Business/Financial
Man Tried to Launder €11.5m in Bitcoin Drug Money While in Amsterdam

A 38-year-old British man while living in Amsterdam allegedly tried to launder approximately €11.5 million in Bitcoin between 2014 and 2016.
Bill Gates: 'I Don't Think Bitcoin's Anonymity is a Good Thing'

Microsoft founder Bill Gates commented on bitcoin, initial coin offerings, and cryptocurrencies more generally during a Reddit AMA on Tuesday.
DraftKings Hires Head of Sportsbook in Anticipation of U.S. Legalized Sports Betting

Daily Fantasy Sports giant DraftKings has announced the hire of Sean Hurley to head up its new sportsbook division.
U.S. Justice Dept Ramps Up Efforts to Regulate Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies

Speaking before a caucus filled with American bankers, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said cryptocurrencies are a “new challenge” and the agency is planning on tending to the issue soon.
When Should You Be Using Pay Per Head Services?

If you are considering starting an online sportsbook or online casino then the best option for you to get started is by using a service that is known as Pay Per Head.
Bitcoin Millions Story Was 'Fake News' Rapper 50 Cent Now Claims

The rapper and entrepreneur told TMZ.com he had recently "discovered" earnings of $8.5 million from proceeds of a 2014 album received in Bitcoin and not immediately converted into U.S. dollars.
FundFantasy Simulated Investing Contests Enhances Bonus Structure

With FundFantasy’s presale having been sold out, and their public token sale concluded, the FundFantasy project has made tremendous advancements, and have made some interesting changes to their bonus structure. The new model is simpler and is designed to avoid congestion on the Ethereum network.
Steve Wozniak loses $75K worth of BTC in Bitcoin scam

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has become the latest victim of an elaborate Bitcoin scam, taking the tech millionaire for $70K.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Poloniex Has Been Bought by Circle

Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency startup Circle has acquired digital token exchange Poloniex, Circle said on Monday, as it aims to cement its position as one of the leading players in the booming market.
Why Pay Per Head Services Make Sound Financial Sense

If you are a bookie who now doesn't have a good online presence or if you're considering starting an internet sportsbook or online casino. The most cost-effective means by which you could do things would be to use a pay per head service which will give you the top of the line software solutions not only for your clients but also for you the bookmaker.
Bitcoin Trading Seeks Common Ground with Bulls and Bears

When it comes to the daily cryptocurrency news posted on PlaySlots4RealMoney.com, the trading value of $BTC through the site’s Bitcoin Price Index is always one of the hottest topics of conversation.
Bitpay Bans Gambling Merchants

The popular digital asset service provider Bitpay, based in Atlanta, Georgia, announced in recent weeks it will be banning merchants engaged in gambling, adult entertainment and cloud-mining.
Bitcoin Sees Sudden Spike Early Monday, Marking Gain of Nearly $700

Bitcoin spiked in morning trading to near $10,200, marking a gain of more than $700, or about 7.5 percent, over the last 24 hours on Coinbase.
Famed Bear David Tice Talks Bitcoin: 'I've Been a Believer for Some Time'

"There are a number of companies that are looking at, and in fact have embraced, a gold-backing for a blockchain vehicle," famed bear David Tice tells CNBC
Bitcoin Online Gambling in Angola: Other Cryptocurrencies Available

What happens when cryptocurrency adaption and the explosive interest in online gambling in African nations like Angola collide?
Bitcoin Online Gambling in Morocco: Other Cryptocurrencies Available

What happens when cryptocurrency adaption and the explosive interest in online gambling in African nations like Morocco collide?
Bitcoin Online Gambling in Algeria: Other Cryptocurrencies Available

What happens when cryptocurrency adaption and the explosive interest in online gambling in African nations like Algeria collide?
Bitcoin Online Gambling in Egypt: Other Cryptocurrencies Available

What happens when cryptocurrency adaption and the explosive interest in online gambling in African nations like Egypt collide?
Bitcoin Online Gambling in South Africa: Other Cryptocurrencies Available

What happens when cryptocurrency adaption and the explosive interest in online gambling in African nations like South Africa collide? We take a look here.
Bitcoin Online Gambling in Kenya: Other Cryptocurrencies Available

What happens when cryptocurrency adaption and the explosive interest in online gambling in African nations like Kenya collide? We take a look here.
Bitcoin Adaptation in Africa Sould Help Boost Online Gambling Sector

The key to breaking into the African market for online gambling operators will be adaptation of crytocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
NY Lawmakers to Review Regulations on Bitcoin

New York state lawmakers say they want to know whether current regulations relating to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are up to the task of protecting consumers.
Bitcoin Plunge to $1000 Not Out of the Question, Exchange Founder Arrested

The owner of BitFunder, a long-defunct, bitcoin-denominated stock exchange, has been arrested by the U.S. government.
Online Bookie New Tool Alert: What's The Bet Alert Tool?

One of the best ways for online bookie agents to increase action in their sportsbooks is to offer cross-sport parlays at higher payout odds than normal parlay payout odds.
4 Cross-Sport Parlays and How To Market Them In Your Sportsbook

Always have cross-sport parlays set up for weekend betting. It helps to increase betting action in your sportsbook, and they’re harder for players to win. Check out 4 potential parlays this weekend, and some tips for promotions.
Cryptocurrency Prices Drop: Big News for Ripple

Bitcoin witnessed a bit of a plunge over the past 24 hours, down 16.72 percent from the recent high of $11,958 just 48 hours ago.
Free Bitcoins? Cryptocurrency Exchange Lands in Hot Water Again

A blunder at a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange let investors briefly buy bitcoins for free - though none were able to profit from the mistake.
ICOs Have Raised $2 Billion This Year Mostly From Private Sales

2017 was a banner year for ICOs - Initial Coin Offerings - with $5.7 billion raised, but as Bitcoin.com News reports, the general public now finds itself left out in the cold moving forward in 2018.
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Bookies: End of Football Season Doesn't Mean End of Taking Action

For North American bookies, the high season of taking action is during the NFL and College Football season. That is when their player counts are at their highest for the year, and when betting volumes are at their highest.
Henderson’s Skyline Casino Called into Question over Staff Changes

As reported by the VegasInternationalHotel.com earlier this month, the owners/operators of Henderson Skyline Casino might have gotten themselves in a bit a jam with the Nevada Gaming Commission for the failure to report recent additions and departures of some of its employee staff to gaming regulators.