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Miami Looks to Attract Bitcoin Miners

CNBC.com's MacKenzie Sigalos reports from Miami, where the mayor hopes to woo crypto miners with cheap nuclear energy amid a crackdown in China.  Plus regulators must crack down on unethical and illegal digital asset promotion.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/21/2021

Online Gambling Affiliate, Search Beat - June 21, 2021

Online Gambling Affiliate, Search Beat - June 21, 2021

Could the future of PR signal the end of brands?  Plus Gaming Summit North America virtual event kicks off Tuesday and Indian Gaming Summit follows one week later, and country crackdowns on affiliates. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/21/2021

New Jersey Inches Closer to Allowing Bets on Its In-State College Teams

New Jersey Inches Closer to Allowing Bets on Its In-State College Teams

When Rutgers University’s men’s basketball team made the NCAA tournament this year for the first time in three decades, it stood to reason that fans in the nation’s top sports betting market would flood casinos and racetracks with bets on their local team.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/17/2021

Reddit Co-Founder Invests in Sports Betting App Wagr

Reddit Co-Founder Invests in Sports Betting App Wagr

Reddit Inc. co-founder and the hubby of tennis super star Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, is leading a $4 million seed-funding round for the sports-betting startup app Wagr, which allows fans to bet on sports with each other as opposed to at a sportsbook or casino.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/17/2021

Black Market Ties Claims Lodged Against DraftKings: Reddit to the Rescue Again

Black Market Ties Allegations Lodged Against DraftKings: Reddit to the Rescue Again

Among the key findings, DraftKings has exposure to international “black market” gambling rings and organized crime.  But the Reddit community was quick to cry "fake news".

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jun/17/2021

Online Gambling Affiliate, Search Beat - June 17, 2021

Online Gambling Affiliate, Search Beat - June 17, 2021

First Look’s sentiment analysis tool uses natural language processing and artificial intelligence to read and decipher the sentiment behind reviews written by all of the affiliates, Blockchain & iGaming: Why the future looks great with Calvin Ayre and Becky Liggero and Catena Media talks growing momentum for online casino in the US.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/17/2021

The Crypto Beat - June 17, 2021

World Bank rejects El Salvador request for help on bitcoin implementation, Resorts World Las Vegas to be First Casino to employ digital payments and David Case: Building killer eSports apps on Bitcoin | Top Picks

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/16/2021

Casinos’ Online Win Still Growing Despite Return of Gamblers

Casinos’ Online Win Still Growing Despite Return of Gamblers

A year ago, Atlantic City’s casinos were closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, and internet gambling was the only game in town for slots or table games players.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/16/2021

Benefits Online Casinos Can Reap From Blockchain

Benefits Online Casinos Can Reap From Blockchain

Blockchain technology would allow for universal, trusted information system that would allow operators that demonstrates to regulators a desire to follow all the right procedures.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/16/2021

NEW: Online Gambling Affiliate, Search Beat - June 16, 2021

NEW: Online Gambling Affiliate, Search Beat - June 16, 2021

One of Google's most widely anticipated rollouts could mark the end to those annoying popup banners.  Plus attempts to sabotage iGB Live.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/16/2021

Indiana Among US Strongest Sports Betting Markets

Indiana Among US Strongest Sports Betting Markets

Plus Michigan's May sports betting handle was the worst so far this year.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/15/2021

DraftKings Share Price Plunges Tuesday

DraftKings Share Price Plunges Tuesday

Bloomberg News is reporting that DraftKings Inc. share price fell the most since March 5 on Tuesday after short seller Hindenburg Research said it was betting against the online gambling company.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/15/2021

New Owners Try to Get Bally's Atlantic City Back in the Game

New Owners Try to Get Bally's Atlantic City Back in the Game

Phil Juliano was looking at Bally's casino through rose-colored glass. Or more accurately, rose-colored glass flecked with jarringly out-of-place blue squares.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/15/2021

Epic Fail: $65,000 Bet on Over 0.5 goals (-2000) in Spain-Sweden EURO 2020 Match, Ends 0-0

Plus, it's confirmed: Jeopardy! James Holzhauer joins The Athletic, with sports betting in focus and WynnBET joins forces with the Cincinnati Reds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/15/2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 15, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 15, 2021

Optimism over sports gambling in Canada grows, Virginia reaches $1 billion in sports bets placed in less than five months, former NBA player launches instructional sports wagering video platform.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/15/2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 14, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 14, 2021

Malta could have to withdraw its EU veto on a sports betting convention if it is to finally get the all-clear from the Financial Action Task Force in the coming days on its Moneyval test.  Plus Indiana sports betting saw $254.445 million wagered on sports in May.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/13/2021

SBC and EPIC Risk Management Announce Ground-Breaking Player Protection Symposium

SBC and EPIC Risk Management Announce Ground-Breaking Player Protection Symposium

SBC Events has announced the launch of the Player Protection Symposium in partnership with EPIC Risk Management, the first high-level event dedicated to building a robust gambling harm prevention ecosystem as legal sports betting and igaming roll out across the US.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/11/2021

Spanish Company Using AI to Battle Problem Gambling

Spanish Company Using AI to Battle Problem Gambling

Gambling911.com's Thomas Somach sits down with Josh Tromans-Jones, the chief technology officer of Jada Gaming, to talk about how the Spanish software giant has begun to utilize AI to help those who market and operate online gambling in determining how much a gambler will lose or win how likely he or she will be to return after leaving.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jun/10/2021

EPL Club Drops Shirt Sponsor After Fans’ Backlash, Gambling Company's Sexualized Advertising

EPL Club Drops Shirt Sponsor After Fans’ Backlash, Gambling Company's Sexualized Advertising

English Premier League club Norwich ended its new shirt sponsorship deal with a gambling operator on Thursday after a fans’ backlash at the firm using sexual images of young women in social media marketing.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/10/2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 8, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 8, 2021

MLB partners with the Action Network, Louisiana Governor signs sports betting tax measure, and Illinois amendment would require those who want to bet on in-state schools to do so in person and not online.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/08/2021

Coingeek Zurich Day 1 - BSV Blockchain Ignites the Power of Data

Coingeek Zurich Day 1 - BSV Blockchain Ignites the Power of Data

Join us for the first day of CoinGeek Zurich, hear from the leading speakers in the BSV Blockchain talk about real value and utility and how the BSV Blockchain Ignites the Power of Data.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/08/2021

Australian Financial Crime Watchdog Widens Probe on Casinos Already Reeling From COVID

Australian Financial Crime Watchdog Widens Probe on Casinos Already Reeling From COVID

Australia's anti-money-laundering agency on Monday widened a probe into due diligence at casinos to include the three biggest operators, ratcheting up pressure on a sector already struggling with the pandemic and heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jun/08/2021

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces 10 New Shows

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces 10 New Shows

Events galore announced for the Hard Rock Atlantic City as life slowly starts getting back to normal.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/07/2021

Australia Gets Tough on Digital Currency Taxes; CoinGeek Zurich Kicks Off June 8

Australia Gets Tough on Digital Currency Taxes; CoinGeek Zurich Kicks Off June 8

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a warning to investors that digital currency profits are not tax-free. According to the ATO, more than 600,000 Aussies have invested in digital currency recently, prompting a significant concern that people might not declare their assets while filing tax returns.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/05/2021

Bitgame Unveils All New Website -Blockchain-Powered Sports Betting Platform

Bitgame Unveils All New Website -Blockchain-Powered Sports Betting Platform

The blockchain industry continues to expand as innovative teams are increasingly exploring new ways in which to integrate the revolutionary technology into traditional businesses. With over 10 years of experience in online sports betting, Bitgame are the industry leaders in merging blockchain-secured cryptocurrency with sports betting to create a seamless and rewarding user experience.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/28/2021

Nevada Casino Winnings Top $1B in April as Tourists Return

Nevada Casino Winnings Top $1B in April as Tourists Return

For the second month in a row, casinos in Nevada reported $1 billion in house winnings in April, showing signs that tourism is returning to pre-pandemic levels faster than some experts expected.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/27/2021

Bovada Exits New York Market Again

Bovada Exits New York Market Again

With New York State expected to begin allowing legalized sports betting some time in the early part of 2022, Bovada has opted to leave the market for a second time.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/26/2021

Colorado Confirms April Decline to Close Successful First Year of Sports Betting

Colorado Confirms April Decline to Close Successful First Year of Sports Betting

Colorado officials confirmed Tuesday that sports betting volume dropped in April, a product of seasonal pressures that will likely slow the state's sportsbooks until football season, according to PlayColorado. But as sports betting in the state turned 1, a modest decline hardly dampens the outlook for a state poised for more growth in Year 2.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/26/2021

Sports Betting Beat - May 26, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - May 26, 2021

William Hill on Wednesday became the first retail sportsbook at a U.S. sports venue as the betting site opened at Capital One in D.C..  Plus Connecticut sports betting bill heads to Governor's desk following passage in Senate, Florida Governor signs bill that would allow for mobile sports wagering statewide if approved by the Feds and barring any lawsuits.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/26/2021

FanDuel Partners With Associated Press

FanDuel Partners With Associated Press

The Associated Press has found a reliable revenue stream courtesy of sports bettors.  On Tuesday it was revealed that the AP cut a deal to make FanDuel its exclusive provider of sports odds across AP’s global sports reports.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/25/2021

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