nevada Gaming Commission for the failure to report recent additions and departures of some of its employee staff to gaming regulators.
Watch Out for Cryptocurrency Scams

What to do if you are the head of the SEC and companies in the cryptocurrency space appear to be pulling a fast one?
Betway Rejoices after FA Cup Upset

Betway is breathing a huge sigh of relief thanks to Will Grigg's 79th minute strike for League One Wigan that sunk Manchester City's hopes of a historic quadruple on Monday night.
PokerStars Celebrates Shared Pool Success With France, Spain

The Stars Group Inc. today announced the completion of the FRESH (France Espania Hold'em) Series, PokerStars' first joint tournament series offered to both French and Spanish players following the launch of the shared player pool between the two previously ring-fenced markets.
New Wynn CEO Denies Prior Knowledge Of Sex Abuse Case Against Founder

The new CEO of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts said he was not aware of any of the sexual misconduct accusations against casino mogul Steve Wynn before they surfaced last month.
Doug Polk Looks at the Top 10 Cash Players in Poker Today

Doug Polk is joined by online poker legend Andres Artinano, better known on the virtual felt as educa-p0ker.
Strong Korea Demand Helping to Boost Bitcoin Price

The price of Bitcoin pushed beyond the $11,600 mark Tuesday morning.
Playboys Bypass The Storm Playing Sexy-Themed Slot Machines

Perhaps, there is nothing that brings high returns in any selling experience than sex. Because many producers know this fundamental truth, whether it is music, TV show, writing a book, and even producing films, there is an inclusion of the slightest degree of sex also if it is not seen.
Do Not Disturb: Caesar's Still to Enter Guest Rooms Every 24 Hours

Forget sleeping in late or enjoying some peaceful time in your hotel room... at least if you plan on staying at a Caesars Entertainment property.
William Hill Set to Return to Profit Following Online Overhaul

The online bookmaker William Hill has improved some of its website features and anticipates a return back into the black as a result.
Bitcoin Goes Nuclear Presidents Day Weekend Trading To $11,000 Mark

The recent price fluctuations in the Bitcoin Price Index has been a wild ride in recent months. New lows signaled a possible bear market, while renewed hopes of a long-term bullish run have resurfaced in recent trading activity.
Fourth Day of Gains for Bitcoin, Continues Above $11K Mark

There's been a tremendous Bitcoin bump over the past week with the price breaking above the $11000 mark for the first time in two weeks after plunging off its high near $19000 back in December.
Odds to Win Best Picture - 2018 Academy Awards

The Shape of Water at EVEN odds and Three Billboards at -110 are the co-favorites to win this year's Best Picture at the Academy Awards March 4.
Bitcoin Thieves Threaten With Weapons That Are Anything But Virtual

In late December, a Bitcoin developer was kidnapped from his Ukraine office, held hostage and ordered to pay a $1 million ransom.
CBS News Goes Inside the Billion Dollar Business of eSports: Today's Bets

CBS News on Monday looked at the booming business of eSports and how big names in the world of professional sports are now getting involved.
Malta Looks to Root Out Italian Mafia Influence in Online Gambling

The Government of Malta is looking to aggressively pursuit online gambling companies it deems to have ties to Italy's Mafia.
No More 'Bet Now' as Advertising Standards Authority Hands Out Fines

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has made it clear it will no longer permit such "impulse" terms in ads from online gambling firms that include the likes of "Bet Now" while requiring operators to make material terms and conditions attached to free bets or bonuses clearly visible to the consumer.
New $100m Resort in Antigua to be Paid for With Bitcoin Cash

The Caribbean island nation of Antigua, long known for being among the pioneers in the world of online gambling jurisdictions, is about to embark on a new endeavor in the world of cryptocurrencies thanks to Chairman of The Ayre Group, Calvin Ayre.
Paddy Power Ad Fail: Scooping Up Poor Africans From Their Huts and......

Paddy Power is at it again. The online bookmaker is creating plenty of controversy this week with what some of call a "black exploitation" advertisement promoting their new faster app.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 19: 'I'm God and Your Account is Closed'

Not all bookies who behave badly are cold-hearted killers a la Houston's Bob Angleton - the subject of our first installment of Bookies Behaving Badly - or even mob enforcers....Some just like to have fun.....
Live Dealer Online Casino Blackjack Promotions

Live dealer online casino blackjack promos and bonuses come in a variety of forms.
Shark Tank’s Herjavec Big on Bitcoin: Will Eclipse $19K This Year

Shark Tank' star Robert Herjavec, CEO of Herjavec Group, believes the cryptocurrency Bitcoin will more than double in price.