Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Thursday August 22, 2019.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Ayre Commits to Never Allowing Bitmain to Chain Split Bitcoin Again
"We will fight any attempts by anyone else to cause a chain split. CoinGeek and friends believe in the Satoshi Vision for the evolution of Bitcoin and that means all disputes should be settled by Nakamoto consensus and Miner hash elections...."
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/10/2018
Americas Cardroom Especially Lucrative This Week for Crypto Supporters
US-facing online poker site accepts over 60 cryptocurrencies
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/04/2018
3 Benefits Of Switching To Cryptocurrency for The Football Betting Season
Cryptocurrency has a lot of added benefits for individual online bookies. However, there are even more benefits with the right payment systems. Find out how bookies can make even more cash with football betting using cryptocurrency!
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/30/2018
Bitmain Launches World Digital Mining Summit in Tbilisi, Georgia
TBILISI, Georgia --Bitmain Technologies Ltd, a world leader in blockchain hardware, software, and services, has partnered with BitKan to host the inaugural World Digital Mining Summit on September 21 st to 23 rd: a three-day industry insight and networking summit held in Tbilisi, capital city of Georgia. The World Digital Mining Summit will feature 30+ speakers and up to 1,000 attendees.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/29/2018
Bitcoin Price Rises Sharply in Just 20 Minutes, Winklevoss Launch Crypto Org
Total market rose by a total of $11 billion in one hour
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018
MECA Coin the Latest Online Gambling 'Savior'
Following news that the latest crypto coin that would change the face of online gambling, Dragon Coin, is an apparent scam (or at least being used to perpetuate scams), along comes MECA Coin.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2018
Agents Have A New Payment Solution to Connect & Collect Cryptocurrency
There’s a new way for bookie agents to connect and collect with their players. Cryptocurrency is already widely-popular with agents and players in the sports betting industry. Now, collecting and payouts just got simplified—Get the details here!
Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/16/2018
Bitcoin Panic Selling: Great Entry Point to Get in?
Brian Kelly, Brian Kelly Capital founder and “Fast Money” trader, and Sheri Kaiserman, Maco.la principal advisor, discuss the sell-off in bitcoin and their outlooks for the crypto space.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/15/2018
How a Finnish Millionaire Lost $35M Worth of Bitcoin in a Gambling Scam
Aarni Otava Saarimaa was encouraged to invest in cryptocurrency Dragon Coin
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/14/2018
Move Over CryptoKitties, Gambling Apps Now Rule the Roost in Blockchain World
It turns out that gambling, not buying digital kittens, is one of the most popular applications on the blockchain, Bloomberg News reports Friday.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/10/2018
MLB Postseason Update & How Bookies Can Leverage The Postseason
MLB is still in full swing. Even though NFL betting is soon to take over, don’t just forget about MLB betting. Increase action on every sports to increase profits in your sportsbooks. Here’s how to leverage the MLB postseason right now.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/09/2018
Pros And Cons Of Players Using Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency In Sportsbooks
Online bookies need to be honest with their players when it comes to payment options. Bookies should understand how bitcoin and cryptocurrencies affect their players. Here’s the pro and cons you can educate your players with.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/09/2018
More Than $90 Billion Wiped Off Bitcoin's Value
The EFT was proposed by VanEck and SolidX. VanEck has pushed for this on two previous occasions and failed.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/08/2018
How Do I Get a Payout From DraftKings Sports Book in NJ?
Getting a payout from DraftKing's sports book in New Jersey should soon get a little easier, even if you happen to reside outside of state.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/08/2018
Crypto Prices Fall Sharply after SEC Postpones Bitcoin ETF Decision
Bitcoin, which now makes up to 80% of all online gambling transactions. dipped again on Wednesday following news that the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) will postpone the decision on approving what would be the first-ever Bitcoin ETF, which was issued by VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/08/2018
Bitcoin Market Share at Levels Just After Hitting Near $20K High
Bitcoin's share of the entire cryptocurrency market stood at 47.6 percent, the highest level since December 20, according to a report filed by CNBC Tuesday.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/07/2018
Goldman Sachs Reiterates Plan to Roll Out Crypto Assets: Bitcoin Loses 15 Percent of its Value in Past Week
Goldman Sachs has reiterated it plans to roll out “crypto asset offerings” to clients in future in what Bloomberg describes would be a “boost for the burgeoning universe of funds betting on cryptocurrencies.”
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/06/2018
Goldman Sachs: 'Bitcoin is Not Coming Back'
Goldman Sachs remains defiant when it comes to bitcoin having any role in the financial markets. Its investment strategy group says bitcoin will continue to decline.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/03/2018
Bitcoin Falling Again, but Only Temporary Says Investor
Bitcoin had fallen to 7,540.00 USD Wednesday following a rise above the $8,000 mark over the weekend.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/02/2018
Augur Blockchain Bets Placed on Trump Assassination Leave Regulators Powerless to Act
The so-called "Silk Road of Gambling", blockchain gambling platform Augur launched earlier this month. The “prediction market protocol” built on the ethereum blockchain permits gamblers from around the globe to create markets on just about anything, including the assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump. Regulators, meanwhile, may have little way of preventing this type of wagering.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/31/2018
Start a Bitcoin Sportsbook Online From Tennessee, Kentucky
The US Supreme Court opened the doors to legalizing sports betting across all 50 states this past May, including Tennessee and Kentucky providing each state comes up with their own laws.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/30/2018
Start a Bitcoin Sportsbook Online From Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri
The US Supreme Court opened the doors to legalizing sports betting across all 50 states this past May, including Louisiana, Missouri and Arkansas providing each state comes up with their own laws.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/30/2018
Start a Bitcoin Sportsbook Online From Virginia
The US Supreme Court opened the doors to legalizing sports betting across all 50 states this past May, including Virginia, providing each state comes up with their own laws.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/30/2018
Kim Kardashian West Stakes Bitcoin Chips During Charity Poker Event?
Bitcoin has some new supporters in the form of reality television's royal family, the Kardashians.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/30/2018
Ethereum-Based Gambling Site Fomo3D Surges 13,217% in Daily Volume
Fomo3D, an Ethereum-based gambling DApp, has risen a shocking 13,217% over the past 24 hours, leading some to suspect this is an elaborate ponzi scheme.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/28/2018
Bitcoin Rises Back Above $8K Despite Winklevoss Rejection
The price of bitcoin was at 8,128.40 United States Dollar Friday just before Noon New York time.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/27/2018
Cboe Request to Launch Winklevoss' Bitcoin ETF Rejected by SEC
An inability to adequately monitor a bitcoin exchange-traded fund run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss resulted in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rejecting a listing request late Thursday.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/26/2018
Skrill Now Supports Bitcoin
The leading payment transfer system for the online gambling sector, Skrill, has just announced it will be supporting bitcoin.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/26/2018
Bitcoin Rising: Hits $8K
Bitcoin’s price was above 8,275.23 Tuesday morning. This is the first time it has climbed above the $8000 mark in two months.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/24/2018
Starting Your Own Bitcoin Sportsbook
If you are thinking of starting your own online Sportsbook, Racebook or online casino then you’re probably looked at a lot of different options for software.
Submitted by Guest on, Jul/20/2018
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