Business & Financial
Casino Owner Donating Site for Las Vegas Shooting Memorial
The casino company that owns the former Las Vegas Strip concert venue that in 2017 became the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history said Monday it is donating part of the property for a permanent memorial.
Bookmaking 101: How Pay Per Head Bookie Services Work for You
Given today’s advanced environment of modern technology and sophisticated software solutions, a bookie can no longer operate without utilizing some type of mechnical device whether it's a smart phone or laptop computer. Can you imagine the world today without smartphones?
CoinGeek is Coming to the Big Apple
The eighth installment of the CoinGeek Conference series will take place at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, October 5-7.
What is Pay Per Head?
Pay per head (PPH) entails exchanging casino, sportsbook, and software for bookies for a weekly or monthly commission for each active player on your site. Many bookies hire PPH agents to manage key gambling operations.
How to Become an Online Bookie Nowadays
If you have always wanted to be a part of the sports betting business, then this is your lucky day because we're about to make your dreams come true. Being an online bookie is now easier than it has ever been, cheaper and safer in every way.
Nevada Casinos See Robust June Ahead of New Mask Mandates
Nevada casinos rode a robust economic rebound from coronavirus restrictions in June, taking in more than $1 billion in winnings for the fourth straight month and nearly reaching the all-time record set a month earlier, state regulators reported Thursday.
Find Online Sportsbook Software for Bookies
Modern bookies understand the importance of using the best online sportsbook software when it comes to turning a profit. Before committing to a specific gambling platform, one should consider what needs to be included.
What Do Broken Down McDonald's Milkshake Machines Have to Do With a Bitcoin Mastercard Conspiracy?
If franchisees want to switch solutions, the only option that the parent corporation allows is to switch to a software “upgrade” called “Powerhouse Dynamics,” which is owned by the parent company of Taylor, so you can't really escape the system. Enter Mastercard's similar setup with Bitcoin.
What is Micro Betting When It Comes to Sporting Events?
“With a micro bet, you can bet on every pitch and at-bat in baseball, every drive in an NFL game—every betting opportunity that happens while the game’s in play,” said Chris Bevilacqua, CEO of Simplebet. Plus DC rolls out sports betting kiosks in bars and SBC announces Book With Confidence plan as in-person events return.
How Does a Bookie Make Money
Bookies make money on the vig, a built-in commission that is short for the word "vigorish" and is sometimes referred to as "juice". This is generally a 10% cut, but that percentage could be much higher.
Football Legend Marshawn Lynch Named BetMGM Brand Ambassador
“Beast Mode” partnership includes BetMGM promotional opportunities, fan events, and more.
The Crypto Beat - July 28, 2021: Bitcoin Crosses Over $40K Again
Plus EU’s ban on anonymous digital currency transfers—a deep dive....cryptocurrency won't be so anonymous any more.
USA Today Drops Bovada Odds in Favor of US State Licensed Tipico Sportsbook
Gannett, owner of the USA Today newspaper, has inked an exclusive deal with New Jersey-licensed Tipico Sportsbook. And one popular offshore sportsbook will be getting the heave-ho as a result.
Bloomberg: DOJ Probing Tether of Bank Fraud
A U.S. probe into Tether, a digital token widely used to trade Bitcoin, is looking into whether executives behind the digital token committed bank fraud, a potential criminal case that would have broad implications for the cryptocurrency market, according to a report filed by Bloomberg News Monday morning.
BlockFi Ordered to Cease and Desist in NJ
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has ordered financial services platform BlockFi to stop accepting and offering customers of interest-bearing accounts.
Gambling911 Gets First Interview With New 2+2 Poker Forum Owner
Andrii Plakhotnyi is a Russian-born software engineer and professional online poker player who founded the Canadian poker software company Hand2Note.
Feds Raid Home of Offshore Sportsbook Owner, Husband of Costa Rica Super Model
Gary Austin ran tout services, sportsbooks in Costa Rica, before that, Vegas.
Sports Betting Beat - July 24, 2021: Sports Betting Could Soon Be Allowed in Chicago
While it's true that Illinois has legalized sports betting, the state's largest city (3nd biggest in the US), Chicago, has forbidden firms from taking bets there. That could all change....though probably not until after the 2021 NFL season.
Tether Execs Bat Away CNBC Questions on USDT’s Lack of Transparency
CNBC TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa chatted with Tether’s CTO Paolo Ardoino and General Counsel Stuart Hoegner about the company role in crypto and the future of stablecoins. It didn't exactly go over very well, as noted by Steven Stradbrooke of CoinGeek.com.
Return of the Masks
Some Las Vegas resorts and casinos are again requiring employees to wear masks, a response to a recommendation issued by regional health officials amid rising COVID-19 case rates.
CoinGeek New York Will Take Place at The Sheraton, Times Square (October 5-7, 2021)
The eighth installment of the CoinGeek Conference series will take place at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, October 5-7. The conference will allow over 2,000 people to the Times Square event!
Popular TwoPlusTwo Forum Has Been Sold
The popular but extremely outdated and mobile unfriendly TwoPlusTwo poker forum has sold for an undisclosed amount. TwoPlusTwo is the oldest gambling posting forum on the Net today.
McAfee Broke, Spent Millions on Whacky Compounds
Plus The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 52: UN commission warns El Salvador on BTC, TikTok banks crypto promotions, and Satoshi Block Dojo’s quest for BSV ideas
South Carolina Horse Study Committee May Discuss Gambling Too
Some legislators on a committee studying the economic impact of raising and racing horses in South Carolina say the group should also consider legalizing betting on horse racing.
Three Important Features a Pay Per Head Should Offer
When selecting a Pay Per Head sportsbook software, there are three primary things to consider in addition to the required reporting, lines management and customer service component.
FanDuel Rolls Out Scientific Games’ OpenSportsTM Platform in Four More States
FanDuel Group is now live with Scientific Games’ OpenSports technology in 10 U.S. states after four more launches were successfully completed by the industry’s leading sports betting provider.
DraftKings Receives Daily Fantasy Sports License From Louisiana Gaming Control Board
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that it has received a DFS license from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and its daily fantasy sports product will soon be live in approved parishes in Louisiana.
BSV Network Attacked: CoinGeek Explains What Happened
The BSV Network has come under attack in recent weeks, more specifically June 24, 2021 and then again on July 1, 6 and 9. This is likely to become a trend targetting all blockchain networks and crypto sites.
Mark Your Calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, Happening End of August
Mark your calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, happening at the end of August
Powell Says a Fed Digital Currency Could Undercut Need for Cryptocurrencies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said one of the stronger arguments for the U.S. central bank to set up a digital currency is that it could undercut the need for private alternatives such as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
