Business & Financial

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.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/18/2021

Three Important Features a Pay Per Head Should Offer

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. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/18/2021

FanDuel Rolls Out Scientific Games’ OpenSportsTM Platform in Four More States

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.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/15/2021

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.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/15/2021

BSV Network Attacked: CoinGeek Explains What Happened

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2021

Mark Your Calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, Happening End of August

 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

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/15/2021

Powell Says a Fed Digital Currency Could Undercut Need for Cryptocurrencies

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.

Submitted by Reuters on, Jul/14/2021

Indiana Betting Volume Down, Revenue Climbs in June

Indiana Betting Volume Down, Revenue Climbs in June

Indiana's June 2021 sports betting handle was down 3.2% from $254.4 million to $246.3 million while revenues went up.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/14/2021

Sports Betting Beat - These Are The Companies Pumping Money Into Florida Sports Betting Effort

Most with skin in the game have accepted that legalized sports betting won't come into fruition without a voter referendum and there are a few big players pumping money into the Sunshine State, some with conflicting interests it appears.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/13/2021

Ethereum’s Virgil Griffith Violates Bail

Ethereum’s Virgil Griffith Violates Bail

Plus BSV a boon for advertising and affiliate marketing

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/12/2021

Wallach Calls Out NCAA Hypocrisy When it Comes to Studen Athletes and Sports Betting Endorsements

Wallach Calls Out NCAA Hypocrisy When it Comes to Studen Athletes and Sports Betting Endorsements

Last month, the US Supreme Court ruled that the NCAA cannot limit education-related benefits — like computers and paid internships — that colleges can offer their sports stars.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/12/2021

Welcome to Sports Betting in Montana: Cramped, Crying Babies, Hard to Find Kiosks

Welcome to Sports Betting in Montana: Cramped, Crying Babies, Hard to Find Kiosks

Plus Dave Mason of BetOnline confirms his company had its best action for a UFC fight in its 22 plus years in business.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/12/2021

Pay Per Head Things You Should Know Before You Start

Pay Per Head Things You Should Know Before You Start

Being a part of the sports betting business will bring you lots of excitement. This is one of the most profitable industries in the whole world, and you can now be a part of it, run your own sportsbook and make your own money, all with the best advice and support, something that only a good Price per Head partner can guarantee.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/11/2021

What Should You Be Looking At When Choosing a Pay Per Head Service

What Should You Be Looking At When Choosing a Pay Per Head Service

Running a bookie is a challenge for some operators. As a result, they prefer hiring a licensed pay per head (PPH) company to manage key gambling operations and market their betting options. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/11/2021

Betting on Billionaire Space Race: Jeff Bezos Odds

Betting on Billionaire Space Race: Jeff Bezos Odds

Sir Richard Branson became the first person to blast off in his own spaceship Sunday morning, beating fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos by nine days.  Bezos was initially supposed to be the first to do so but Branson quickly moved his mission up in an effort to steal the limelight, which he succeeded in doing.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/11/2021

Sports Betting Beat - July 10, 2021: DC Company Not Compliant

Sports Betting Beat - July 10, 2021: DC Company Not Compliant

Plus New York sports betting bid details finally made public.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/10/2021

Sportsbook Solutions That Offer Betting on the Summer Olympics

Sportsbook Solutions That Offer Betting on the Summer Olympics

Your customers want to bet on this event.  And why wouldn't they?  PricePerPlayer promises to feature 339 events, many of which will include multiple wagers for each event. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/09/2021

Choosing an Online Crypto Casino: A Look at 5 Questions to Consider

Choosing an Online Crypto Casino: A Look at 5 Questions to Consider

The popularity of bitcoin has continued to soar over the last few year, and from the looks of things, there is simply no slowing down or stopping. The decision to invest in bitcoin is a big one, and so is the one to get into online gambling.  Now put the two together, and you are opening yourself up to a world of opportunities, not just to have fun with the gambling, if the odds are on your side, you may be able to reap big. 

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/08/2021

UFC Inks $175 Million Crypto Deal, Its Largest Sponsorship Ever

UFC Inks $175 Million Crypto Deal, Its Largest Sponsorship Ever

UFC has inked a 10-year, $175 million partnership with cryptocurrency marketplace Crypto.com, thought to be the biggest sponsorship in the promotion’s history.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/07/2021

Sports Betting Beat - July 7, 2021: Fifth Consecutive Month of More Than Half-Billion Dollars Bet in Illinois

Sports Betting Beat - July 7, 2021: Fifth Consecutive Month of More Than Half-Billion Dollars Bet in Illinois

The Illinois Gaming Board reported a sports betting handle of nearly $507.3 million for May. Mobile sports betting in North Carolina gains little traction despite the potential to be one of the top 5 US markets.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/07/2021

Victoria Lace: Blonde Bombshells in Real Life and NFT

What happens when you mix a photo shoot of a beautiful bikini model with a company that also knows their way around the world of digital assets? You end up with some amazing photos, video, and one of the coolest pixelated NFTs available. 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/07/2021

Las Vegas is Bouncing Back, but Covid Making a Comeback as Well

Las Vegas is Bouncing Back, but Covid Making a Comeback as Well

Fifteen months after the pandemic transformed Las Vegas from flamboyant spectacle to ghost town, Sin City is back.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/06/2021

FYX Gaming Uses NFTs to Provide Immutable Data to eSports, Betting Platforms

FYX Gaming Uses NFTs to Provide Immutable Data to eSports, Betting Platforms

On this episode of Hashing it Out, CEO and founder Adam Kling and CTO and Chief Architect David Case talk about FYX Gaming (formerly known as Kronoverse)—an esports platform, portal and marketplace built on the BSV blockchain.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/06/2021

What is a Master Agent in Sports Betting?

Master agents have to have a specific skill-set in order to be a master of their sportsbook. What else do they need? They need tools that are a bit different than an online bookie agent’s. Find out the 3 main tools Master Agents need.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/05/2021

The Crypto Beat - July 3, 2021: DotWallet, BitBoss Partner to Grow iGaming Offerings in BSV Ecosystem

The Crypto Beat - July 3, 2021: DotWallet, BitBoss Partner to Grow iGaming Offerings in BSV Ecosystem

Plus Bitcoin mining just got way easier and more profitable and USDC on Tron Blockchain Surpasses $100M 2 Days After Public Unveiling

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/03/2021

Sports Betting Beat - July 1, 2021 - Maine Inches Closer and Wisconsin in Play

Sports Betting Beat - July 1, 2021 - Maine Inches Closer and Wisconsin in Play

There is no guarantee the Governor will not veto this bill after she did so with a similar measure last year.  Plus, Wisconsin could see legalized sports wagering soon.  Also, Louisiana casinos preparing for sports betting and Virginia handle continues to slide dramatically.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/02/2021

Wright v Cøbra: How Satoshi Took Back the Bitcoin White Paper From BTC

Wright v Cøbra: How Satoshi Took Back the Bitcoin White Paper From BTC

As we reported on Gambling911.com this week, Dr Craig Wright, believed to be a founder of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, was awarded a default judgment Monday in his copyright infringement action against ‘Cøbra’. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/01/2021

Rivalry Secures $22m Infusion Ahead of Direct Listing

Rivalry Secures $22m Infusion Ahead of Direct Listing

Toronto-based esports betting operator and media company Rivalry has successfully raised $22m (~£15.9m) in funding led by Eight Capital and Cormark Securities.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/30/2021

Planet Hollywood Poker Room to Close

Planet Hollywood Poker Room to Close

Planet Hollywood has announced the abrupt permanent closure of its poker room effective July 11.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/30/2021

Codebase Technologies Partners With Capital Bank Group to Build New Regional Digital Bank

Capital Bank Group selects Codebase Technologies to build and launch its first fully digital bank in Jordan and Iraq. The strategic partnership will enrich Capital Bank Group’s digital offering to its retail and corporate clientele.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/30/2021

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