Business & Financial
Calvin Ayre: 'Binance is Organized Crime'
In doing so via his Twitter account, Ayre tweeted out a piece from the Times of London that declares "Binance is ‘not capable’ of proper supervision". The damning report was published on Thursday. Plus: Come Join Gambling911 at the BSV Blockchain Conference in Miami September 1
All Bets Off OnlyFans Porn Ban as BetOnline, Other Gambling Sites Left Exposed
The popular content platform announced on Wednesday that it is suspending its plan to ban sexually explicit content on the platform just days after expressing its plans to do so and some premature congratulating bettors who said they would.
Bitcoin "Whales" Jump Back Into Market
Bitcoin ‘whales’ jumped back into market during cryptocurrency’s rebound to $50,000 Tuesday but by Wednesday morning things had gotten mighty ugly.
Sports Betting Handles Way Down in July
As would be expected, the sports betting handles for US regulated sportsbooks were down significantly as this is traditionally the slowest sports betting period of the year. One bright spot in 2021: The Summer Olympics.
DraftKings NFTs: Fix Them or Drop Them
DraftKings recently introduced NFTs or Non-Fungible Tokens to its platform. This has been in cooperation with Tom Brady's Autograph platform. The concept went live two weeks ago.
Fiesta Bowl, Caesars Announce Sports Betting Partnership
The Fiesta Bowl Organization announced a multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment on Monday, pairing one of the biggest postseason college football games with legal sports gambling in Arizona.
Sports Betting Sites Will Be Allowed to Advertise During NFL Games
According to Bill King of Sports Business Journal, the NFL will begin allowing up to six sportsbook websites to advertise during NFL games, one per quarter, one during the pregame and one during halftime.
BTC Mixer Helix Founder Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Could Spend 20 Years Behind Bars
The founder of Helix, a Bitcoin mixing service, is accused of assisting criminals with the movement of around 350,000 BTC. Larry Dean Harmon plead guilty this week to laundering more than $300,000 million worth of BTC from 2014 to 2017.
More Politicians Set to Attend Bet Bash, Spanky Answers Your Questions
Ask and you shall receive. BetBash organizer Spanky sent out an invitation to the mayor of Jersey City to attend the August 25 sports betting event taking place in that city
Poker is Returning to Massachusetts, Hurricane May Cut Off Play to Online Sites in Coming Days
MGM Springfield is set to begin welcoming back poker players by the end of the year.
OnlyFans Porn Ban Pays Out Big
The content creators platform OnlyFans announced Thursday they would no longer be permitting porn (sexually explicit content) on their outlet effective October 2021. The move comes following pressure from bankers and payment processors.
Bookie Software Services You Never Heard of Before
Pay per head (PPH) services help many bookmakers manage their day-to-day operations. Yet, some bookie operators take a long time to select the right PPH company. This gives their competitors an advantage as they use search services to broaden their clientele. Listed below are four PPH services you have never heard of before.
Jordan Spieth Signs on as FanDuel Brand Ambassador
“When we first started discussions, I thought, ‘Man, this is pretty exciting,’ ” Spieth told Golf Digest during a FanDuel commercial shoot in New Jersey on Monday. “Eight years ago as a rookie, this is something I could have never imagined happening."
NJ Sets Monthly Internet Gambling Record in July at $118M
New Jersey's internet gambling industry set a new monthly record in July, winning more than $118 million online.
BSV Blockchain Conference to Take Place at the SLS Brickell Hotel in Miami
The BSV blockchain is capturing global attention with its massive scaling, rapid growth and powerful technical capabilities. BSV enables efficient micropayments, high transaction volume, greater data capacity, and diverse business uses.
Shaq and Ben Affleck to Appear in Sports Betting Ads
Jay-Z isn't the only big name being touted in the New York sports betting bids. Wynn announced as part of the Kambi bid w/ Caesars/PointsBet/Resorts World/Rush Street it will launch commercials directed by & starring Ben Affleck w/ Shaq in them as well.
Bet Bash Bringing Bookies, Bettors, Operators and Even Politicians Together
Bet Bash is the "must attend" event of the year for anyone even remotely in love with sports betting. Taking place on August 25 at The Ashford in Jersey City, NJ, Bet Bash is near 90% capacity as of Monday August 16 so you'll want to buy your ticket fast.
Crypto Gaming Casino Suspends Operations Due to ETH Network Congestion
Blockchain gaming firm FunFair’s online crypto platform KingTiger Casino has involuntarily suspended its operations because of the Ethereum (ETH) network’s congestion that made fees soar to as high as $29 per transaction last August 12. Users of KingTiger Casino may still access their non-custodial digital wallets, having the option to keep them there or transfer them to a different ERC-20 address.
Messi Joins Crypto Craze as He Receives Part of PSG Fee in Fan Tokens
Soccer star Lionel Messi's signing on fee at Paris St Germain includes some of the French club's cryptocurrency fan tokens, in the latest big name endorsement of new digital assets.
The Growing Rift over Gambling on Twitch
We’ve all heard of Twitch, but if you happen to need a refresher in what the globally popular website does, here’s a brief overview for you. Twitch is an American live streaming service, moreover, it is also widely known as the world’s leading streaming service for live streams of video games, as well as music content, creative content, and more recently, ‘real life’ streams.
Lottery Partners With Rush Street Interactive for Sports Betting in Connecticut
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation announced Thursday it is partnering with Rush Street Interactive, an online casino and sports betting company that operates in 10 states, marking the latest development in Connecticut's push to have legalized sports wagering up and running soon.
Twitch Bans Gambling Related Links, Affiliate Codes
“To prevent harm and scams created by questionable gambling services that sponsor content on Twitch, we will prohibit sharing links and/or referral codes to sites that offer slots, roulette, or dice games,” the announcement reads.
G2E Masks Required, Vaccines Maybe
With input from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, they are also considering other protocols such as proof of vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test.
Nasdaq Wants to Disrupt Blockchain
In interview with Fortune Magazine, CEO Adena Friedman set out her views on blockchain, and her plans for the technology at Nasdaq in the coming years.
In-Person Gamblers Lifting US Casino Market to Its Best Year
Gamblers anxious to hit the slot machines and table games in person after a year of coronavirus restrictions are lifting the U.S. casino industry to its best year ever.
Betting Website DraftKings Buys Golden Nugget Online
Boston-based DraftKings Inc. is acquiring the online gambling subsidiary of Golden Nugget Inc. in a stock deal valued at $1.56 billion. The move adds approximately 5 million more customers to DraftKings, according to that company.
What Are The Steps to Becoming a Bookie?
There are three key steps on the way to becoming a successful bookie, but none of this will happen without the use of a quality Pay Per Head service.
WSOP New Covid Disqualification Rules Have Players Disgusted
It seems everybody in the poker community Tuesday morning is talking about Rule 115....and with good reason.
Bitcoin Moves Past $46K Again as Rebound Continues
After falling from a May high of $49,770.33 down into the low and mid-30,000 range, Bitcoin investors can breathe a sigh of relief for the moment.
BetMGM Expands Into Arizona, Partnering With Gila River Hotels & Casinos, Arizona Cardinals
BetMGM announced today partnerships with Gila River Hotels & Casinos and the Arizona Cardinals for retail and online sports betting, establishing its first relationships in the state of Arizona. BetMGM plans to bring its industry leading platform online once legalized sports betting launches in Arizona.
