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CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Bitcoin Skids to a 13-month Low, Goes Below $5000
Bitcoin fell below $5000 shortly before Noon Eastern Standard Time Monday, the lowest the cryptocurrency has fallen in over 11 months.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/19/2018
'Bitcoin on its Way to Zero,' Professor Claims: Won't Gloat Though After This Week's Plunge
Nouriel Roubini, currently a professor at the New York University Stern School of Business, was quick to speak out following Bitcoin’s 13 percent drop overnight midweek.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/16/2018
Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Causing Disruption in Crypto Market
The price of Bitcoin has been hanging around the $5500 mark over the past two days following a dramatic drop midweek, nearly 14%, from around $6500.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/16/2018
Is Bitcoin Back On The Rise? Plus Why It Matters To Online Bookies
Some have sounded the alarm that Bitcoin’s back on the rise. If Bitcoin shifts from a downward trend to an upward trend, online bookies stand to benefit.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/15/2018
US Government Gets Involved in Case of Missing 5Dimes Owner
The US Department of State has confirmed they are looking into the disappearance of missing sportsbook owner Sean "Tony" Creighton.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/04/2018
Murder Number 582 and 583 This Year in Costa Rica as 5Dimes Tony Body Still Unaccounted For
After reporting eight days ago that the body of 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton had been found, the Costa Rica Star stopped reporting on the matter, has offered no further verification, and - according to what we are hearing within their office - have no intention to pursue the story any further.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/28/2018
How Do I Use Bitcoin to Bet Poker Online? (Bitcoin Poker Series Part I)
Being an intergral part of the gaming industry, we here at Gambling911.com are constantly asked two questions that might otherwise shock our regular readers: "How can I play online poker with real money?" And - wait for it - "How do I buy and use Bitcoin?"
Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/28/2018
Wife and Manager of Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Met to Make Payment
A Diario report reveals that the wife of kidnapped 5Dimes owner communicated with a manager of the betting firm to send more than $700K in bitcoin ransom to Cuba hours after Sean "Tony" Creighton allegedly disappeared.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/19/2018
5Dimes Issues Statement Regarding Kidnapping of Owner
Costa Rica sportsbook 5Dimes issued a statement to at least one media outlet in regard to the alleged kidnapping of its colorful owner, Sean "Tony" Creighton, 43 of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/18/2018
Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Vehicle Found Intentionally Crashed by Perps
Diaro Extra has what it says is a photo of the vehicle driven by 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton intentionally crashed into a gate. Creighton was reported kidnapped on September 25.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/17/2018
Status of 5Dimes Uncertain in Wake of Owner's Disappearance
Following word that the owner of San Jose, Costa Rica-based 5Dimes Sportsbook was reportedly kidnapped three weeks ago, those with money at the book have been scrambling to find out more details.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2018
Another $6 Billion of Value wiped Out of Bitcoin in a Day
Cryptocurrencies, which today accounts for upwards of 70% of all online gambling transactions in the North American market, lost approximately $6 billion of its value in a single day Thursday.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/12/2018
Bitcoin Gains Some Ground Wednesday as Google Partially Reverses Ban
Google's partial reverse of its Bitcoin ban has resulted in the price of that cryptocurrency gaining some ground Wednesday. The price of Bitcoin was hovering around $6500 closing in on Midnight Eastern Standard Time.
Submitted by Guest on, Sep/26/2018
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
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Libra is Likely Dead on Arrival
The odds of Facebook having the ability to launch its very own cryptocurrency, Libra, were not very good and should further nosedive following Wednesday's Congressional hearing featuring sole witness Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.