Business & Financial

Save the Dates, 23-24 June - Sports Betting & Casino North America (Virtual Conference)

Save the Dates, 23-24 June - Sports Betting & Casino North America (Virtual Conference)

The team at GamingAmericas.com (part of Hipther Agency), is honored to announce the launch of Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America. The inaugural edition which will take place between 23-24 June, will be hosted in a virtual layout while paving the way for a live conference in 2021.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/30/2020

Bookmaking Services for Pay Per Head

Bookmaking Services for Pay Per Head

Find a Pay per head bookmaking service that will jumpstart your sports wagering business. Now is the time to make the most out of what is happening in the world and find a new lease on life. Many have the idea that gamblers are not gambling, this is a misnomer a HUGE misnomer.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/30/2020

Bitcoin Up Over 17 Percent, Shoots Above $9K, Record High Sell-Off Reported

Bitcoin Up Over 17 Percent, Shoots Above $9K

Bitcoin has shot above $9,000 after taking down several key resistance zones in less than 24 hours. BTC was climbing past the $9200 mark heading into the Midnight hour Eastern Standard Time Thursday morning.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/30/2020

PPH Free Trial

PPH Free Trial

If you are looking to become a sportsbook website bookie then the first thing you should do is sign up with one of the many pay per head or PPH providers. They provide a fully inclusive service where they offer bookies their sportsbook website, with all odds and lines updated up the second 24/7 which is handled directly by the PPH provider.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/29/2020

Price of Bitcoin Shoots Up Past $8700

Price of Bitcoin Shoots Up Past $8700

Ahead of Bitcoin’s upcoming halving, all major trends surrounding the premier cryptocurrency seem to be positive, writes Shiraz Jagati of CoinTelegraph.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/29/2020

What We Should Know Now That Draftkings Went Public, Colts $10K Super Bowl Bet

What We Should Know Now That Draftkings Went Public, Colts $10K Super Bowl Bet

DraftKings Inc. went public on Friday despite there being little in the way of any sports.  So where do we go from here?

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/28/2020

Current Events and Entertainment Betting Markets

Current Events and Entertainment Betting Markets

No one can say how long we will have to wait to get the top sports leagues in the world back. In the meantime, you can try to make some money by betting what league will be the first to play again between the NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS at sportsbooks or per head sites.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/28/2020

These Are the 17 Sports Apps Coming to Colorado

These Are the 17 Sports Apps Coming to Colorado

Fans will have their pick of FanDuel, DraftKings, BetRivers, PointsBet and a host of other sports wagering sites when legal gambling kicks off this Friday May 1 in Colorado.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/28/2020

Bitcoin Whale Suggests BTC Price Will Crash, $8.8 Trillion in Crypto Traded Q1

Bitcoin Whale Suggests BTC Price Will Crash,The Up, $8.8 Trillion in Crypto Traded Q1

The upcoming halving of Bitcoin is likely to cause a crash in the price, at least that is what one Bitcoin whale believes.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/28/2020

Gambling Ads Shut Down During Pandemic, Virtual Sports Betting Takes Off

Gambling Ads Shut Down During Pandemic, Virtual Sports Betting Takes Off

UK betting firms have put a stop to advertising of online gambling sites while the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/27/2020

Muted and Vacant: Las Vegas Struggles to Survive

Slot machines are powered down, casinos boarded up and barricaded.  Sidewalks are largely deserted and electronic marquees that once flashed neon calls for nightclubs, magic shows and topless revues instead beam somber messages of safety.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/27/2020

Documentary Film Review – ‘Crypto Rush’, Emergence of New Crypto Millionaires

Documentary Film Review – ‘Crypto Rush’, Emergence of New Crypto Millionaires

Women in crypto and an explanation on how digital currency works to the masses.  Jack Martin of CoinTelegraph says, ultimately, "ends up achieving none of these goals".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/27/2020

Inaugural SBC Digital Summit Underway, US Lottery Industry Under Siege from Covid19 Outbreak

Inaugural SBC Digital Summit Underway,  US Lottery Industry Under Siege from Covid19 Outbreak

Lottery executives from around the U.S. will come together as part of the Lottery Day at the SBC Digital Summit to host a session “State of Play -- U.S. Lotteries During the Coronavirus.”

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/27/2020

Bitcoin is No Good for Illicit Activity And Here's Why... Blockchain's Covid Solution?

Bitcoin is No Good for Illicit Activity And Here's Why... Blockchain's Covid Solution?

“Bitcoin is incredibly simple to freeze,” says Dr. Craig Wright, meaning it “will never be a good system for illicit markets.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/26/2020

Bitcoin Car Finishes First in Virtual NASCAR Race Beating National Champion Kyle Busch

A bitcoin-themed car has won an e-NASCAR race, beating professional Cup Series racers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch. While sporting events have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many NASCAR drivers have moved to race virtually.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/26/2020

MGM Cancels All Vegas May Reservations

MGM Cancels All Vegas May Reservations

Whether Las Vegas opens or not in the coming weeks, MGM will not be.  That property has announced it will cease taking reservations for the month of May.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/26/2020

Jazz Casino Offering a 300 Percent Welcome Bonus

Jazz Casino Offering a 300 Percent Welcome Bonus

Are you a Slots player? Or do you prefer table games like Blackjack, Roulette or Poker? More than 400 games are waiting for you to win big and at the comfort of your hand.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/24/2020

Things You Need to Know About the Pay Per Head

Things You Need to Know About the Pay Per Head

Pay per head bookies in 2020 are smart bookies for one reason; they keep their clients loyal. If you want a loyal client base you must sign-on with a fantastic PPH provider.  Many people think the PPH business is complicated and difficult. This is a misnomer that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/24/2020

Treasure Island in Vegas Makes Plans to Open Mid-May

Treasure Island in Vegas Makes Plans to Open Mid-May

A major hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip is making plans to reopen in three weeks - if the governor lifts his closure order involving the coronavirus outbreak.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/24/2020

PokerStars Schedules $85 Million SCOOP Amidst Tournament Turmoil, Dumps BetStars

PokerStars Schedules $85 Million SCOOP Amidst Tournament Turmoil, Dumps BetStars

PokerStars has unveiled the schedule for its back-to-back online tournament series with MicroMillions preceding a record-breaking SCOOP just as the company gets slammed over tournaments being frozen midway and beyond due to apparent server reboots.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/23/2020

Ripple Sues Youtube For Allowing Scams That Promised Returns Up to $1 Million

Ripple Sues Youtube For Allowing Scams That Promised Returns Up to $1 Million

Ripple is suing Youtube, accusing the video platform of not doing enough to eliminate crypto-related “giveaway” scams. The payment network wants to force Youtube to protect its users from such scams. Some scammers promise returns up to 5 million XRP or about $930,000 at current prices, but participants in the “giveaway” never received the money, according to court papers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/23/2020

PokerStars Site Crashes in Middle of Tournament, Now Its Cancelled....Players Erupt

A Wednesday night poker tournament on the PokerStars site was cancelled long after it had gotten underway after the servers reportedly crashed.  The situation quickly got ugly as the Twitterverse let Stars have it.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/22/2020

CNN Interview With Las Vegas Mayor Goodman Goes Off The Rails

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is not beating around the bush when she says she wants her city open for business.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/22/2020

U.S. Regulatory Update Session Kicks Off BOSA Track at SBC Digital Summit

U.S. Regulatory Update Session Kicks Off BOSA Track at SBC Digital Summit

The effects of Covid-19 on the regulatory progress of sports betting in the United States will be the first panel discussion on the Betting on Sports America (BOSA) track at the upcoming SBC Digital Summit, which takes place April 27 - May 1.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/22/2020

Watch Las Vegas Mayor: 'We'll Find Out the Facts After We Open the City'

Watch Las Vegas Mayor: 'We'll Find Out the Facts After We Open the City'

Speaking to MSNBC's Katy Tur on Tuesday, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman advocated for opening the city.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/22/2020

Oklahoma Governor Announces Gambling Deal With 2 Tribes

Oklahoma Governor Announces Gambling Deal With 2  Tribes

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday he reached a deal with two Native American tribes to increase the state’s share of revenue from new casinos, but the governor still remains locked in a legal dispute over gambling with 10 other tribes.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/21/2020

How to Make a Sportsbook Website

If you are looking to make a sportsbook website, then the first thing would be to sign up with one of the various pay per head providers in the market.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/21/2020

Looking for Pay Per Head Providers?

Bookies are looking for answers, especially in these times. The world may be changing and the way we all do business may be changing but nothing lasts forever, and we have one constant; gamblers are still gambling. The most important thing that you can do as a bookie right now is to give your clients accessibility.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/20/2020

Lottery Leaders to Address COVID-19 Crisis at SBC Digital Summit

Lottery Leaders to Address COVID-19 Crisis at SBC Digital Summit

High-profile figures from major European lotteries and US state lotteries are set to participate in the SBC Digital Summit to share their experiences of adapting to the new market conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/20/2020

eSports Gets National Attention as Covid-19 Shuts Down Most Sports

eSports Gets National Attention as Covid-19 Shuts Down Most Sports

"Covid-19 is showing us how resilient [esports] is, the fact that it can be operated from anywhere," said Ben Lenihan, the president of the New Zealand Esports Federation (NZESF).

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/19/2020

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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.