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The Role of UKGC in Online Gambling Industry

The Role of UKGC in Online Gambling Industry

Apart from the League Championship, the United Kingdom is also one of the most important territories of the gambling industry. The technology revolution and the appearance of the internet have allowed this sector to rise there. With this inevitable growth, an authority was born in 2007 to regulate the gambling in this sovereign country.

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/12/2018

888 Holdings Acquires All American Poker Network

888 Holdings Acquires All American Poker Network

In a bid to gain a stronger foothold in the U.S. market, 888 Poker has acquired the All American Poker Network.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/11/2018

Aussie Firm Enters NJ Sports Betting Market

Aussie Firm Enters NJ Sports Betting Market

New Jersey has given preliminary approval for an Australian sports book provider to offer online sports betting.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/11/2018

Thunderpick Targets US eSports Market with Unique Social Betting Platform

Thunderpick Targets US eSports Market with Unique Social Betting Platform

eSports betting operator Thunderpick is looking to bring its unique social betting platform to the United States after the removal of regulatory obstacles earlier this year.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/06/2018

High Roller Factory Acquires Kasino Curt and Hires a Finnish Reality TV Star to Promote it

Jasmine Tukiainen is excited to start her new job on International Dice Day.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/04/2018

PokerStars Coming to PA

PokerStars Coming to PA

Online poker is set to go live in the state of Pennsylvania and the world's largest real money site, PokerStars, has finally been granted permission to operate in the Keystone State.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/03/2018

Another American Goes Missing in Costa Rica

Another American Goes Missing in Costa Rica

Another American has gone missing in Costa Rica and the U.S. embassy still has no answers as to the whereabouts of 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/30/2018

Tiverton Twin River Casino Sportsbook to Open Monday

Following the opening of its Lincoln location sportsbook this week, Twin River Casino has confirmed its Tiverton casino sportsbook is set to do the same this coming Monday (December 3).

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/30/2018

Sports Per Head Companies See Explosive Growth

Sports Per Head Companies See Explosive Growth

With the gambling industry constantly growing and increasing its revenues each year, there is a growing market for people that want to book action from their friends and family members.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/29/2018

Hard Rock to Launch Sportsbook

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has signed a contract with Hard Rock International (Hard Rock) for the provision of its omni-channel Sportsbook solution in the newly opened US market of New Jersey. Launch date is estimated for Q1 2019. This agreement follows a Letter of Intent signed between GiG and Hard Rock on 12 October 2018.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/29/2018

Tunica Casino Closing

Tunica Casino Closing

Caesars Entertainment will close a second casino in Mississippi's Tunica County, as the region's years-long decline in gambling revenues continues to weigh on business.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/28/2018

Lots of Lopsided Bets Week 13 NFL

Lots of Lopsided Bets Week 13 NFL

So much lopsided action this coming weekend will leave the books exposed.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/28/2018

What is a Price Per Head?

What is a Price Per Head?

A Price Per Head is a pricing model used by bookmakers to determine a cost and payment structure for using their services.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/27/2018

Books Get Butchered by Texans Monday Night

Books Get Butchered by Houston Monday Night

The books got hammered Monday night with a Houston win over the Tennessee Titans.  No need to shed a tear as the weekend overall fell mostly in their favor.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/27/2018

How Much Bitcoin Do I Need to Play Poker Online? (Bitcoin Poker Series Part III)

How Much Bitcoin Do I Need to Play Poker Online?

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

Revenue Share Licenses for Online Sports Betting in New Jersey a Tough Sell

Revenue Share Licenses for Online Sports Betting in New Jersey a Tough Sell

Those affiliate marketers looking to promote online sports betting sites in the Garden State of New Jersey might be better off signing up with Amazon and taking advantage of their 24 hour cookie window.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/25/2018

What Online Bookies Need To Understand About Legalized Sports Betting

We all know that in the US legalized sports betting is on the rise. So, how does that affect online bookies? Is it time to shut down? Stay in-the-know and get the answers about your online business.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/22/2018

Who Has One of the Best PPH Software Platforms

Who Has One of the Best PPH Software Platforms

If you are an agent that books action on sports in the year 2018 then you should definitely be using a PHP software provider instead of doing it the old fashioned way with paper and pen.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/22/2018

Paddy Power Could Add €240m to Earnings Thanks to FanDuel USA Sports Betting

Paddy Power Could Add €240m to Earnings Thanks to FanDuel USA Sports Betting

Betting firm Paddy Power anticipates another €240m to be added to its earnings by 2023, a result of its foray into the U.S. market.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/22/2018

Sports Betting Software Solutions

Sports Betting Software Solutions

PricePerPlayer.com is the ideal sports betting software solution for bookmakers and agents.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/22/2018

Sports Betting in Rhode Island Could Become a Reality Thanksgiving Day

Sports Betting in Rhode Island Could Become a Reality Thanksgiving Day

Sports bettors in the tiny state of Rhode Island will have even more to be thankful this Thanksgiving Day as the Twin River Casino in Lincoln is set to launch its sportsbook.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz 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

Guitar Smash Celebrating Opening of New Hard Rock Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Guitar Smash Celebrating Opening of New Hard Rock Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

To celebrate the grand opening of the new Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood and adjacent casino expansion, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will host a guitar smash and media availability Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m.

Submitted by Press Release on, Nov/21/2018

How Fast Can I Get Paid Using Bitcoin With an Online Poker Site ((Bitcoin Poker Series Part II)

How Fast Can I Get Paid Using Bitcoin With an Online Poker Site

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

Judge Schedules Hearing on Whether to Release Report on Wynn

A judge in Nevada has temporarily blocked the planned release of a Massachusetts Gaming Commission report about allegations of sexual misconduct against former casino mogul Steve Wynn, a court official said Monday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/19/2018

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

'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

Sports Betting is Coming to Ohio Soon Says Government Elect

Sports Betting is Coming to Ohio Soon Says Government Elect

Ohio Governor-Elect Mike DeWine is all-in on sports betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/16/2018

South Dakota Could Soon Get Sports Betting With Deadwood Request

South Dakota Could Soon Get Sports Betting With Deadwood Request

Four years after South Dakota enthusiastically voted to allow Deadwood casino patrons to play keno, craps and roulette, a gambling industry group plans to ask state lawmakers for a 2020 ballot measure to bring legal sports betting to the historic mining town.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/15/2018

Massachusetts, Rhode Island Residents Await Sportsbook Opening

Massachusetts, Rhode Island Residents Await Sportsbook Opening

Those in and around the Boston area will soon have a sportsbook within a 40 minute to 1-hour drive should the New England Patriots be playing in the 2019 Super Bowl.  Providence residence are in even better luck as that sportsbook is set to open just 15 minutes outside the city limits.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/12/2018

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NY Sets Online Betting Record with $248.9M in May

Underlining its grip on the nation’s largest legal betting market, New York crossed the $2 billion mark in total wagers for the third straight month in May, while gross revenue climbed to an all-time high—nudging past the previous peak set earlier this year and landing more than 22% above last May’s return.