Business & Financial

5Dimes Abruptly Exits US Market

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".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/07/2020

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

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/05/2020

Michael Jordan a Bookie? Enters Into Deal With Draftkings

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.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/03/2020

Modelo, Draftkings and Jerome Bettis Team Up for Beat Bettis Challenge

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.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/02/2020

Need a Pay Per Head for the Presidential Election for Texas

Need a Pay Per Head for the Presidential Election for Texas

If you are a bookie or agent operating from the state of Texas chances are your players will be looking to place a bet on the upcoming Presidential elections. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/01/2020

Need a Pay Per Head for the Presidential Election for Georgia

Need a Pay Per Head for the Presidential Election for Georgia

If you are a bookie or agent operating from the state of Georgia chances are your players will be looking to place a bet on the upcoming Presidential elections. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/01/2020

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/01/2020

Borgata: Ocean Casino is Poaching our Execs, Trade Secrets

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. 

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/01/2020

Is Paying Your PPH Service Causing You Problems?

Are you happy with your Pay per Head setup right now? Is there anything you want to improve or think you can or should be getting a better experience for? It’s important to remember that a decent pay per Head service is supposed to help you achieve your goals, make your life easier in every sense, give you full backup and support in your day-to-day operation. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/31/2020

How Can I Bet Sports From Israel Using Bitcoin

How Can I Bet Sports From Israel Using Bitcoin

Many folks opt to place sports bets with sites licensed outside the country of Israel 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.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/30/2020

Como Posso Apostar em Esportes do Brasil Usando Bitcoin

Como Posso Apostar em Esportes do Brasil uUsando Bitcoin

Os brasileiros adoram apostar em esportes. Eles têm muitas opções de uso de Bitcoin e outras criptomoedas. As transações de Bitcoin ocorrem em poucas horas e estão disponíveis até mesmo durante os finais de semana, todas com taxas extremamente baixas.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/30/2020

Can I Place a Bet on the FoxBet App From Oklahoma

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. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/29/2020

Pointsbet Inks Deal With NBC Sports

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.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/29/2020

How Can I Bet Sports From Australia Using Bitcoin

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.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/29/2020

Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Toronto

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).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/29/2020

Is Gambling a Good Business Venture

Gambling is a great business venture, as long as it is done the correct way. If you are just looking to make wagers on games for yourself, then this would not be the way to make money. Gamblers all lose over the long term, and this can easily be seen by just looking at any casino.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/28/2020

How Easy is it to Run My Own Online Sportsbook?

With the proper Pay Per Head software, it is easy peasy to run an online sportsbook from the comfort of your own home.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/27/2020

Bitcoin Network Now Consumes 7 Nuclear Plants Worth of Power

Bitcoin Network Now Consumes 7 Nuclear Plants Worth of Power

Bitcoin’s processing power has touched all-time highs in 2020. Moreover, the gigawatts of electrical consumption powering industrial bitcoin mining today consumes as much as seven nuclear power plants.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/25/2020

Winamax Under Fire for Homophobic Tweet

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.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/21/2020

Draftkings Sportsbook Wants Illinois Online Registration, An NFL Bubble for the Playoffs?

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/19/2020

How Big Is The Japanese Online Gambling Market?

In online gambling differently, but one country where the market has not been properly tapped is Japan.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/19/2020

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/18/2020

The Best New Jersey Online Casinos—7 Things to Look Out For

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. 

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/18/2020

Dan Bilzerian Loses $50 Million This Year, Bitcoin Highest in 13 Months

Dan Bilzerian Loses $50 Million This Year, Bitcoin Highest in 13 Months

The annual report on the Canadian Stock Exchange revealed the massive losses with Forbes deciding to dig a little deeper. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/18/2020

4 Things You Don't Have to Worry About While Gambling With Litecoin

4 Things You Don't Have to Worry About While Gambling With Litecoin

In the second half of the last decade a revolutionary concept emerged in the global industry of gambling. The new technology of blockchain took the world by storm and various crypto gambling websites started to emerge. The undisputed king of cryptocurrencies was and still is Bitcoin, but since its creation, many different alternatives have shown up.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/16/2020

Draftkings Loses $161M Amid Pandemic, LeoVegas Revenues Surge

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/14/2020

Trade Group Report: Gambling Economy Hit Hard by Coronavirus

Trade Group Report: Gambling Economy Hit Hard by Coronavirus

The coronavirus and efforts to fight it have hit U.S. casinos and legal gambling businesses hard, leading to a nearly 79% drop in commercial gambling revenue for the second quarter of 2020, the industry’s trade association reported Thursday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/14/2020

NJ Sports Bettors Screwed for Now, Kentucky Derby Updates Covid Protocols

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. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/12/2020

Stones Talks Settlement With Cheated Poker Players

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/12/2020

BTC Trend Targets $15K, Hovers Around $12K

The price of Bitcoin was hovering around the $12K mark Monday evening. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/10/2020

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Pay Per Head Companies and Performance Reports

One of the biggest keys to running any type of business is to know the numbers inside and out. Just as a sports handicapper breaks down a particular matchup to uncover an edge in the betting lines for the game, as a bookmaker you need to constantly break down your business’s numbers to turn a profit on a regular basis.