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Coinbase Acquires Relay-Trading Platform Paradex
On Wednesday, May 23 U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange firm Coinbase announced the acquisition of a decentralized digital token relay-trading platform Paradex for an undisclosed sum.
Video - Paddy Power and FanDuel Merge: Offers Easy Entry Into US Sports Betting Market
CNBC's Eric Chemi reports on the latest merger between European operator Paddy Power Betfair and U.S.-based daily fantasy sports company Fanduel which is now getting into sports betting after a recent Supreme Court decision.
Trader Sees Bitcoin Cash Breaking Out
Is bitcoin cash king? CNBC's Brian Kelly on why bitcoin cash is outperforming other cryptos.
PricePerPlayer: 'Benefits of Legalized Sports Betting Far Outweigh the Negatives'
Pay Per Head businesses, bookies, agents and online sportsbooks were mostly celebrating last week's landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing all 50 states to legalize sports betting (not all will). The rationale for this mindset is, well, it changes the public's mindset about an activity that for centuries has been frowned upon, perhaps a few notches above prostitution.
Paddy Power Buys FanDuel
Paddy Power Betfair (PPB.I) (PPB.L) has agreed to merge its U.S. business with fantasy sports company FanDuel to target the U.S. sports betting market that is set to open up in the coming years, the Irish bookmaker said on Wednesday.
Biggest Fear During Vegas Strike: Bed Bugs Infestation
Bars and restaurants will likely be shuttered throughout many of Las Vegas' top casinos should a city-wide strike be authorized beginning June 1, but the real horrors could be the lack of housekeeping services as the gambling Mecca becomes vulnerable to the dreaded bed bug.
Unions Authorized to Call Strike in Vegas June 1 if Demands Not Met
Unionized Las Vegas casino workers descended on a university arena in red T-shirts and work uniforms as they voted Tuesday to authorize a citywide strike that could have huge financial implications for the tourist-dependent destination.
NFL Commish Roger Goodell Details Stance on Legalized Sports Betting
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Congress should enact uniform standards for any states that plan to legislate sports betting.
Crypto Market Valuation Drops More Than 55 Percent Over Past Five Months
A number of big investors say they are not concerned that the cryptocurrency market has lost 55% of its value over the past five months. It was inevitable, they suggest.
As Bitcoin World Wobbles, Mining Rig Company Plans $2 billion IPO
Bitcoins are worth less than half of what they were in December. Mining them is 60 percent less profitable than it was in 2017. Even retailers of hobbyist mining rigs say they are seeing fewer customers.
NJ Wins Sports Betting Battle in Supreme Court But Won't Be Offering It Any Time Soon
The U.S. Supreme Court found in favor of New Jersey last week. The Garden State had finally won its long battle waged against all the big sports leagues to prohibit it from allowing legalized sports wagering. But now that NJ is free to go ahead and offer the activity, they've decided to slam on the brakes.
Bitcoin Cash is a Must-Own, Says Crypto Investor Brian Kelly
A proposed bitcoin cash development fund could give the digital currency more value, says crypto trader Brian Kelly. Potential investors met this past Saturday.
Mr Green Casino to Enter eSports Arena
Mr Green has joined forces with Gamingzone Entertainment as a way of easy entry into the explosive eSports sector.
DAO.Casino ($BET.X) And The Fair Game Cryptocurrencies Surge As The US Legalizes Sports Betting?
The DAO.Casino ($BET.X) And The Fair Game ($FAIR.X) Cryptocurrencies Surged Last Week As The United States appeared to have legalizes sports betting?
UK Betting Machines Cut Stakes for Real Money Gambling
According to a recent report on PlaySlots4RealMoney.com covering the topic of real money gambling, the government is taking steps to limit the impact from excessive real money gambling losses. Slot machines and other forms of video gambling on electronic machines are referred to as fixed-odds betting terminals or FOBTs in the UK.
Bet365 Expected to Keep Main Hub in Gibraltar?
Bet365 says it will retain its strong presence in, and commitment to, Gibraltar despite confirming reports this weekend of a move to Malta. The company currently employs some 1000 employees in Gibraltar.
Bet365 Announces Surprise Move to Malta
Bet365 – one of the world’s leading online gambling groups – has finalised plans to relocate its operations to Malta from Gibraltar as soon as the UK exits the European Union next year, The Sunday Times of Malta can reveal.
Monster Byte Review
Here Gambling911.com reviews Monster Byte, which claims to have been founded in 2013 and creates white label cryptocasinos, fully optimized for mobile devices.
A Golden Knights Stanley Cup Win Would Pay One Man $120K
Some lucky gambler is going to receive a hefty six figure payout should the Vegas Golden Knights go on to win this year's Stanley Cup.
BetPhoenix, Skybook Group of Online Sportsbooks to Enhance Cryptocurrency Offerings
Speaking to Gambling911.com exclusively this past week, the BetPhoenix/Skybook Group revealed their plans to offer more cryptocurrency options ahead of the new NFL and College Football seasons.
Nguyen: 'Bitcoin Cash Can Function for Higher Level Technical Programming'
nChain has started working on a proof-of-concept for a high level language and associated compiler that will enable programming with more sophisticated language capabilities, more sophisticated applications on Bitcoin Cash.
Bitcoin Cash 'Sexy' - 'All Other Coins Can Go in the Trash'
Coingeek.com founder Calvin Ayre celebrated his first ever cryptocurrency conference with a boat party in Hong Kong.
Study Finds Bitcoin Energy Consumption Off the Charts
An alarming new study has discovered that bitcoin uses up an astonishing amount of energy and it is only getting worse.
UK Cuts Top Stake on Fixed Odds Gambling Terminals From 100 Pounds to 2
Britain will cut the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals to just two pounds after the government opted to try to tackle problem gambling and rejected claims that such a big reduction could cost thousands of jobs.
Tribes Throughout America Welcome Legalized Sports Betting to Their Casinos
American Indian tribes are welcoming an opportunity to offer sports betting in potentially hundreds of casinos across the country after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize it.
Senate Votes to Preserve Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules (for Now)
The Senate has voted to kill a Federal Communications Commission rule that repealed the Obama administration’s ban on internet providers blocking or slowing down certain content.
Bitcoin To Hit $50,000 By Year-End Claims BitMEX CEO
CNBC's Seema Mody reports on the world's largest bitcoin conference and Arthur Hayes, BitMEX CEO, discusses his outlook for the cryptocurrency.
'Bitcoin Jesus' Roger Ver Returns to CNBC to Discuss Bitcoin Civil War, More
'Bitcoin Jesus" Roger Ver, CEO of Bitcoin.com, tells CNBC that the recent events involving a bitcoin cash upgrade cannot be considered a fork but rather an "update", one that he views as extremely positive.
JPMorgan Co-President Jerry Pinto: ‘Cryptocurrency Will Play Role in Future’
Speaking to CNBC Wednesday, JPMorgan co-president Jerry Pinto confirmed the bank was “looking into” the Bitcoin space.
