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Best Theory We've Seen Regarding 5Dimes Abrupt Shutdown Notice
If you are looking to make sense of the news that 5Dimes is closing to the US market (under the guise of entering the regulated market no less....there's a better chance of that astroid hitting Earth), Venom OG at SBRForum as a plausible theory.
Books Stopping Transfers With 5Dimes: Employees Caught Off Guard
At least two betting companies, BetAnySports and Heritage, are now stopping book-to-book transfers with 5Dimes as of Tuesday afternoon. This comes after 5Dimes announced it is shutting down its USA-facing business in hopes of some day gaining access to the United States regulated market.
NBC Acquires a Piece of PointsBet, Another Sportsbook Coming to IL
Late last month, NBCUniversal and the PointsBet online/mobile sportsbook announced a deal in which the former would acquire a nearly 5% stake in the latter. This followed last week with the Indiana Gaming Commission updating its list of sports betting registrants to include NBCUniversal Media LLC.
BetCRIS Partners With NFL in Latin America
The National Football League (NFL) and Betcris, one of the main licensed and regulated sports betting operators in Latin America, today announced a new alliance, making Betcris the official betting partner of the NFL in Latin America. The deal will be the first of its kind for the NFL in Mexico, Central America and South America.
5Dimes Halts Transfers to BetAnySports
After advising customers that they will be exiting the US market soon, 5Dimes has said that player funds, as well as outstanding futures bets, can be transferred to BetAnyThing. The later company operates on 5Dimes platform but is under separate ownership.
5Dimes Abruptly Exits US Market
5Dimes, with its massive customer database, is closing to the US market as announced Labor Day September 7, 2020. The company claims it will transfer your funds to a claims administrator who "will attempt to return your balance to you".
Does Draftkings Take Bets on the Kentucky Derby?
Draftkings does take bets on the Kentucky Derby but is only available in a handful of US states. BetUS (now in its 25th year) takes bets from MOST US STATES with and offers a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $2500) and will never report your winnings or ask for your social security number
Michael Jordan a Bookie? Enters Into Deal With Draftkings
When the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for sports betting across the country just two years ago, there were predictions of sportsbooks on every street corner and millions of new bettors going broke betting on their favorite teams.
Modelo, Draftkings and Jerome Bettis Team Up for Beat Bettis Challenge
With mostly no fans at games, this won’t be a typical football season. But Modelo and Jerome Bettis are fueling fans’ fighting spirit for football through the “Beat Bettis Challenge,” exclusively on DraftKings.
Bitcoin ABC to Fork Away From Bitcoin Cash, Telsa Rejects Bitcoin Bribe
Considered the co-creator of Bitcoin Cash and current Executive Chairman of Gambling911.com ad partner Bitcoin.com, Roger Ver announced late Tuesday that Bitcoin ABC would be forking away from Bitcoin Cash.
Borgata: Ocean Casino is Poaching our Execs, Trade Secrets
Atlantic City’s top casino is accusing a rival of poaching a half-dozen of its top marketing executives in an attempt to “cripple” it by using secret details about its best and most profitable customers.
Can I Place a Bet on the FoxBet App From Oklahoma
FoxBet is not available from the great state of Oklahoma, but great news - BetUS, now celebrating 25 years in business, welcomes sports bettors from the Sooner State.
Pointsbet Inks Deal With NBC Sports
NBCUniversal and PointsBet today announced a multi-year partnership by which PointsBet becomes the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports.
How Can I Bet Sports From Australia Using Bitcoin
Because Austalia is among the world's most restrictive markets in the world when it comes to online gambling, many folks opt to place sports bets with sites licensed outside the country using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin transactions take place in under a few hours and are even available during weekends, all with extremely low fees.
Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Toronto
While watching Raptors games you are bound to see plenty of advertisements and displays for FanDuel Sportsbook. Unfortunately, Toronto residents are not permitted to play there. Alternatives include BetUS, which is now celebrating its 25th year in business and offers a generous 100% welcome bonus (max bonus $2500).
Winamax Under Fire for Homophobic Tweet
French online gambling giant Winamax is in hot water after its sportsbook arm posted an offensive Champions League celebration tweet that was considered homophobic.
Draftkings Sportsbook Wants Illinois Online Registration, An NFL Bubble for the Playoffs?
Draftkings sportsbook wasn't even allowed in the state of Illinois as originally planned. That soon changed. But the popular US-based web gambling site is looking for something more: To allow online registration. Currently, folks who want to join the site in Illinois must do so by registering in person, thus allowing for online sportsbooks licensed in other jurisdictions to remain competitive in Illinois.
Tennessee Sports Betting Will Feature Dreaded Payout Cap
Once appearing to be among the most enticing states in which to place sports bets, Tennessee gamblers may be out of luck if they are looking for a lucrative pay day.
The Best New Jersey Online Casinos—7 Things to Look Out For
If you’re looking for the best online casino in New Jersey, you probably want to win decent money playing slots and poker. You also want to play a wide range of games, get bonuses regularly and receive quality customer service.
Draftkings Loses $161M Amid Pandemic, LeoVegas Revenues Surge
Without sports, the bookmakers were bound to take quite a hit. During the global pandemic, books had to resort to simulations, Belarus football and - by far the most popular of all sports - Russian table tennis. None of this really helped it seems.
NJ Sports Bettors Screwed for Now, Kentucky Derby Updates Covid Protocols
Soccer bets at FanDuel Sportsbook remain unpaid in New Jersey and Indiana since Mid-July as gaming regulators conduct an investigation.
Stones Talks Settlement With Cheated Poker Players
Attorneys for those negatively impacted by high-profile Mike Postle cheating case have informed the judge overseeing the case that a settlement has been reached in principle, and that negotiations are ongoing over details. These attorneys have indicated they will require more time, however.
These Online Casino Trends Set to Take Hold for Remainder of 2020
2020 is the year we all want to escape, unless of course you are an online casino operator, run a virtual meeting platform, or food/grocery delivery app.
iGaming Sector's Best Scenario: Some College Football in Both Fall and Spring
We have had bookmakers across the board suggest early on that the Ivy League playing college football in the spring would be ideal.
PointsBet to Partner With Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, More
Sports Illustrated Gambling has learned exclusively that PointsBet Sportsbook has entered into a multi-year partnership with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, LLC ("KSE").
"Evolve or Die": Tribal Chief Talks Draftkings Partnership in MI
Bryan Newland, chairman of the Bay Mills Indian Community, explained why his tribe was so quick to partner with Draftkings in an effort to bring legalized sports betting to Michigan.
Hill's Asher in Line of Fire Following Twitter Tirade Attacking Offshores
VSiN's Gill Alexander @beatingthebook is the latest to lash out at William Hill CEO Joe Asher for his attack on the offshore sports betting industry.
DraftKings Becomes PGA TOUR’s First Official Betting Operator
The PGA TOUR and DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG), have announced an expansion of their multi-year content and marketing relationship today that now designates DraftKings as the first “Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR.” In July 2019, DraftKings became the TOUR’s first “Official Daily Fantasy Game of the PGA TOUR” as part of a multi-year, exclusive arrangement.
Pro Sports Bettor Goes on Epic Twitter Rant Against Will Hill
A popular professional sports bettor blasted bookmaker Wililam Hill Wednesday in epic fashion.
ESPN Online Gaming Allows Bitcoin Deposits, Withdrawals
ESPN Global has now launched a blockchain-powered gaming platform. Individuals will now be able to make deposits using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
