Business & Financial
Elon Musk Dubs Himself the "Dogefather" for SNL Promo Tweet

Oddsmakers doubt an SEC investigaton will be launched following Elon Musk's SNL appearance this coming Saturday night, but you can still bet on it.
Gambling Crime Beat: Human Trafficking Ring Uncovered During Gambling Raid

Plus a Maltese gambling company has been found to be involved in a €600m Mafia tax evasion scam.
Could Jennifer Aniston Really Become Bill Gates Next Girlfriend? Bet On It

Jennifer Anniston pays $3300 on a $100 bet should she become Bill Gates next girlfriend.
Gemini Acceptance of Dogecoin Suggests Cryptocurrency Here to Stay

Plus Dr. Craig Wright's master class on the variety of ways to extend Bitcoin addresses.
Bill Gates' New Girlfriend Betting Odds

With news that Bill and Melinda Gates will be getting a divorce, oddsmakers were quick to release odds on his next girlfriend.
'Speculative Excess': Ethereum Finds New Peak in Sizzling Crypto Market

Cryptocurrency ether rose to a fresh record peak on Tuesday before dropping sharply as some investors pulled profits from a white-hot market bulging with questionable new entrants.
The Gambling Beat: Action Network Bought by Better Collective for $240 Mil

Plus Mattress Mack loses $2.4 million on Essential Quality in this past weekend's Kentucky Derby while NBC political journalist Steve Kornaki was the only prognosticator from that network to correctly pick Medina Spirit.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces $20 Million Capital Investment Commitment

Atlantic City, N.J. (May 3, 2021) – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced today the resort will reinvest a minimum of $20 million in capital improvements including suite renovations, the opening of a new Starbucks, additional slots and table games, a new dining outlet and a refresh of beachfront amenities.
Get a Racebook for Your Sportsbook

Some racebooks accept wagers on horses, in the money, and across the board. The following are the six top racebooks today.
What Should You Expect for 2021: Top Eight Sports Betting Apps

Many bookmakers have developed betting apps to allow punters to bet from anywhere. In this article, we will discuss the eight top sports betting apps in 2021.
Cashless Casinos Using Bitcoin - The Wave of the Future

The global pandemic helped jump start the move towards cashless casinos using digital currency and blockchain technology with researchers in Australia proving just how long Covid survives on both paper and polymer banknotes.
Ifrah Law: Content Regulation for Gaming Ads and Marketing in Canada?

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently published its Draft Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (“Draft Standards”), and in it contains language that suggests affiliates and content providers could be subject to the same stringent transparency regulations typically reserved only for operators.
Sports Betting Beat: Horse Racing Won't Be Allowed on NY Sports Wagering Sites

Plus Nevada Sports Betting Takes US Market To $50 Billion In Bets
From Gaming to Bitcoin | Calvin Ayre | Hashing It Out | Ep. 1

Long time friends of the Gambling911.com website, Rebbeca Liggero sits down with Calvin Ayre to dicuss Ayre's journey with Bitcoin and how it ties back to the gambling industry.
UK Firm Super Group Entering US Sports, Online Casino Market

Super Group, a British company that owns a sports betting and an online casino company, is seeking to enter the fast-growing U.S. market.
Can I Bet At TwinSpires.com From My State?
Over these next few days you will be seeing plenty of advertisements for TwinSpires.com, a US-based online horse racing site owned by Churchill Downs, which just happens to be where the Kentucky Derby is run each year.
Bloomberg News: Wright Can Sue Mystery Site

Bloomberg News reported that scientist Craig Wright will now be able to sue the mystery owners of the bitcoin.org website. The story, picked up by the Drudge Report, emphasizes that the London court will permit Mr. Wright to go after the site for allegedly infringing his copyright over the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Beat: Biden Tax Plans Sink BTC

Meanwhile, Coingeek.com reports that, in South Korea, the government will stiffen regulations on digital currency transactions and will enforce a “special crackdown on illegal activities related to virtual assets.”
Chicago Issues Request for Proposals for City's First Casino Resort

Today, the City of Chicago officially issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the opportunity to apply for the sole casino license in the country’s third-largest metropolitan market. The selected partner will be able to propose its optimal site for the project, pending the approval by the City. Chicago aims to welcome the new casino-resort by 2025.
Sports Betting Beat: Michigan Cracks Top 3

Plus Facebook running an illegal gambling enterprise? A group of individuals claim they are and have filed a suit in Northern California.
MGM National Harbor Debuts “Casino Al Fresco”

Panoramic views of Northern Virginia married with the thrill of the next jackpot create a one-of-a-kind venue that can only be experienced at MGM National Harbor. Today, the integrated resort across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. debuts an outdoor gaming terrace where guests can enjoy their favorite slot games in an unmatched setting.
Gisele Bündchen Joins DraftKings as Special Advisor to the Board
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced the appointment of Gisele Bündchen, environmental activist, philanthropist and former super model, as a special advisor to the company’s CEO and board of directors for environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives.
Poker Pro Lynne Beaumont Accuses Terik Brown in Bitcoin Scam, Case Takes Sinister Turn

The accuser has received odd visits at her former home followed by phone messages that warn to stop defaming Terik (Tizzy) Brown
Bitcoin Beat: BTC Nosedives, April 20 ‘Doge Day’?

Plus Calvin Ayre talks Bitcoin SV and why it is the most valuable blockchain network.
March Gambling Revenue Soars After 2020 Virus Shutdown

New Jersey’s casino and sports betting revenue more than doubled in March compared from year ago — but that’s because the emerging pandemic shut down casinos for the second half of the month last year.
Hot Start for the 2021 MLB Season

It has been just a few days in the new MLB season but we're already starting to see some trends that it's important to look out for. The 2021 MLB season will be a special one considering that last one was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and was cut short to only 60 games for the regular season, with no audience at all, except for the last few games of the playoffs and the World Series.
UEFA Europa League Season Recap So Far

Everyone's attention is usually focused on the UEFA Champions League season after season, but let's not forget that there's another tournament that is just as exciting and where teams fight to prove they do belong among Europe's best, and it's UEFA Europa League.
DraftKings and PGA Tour Team Up for Sports Betting in Arizona: Ducey Makes it Official

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the grandson of World Wide Tele Sports founder Bill Scott, has officially signed off on the legislation.
The Bitcoin White Paper: Combining and Splitting Value and Privacy

Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles continue the video discussions in a series exploring the Bitcoin White Paper line-by-line. The next section tackles the principles of combining and splitting value as well as looking at how privacy relates to Bitcoin.
Mobile Sports Betting Money Tempts Cash-Strapped States

States around the country are realizing what gamblers figured out long ago: The future of sports betting — and tax money to be made from it — is online.