CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token', BSV Profiled on Fox Business

"If we were using this (cryptos) on a day-to-day basis in a way that shows more utility we wouldn't be in this pickle," Kennedy from Fox Business observed.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/12/2023

Let the Crackdown on AIs Begin

Let the Crackdown on AIs Begin

The New York Post featured a horrifying headline Tuesday: "AI bot, ChaosGPT, tweets out plans to ‘destroy humanity’ after being tasked".

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/11/2023

Poker Ace Wins Against ChatGPT, FTX ‘Hubris, Incompetence and Greed’

Poker Ace Wins Against ChatGPT, FTX ‘Hubris, Incompetence and Greed’

Plus Bradley Beal talks fan incident over gambling in Orlando: ‘Nobody wants to lose money’.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/11/2023

The IPv6 Killer App and All About Scaling

Plus crypto crime hits new highs in 2023 and Paxful collapses.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/07/2023

Contempt of Court Proceedings Involving Bitcoin Creator Thrown Out By Judges

Plus South Korea prosecutors fail to secure arrest warrant for Terra co-founder

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/05/2023

Accused Killer Denist Had Gambling Disorder, Crypto Losses

Accused Killer Denist Had Gambling Disorder, Crypto Losses

James Craig racked up $2 million in personal debt while his dental business was losing about $120,000, based on a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.  He lost $2000 in a recent trip to go gambling in Vegas prior to his wife's poisoning death.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/05/2023

Where Can I Exchange My BSV for Euros in Europe?

Whether it's for gaming purposes or something else, BSV is the original Bitcoin and does what it was intended to do: Super low fees and lightning fast transactions.  But for those looking to trade their Bitcoin SV for euros, a trustworthy exchange is required and to link it to your bank or credit card.

Bitvado is one of the exchanges that offers trading for BSV.  It is available to those in a number of countries, mostly in Europe.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/03/2023

Hot Now: Angels Among the Book's Biggest Liabilities, Stake.com Founders 'Friedberg Who"?

As far as the teams who have been bet the most (in terms of handle), the Braves, Yankees and Padres are the teams that have taken the most action.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2023

Gambling Site Stake.com Denies Ties to Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX Lawyer

Lawyer was also involved in a high profile insider cheating scandal involving an online poker site.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/30/2023

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Gambler was allowed to open a new account and spend £23,000 in 20 minutes without any checks.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/29/2023

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Gamblers Should Avoid Coinbase Like The Plague

Coinbase wallet will no longer support XRP, XLM, BCH, and ETC from Jan. 2023, it was revealed this week.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/22/2023

Coinbase Receives a 'Dreaded' Wells Notice

Plus the Bitcoin Masterclasses Series 3 with Craig Wright: Yes, human accountants are still needed.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/22/2023

How Blockchain-Based Payment Systems are Making Online Casino Transactions Faster and More Secure

The market for cryptocurrencies has ballooned. It is currently estimated to be worth about $2 trillion.  This means more rules, more regulation.  But all of this leads to a more secure environment for the online casino player in the blockchain ecosystem.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/22/2023

Can't Bet the FDU Game From NJ....WTF? Payout is $500K

Can't Bet the FDU Game From NJ

No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson only won four games last season.  They are in this year's NCAA tournament courtesy of a fluke.  They are the smallest team in the tournament.  And they just beat No. Purdue looking like one of the most impressive teams in the Big Dance.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/17/2023

Two Weeks After Arrest, Raid, Sonny Moraban Residence Under Renovations?

The defendant and his alleged co-conspirators are set for arraignment on March 22 in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/15/2023

ICE London 2023: Safer Gambling Using the Blockchain

CoinGeek’s Becky Liggero is back at the ICE London to check out the most ground-breaking technology and B2B solutions that exist within the gambling space today, particularly those that are powered by blockchain.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/13/2023

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Financial whistle blowing site claims associates arrested as social media platform quiet on former Rome Casino "manager"-turned social media influencer's birthday.  Plus we follow up on the Sonny Meraban case with the raid caught live by a Gambling911 camera crew.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/11/2023

Utilizing Blockchain for Safer Gambling, OH Sports Director Fired for Promoting Betting Apps

In today's gambling and crypto roundup, CoinGeek's intrepid reporter Becky Liggero Fontana talks utilizing blockchain for safer gambling with Bitboss founder Matt Dickson.  Plus, an Ohio sports director has just been canned for using Twitter to promote DraftKings, FanDuel and other sports betting apps.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/03/2023

Bitcoin ATM Founder Sonny Meraban Indicted Following Raid Captured on Video by Gambling911

More indictments to be announced Thursday afternoon.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/02/2023

Police Surround Home of Bitcoin ATM Kingpin Sonny Meraban on Miami Beach: Massive Indictment

The police activity began shortly after 7 am ET and shut off much of Collins Avenue in the North Beach section of Miami Beach.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/01/2023

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

When Lars Rosenberg, founder of FightClubCasino, shockingly passed away while in London attending this year's ICE gaming conference, it became immediately obvious the imprint he left on the industry and the void he left behind.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/28/2023

CoinGeek: Judges Rejecting Claims Victims Have No Recourse From Crypto Criminals

CoinGeek: Judges Rejecting Belief Victims of Crypto Criminals Have No Recourse

In his latest report, Stadbrooke cites District Judge Kenneth Marra ruling that the ‘The Ren Project’ is in civil contempt after it failed to reply to a ‘show good cause’ court order in a class action suit brought by customers of the defunct Cryptsy digital asset exchange.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/27/2023

Forecasting New Developments and the Latest Trends in Online Gambling

The online casino industry is only set to grow in size as people all around the globe are starting to become interested in earning large payouts for small wagers.

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/21/2023

Bitcoin Rally About to Lose Steam, Gov Cooper Says NC Sports Betting Bill to Pass This Year

Bitcoin has gained nearly 50% since the bottom fell out, mostly a result of the FTX Exchange collapse.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/21/2023

4 Things You Should Avoid When Betting with BTC

4 Things You Should Avoid When Betting with BTC

If you know nothing about cryptocurrencies, it's time to brush up on your Bitcoin knowledge. There are guides that can assist you in selecting the very best cryptocurrency online casinos.  Below we offer the common pitfalls when selecting a casino that primarily incorporates Bitcoin and similar digital currencies.  Let's take a look.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/15/2023

What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

In this extensive probe, Gambling911 looks back at the life of Hyper6 founder Alex Aron and what led up to his shock New Year's death by hanging.  Authorities initially ruled the death a suicide but friends and family suggest foul play.  Just one year prior, Alex was the victim of a home invasion, kidnapping and robbery.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Feb/12/2023

Online Sports Betting: Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain Integration

Online Sports Betting: Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain Integration

Cryptocurrency is continuing to gain popularity as more people become familiar with its benefits and use cases. With its advantages over traditional fiat currency, the popularity of cryptocurrency is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/06/2023

Tulip Trading Case Moves Forward: Would Give Redress for Lost or Stolen Digital Assets

If successful, Tulip Trading will have demonstrated that there is hope for the many who have had their digital assets lost or stolen and have assumed (wrongly) that there is no avenue for redress.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/03/2023

Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova Most Wanted Captured First Odds

Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova Most Wanted Captured First Odds

Ruja Ignatova, the self-touted "Cryptoqueen" who scammed investors out of $4 billion in 2016, is now one of the FBI's 10 most-wanted fugitives, CNN reported Sunday. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/24/2023

TikTok Gambling Scheme Uncovered, Cryptoqueen Vanishes With $4 Billion

Ruja Ignatova is now one of the FBI’s 10 most-wanted fugitives, alongside accused gang leaders and murderers.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/23/2023

Breaking News

Say No to Sportsbook Blacklist

Since Gambling911.com revealed that seven sportsbooks had gotten together to share player information, everybody in the industry is talking.

Online Slots With The Highest Payout Rates

If you are into online casino slots, don’t just play any games you stumble across after you open the lobby. Also, choosing an online slot by design or theme is not a good idea. If you want to not only have fun playing but also hit some wins, make sure you choose the right games.

How to Withdraw Funds From Online Casinos?

Navigating the world of online gambling, especially when it comes to withdrawing your winnings, can seem daunting at first. However, with the right knowledge and understanding, the process can be smooth and secure.