Olympic Sports (TheGreek.com) was one of the first and most respected offshore sportsbooks to emerge on the scene back in the 1990s. Founder Spiro Athanas was a beloved figure in the industry. He would eventually run into some trouble and sell his Jamaica-based book.
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Cryptocurrency to be Spotlighted on Dr. Phil Tuesday: Scam or Not?
Dr. Phil tackles the controversial topic of cryptocurrency: digital currencies that are being hailed as the future of finance by some and a scam by others. This show airs on Tuesday in most markets.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/25/2022
Bitcoin Skids to Six-Month Low as Fears of Ukraine Conflict Shake Markets
Bitcoin tumbled almost 9% on Monday to its lowest in six months as fears of a Russian attack on Ukraine saw riskier assets worldwide extend their sell-off.
Submitted by Reuters on, Jan/24/2022
Bookie Agent App for Paying and Collecting Money Without Having to Meet Face to Face
Introducing Agent Payment 4K. It's a complete player payment control app only available at Power Pay Per Head.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/20/2022
The Fed May Create a US Digital Currency
The central bank just released a 40-page study on the benefits and risks of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The agency avoided taking any type of stance on the matter.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/20/2022
Russia Proposes Ban on Use and Mining of Cryptocurrencies
Russia's central bank on Thursday proposed banning the use and mining of cryptocurrencies on Russian territory, citing threats to financial stability, citizens' wellbeing and its monetary policy sovereignty.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/20/2022
Custom Bookie Websites: Get Yours for Free
You do not have to go back all that far to remember the days when a sports bookmaker conducted the majority of their business with a pen and a pad of paper.
Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Jan/17/2022
Costa Rica Hydro Plant Gets New Lease on Life From Crypto Mining
A small river in the middle of coffee plantations, sugar cane fields and a forest provides energy to a hydroelectric power plant in Costa Rica that feeds hundreds of computers wired up to the cryptocurrency mining business.
Submitted by Reuters on, Jan/14/2022
Ayre Tells Market Watch: "For Sure Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme"
Calvin Ayre says Bitcoin SV is powered by a revolutionary technology that has many useful applications, while the digital currency most people know as Bitcoin is useless and a fraud.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/12/2022
Bloomberg: Bitcoin Death Cross Is Staring Down Bulls After a Painful Retreat
Bloomberg warned of crypto being mired in a drawdown as the Fed readies a stimulus withdrawal and the IMF issued its latest warning on crypto risk to financial markets.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/11/2022
Pay Per Head Sportsbook Demo
A pay per head sportsbook service allows people to become bookies and accept action on various sports.
Submitted by Guest on, Jan/09/2022
BSV Blockchain Makes Lasting Impression at CES 2022: Who Knew Blockchains Could Scale
CES has always been a window into what the world of technology will look like down the line. With this in mind, it shouldn't come as a big surprise that our friends representing the BSV Blockchain would make their way to Vegas this week to take full advantage of those seeking to incorporate blockchain technology into their own business platforms.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/07/2022
Kazakhstan Crackdown Hits Crypto Miners
The price of Bitcoin has fallen more than 15% in the last month and that trend continued Thursday with the digital coin price coming in just under 43,000.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/06/2022
Ira Kleiman Attorneys Beg Court for New Trial Following Landmark Bitcoin Case
In the filing, Ira’s attorneys complain that the defendants violated an earlier court order during the trial which prohibited them from introducing evidence as to the relationship between Ira and his late brother.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/05/2022
A Year of Regulations for Bitcoin, Other Digital Currencies
Gavin Lucas of CoinGeek writes that savvy entrepreneurs in the space are positioning themselves to be in good standing with the SEC and not run afoul of the law.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/04/2022
Power Pay Per Head Offers Local Bookies Premium Sport Gambling Software Online
The Pay Per Head industry continues to evolve in an ever-changing technological environment where what was all the rage last year is already obsolete.
Submitted by Guest on, Jan/03/2022
6 Influential Digital Currency Trends That Emerged in 2021
For anyone that's even been casually following the space, the top talk of 2021 was undoubtably centered around NFTs. But there was much more.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/27/2021
COPA Case is Bigger Than Kleiman v Wright
“This will be the ultimate ‘put up or shut up’ case regarding the creation of Bitcoin," Director of Entrepreneurial Education T.K. Coleman points out.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/21/2021
Tesla Will Accept Dogecoin as Payment for Some of Merchandise
Dogecoin went from being worth just a fraction of a penny at the start of 2021 to notching a record-high price above 74 cents in May. It now sits at just below 20 cents a coin.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/14/2021
BTC Protocol Maintainer Samuel Dobson Steps Down: ‘Now is the Right Time to Go’
"I am officially stepping down as a maintainer of Bitcoin Core. Serving as the wallet maintainer for the past three years has been an absolute privilege," he said as another trial looms.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/13/2021
CIA Involved With Crypto as Chief Discloses His Agency Working on "a Number of Different Projects"
These projects are "focused on cryptocurrency and trying to look at second- and third-order consequences as well and helping with our colleagues in other parts of the U.S. government to provide solid intelligence on what we’re seeing as well.”
Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/09/2021
Craig Wright Media Darling as Some Ponder BSV Hitting $10K
Dr. Wehrmann points to real use cases for Bitcoin SV as the catalyst for huge growth potential. These include Money Button, a user friendly Bitcoin SV service provider, right now already has 150 active businesses using it. Also EHR Data Inc's plan for 5,000 to 6,000 transactions per second.
Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/07/2021
Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright 100% Satoshi Nakamoto Says Miami Jury: Responds to Verdict (LIVE STREAM)
It's official! Dr. Craig Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto, founder of Bitcoin!!!
A Miami jury arrived at that decision late Monday morning after mulling over extensive documentation presented during the so-called "Trial of the Century".
Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/06/2021
Bitmart Suspends Withdrawals Following Apparent $200K Hack
Customers of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitmart fear the worst after it confirmed a $150K hack Saturday night. Blockchain security and data analytics firm Peckshield estimates that the loss is closer to $200 million however.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/05/2021
BitMart Exchange Hacked, Reportedly Loses $196 Million
One of the most devastating digital currency exchange hacks on record occurred late Saturday night as Bitmart reportedly lost some $196 million in various cryptos.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/04/2021
Jurors in Kleiman-Wright Case Worried Over Job Terminations
"Can we please get letters for our employers to let them know this is going to keep going"...
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/03/2021
Ayre Predicts Mistrial in Kleiman-Wright Case
"Plaintiff could not meet the burdon of proving their case because only Craig is Satoshi and this is what came out in court," Ayre notes.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/02/2021
Could We Have a Verdict in Trial of the Century? Jury Asking for Short Day Friday
The jury has been deadlocked in the infamous Ira Kleiman vs. Dr. Craig Wright trial.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/02/2021
Your Own Brand - A Pay Per Head Let’s It Happen
You are a local bookie, there is no casino, and there is no online presence of any sort. Your clients are your friends from work, the local pub, the block you live on, etc... What you must do is give them an online presence. If you give them this door to open, they will be grateful for it and they will use it. The pay per head gives you an immediate online presence. We say immediate, seriously – within one day or so of making the phone call and signing up with a fantastic PPH, you can be online, have your clients integrated, and be earning money.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/02/2021
Plaintiff in Kleiman-Wright Case Apparently Have No Money to Pay Expert Witness
O’Hagan is a popular and award-winning Scottish author known for his non-fiction novels. In June 2016, he published “The Satoshi Affair'', which chronicled first-hand interviews and situations he had with Wright.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/02/2021
Jury Fails to Come to Decision in Kleiman Wright Trial of the Century
Jurors told the judge in the case of Ira Kleiman vs. Craig Wright that they were unable to come up with a decision. The judge issued an Allen charge, which requires them to now deliberate until they have a decision.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/01/2021
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Best Bets Wednesday January 26, 2022
The Vols look like a good bet on the moneyline having gone 10-0 at home this season but you are looking at a steep -360 price versus the Gators.
Is It Time for Women to Embrace Sports Betting?
Hearing a group of women talk about the latest odds for NFL matches or discussing fantasy football is rare, even though they are watching sport in higher and higher numbers. Some think it’s because it doesn’t interest them, others believe it’s the result of a male dominated betting industry.