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5 Ways to Improve How You Run Your Online Sportsbook in 2021
If you run your own online sportsbook, Gambling911.com presents five ways to improve how you do so and increase profitability, courtesy of our friends at PricePerPlayer.com.
Six Biggest Casino Trends to Look Forward to in 2021
As 2020 proved, a lot can happen in one year. What’s more, many businesses aren’t designed to thrive for long in case of a pandemic or major economic downturn. However, people are always willing to try new things to have fun, make money and spend their time.
Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App Outside of New Jersey
The new FanDuel sports betting app is available to everyone though actual real money bets can only be placed while in the state of New Jersey.
Bitcoin Hits One-Week Low as Rising U.S. Yields Dent Rally
Cryptocurrencies plunged on Monday, with bitcoin dropping more than 12% to a one-week low
5 Top Online Slot Games for 2021
YggdrasilCasino.com has pushed the boundaries as one of the world's leading online slots providers as the global coronavirus pandemic rages on but hopefully burns out in 2021
Tennessee Panel OKs 5th Online Sportsbook Operator
A Tennessee panel conditionally approved a license for a fifth sportsbook operator Wednesday under the state’s online-only sports betting program.
Bitcoin Hits $40,000 for First Time, Pushing Cryptocurrency Market Value Past $1 Trillion
Bitcoin smashed through $38,000 to hit a new record high on Thursday as the cryptocurrency’s massive rally continues, then the $39,000 mark just prior to 11 am ET, and by afternoon the price peaked at $40376.
PayPal Backs Crypto Tax Startup Taxbit
PayPal Holdings Inc’s venture arm has made an investment in Salt Lake City, Utah-based tech startup Taxbit, which helps consumers and businesses calculate the taxes owed on cryptocurrency holdings, the companies said on Thursday.
US Sports Bet Revenue Could hit $3B in 2021; NY Backs Mobile
On a day when New York’s governor did an about-face and embraced mobile sports betting as a way to deal with financial losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, a company that tracks gambling legislation and performance predicted that revenue from legal sports betting could reach $3.1 billion in 2021 and as much as $10 billion within five years.
BetAmerica Sportsbook to be Absorbed Into TwinSpires
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today it will move to a single brand strategy for its online wagering segment by rebranding the Company’s sportsbook and iGaming platform as TwinSpires.
GAN Limited Completes Acquisition of Coolbet
GAN Limited (the “Company” or “GAN”) (NASDAQ: GAN), a leading business-to-business supplier of internet gaming software-as-a-service solutions to the U.S. land-based casino industry, today announced the completion of the Vincent Group p.l.c. (“Coolbet”) acquisition for a total purchase price of €149.1 million (or $175.9 million) 1 in cash and stock, as adjusted pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement.
Bitcoin Crosses $30K Mark First Time Ever
Digital currency Bitcoin extended its record smashing rally on Saturday, beginning the year with a surge over $30,000 for the first time, with ever more traders and investors betting that it is on its way to becoming a mainstream payment method.
Bitcoin Climbs Over $29K
Bitcoin, the digital currency preferred by online gambling sites in restrictive markets, has shot to 29,230.10 Wednesday evening.
William Hill Launches Washington D.C. Mobile Sports Book
William Hill US, America’s leading sports book operator, today launched its William Hill Sports Book App in Washington D.C., following approval of the D.C. Office of Lottery and Gaming. Available for use within a two-block radius around Capital One Arena (excluding federal buildings), the William Hill mobile app offers sports fans a betting experience with a broad and deep array of markets and bet types, including Parlay Cards and live InPlay wagering for their favorite teams, all at a tap of a finger. The app also includes a quick and secure registration process and various options to deposit and withdraw funds.
VSiN and iHeartMedia Announce Wide-Ranging Multimedia Partnership
VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, today announced the expansion of its partnership with iHeartMedia to significantly increase its audio reach. As part of this wide-ranging multimedia partnership, on Jan. 1, 2021 VSiN will move its dedicated streaming radio station to iHeartRadio, the leading all-in-one free digital music, streaming radio and podcasting platform, bringing VSiN’s unique coverage of the sports betting markets to more listeners than ever, completely free for the first time.
Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From Florida
You can bet on MyBookie.ag from the Sunshine State but there are so many other great choices from Florida. How about a sportsbook that allows you to open a betting account with just an email anonymously and pays in a matter of hours?
Tennessee Saw $131M in Nov. Sports Bets; $2.4M Tax Revenue
Tennessee’s new online-only sports betting program saw $131.4 million in gross wagers last month, yielding almost $2.4 million in privilege taxes for the state, officials said Wednesday.
Bet the Price of Bitcoin
With Bitcoin surging again BetOnline is now offering odds on where the price of the digital currency will finish in 2020. If you believe in their numbers, go buy a couple of coins right now.
How COVID Changed the Landscape for Land-Based Casinos in 2020
Casinos were among the many businesses that were hit hard by the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. For many, it has been a stop-start year. Many establishments have been constantly closing and reopening their venues, whereas others were forced to shut down permanently as the pandemic hammered their revenues. For the industry, it has been a very challenging 12 months.
Can I Bet on the FoxBet App From Indiana?
In partnership with an Indiana casino, Fox Bet is in the process of launching apps and online sports betting in the Hoosier State.
TOP 20 Slot & Casinos Sites 2020: World Rating
In our ever-growing realm, Internet gaming has evolved substantially in past years – thanks primarily to mobile gaming growth. The Internet gaming industry is about to reach a value of $80 billion by 2026 as more and more gamblers move to play on the Internet.
Another Peak for Bitcoin: Price Climbs Past 24K
The price of Bitcoin moved above the $24,000 mark for the first time. On Saturday morning, the price hit a record high of 24,288.
Billion Dollar Suit Reinstated Against PokerStars
The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated an award of more than $1 billion against the world's largest online poker company, PokerStars.
Ruffer Investment Company Allocates 2.5% of Assets to Bitcoin
Ruffer Investment Company sent out a memo Tuesday alerting shareholders that it will be allocating roughly 2.5% of its portfolio towards Bitcoin. Per the memo, this investment is currently worth over $740 million.
Another Month, Another Sports Bet Record in NJ: $931M in Nov
New Jersey gamblers wagered more than $931 million on sports in November, the latest in a string of monthly records set by a rapidly growing market that's closing in on the $1 billion-a-month mark.
Hard Rock Casino Goes Digital
Hard Rock International (HRI), a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, today announced the launch of Hard Rock Digital as part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and diversification of its portfolio in high-growth markets. Hard Rock Digital is a joint venture with gaming industry veterans, and will be the exclusive Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming (SGA) vehicle for interactive gaming and sports betting, globally.
Ayre Offers His Online Gambling, Crypto Predictions for 2021 as Bitcoin Price Skyrockets
Internet entrepreneur and billionaire Calvin Ayre took a moment to sit down and offer his predictions for the online gambling and crypto space as we are about to enter 2021 and depart from what few would argue against was the worst year ever. Well, maybe not for Bitcoin. That digital currency was sitting just below its all time high at $19250 as this was going to press.
Casino Games to Look Forward to in 2021
We can all agree that 2020 has been a pretty testing year. We cannot wait to see the back of it and look forward to what 2021 has in store.
GOP Mega Donor, Casino Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Pushes for Casinos in Texas
Texas currently has just one casino that only offers electronic gaming machines
The Megapari Betting Service and Offers Available
When you take a look at the betting industry as a whole, you will see that bookmakers have no choice but to make their service high quality.
