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CRYPTOCURRENCIES
5Dimes Moves to 3-4 Day Payment Processing From Under 24 Hours
5Dimes could be following lead of other books in pushing Bitcoin more
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/19/2018
The Cons of Using Bitcoin to Play Online Poker (Part V)
In this article we look at the cons of using Bitcoin to make deposits and play real money poker online.
Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/04/2018
The Pros of Using Bitcoin to Play Online Poker (Part IV)
In this article we look at the pros of using Bitcoin to make deposits and play real money poker online.
Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/04/2018
How Much Bitcoin Do I Need to Play Poker Online? (Bitcoin Poker Series Part III)
One only needed 0.013 of Bitcoin to start playing online poker at the exchange rate as of this writing. This was the equivalent of USD $50. If you have that amount, you can start playing poker online now.
Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/26/2018
Bitcoin Mounts a Bit of a Comeback
Following two weeks of pure Hell in the world of Bitcoin, it was nice to see late Sunday's upward mobility.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/25/2018
Bitcoin Falls Again on Saturday
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin, popular with online gamers, once again saw its price decline dramatically following a few days of quiet.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/24/2018
Bitcoin for Payments a Distant Dream as Usage Dries Up
The use of bitcoin for commercial payments has dropped dramatically this year, even as the original digital coin starts to fulfill one of the basic features of any payment currency: stability.
Submitted by Reuters on, Nov/21/2018
Safe to Withdraw Funds Now? Bitcoin Stabilizes a Bit Wednesday
Crazy price fluctuations with Bitcoin resulted in a tough week for withdrawing winnings from online gambling sites.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/21/2018
Bitcoin-Rigging Criminal Probe Tied to Tether
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the cryptocurrency Tether was used to prop up Bitcoin.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/20/2018
How Fast Can I Get Paid Using Bitcoin With an Online Poker Site ((Bitcoin Poker Series Part II)
Using Bitcoin to fund your online poker site is easy and payouts super fast, in some cases just 5 to 40 minutes.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/20/2018
Bitcoin Extends Slide Below $4,500, New 2018 Low
Bitcoin tumbled as much as 10 percent on Tuesday to below $4,500 BTC=BTSP, bringing the world's best-known cryptocurrency's losses to 30 percent within a week as a selloff in digital currencies intensified across the board.
Submitted by Reuters on, Nov/20/2018
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
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Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Saturday January 25, 2020.
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