Sports Betting Beat - June 15, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 15, 2021

Optimism over sports gambling in Canada grows, Virginia reaches $1 billion in sports bets placed in less than five months, former NBA player launches instructional sports wagering video platform.

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YouTube Bans Masthead Gambling Ads

YouTube Bans Masthead Gambling Ads

YouTube has announced it will no longer be displaying online gambling ads at the top of the homepage, commonly referred to as the masthead. 

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CoinGeek Conference Coming to NYC in October

CoinGeek Conference Coming to NYC in October

Fresh off their successful Zurich conference, CoinGeek will now move onto New York in October.  This will be the website's first US conference.

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The Crypto Beat - June 14, 2021

The Crypto Beat - June 14, 2021

Binance big boss steps down amid U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission probe, Elon Musk statement sends Bitcoin price rising once again, and Bitcoin bad for crime?

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Sports Betting Beat - June 14, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 14, 2021

Malta could have to withdraw its EU veto on a sports betting convention if it is to finally get the all-clear from the Financial Action Task Force in the coming days on its Moneyval test.  Plus Indiana sports betting saw $254.445 million wagered on sports in May.

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Attendees Hospitalized Following Miami Bitcoin Conference

More of those who attended last weekend's Miami Bitcoin Conference have come forward to tell their stories of falling ill, some confirming they tested positive for Covid-19.  The organizers point to the fact that vaccinations have been widely available in the United States.  According to CoinDesk, most respondents to their inquiries indicated that they had gone to Miami fully vaccinated

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Becoming a Bookie Where to Start

Becoming a Bookie Where to Start

The increase in popularity and decrease in the stigma associated with sports betting have put the industry more into the mainstream. Sports leagues, reversing decades of keeping gambling organizations at arm’s length, have embraced the practice, going as far as establishing formal agreements. 

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Start a Sportsbook From Illinois

Start a Sportsbook From Illinois

Illinois offers one of the most enticing markets in which to start a sportsbook as there are plenty of regulated books that are widely advertised yet limited in what they can offer, most notably the inability to take bets on in-state schools.

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Miami Bitcoin Gathering Was a Covid Hot Spot, Attendees Say

Miami Bitcoin Gathering Was a Covid Hot Spot, Attendees Say

Bloomberg News on Friday reports that the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami last week with around 12,000 in attendance apparently turned out to be a Covid hot spot.

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SBC and EPIC Risk Management Announce Ground-Breaking Player Protection Symposium

SBC and EPIC Risk Management Announce Ground-Breaking Player Protection Symposium

SBC Events has announced the launch of the Player Protection Symposium in partnership with EPIC Risk Management, the first high-level event dedicated to building a robust gambling harm prevention ecosystem as legal sports betting and igaming roll out across the US.

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Coingeek Zurich Day 3 Live

Coingeek Zurich Day 3 Live

"They prostitute you for your data. We are going to give your data back,” said Dr. Craig Wright.

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Spanish Company Using AI to Battle Problem Gambling

Spanish Company Using AI to Battle Problem Gambling

Gambling911.com's Thomas Somach sits down with Josh Tromans-Jones, the chief technology officer of Jada Gaming, to talk about how the Spanish software giant has begun to utilize AI to help those who market and operate online gambling in determining how much a gambler will lose or win how likely he or she will be to return after leaving.

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EPL Club Drops Shirt Sponsor After Fans’ Backlash, Gambling Company's Sexualized Advertising

EPL Club Drops Shirt Sponsor After Fans’ Backlash, Gambling Company's Sexualized Advertising

English Premier League club Norwich ended its new shirt sponsorship deal with a gambling operator on Thursday after a fans’ backlash at the firm using sexual images of young women in social media marketing.

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CoinGeek Zurich - Livestream - Day 2

CoinGeek Zurich - Livestream - Day 2

After an action-packed first day at CoinGeek Zurich which focused on the BSV enterprise blockchain and how it’s transforming payments, healthcare, supply chains and more, Day 2 will delve into NFTs, tokenized assets, blockchain law and more.

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Sports Betting Beat - June 8, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 8, 2021

MLB partners with the Action Network, Louisiana Governor signs sports betting tax measure, and Illinois amendment would require those who want to bet on in-state schools to do so in person and not online.

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Coingeek Zurich Day 1 - BSV Blockchain Ignites the Power of Data

Coingeek Zurich Day 1 - BSV Blockchain Ignites the Power of Data

Join us for the first day of CoinGeek Zurich, hear from the leading speakers in the BSV Blockchain talk about real value and utility and how the BSV Blockchain Ignites the Power of Data.

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Australian Financial Crime Watchdog Widens Probe on Casinos Already Reeling From COVID

Australian Financial Crime Watchdog Widens Probe on Casinos Already Reeling From COVID

Australia's anti-money-laundering agency on Monday widened a probe into due diligence at casinos to include the three biggest operators, ratcheting up pressure on a sector already struggling with the pandemic and heightened regulatory scrutiny.

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Blockchain for Business: CoinGeek’s Zurich Conference is Live & Free With Over 100 Speakers

CoinGeek’s 7th Conference (June 8-10) will feature real use cases in BSV blockchain technology ranging from healthcare to eSports, iGaming to NFTs, and will focus on the environmental impact of digital assets and the future of money itself.

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The Crypto Beat - June 7, 2021

The Crypto Beat - June 7, 2021

U.S. seizes $2.3 mln in bitcoin paid to Colonial Pipeline hackers, CryptoFights battles its way to 18.4% share of BSV network actions and El Salvador has become the first country to onboard to a non-fiat currency.

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The Benefits of Using Pay Per Head Sportsbook Software

The Benefits of Using Pay Per Head Sportsbook Software

Anonymity, a wide selection of betting opportunities via regularly refreshed odds and fast payouts are just some of the benefits for your players will see by offering a Pay Per Head software platform.  For you, there is reduced overhead while getting to keep nearly all the profits.

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Cringe Overload: The Bitcoin Conference That Couldn't

Bitcoin Miami Conference 2021

Ahead of this week's must-see Bitcoin conference, CoinGeek Zurich, we take a look at some past Bitcoin conference debacles.

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How to Turn a Hobby Into a Money Making?

How to Turn a Hobby Into a Money Making?

The adrenaline, excitement, uncertainty, entertainment and chance are sensations that can be really revitalizing and easy to fall in love with. Now imagine also being able to win money while enjoying them.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces 10 New Shows

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces 10 New Shows

Events galore announced for the Hard Rock Atlantic City as life slowly starts getting back to normal.

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CoinGeek Zurich Coverage: Blockchain Enables Operators to Protect Themselves and Player

Blockchain Enables Operators to Protect Themselves and Player

This week's "Hashing It Out" guest is Nick Hill, who has been a part of the iGaming industry for nearly 20 years.

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Australia Gets Tough on Digital Currency Taxes; CoinGeek Zurich Kicks Off June 8

Australia Gets Tough on Digital Currency Taxes; CoinGeek Zurich Kicks Off June 8

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a warning to investors that digital currency profits are not tax-free. According to the ATO, more than 600,000 Aussies have invested in digital currency recently, prompting a significant concern that people might not declare their assets while filing tax returns.

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The Crypto Beat - June 3, 2021

The Crypto Beat - June 3, 2021

Dogecoin now on Coinbase and 3 Israeli ICOs that raised $250M were scams claim ex-employees in lawsuit

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Dr. Craig S. Wright | The Bitcoin Bridge

In this episode, The Bitcoin Bridge speaks to the man—Dr. Craig Wright—who advocates for the "global ledger of truth" about the nature of truth itself, and whether we can never really guarantee we'll find it.

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Sports Betting Beat - June 1, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - June 1, 2021

Sports betting officially allowed in Maryland, Rhode Island sports bettors are really bad and sports betting will be on California ballot.

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Tips on How to Run a Successful Bookie Business

Tips on How to Run a Successful Bookie Business

Running an online bookie business is simple, providing you have the right tools and support to do so.

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California Man Gets 2 years in Prison for Laundering Bitcoin

California Man Gets 2 years in Prison for Laundering Bitcoin

A Southern California man who pleaded guilty to illegally operating kiosks where customers could buy Bitcoin with cash, or sell Bitcoin in exchange for cash has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.

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Breaking News

Gambling Sites, Prediction Markets Way Off With Michigan Primaries

Gambling Sites, Prediction Markets Way Off With Michigan Primaries

The gambling websites got it right. Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic primary for Senator. But what was supposed to be a "lock" turned out to be anything but....
Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Armed Robbery of Eastern Oregon Casino

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Armed Robbery of Eastern Oregon Casino, Shooting Cop

According to court documents, on August 17, 2022, Vigil entered the Wildhorse Casino, walked straight to the cashier cage in the gaming area, and handed the cashier a note demanding $1 million.
Sweepstakes Casino Reviews - August 2026

Sweepstakes Casino Reviews - August 2026

This page features reviews of some of the industry's leading sweepstakes casino sites. These are real customer reviews as well as important news pertaining to a specific brand where applicable for August 2026.