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ICE London 2018 Was Biggest on Record

ICE London 2018 Was Biggest on Record

The unique number of visitors attending ICE London has been confirmed at 33,536, an 11% increase on the 2017 figure and a landmark figure which constituted the seventh consecutive year of growth for the industry leading gaming technology event.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/10/2018

AXES Network’s Earle Hall Heads Up Canada’s New Blockchain Committee

In a recent post on PlaySlots4RealMoney.com by Penny Cleopatra, the top guy at AXES Network has been tapped to fill the role as the chair of the new Blockchain Committee in Canada. Chosen for this position by the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) , Earle Hall appears to be the perfect candidate given his current title of CEO at AXES.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/10/2018

Epic Fail: Overlay Fiasco at Westgate HPT Event Has Players Fuming

Fine print points out that three-hundred entries would force event organizers to kick in $5,000 in added cash, prompting casino to announce half price deal after tournament was already underway and infuriating players who paid full price, which was nearly everyone, in the process

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/10/2018

Bitcoin Would Be a Calamity, Not an Economy

A piece appearing in MIT Technology Review suggests that the anonymous digital currency bitcoin has had trouble growing beyond a niche community.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/10/2018

Estonian Regulator, Taivo Põrk, to Speak at Mare Balticum Gaming Summit 2018

Estonian Regulator, Taivo Põrk, to Speak at Mare Balticum Gaming Summit 2018

The Mare Balticum Gaming Summit 2018 speakers keeps growing as conference organizers announce the addition of Estonian regulator Taivo Põrk to their lineup.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/10/2018

Terrible Touts 2: The Price is Wrong, Jack Price That Is

Terrible Touts 2: The Price is Wrong, Jack Price That Is

Back in the 1990s, there was a plethora of shows on cable television on Saturday mornings during football season that featured sports handicappers.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/09/2018

Bookmaker, Genovese Crime Family Associate Convicted of Racketeering, Murder Conspiracy

Genovese Crime Family Associate Convicted of Racketeering, Murder Conspiracy

Salvatore Delligatti, 40, was found guilty in Manhattan federal court last week on all counts of racketeering conspiracy, murder-for-hire conspiracy, participation in an illegal gambling operation, and a firearms offense following a three-week jury trial.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/09/2018

Backpage Owners Promoted Prostitution, Used Bitcoin to Launder Money

Backpage Owners Promoted Prostitution, Used Bitcoin to Launder Money

Seven people, including some with Phoenix connections, have been indicted in federal court on prostitution crimes relating to the operation of the Backpage.com website. 

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/09/2018

Atlantic City Casino Earnings Up 22.5 Percent in 2017

Less competition has led to higher profits for Atlantic City’s casinos in 2017 — but will it last with two more casinos soon to join the mix?

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/09/2018

Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Inks Deal for Online Gambling

Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Inks Deal for Online Gambling

Casino gambling in Atlantic City has been around for decades, but in recent years the casinos in town have taken it on the chin given the proliferation of other gambling options in neighboring states.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/09/2018

Doubleline Capital CEO Talks Bitcoin: 'Bitcoin Very Clearly Leads Risk Assets'

Jeffrey Gundlach, Doubleline Capital CEO, talks bonds, tariffs and bitcoin in an exclusive interview on CNBC's "Fast Money." 

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/09/2018

Conman Swindled Sports Fans Out of £60k in Ticket Scam as Means to Fuel Online Gambling Addiction

A conman, Jamie Keeble, 45, fleeced sports fans out of more than £60,000 in a ticket scam for tickets to Wimbledon, Six Nations and the Champions League, according to the Daily Record.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/08/2018

Ayre: 'This Will Make Ethereum Obsolete'

Ayre: 'This Will Make Ethereum Obsolete'

Over 50 teams have signed up to put tokenization on the Bitcoin BCH chain and that can only mean one thing, CoinGeek.com founder Calvin Ayre predicts: The end of Ethereum.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/08/2018

The Gambling Edge April 9: 4-0 NBA, 3-0 MLB

The Gambling Edge April 9: 4-0 NBA, 3-0 MLB

In an effort to present Gambling911.com readers with the best sports betting free tips and picks platforms available today, we are happy to introduce The Gambling Edge

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/08/2018

Steve Wynn Sues Lawyer for Dancer Who Accused Him of Leering

Steve Wynn Sues Lawyer for Dancer Who Accused Him of Leering

Disgraced casino mogul Steve Wynn has sued the attorney of a dancer who accused him of inappropriate behavior.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/07/2018

$25 Billion in Taxes Owed by Cryptocurrency Investors

It's tax season, and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on those who have invested in cryptocurrencies over the past year.  Taxpayers find themselves in a bit of a bind as the April 17 deadline looms as they try to better understand capital gains.  

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/07/2018

Crypto Self-Regulation Deemed Likely in South Africa

Crypto Self-Regulation Deemed Likely in South Africa

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has set up a team to monitor fintech developments and assist its efforts to finalize the regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin.com News is reporting this weekend.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/07/2018

Casino Luck Casino Review

Players who register for a Casino Luck account will get to enjoy a welcome bonus offer that covers their initial deposit. The online casino will give these players a 100% match bonus that can go as high as £/€/$150 and 150 free spins for the Starburst video slot.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/07/2018

Man Charged With Decapitating Gambler Now Faces Witness Tampering Charges

One of two men charged with decapitating an individual they met at a casino is now accused of witness tampering.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/07/2018

Feds Want to Serve Bitcoin Fraud Lawsuit Against Colorado Man Via Email

A Colorado man accused of defrauding investors of more than $1 million in a Bitcoin-based investment scheme has eluded being served charging documents and federal regulators are seeking permission to serve him via email.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/07/2018

Bitcoin ‘Worthless’ and Will Perform Worse Than Stocks In The Coming Months

"Bitcoin's correlation with equity prices has strengthened recently, but we think that this will be just temporary. We still think that bitcoin is essentially worthless," Capital Economics tells CNBC.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/07/2018

MGM Shares Rise on Talks Company Could Buy Wynn

MGM Shares Rise on Talks Company Could Buy Wynn

The New York Post on Friday was reporting that MGM is considering buying Wynn Resorts though an amount has yet to be disclosed.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/06/2018

Mobster Caught on Video Talking Gleefully About Blow Torching Man's Feet Found Guilty

Chicago Outfit soldier Charles “Chuckie” Russell has been found guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm this past Wednesday, but it is the circumstances surrounding his legal troubles that left people gasping.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/06/2018

Mare Balticum Gaming Summit Adds Play'n GO Group Compliance Manager Sissel Weitzhandler to Speaker List

Mare Balticum Gaming Summit Adds Play'n GO Group Compliance Manager Sissel Weitzhandler to Speaker List

The organizers of Mare Balticum Gaming Summit (Baltic Sea Gaming Summit) are honored to announce that Sissel Weitzhandler (Legal and Compliance Manager of the Play'n GO Group) will join the inaugural event as a speaker in the panel dedicated to the Scandinavian region.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/06/2018

John Wright: 'Affiliates Must Pay for Compliance Now' and a Look at How One Company is Pushing Blockchain iGaming

In this interview with Becky Liggero of CalvinAyre.com, John Wright of Stats Drone explains why compliance in the world of Web gambling is a shared responsibility between affiliates and operators.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/06/2018

India Bans Bitcoin

In a blow to cryptocurrencies, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced Thurday that it is banning banks and regulated financial entities from dealing with digital currencies.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/05/2018

Former NFL Player Ordered to Pay Casino $190K

Didn’t have sufficient funds to cover the debt, and six checks he signed to the casino bounced.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/05/2018

Horse Race Track Closing After 70 Years

Horse Race Track Closing After 70 Years

Raceway claims changes in the gambling industry have had "a significant impact" on horse racing 

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/05/2018

Pennsylvania Casino Slots Up Big in March

In a recent report on Cision PR Newswire as released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, March was a big month for real money gambling on slot machines for the Keystone State.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/05/2018

AcePerHead Announces 50 Percent Summer Discount Promo

AcePerHead Announces 50 Percent Summer Discount Promo

Booking action is a 24 hours a day 365 days a year business with various sporting events to bet on each day. For North American bookies football season is by far the most popular sport for their players to wager on, but just because football is not being played right now doesnít mean there isnít plenty of sporting events to wager on.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/05/2018

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How Are Online Competitions Regulated?

Online competitions might look like raffles or sweepstakes, and in some ways, they are. There’s usually a prize, a way to enter, and a winner chosen at the end. However, the way these contests are structured legally makes a big difference.

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Slot games have evolved into a diverse ecosystem, each with its own mechanics, features, and pace. Whether on a casino floor or online, understanding the differences can shape how you engage and what you might expect in returns.