Bitcoin and the Gambling Industry: FAQs

Bitcoin and the Gambling Industry: FAQs

We also explore whether one can legally place bets with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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Tech Space, Not Gambling Media, Widely Covering DraftKings Customer Breach

Tech Space, Not Gambling Media, Widely Covering DraftKings Customer Breach

And now comes word that BetMGM, too, has been the target of a breach.

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Cryptocurrency and Gambling

Since the earliest human civilizations, men have been wagering their earnings on games of chance or skill. Throughout our history, gambling (or betting) has endured as one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Venues have changed, games have evolved, but the desire for people to play these games has stayed the same.

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Gambling Interests Gave GOP Group Behind Pro-DeWine PACs $1M

Gambling Interests Gave GOP Group Behind Pro-DeWine PACs $1M

Gambling interests positioning for lucrative business as Ohio remakes its betting landscape donated nearly $1 million to a nonprofit group that helped successfully reelect Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a key decision-maker regarding the market’s future, an Associated Press review found.

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Bet on Xmas Flight Cancellations for Christmas 2022

Bet on Xmas Flight Cancellations for Christmas 2022

A Siberian Arctic air blast is headed straight toward the U.S., potentially shattering records and causing anarchy for travelers on Christmas Day.  Oh have no fear.  Our friends from BetOnline are here to take bets on the most airport flight cancellations.

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Hurts' Injury Impacts Odds Across the Board

No one knows, but Jalen Hurts could be out for some time, and that possibility has had a massive impact on odds across the football world.

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Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised

Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised

At the time of the attack, DraftKings originally claimed there was no breach.  Customer service numbers and links were reportedly unreachable.

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Sports Betting Revenue By State Four Years After Legalization

U.S. state-regulated sports betting has come a long way since the Supreme Court overturned prohibition in 2018.  We look at the top states in terms of sports betting revenue today compared to just two years ago.

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Live Dealer Casino Games in NJ for 2023

We’ve got you if you’re looking forward to having a splendid time at the live dealer games in 2023. Most New Jersey players enjoy the thrill of playing casino games with an in-person design format.

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Roulette Strategy: Tips That Can Improve Your Winnings Chances

Roulette Strategy: Tips That Can Improve Your Winnings Chances

The key thing to remember is that roulette is a game of probability. Every roulette wheel contains the numbers 1-36, the European version contains one zero on the wheel, and the American version contains both a single zero and a double zero. However, this is the only key difference between the two. 

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Bettors Were All Over Argentina and Messi to Win the FIFA World Cup

Dave Mason of BetOnline admitted his book would be huge France fans Sunday morning.  It's easy to see why.

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MGM Springfield Awarded Massachusetts Sports Betting License

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Monday agreed to award MGM Springfield a Category 1 sportsbook license.  This allows them to operate a retail sportsbook.  A decision on a Category 3 license for its BetMGM mobile brand was still being considered. 

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4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023

4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023

It doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to guess which of the four predicted trends in crypto gambling will almost certainly take effect in 2023.  That would be increased regulatory scrutiny. 

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AskGamblers Sells for €45m, Indiana Nearly Breaks Its Own Record

AskGamblers Sells for €45m, Indiana Nearly Breaks Its Own Record

The buyer is one Gaming Innovation Group (GiG).  They are slated to pay €20m in cash on closing, €10m 12 months after closing and the €15m balance 24 months after closing.

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Hustler Casino Concludes 'Vibratorgate' Live Streaming Tournament Probe

Hustler Casino Concludes 'Vibratorgate' Live Streaming Tournament Probe

Find out what the casino uncovered after story makes national headlines.

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Pimblett vs. Gordon II Odds Are Much Closer Following Shock Outcome

Pimblett vs. Gordon II Odds Are Much Closer Following Shock Outcome

"It’s probably one of the worst decisions ever," Jared Gordon said after the devastating outcome.

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How Do Key NFL Players' Absences Impact the Spread?

As it does every year, the injury bug has taken its toll on NFL players this season, and those setbacks have produced a trickle-down effect on the odds.

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PlayUP License Denied in Ohio, Penn Fined

Ohio Casino Control Commission Denies PlayUP License Over Possible 'Illegal Activity'

Ohio Gaming Commission also ordered a cease and desist against PlayUp with more details forthcoming.

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Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray: Nearly Everyone: 'Keep Dreaming'

Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray

A disgruntled customer thought they were calling out Circa Sportsbook, a revered betting establishment among professionals, for its unwillingness to refund all prop bets on the Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray Monday night.

It was revealed on Tuesday that Murray is set to miss the remainder of this season after suffering a torn ACL, hence the call for prop refunds. 

Those "in the know" were quick to school the gambler via Twitter.

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Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online

Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online

Twice each year, the UK’s Gambling Commission releases its industry report, covering findings of average consumer spending, gross gambling revenues, the split between online and retail, and much more. On November 24, one of the leading authorities in global gambling licensing and regulation unveiled its newest figures for the gambling industry of Great Britain. 

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Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

"I think it'll do pretty good for us," said Jim Ghikas, general manager of Mike's Roast Beef, right across the street from Encore. "A lot of people go in there already and they do come here afterwards, and more bettors in there will only increase our business. We're looking forward to it." 

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Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining.  Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.

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Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Cringeworthy social media posting comes at a time when Commonwealth of Massachusetts commissioners delay BetMGM's mobile sports betting application out of "concerns".

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Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill Odds on the Move

Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill will fight for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 283 in January.

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Sports Betting in Illinois Hits New Record in October

Sports Betting in Illinois Slows in February

Until March 5, 2022, Illinois sports bettors were required to visit an Illinois casino or racetrack in order to register for an online sports betting account.  Illinois gamblers can now set up accounts directly online or via their mobile devices.   The timing could not be any better as the industry showed signs of a slowdown in February.

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Watch These Hot Line Trends Heading Into Week 14 NFL - 2022

Watch These Hot Line Trends Heading Into Week 14 NFL - 2022

Overlays where the line is 3 and has hit 3.5 without going under the number 3 have mostly gone in favor of the underdogs, though the sample size is low: 4-9 (favorites-dogs).

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What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

As is often the case in the online casino industry, important events might only make a small ripple in mainstream news reports. However, the recent ban of casino streaming on the Twitch platform made resonating with plenty, as it opened up questions on areas like free speech, regulation of the internet, protection of minors, and so on.  

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Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Commissioner questions what the relationship means in terms of suitability, honesty, and integrity of the applicant. Meanwhile, BetMGM partnership with MGM Springfield raises questions as well.

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Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla

Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock

The tournament kicks off with the $600 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em opener featuring a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.

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Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ As AGA Continues It's 'Look at That Birdie Over There' Routine

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ

American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller called them “a scourge on our society".  He wasn't referring to Caesars though.

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