Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Wednesday June 26, 2019.
Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Nearly Hits $13K
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin continued on a roll Tuesday nearly eclipsing the $13,000 mark during the evening hours.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/26/2019
Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - June 22 2019
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Saturday June 22, 2019.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/22/2019
Satoshi Lives! This Government Just Recognized Dr. Craig Wright as Bitcoin Founder
Years of speculation and still plenty of non-believers, at least one nation's government this week has recognized Dr. Craig Wright as Bitcoin's founder.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/21/2019
We Made It: Bitcoin Climbs Above $10K
Bitcoin hit a milestone Friday June 21 with a climb above the $10,000 mark, the highest since early 2018.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/21/2019
Can I Send Bitcoin From Texas to Gamble Online?
It is legal to use Bitcoin in the United States, and this includes Texas. While you can send and receive funds to and from your online gambling account, it is important that you do so using a wallet, and not directly between an exchange and the gambling website.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/18/2019
BetOnline Announces New June Bitcoin Sportsbook Promos
For years, sports bettors all around the world have been asking for the perfect solution for fast, accurate and hassle free deposits and withdrawals. It’s been a long time coming but Bitcoin (BTC) checks off all of those boxes and more.
Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/18/2019
Bitcoin Bang as Crypto Tops $9200
Bitcoin, the best known of the cryptocurrencies, has reached over $9200 Monday morning.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/17/2019
Square Founder Jack Dorsey Talks Bitcoin as Price Inches Close to $8500
Speaking to Quartz.com this week, Twitter co-founder and Square founder Jack Dorsey offered his opinion on the future of Bitcoin and predicts a cashless society as the price of that cryptocurrency traded just under $8500 Friday morning.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/14/2019
Do I have to Buy a Whole Bitcoin to Bet Online?
With the price of Bitcoin hovering around the $8000 mark and online gambling sites pushing both current and prospective customers to deposit funds using the cryptocurrency, many people are reluctant as they mistakenly believe at least one Bitcoin is needed to deposit, or $8000 USD to purchase one Bitcoin. This simply is not the case.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/12/2019
BitcoinSV CoinGeek Toronto Conference 2019 Developers Day Highlights
The CoinGeek Toronto Conference kicked off Wednesday with the Developers Day, an intimate gathering with Bitcoin SV developers who are learning how to take the technology to the moon.
Submitted by C Costigan on, May/31/2019
Intersection of Blockchain and i-Gaming Stronger Than Ever
Carla Maree Vella of Consultxd opined that iGaming is among the "leading sectors in the space in terms of monatization and exemplication of blockchain".
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/30/2019
Bitcoin Near $9000 Mark: Best One Month Performance in Two Years
Bitcoin has had its best one-month rally since 2017 and shows no sign of declining.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/27/2019
Hedge Fund Manager $1 Million Bet on Bitcoin
Mark Yusko, CEO of Morgan Creek Capital, has bet $1 million the Bitcoin will outperform the S&P 500 for the rest of the year and beyond.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/24/2019
Bets Taken on Bitcoin Jump
As Bitcoin continues to recover in the market, one bookie is projecting a fortuitous future for the world's most notorious cryptocurrency.
Submitted by Guest on, May/24/2019
60 Minutes Looks at Bitcoin ...And the Guy Who Spent $800 Million of it on Pizza
This Sunday May 19 at 7 pm EST on CBS (though most certainly delayed a bit with the conclusion of the PGA Championship), the long running CBS news magazine takes a look at the cryptocurrency bitcoin.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/19/2019
Influence of Blockchain on Internet Gambling
Ahead of the highly anticipated first ever segment on the long running CBS news magazine 60 Minutes covering bitcoin, Inside Financial looks at the impact blockchain has had on the gaming sector.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/19/2019
How Do Bookies Pay Their Customers?
Do bookmakers in the United States pay their customers by meeting them in person and slipping cash into their hands in some dark alley? Today's technology makes it easy for bookies to pay clients utilizing other methods. It's to a point where they hardly even have to meet face-to-face.
Submitted by Frank Doyle on, May/18/2019
Bitcoin Eclipses $8K Mark
Just a day after Bitcoin shot over the $7000 mark, the cryptocurrency has now peaked at over $8000, hitting $8169 before dropping back to around $7900 Monday night.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/13/2019
Price of Bitcoin Continues Charging Upwards Despite Binance Security Breach
Bitcoin, now accounting for upwards of 70% of all funding for online gambling sites operating in the so-called "grey" and "restricted" markets (encompassing some three quarters of the globe), continues to see huge gains in recent days despite ongoing issues with one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/12/2019
Bitcoin Hits $7K
Bitcoin was teasing around the $7K mark Saturday afternoon, the highest the cryptocurrency has traded in several months. Up to 70% of all funding methods with online gambling sites operating in so-called "grey" areas is done through Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/11/2019
Price of Bitcoin Shoots Over $6.3K
Bitcoin continues to climb Friday, hitting a peak of $6344 during the early morning hours. This represented a near 4% increase.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/10/2019
Nitrogen Sports Online Sportsbook Review - Are They a Safe Place to Bet
Nitrogen Sports is widely considered among the most successful of the Bitcoin online sportsbooks that have emerged in recent years.
Submitted by steve cooper on, May/07/2019
Two Israelis Arrested in Global 'Dark' Internet Probe
Two Israelis have been arrested on suspicion of setting up a “dark” Internet site that was used to buy weapons, drugs and stolen credit cards, Israeli police said on Tuesday.
Submitted by Reuters on, May/07/2019
Bitcoin Hits New 6-Month High: Mystery Buyer May Have Helped Boost Price
Moves above $5900 for first time this year
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/07/2019
Price of Bitcoin Inches Towards $6000
The price of Bitcoin was hovering around the $5760 mark Friday morning and appears to be on a tear.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/03/2019
ACR Founder Emphatic: 'Super Users Can't Happen With the Software We Have'
Nagy opens up live about being accused by Ingram of being a super user
Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/29/2019
How Do I Deposit $100 Bitcoin to an Online Gambling Site (Sportsbook, Casino)?
It is easy and fast depositing Bitcoin into an online casino or sportsbook.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/22/2019
Coinbase Takes in Staggering $520 Mil
LONDON (Reuters) - Major finance and tech firms are pouring money into startups building technology to develop the crypto market, even though they’re steering clear of the volatile currencies themselves.
Submitted by Reuters on, Apr/18/2019
Wright Wages War on Twitter Trolls
Perhaps taking a chapter from the Devin Nunes' Cow handbook on "How to Deal With Twitter Trolls", it was revealed that Satoshi Vision (BSV) founder Dr. Craig Wright had has filed legal papers against Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, for defamation and libel.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/16/2019
These Alt Coins Were Mostly Dead on Arrival
We've heard the names: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV, Ethereum, Dash, Litecoin. But for each of these cryptocurrencies, about a dozen others have vanished.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/15/2019
Breaking News
More Sports Handicapping Sites Dump Offshore Ads in Favor of Regulated US Market
The popular sports handicapping website Picks and Parlays is the latest to remove offshore sportsbook ads in favor of legal betting sites in both New Jersey and Nevada.
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Sportsbook Hub of Costa Rica
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the border of Costa Rica and Panama overnight Wednesday. Costa Rica is home to several dozen online sportsbooks, casinos and Pay Per Heads.