Business & Financial
Michigan Sports Betting Handle in 2021 Was $3.5 B
It has been a full year since Michigan betting apps launched and the state's marketplace isn't looking back - as Michigan has seen a steady path of growth in terms of revenue over 2021. With the excitement of 2022 goals on the horizon, GreatLakeStakes.com has provided the following information as key takeaways
Bookie Agent App for Paying and Collecting Money Without Having to Meet Face to Face
Introducing Agent Payment 4K. It's a complete player payment control app only available at Power Pay Per Head.
The Fed May Create a US Digital Currency
The central bank just released a 40-page study on the benefits and risks of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The agency avoided taking any type of stance on the matter.
Become a Sports Betting Entrepreneur
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Start Your Own Sportsbook
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Russia Proposes Ban on Use and Mining of Cryptocurrencies
Russia's central bank on Thursday proposed banning the use and mining of cryptocurrencies on Russian territory, citing threats to financial stability, citizens' wellbeing and its monetary policy sovereignty.
PointsBet Becomes First US In-Game Betting Provider With Zero Suspensions for Both Moneyline and Spread Wagers
PointsBet announced Wednesday it had successfully offer in-game betting with zero suspensions for both moneyline and spread wagers on Saturday's Wildcard Playoff game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals broadcast on NBC.
Shulman Cruise Terminated as Ship Owner Goes Bankrupt
The four-month, $400,000 world cruise that first couple of poker Barry and Allyn Shulman are on has been terminated, just days after it began.
What is the NFT Card Game 1000 Blades?
1000 Blades is an NFT card game that plays out with three different factions, Monk, Ninja and Samurai battling for the Hans of Japan. Whichever of the three factions wins entitles the NFT holders of that faction to win random NFTs as rewards.
A Pennsylvania Sportsbook Is Arguing my Futures Bet on Djokovic Shouldn't be Refunded
Posting on the SportsBookReview forum, member Thomorino writes that Pennsylvania online sportsbook Unibet refused to refund a futures bet on Novak Djokovic to win the Australian Open. But there is a happy ending to this story.
Common Problems With Sports Betting Software for Bookies
Not all Pay Per Head sports betting software platforms are created equal. While you have the full service Pay Per Head offerings from our friends at PricePerPlayer, there are the turnkey products that provide some bells and whistles and that's about all.
New York Mobile Sports Bets Wil Likely Pass New Jersey for No. 1
New York likely surpassed New Jersey for the top spot in the U.S. sports betting market during the first two weekends that mobile bets were offered, according to a company that most of the legal U.S. sports betting industry uses to verify that its customers are where they say they are.
Is NYC Really Getting a Casino?
New York City could become the next Las Vegas. New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a $216.3 billion budget that would bring casino gambling to the Big Apple.
What Are The 5 Business Goals for Your Bookie Business to Stay Competitive?
Reducing your expenses and discovering new networking opportunities are among the most important goals for running a successful bookie business.
2022 Kickoff Classic in the Call of Duty League Betting Odds
The THIRD season of the Call of Duty League (CDL) is slated to kick off the season with what they call the “Kickoff classic” beginning February 4, 2022 with futures betting and daily markets available at BetOnline (available most jurisdictions worldwide).
DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed
Because the tax rate Ontario is expected to impose on online gambling sites is much lower than the percentage the government takes from casino spending, the report concludes that the province stands to lose out on $550 million in annual revenue for a total of $2.8 billion over the next five years.
Fortnite Tilted Towers Release Date January 18?
The Fortnite Status Twitter account confirmed that the update v19.10 will release on the 18th. It seems like Tilted will return exactly how it appeared when it was first added to the game, but we’ll need to wait until tomorrow for confirmation, according to Fortnite Insider.
Custom Bookie Websites: Get Yours for Free
You do not have to go back all that far to remember the days when a sports bookmaker conducted the majority of their business with a pen and a pad of paper.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Has Amassed Biggest Crypto Fortune on the Planet: Began With a Poker Game
With $96 billion, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao ranks among the richest men in the world, and that figure does not even include Zhao's massive crypto fortune, considered the largest on the planet.
$1.2 Billion Bet in December With New Jersey Sportsbooks: Revenues Way Down Though
A whopping $1.2 billion was wagered on sports in New Jersey during the month of December. The books won $59.0 million in the month.
Is The Caesars Sportsbook App Available in Massachusetts
You've seen the ads, but are they legal? Caesars Sportsbook is not yet available in the great state of Massachusetts. Alternatives do include SportsBetting.ag, which is one of the oldest established online sportsbooks catering to North America since 1997.
How Much Money Do I Need to Start an Online Sportsbook?
In this tutorial we learn how much money is required to run a sportsbook based on the number of players and the maximum amount wagered on average. We provide specific numbers that can be applied to your own business plan.
BSV Wins With Number of Transactions: Fueled By Gaming, NFTs
Bitcoin SV led the pack among cryptocurrencies in terms of transaction numbers this past month. Bitcoin historian Kurt Wuckert, Jr. notes that 90% of the BSV transactions are RUN tokens on a typical day.
Costa Rica Hydro Plant Gets New Lease on Life From Crypto Mining
A small river in the middle of coffee plantations, sugar cane fields and a forest provides energy to a hydroelectric power plant in Costa Rica that feeds hundreds of computers wired up to the cryptocurrency mining business.
How do you Become a Licensed Bookie?
Now that each state in the United States sets the rules on the legality of bookmaking, it is becoming legal in more and more states, and will probably be legal in every state in the next 5 to 10 years. Since each state has their own specific rules and laws on gambling and being a licensed bookie, the first thing to do is see what the current rules are in your state.
The Tax on New York Sports Betting is Insane
If you thought the 36% tax on sports betting in Pennsylvania was high, move over and make way for New York with its sick 51% tax.
Card-Room Operator Files Lawsuit Over Washington State Sports Betting
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Washington state officials unlawfully granted Native American casinos a ’”discriminatory tribal gaming monopoly” over sports betting and other types of gambling.
How Can I Switch to a New Pay Per Head?
Sadly, in the world of Pay Per Head software there is a new industry of companies that offer a software platform and nothing more. Good luck getting updated lines and 24/7 service. These companies sit atop Google ad listings and folks do not have a clue what they are getting into.
Ayre Tells Market Watch: "For Sure Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme"
Calvin Ayre says Bitcoin SV is powered by a revolutionary technology that has many useful applications, while the digital currency most people know as Bitcoin is useless and a fraud.
Can't Access the Ignition Casino
Customers were waking up Monday morning to learn they can no longer access the popular Ignition Casino and online poker room online.
