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Elon Musk Wants Clean Power. But Tesla's Carrying Bitcoin's Dirty Baggage

Elon Musk Wants Clean Power. But Tesla's Carrying Bitcoin's Dirty Baggage

Tesla boss Elon Musk is a poster child of low-carbon technology. Yet the electric carmaker’s backing of bitcoin this week could turbo-charge global use of a currency that’s estimated to cause more pollution than a small country every year.

Submitted by Reuters on, Feb/10/2021

5Dimes Launches in Regulated Isle of Man

5Dimes Launches in Regulated Isle of Man

Receives license from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, Re-launches legalized sportsbook, paving path to global expansion

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/10/2021

Sportbooks Say Pre-Super Bowl Push for New Customers Scored

Sportbooks Say Pre-Super Bowl Push for New Customers Scored

Scuba divers or astronauts on the International Space Station may be the only humans who avoided a barrage of advertisements over the last two weeks enticing them to bet on the Super Bowl.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/09/2021

Inquiry Finds Crown Resorts Unfit to Run its Sydney Casino

Australian gambling company Crown Resorts is unfit to run its new Sydney casino because it facilitated money laundering and had other problems, a regulator said Tuesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/09/2021

Tesla Buys $1.5B in Bitcoin, Will Accept as Payment Soon

Tesla Buys $1.5B in Bitcoin, Will Accept as Payment Soon

Holders of Bitcoin may be able to cash in some of their investment in the digital currency for a brand new electric car.

Submitted by Reuters on, Feb/09/2021

Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Idaho?

Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Idaho?

While you will be unable to bet on the FanDuels app from the great state of Idaho, there are other options.  Some of the sportsbooks accessible from the state have now been in business for a quarter of a century.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Feb/08/2021

Sports Betting Sites Crashed Ahead of Super Bowl

Sports Betting Sites Crashed Ahead of Super Bowl

FanDuel, DraftKings, Penn’s Barstool App and BetMGM all experienced technical issues just before and during the Super Bowl.   FanDuel and DraftKings each broke the Top 10 apps in The Apple Store on Sunday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/08/2021

Bally’s Acquires SportCaller Free-Play Game Provider

Bally’s Acquires SportCaller Free-Play Game Provider

Bally’s Corp.’s shopping spree shows no signs of slowing down as the Rhode Island-based gambling company snapped up yet another company Monday to enlarge its fast-expanding brand.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/08/2021

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Illinois

Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Illinois

You can bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from Illinois, however, there are other fine sports betting websites serving the state where one can register directly online.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/07/2021

Can't Bet With Draftkings From Missouri

Can't Bet With Draftkings From Missouri

Here's the dilemma, your Kansas City Chiefs are going to their second Super Bowl and the Draftkings commercials are popping up everywhere.  Only problem, you're in Missouri and Draftkings does not take bets from the Show Me State. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/07/2021

Can I Bet On MyBookie.ag From Michigan?

Can I Bet On MyBookie.ag From Michigan?

While you can bet on MyBookie.ag from Michigan, there are also state-licensed apps and other popular offshore sportsbooks.  Each has its own benefits.  If you prefer anonymity and more generous bonuses, Gambling911.com recommends Jazz Sports (in business since 1994 and featuring a max bonus of $1000)

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Feb/06/2021

How to Pick the Right Sportsbook Software For Your Business

How to Pick the Right Sportsbook Software For Your Business

Gambling911.com has your Guide to Picking the Right Sportsbook Software for your Business.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/06/2021

Can I Bet Sports on the Fox Bet App From the State of Illinois?

Can I Bet Sports on the Fox Bet App From the State of Illinois?

It was not immediately clear if or when Fox Bet might launch its mobile app in the great state of Illinois.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/06/2021

Can I Bet on Fox Bet From My State?

Can I Bet on Fox Bet From My State?

Unless you happen to live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Colorado, you will be prohibited from betting at Fox Bet.  There are excellent alternatives, including BetUS.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/06/2021

Can I Bet Sports on the FOX Bet App From California?

Can I Bet Sports on FOX Bet Online From California?

You will be unable to bet sports using the Fox Bet app from California, however, a number of other online sportsbooks are accessible from the state, including BetUS.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/06/2021

Is Canada Preparing to Open Up To Private Gambling Operators?

Is Canada Preparing to Open Up To Private Gambling Operators?

For many years now, Canada has been considered to be a ‘grey market’ for the big casino and sportsbook operators from Europe and the US. Whilst the regulatory framework in the country allows only the governments or each of the ten provinces to run their own lotteries, land-based casinos and fixed-odds betting websites, private companies based outside of Canada have also been able to take bets from Canadian citizens with impunity. 

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/05/2021

Pandemic Cut Tribal Gaming Payments by Nearly 82%

Pandemic Cut Tribal Gaming Payments by Nearly 82%

A new report says the pandemic has led to a nearly 82% reduction in tribal gaming payments to the state of Wisconsin.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/04/2021

Can't Bet Super Bowl Props Online From Illinois

Can't Bet Super Bowl Props Online From Illinois

If you live in Illinois, you can bet with newly licensed in-state sports betting apps.  You cannot bet a whole host of Super Bowl prop bets with the likes of Draftkings, FanDuel, etc....  But there are alternatives.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/04/2021

Online Casinos Ranking in Japan 2021: Guide to Asian Gambling

Online Casinos Ranking in Japan 2021: Guide to Asian Gambling

Learn more about online casinos in Japan and explore its crucial features that help pick the right site for gambling online.

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/04/2021

Chris Moneymaker Becomes an Americas Cardroom Team Pro

Chris Moneymaker Becomes an Americas Cardroom Team Pro

Gambling911.com is thrilled to announce that Chris Moneymaker, the first ever world champion after qualifying at an online poker site, has been named the latest Americas Cardoom team pro. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/03/2021

Can't Bet the Cavaliers, Hokies on William Hill App From Virginia

Can't Bet the Cavaliers, Hokies on William Hill App From Virginia

Those looking to bet on the William Hill app from the commonwealth of Virginia are prohobited from doing so on any of the in-state schools such as the University of Virginia and VTech.  There are alternatives such as Jazz Sports.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/03/2021

Wallstreetbets.com Domain Has Hit the Market

Wallstreetbets.com Domain Has Hit the Market

Wallstreetbets.com domain is available for sale and the owner has chosen gamblingdomains.io as their broker and marketing partner. The transaction of the domain sale will be processed using escrow.com. The domain was first registered in 1998 and the Reddit group for wallstreetbets was created Jan 31st, 2012. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/03/2021

Gamestock Cross Sports Prop Bet Available for Super Bowl 55

Gamestock Cross Sports Prop Bet Available for Super Bowl 55

BetOnline has posted a cross-sport Super Bowl prop surrounding the video gaming retailer GameStock.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Feb/01/2021

Where Can I Bet the Super Bowl Online From Tennessee?

Where Can I Bet the Super Bowl Online From Tennessee?

Should I drop my offshore sportsbook now that Tennessee has legalized and begun regulating in-state sports betting sites?  It depends.  For one, the in-state licensed books will require individuals to be at least 21 (offshore books the minimum age is 18). 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/01/2021

Mason: "Super Bowl 55 Will Be Biggest Betting Event in History"

Mason: "Super Bowl 55 Will Be Biggest Betting Event in History"

Dave Mason of BetOnline says the action he has seen for Super Bowl 55 is the most in his lifetime and in the history of that 22-year-old sportsbook.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/31/2021

Reddit Frenzy Pumps Up "Joke" Crypto Dogecoin

Reddit Frenzy Pumps Up "Joke" Crypto Dogecoin

One of the beneficiaries of the past week's Reddit short squeeze frenzy is none other than a crypto coin that started as a joke, Dogecoin.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/30/2021

Fox Bet, PokerStars Latest to Launch in Michigan

Fox Bet, PokerStars Latest to Launch in Michigan

FOX Bet & PokerStars, the world’s largest and most popular online poker product, and Stars Casino today launch an incredible array of real money online gaming and betting brands in Michigan. From superior sports betting to poker, blackjack and much more, the in-app experience and shared wallet provides consumers with a variety of exciting ways to play and engage, revolutionizing the fan experience.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/29/2021

Bad Month Ends Bad Year for Vegas Casinos

Bad Month Ends Bad Year for Vegas Casinos

December was a historically bad month for Nevada casinos at the end of a historically bad year, according to a Thursday state regulatory report on gambling activity and state revenues.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2021

Virus Aid, No New Taxes Top US Gambling Industry 2021 Goals

Virus Aid, No New Taxes Top US Gambling Industry 2021 Goals

The U.S. gambling industry wants additional financial aid from the next round of coronavirus stimulus legislation, and promises to fight new or higher taxes on its operations as it works to recover from the pandemic.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2021

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rejects Stitt’s Gambling Compacts

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rejects Stitt’s Gambling Compacts

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected gambling compacts that Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt negotiated with two Oklahoma-based Native American tribes, delivering the first-term governor another setback in his attempt to renegotiate the deals that allow gambling at tribal casinos.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2021

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