Crypto-Currencies See Nice Start to New Year, Bitcoin Market Cap at New Low Though
Bitcoin core markets were up 4% following a holiday slump to kick off the new year. The price of Bitcoin was averaging between $14,600-14,800 across global exchanges as of Tuesday
Doyle Brunson on the Late Stu Unger: 'A Real Jerk When Gambling'
In a tweet Tuesday, legendary poker pro Doyle Brunson attempted to explain his often conflicting views of the late poker icon Stu "Stuey" Ungar.
XWIN CryptoBet Secures Belize Gaming License
Following reports that Ethereum-based Edgeless online casino has secured a gaming license in the jurisdiction of Curacao comes word that XWIN CryptoBet has obtained a gaming license in the Central American nation of Belize.
WSJ: Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund Make Monster Bet on Bitcoin
Founders Fund, the venture-capital firm co-founded by Peter Thiel, has amassed hundreds of millions of dollars of the volatile cryptocurrency, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.
Dracula's Castle Slots Soon Coming to an Online Casino Near You
Online casino game developer Wazdan Limited is set to unveil its new Dracula’s Castle slots game.
Mid-States Poker Tour Enjoys Record-Breaking Year in 2017
Season 8 of the MSPT is in the books, and it was a record-breaking affair. We hosted eight Regional Events, 18 Main Events, catered to 19,484 entrants, awarded $13,992,243 in prize money, and broke nearly a dozen records in six states.
Bitcoin Being Fueled by 'a Class of Really Stupid Speculators' Expert Claims
Bitcoin, the digital anonymous crypto-currency, is due to crash and burn as a result of speculators, claims David Stockman, President Ronald Reagan's former director of the Office of Management and a relentless Wall Street bear.
Things Looking up for Atlantic City in 2018
The single biggest story in Atlantic City in the new year will be the reopening of the former Trump Taj Mahal as a Hard Rock casino resort in the summer.
Growing Pains for Bitcoin, Other Crypto-Currency Online Poker Rooms
Professional Rakeback this week identified some of the causes for Bitcoin and other crypto-currency-based online poker rooms struggles to close out 2017 at a time when Bitcoin is inching towards the $20,000 mark.
Jordan Belfort: "Bitcoin Value Will Fall to Zero'
‘Way of the Wolf’ author Jordan Belfort explains why the lack of scarcity of bitcoin -- and the readily available forms of other cryptocurrencies -- will ultimately decrease its value close to zero.
Decentralized Casino on Ethereum Edgeless Receives Curacao Blockchain License
The Dutch Antilles island of Curacao, long a hub for the online gambling sector, has issued a casino license to Edgeless, a decentralized application launched on top of the Ethereum protocol.
Poker Player Goes on Another Bank Robbery Spree
2015 Borgata Summer Open winner Thomas Dougher is up to his old tricks again.
Bank of England could Have Its Own Bitcoin-Style Digital Currency
The over 300-year-old Bank of England is considering launching its own Bitcoin-style digital currency according to local media reports following nearly three years of research into linking the sterling with a state-backed crypto.
Ripple the Top 10 Cryptoasset of 2017
Ripple, not Bitcoin, was named the top cryptoassets of 2017 according to Joon Ian Wong of Quartz.
Poker Community, Including Detractors, Bid Farewell to Selbst
The poker community continued to be in shock this New Year's Day with the unexpected announcement that the biggest female money earner in the game will be retiring from it.
Ashes Ball Tampering Claims 'Ridiculous' Says Bowler: Ashes Outright Odds '18
England pace bowler James Anderson has described as “ridiculous” accusations that he was involved in tampering with the ball during the drawn fourth Ashes test against Australia in Melbourne last week, Reuters reported on New Year’s Day.
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Vanessa Selbst Parts Ways With PokerStars, Retires From Poker
Vanessa Selbst shocked the poker world New Year's Eve day by announcing her decision to retire from the game that she loves.
Commodities King Dennis Gartman: "Bitcoin Is Nonsense'
With Bitcoin over $14,00, Commodities King Dennis Gartman was asked how much of that is he gonna buy.
Two Las Vegas Casino Security Guards Shot Dead, Shooter Clings to Life
Two Las Vegas security guards were fatally shot Saturday while investigating a disturbance in a room at a hotel-casino and the suspected shooter is facing critical injuries after turning the gun on himself, police said.
Indiana Latest State to Explore Legalized Sports Betting
A state lawmaker says he'll sponsor legislation that would make betting on sports legal in Indiana if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of New Jersey in a case that could open to door for states to legalize gambling on sporting events.
Top Pay Per Head for Houston Area Bookies, Agents
While the Texans 2017 season in the NFL is now history with no chance of a post season, Houston bookies and agents have plenty to celebrate in terms of betting interest - not necessarily profit - as their Astros just won the World Series and their Rockets continue to soar, albeit with a hicchup of late, in the NBA.
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Bitcoin Developer Released After $1m Bitcoin Paid to Kidnappers
Victim said to be "safe" but 'stressed"
Man Suffers Heavy Gambling Losses, Gets Drunk, Holds 25 Family Members Hostage
Investigators said the man got drunk after suffering heavy gambling losses, including machinery from the family’s construction business.
Latest Bitcoin Hard Fork Attempt Causes Worries in Crypto-Currency Markets
Prior to Bitcoin's latest hard fork attempt Thursday, Jim Cramer of CNBC said that "Bitcoin is not an investment".
Pinnacle Sports Continues Its Dominance as eSports Betting Provider
Benjamin Cronin, Content & Social Media Manager at Pinnacle, recently sat down for an interview with SBC to discuss the booming eSports betting sector.
Bitcoin and the Incredible Rise From $900 to $20,000 in 2017 Revisited
CoinDesk.com on Friday examined the wild ride the crypto-currency Bitcoin has taken during 2017 with the price hovering between $930 and $970 at the start of the new year.
Florida Gambling Shines, Falls In Equal Measure
Florida casinos face a tough choice in 2017. During the last 12 months, many things happen in Florida. If you follow gambling news each day, you will confirm that there is a lot that happens in Florida.
Doh! Anti-Gaming Crusader Wins $25K in Gambling Sweepstakes
A suburban Chicago woman who has crusaded against gambling for decades has won $25,000 by playing a sweepstakes game at a gambling cafe.
