Bitcoin Hot With Chinese Gamblers, Bookies, Pay Per Heads
Ever since adding the anonymous digital currency Bitcoin, Pay Per Head service PayPerHeadAgents.com says its business has increased. Nowhere is this more obvious than with the Chinese gambler.
It's all "about trading, about volatility, about making a profit -- buy low, sell high," said Bobby Lee, CEO of BTCChina, the world's largest Bitcoin exchange.
Pay Per Head is All About Lines
There are many moving parts in a successful pay per head business such as software, hardware, infrastructure, backup systems, wagering clerks, payment options… but the MVP at the end of the day is lines.
Casino Revenues Finally Up in Atlantic City
(Associated Press) - Data released Wednesday by New Jersey regulators shows the casinos won $257.5 million from gamblers last month, compared to $238.3 million in July 2014. The numbers were aided by $12.5 million in Internet gambling winnings, an increase of more than 24 percent over July 2014.
But when the four casinos that were operating in July 2014 that have since closed are included in the calculations, the July 2015 casino revenue fell 6.1 percent from a year ago.
China’s Devaluing of Its Currency Leads to Dropping Share Prices at Wynn
Wynn Resorts, which generates more than half its revenue from the Chinese gambling hub of Macau, slipped $2.39 on news Tuesday that the Chinese government would be devaluing its currency.
DeCavalcante Crime Family Boss John Riggi Dies: Was Not Inspiration for ‘Sopranos’
The one time crime boss of a family once believed to have inspired the hit series “The Sopranos” has passed away at the age of 90.
John Riggi of Edison, New Jersey was confirmed dead by the Corsentino Home for Funerals in Elizabeth, N.J. at the age of 90.
Riggi had served 20 years for racketeering with additional terms tacked on for complicity in contract killings. He was released in 2012.
Of All The Presidential Candidates, Chris Christie is the Most Gambling-Friendly
This is one article in an ongoing Gambling 911 series on 2016 Presidential candidates and their views on gambling issues.
Of all the candidates running for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is by far the most gambling-friendly.
Online Poker: 10 Days of Free Buys as Super Series Returns
San Jose, Costa Rica – When they said the best things in life are free, they were clearly talking about Americas Cardroom's latest offering.
Iowa, New Hampshire Polls Show Surge for Trump, Fiorina, Kasich: Latest GOP Odds
Scott Walker appears to be losing ground in Iowa as Donald Trump picks up the lead according to a new Suffolk University poll conducted August 7-10 immediately following Thursdays first GOP debate. Scott has dropped to second place at 12%. Trump was coming in at 17%.
Donald Trump Would be ‘Whiner in Chief’ as Odds Drop Off a Bit
Appearing on CNN Tuesday morning as part of a media blitz that included Fox News, GOP frontrunner for US President Donald Trump admitted he was the “Biggest Whiner”.
"I do whine because I want to win, and I'm not happy about not winning, and I am a whiner, and I keep whining and whining until I win," he said on CNN.
Bookie Tips: 5 Proven Strategies to Get Your Players Excited for NFL Season
I’m a big fan of per head services. The good providers will give you sharp lines, great customer service and let us do what we do best: manage our players and grow our customer base.
Ladbrokes Shares Fall 0.7 Percent on News of Huge Profit Plunge
Bookmaker Ladbrokes fell 0.7 percent on news of a 44-percent drop in adjusted first-half profit to 24.7 million pounds, reflecting less betting on football and a string of customer-friendly results. Its update was in-line with guidance.
The betting giant had already warned that its revenues were flat at £588.8 million coming into Tuesday's announced financials report.
PA Online Poker Bill Nearly Dead on Arrival
Efforts to legalize online poker will not go through in 2015 due to state budget constraints.
In an interview with CardPlayer, State rep John Payne ((R-District 106) says iPoker potential depends on what bills Governor Wolf and the General Assembly agree to include in the budget, and so far “nobody knows.”
DraftKings Millionaire Maker PGA Championship Contest: Turn $20 Into $1 Mil
It’s another Major golf event and that means Daily Fantasy Sports behemoth DraftKings.com will be featuring its Millionaire Maker PGA Championship contest whereby one lucky player gets to turn $20 million into $1 million.
Michigan Mafia to Blame for State Rep’s Sex With Gay Prostitute Scandal
Michigan State Representative Todd Courser (R-Lapeer) is blaming the East Lansing Mafia for trying to blackmail him because of his political beliefs.
“I see this as the way the establishment machine gets everyone to do what they are told to do and have no one question their authority,” says Courser.
Trump: ‘Megyn Kelly Should Apologize to Me’ After ‘Blood From Wherever’ Flap
GOP Presidential candidate and current frontrunner Donald Trump believes he is owed an apology from Fox News anchor and debate moderator Megyn Kelly after being asked about past disparaging remarks he has made against women, including calling television personality Rosie O’Donnell a “fat slob”.
Double Taxation Leads to Ladbrokes First Half Year Slump: Results Released
Investors are cringing ahead of UK bookmaker Ladbrokes release of first year financials Tuesday.
The betting giant has already warned that its revenues were flat at £588.8 million.
Not only did punters perform favorably during the first half of 2015, Ladbrokes and a number of its competitors were also hit by Chancellor George Osborne’s tax raids in December and March.
Son-In-Law of Late Mobster John Gotti Indicted on Charges of Racketeering
The son-in-law of late Mob kingpin John Gotti was formerly indicted over the weekend for his alleged role in a $4.2 million scrap metal processing fraud.
Paddy Power New Tagline: ‘You’re F***ing Welcome’
Controversial Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has released a new ad campaign with the tagline “You’re F***ing Welcome”. Because Gambling911.com is a family website, we can’ spell out the word featuring a few missing letters, but some of our more savvy readers can figure it out.
Ladbrokes to Release Interims Tuesday: Pre-Tax Loss Anticipated
Ladbrokes will release interims Tuesday, with an update certain on its planned merger with Coral, and probably further details of its troubled Irish arm, which is due to exit examinership.
Investors in Ladbrokes (LSE: LAD.L ) were bracing for the bookmaker to slump to a loss this week when the gambling company takes after hit from writing down the value of its shop estate.
They were expect to record an impairment charge of between £75m and £85m when it posts first-half results on Tuesday, pushing the bookie to a pre-tax loss.
- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com
Can Dribble Creators Get It Right This Time With Daily Fantasy Premiere League App
Dribble is the latest entry into the highly competitive Daily Fantasy Sports sector. It is the fourth app developed by the duo of Daniel Qu and Nicholas P. Wright.
“It brings players the easiest way to craft dream squads and to see how they measure up against friends and random opponents,” the site claims.
Donald Trump 5-1 Odds of Becoming Republican Nominee Following GOP Debate
After Thursday night’s first GOP 2016 Presidential debate, real estate mogul and reality star Donald Trump continued to come in with short 5-1 odds of being nominated the Republican candidate. Only Jeb Bush (2-1) and Scott Walker (4-1) had shorter odds.
Amazing 12-weeks Free Pay Per Head Service
AcePerHead.com is offering free Pay Per Head service. The following is a presser issued by the company on Saturday.
FantasyUp Could Go Belly Up Some Fear: Daily Fantasy Sports Site Slow Paying
A Daily Fantasy Sports site utilizing a “no rake” business model, FantasyUp, appears to be ready to pay the piper.
Can Rake Free Work in Daily Fantasy Sports? CBS Sportsline Thinks So
CBS Sportsline introduced its Daily Fantasy Sports platform this past week with a rake free concept that is sure to give industry leaders DraftKings and FanDuel and run for their money.
CBS’ DFS Director Grant Griffin tweeted this week that they were not planning on featuring rake any time soon although many believe the new NFL season will require the media conglomerate to change its model.
Ring Leaders in Violent California Sports Betting Ring Sentenced: Got Off Light
Two brothers, both of whom were ring leaders of a violent California-based illegal sports betting ring, have been sentenced to less than two years in prison and each must pay a fine of $50,000. Each had been facing up to 20 years prison time.
Erik Portocarrero, 44, and his brother, Jan Harald Portocarrero, 42, ran Macho Sports out of both California and the South American nation of Peru.
GVC Holdings Not Giving Up On Bwin.Party: The Timeline
GVC Holdings Plc, whose offer for the company was turned down in favor of a one from rival 888 Holdings Plc, has twice come back with higher offers.
All eyes are now on Bwin to see what it decides and whether 888 will return with a higher offer.
Following are some of the key developments in the long-running saga:
May 5, 2014 - American activist investor Jason Ader claims support for Bwin.Party shake-up to tackle what he describes as a continuing decline in the business.
May 22, 2014 - Bwin.party agrees deal with investor on board changes.
Donald Trump and the Mob: His Ties are Extensive According to Report
Last week, Chris Frates, CNN Investigative Correspondent, published an intriguing report on real estate mogul and GOP Presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s dealings with the Mob.
Trump's alleged ties to New York and Philadelphia crime families go back decades and have been recounted in a book, newspapers and government records, Frates notes.
Per Head Strategy of the Week: Payment Processing
Just like there are super successful and wealthy businessmen in the world, there are many factors that distinguish the most successful online gambling operations from those that just limp along slowly over the years, barely surviving.
MINNESOTA TWINS at TORONTO BLUE JAYS Betting Preview
The rebuilt Toronto Blue Jays continue their quest for the playoffs when they host the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.
Trump Will Call Someone an Idiot, Moron at First Ever GOP Debate: Latest Odds
BetOnline was offering odds on whether GOP US Presidential candidate Donald Trump will call someone an idiot or moron at the first Republican debate for the 2016 elections.
