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Bitcoin Hits Highest Level Since Jan. 2018 Amid Post-Election Volatility

Bitcoin Hits Highest Level Since Jan. 2018 Amid Post-Election Volatility

Bitcoin’s price rose to more than $14,900 on Thursday, its highest level since January 2018, amid volatility caused by the U.S. election and investor hopes that more central bank stimulus to support economies hit by the COVID-19 pandemic will push up the value of digital assets.

Submitted by Reuters on, Nov/05/2020

Gambling a Winner in Nebraska Election

Gambling a Winner in Nebraska Election

Nebraska voters approved capping payday lender interest rates, the removal of slavery from the state’s constitution, lengthening the period of tax increment financing for blighted areas, and legalizing casino gambling in the state. All of the state's proposed initiatives and amendments passed comfortably, with each six movements clearing 60% of the vote.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/04/2020

Can't Access Action 24/7 From Outside Tennessee to Bet Sports

Can't Access Action 24/7 From Outside Tennessee to Bet Sports

Action 24/7 is the new and exciting first of its kind in the world of US-based legalized sports betting as a local company with little gambling experience enters the Tennessee marketplace.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/01/2020

Can I Bet on Fanduel With My Mobile Device From Tennessee?

Can I Bet on Fanduel With My Mobile Device From Tennessee?

FanDuel, BetMGM and Draftkings were all set to launch their mobile sports betting products Sunday November 1 just in time for the halfway mark of the NFL.  Tennessee is the first state to legalize online sports betting without being home to a single land-based casino.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/01/2020

Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From Texas?

Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From Texas?

MyBookie.ag is a popular online sports betting site accessible from Texas, however, Gambling911.com's BetOnline (SBR A+ Rating) has some of the best current deals with a signup bonus up to $1000, payouts in just a few hours and the most competitive odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/31/2020

Can I Bet on FanDuel From Massachusetts?

Can I Bet on FanDuel From Massachusetts?

You cannot be on FanDuel from Massachusetts but our friends at BetUS will welcome you with their generous signup bonus (max bonus $2500)

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/30/2020

Can I Bet Sports With FanDuel From North Carolina?

 Can I Bet Sports With FanDuel From North Carolina?

FanDuel does not take bets from those in North Carolina.  BetUS does accept bets from North Carolina residents and visitors, including betting on the Elections.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/30/2020

Mobile-Friendly Betting Software

Mobile-Friendly Betting Software

Technology can be a wonderful thing, and as a result, it has completely revolutionized the entire gambling industry.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/29/2020

5Dimes Seeks to Enter Legal New Jersey Sports Betting Market

5Dimes Seeks to Enter Legal New Jersey Sports Betting Market

The widow of deceased 5Dimes founder Sean "Tony" Creighton is seeking to obtain a sports betting license in the state of New Jersey after entering into a $47 million settlement agreement with the US feds and shutting the book down to the US market.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/28/2020

The Betting Battleground: Circa Set to Open in Downtown Vegas

The Betting Battleground: Circa Set to Open in Downtown Vegas

On Wednesday, Circa, Stevens' new resort in downtown Las Vegas, opens with what's being billed as the "world's largest sportsbook."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/27/2020

China Shuts Down Gambling Sites Using Tether

China Shuts Down Gambling Sites Using Tether

China this weekend has cracked down on gambling sites tied to the tether stablecoin.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/26/2020

Analysis: Is PayPal's Crypto Move a Game-Changer for Bitcoin? Probably Not, Say Experts

Analysis: Is PayPal's Crypto Move a Game-Changer for Bitcoin? Probably Not, Say Experts

PayPal Holdings Inc's PYPL.O decision to open its network to bitcoin and its rivals was hailed by virtual coin enthusiasts as a watershed moment for cryptocurrencies and their path towards becoming a widespread means of payment.

Submitted by Reuters on, Oct/22/2020

Newest Downtown Vegas Casino Set to Open, Pandemic or Not

Newest Downtown Vegas Casino Set to Open, Pandemic or Not

If the 1,000-seat sports betting auditorium at the Circa Resort & Casino doesn’t get you, maybe the six rooftop swimming pools will.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/22/2020

How Much Money Can You Make from Gambling?

If you are looking to make money from the gambling industry then you need to look at it from the simple way of the house and the player. The house always wins, is not just a saying, it is a reality. Over the long term players always lose, and just look at Vegas and other casinos around the world.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/21/2020

PayPal Enters Crypto Market: Will Allow Buying, Selling and Shopping

PayPal Enters Crypto Market: Will Allow Buying, Selling and Shopping

PayPal Holdings Inc joined the cryptocurrency market on Wednesday, allowing customers to buy, sell and hold bitcoin and other virtual coins using the U.S. digital payments company’s online wallets.

Submitted by Reuters on, Oct/21/2020

Accusations Levied Against William Hill for Cheating on In-Game Bets

Accusations Levied Against William Hill for Cheating on In-Game Bets

Nevada's William Hill operations have been accused of cheating players with in-game wagers, accusations that Hill calls "outrageous".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/20/2020

New Jersey Shatters Sports Betting Record

New Jersey Shatters Sports Betting Record

New Jersey’s fast-growing sports betting market blew past its own national record in September, taking in more than $748 million in bets from sports gamblers finally able to wager on football amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/19/2020

BetOnline Back Up After Massive Cyber Attack

BetOnline Under Aggressive Cyber Attack

BetOnline has come under an aggressive cyber attack per the site itself and Dave Mason, who continues to monitor the situation after taking a previously scheduled day off.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/18/2020

New Technology Used by Online Casinos in Their Gambling

New Technology Used by Online Casinos in Their Gambling

With each waking dawn, the on-net casino scene keeps getting better and better. All the credit goes to significant advancement in technology.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/17/2020

Can I Play Roulette in Massachusetts?

While Roulette has always been available to play online from the commonwealth of Massachusetts throughout the pandemic, just this past week two land-based casinos have been cleared by state gambling regulators to start offering roulette games once again.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/13/2020

Square Makes Big Bet on Bitcoin

Square Makes Big Bet on Bitcoin

Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) announced that it has purchased approximately 4,709 bitcoins at an aggregate purchase price of $50 million. Square believes that cryptocurrency is an instrument of economic empowerment and provides a way for the world to participate in a global monetary system, which aligns with the company’s purpose. The investment represents approximately one percent of Square’s total assets as of the end of the second quarter of 2020.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/12/2020

Can I Bet on BetMGM Outside of Colorado?

Can I Bet on BetMGM Outside of Colorado?

BetMGM is fast becoming a sweet success story in the state of Colorado.  But what happens when you travel outside the state and can no longer access your sports betting account?  Sites like Jazz Sports (established 1994) are available in all US states, and most of the rest of the world for that matter. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/09/2020

Covid Hits Close to Home for Seminole Hard Rock

Covid Hits Close to Home for Seminole Hard Rock

Max B. Osceola Jr., 70, who served for more than two decades as a Tribal Council Representative on the Seminole Tribal Council from the Hollywood Seminole Reservation, passed away late Thursday night from complications due to COVID-19 at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Fla. He had been hospitalized for treatment of the coronavirus for several weeks, having previously expressed his frequent concern that everyone should take the virus very seriously.

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/09/2020

Fox Given a "Buy" Rating Thanks to Sports Betting Boost

Fox Given a "Buy" Rating Thanks to Sports Betting Boost

Fox Corp is an under-the-radar play on US sports betting, the headline reads for Wayne Duggan's report at Yahoo Finance!

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/09/2020

Are You the PPH Kind of Person?

Not everyone is built to be a pay per head (PPH) bookie.  In this guide, we’re going to explain the most common things you’ll be doing as a PPH bookie. This will help you decide if you are the kind of person built for being a bookmaker.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/08/2020

Draftkings Takes $3M Football Futures Parlay

Draftkings Takes $3M Football Futures Parlay

Draftkings Sportsbook has taken a $3 million futures bet on three teams winning their respective divisions that would pay a whopping $5.5 million.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/06/2020

Slotsroom.com Domain for Sale: Auction Scheduled

Slotsroom.com domain is available for sale which will start as a 7 day auction. The auction dates are Oct 22nd-29th and will be ending on October 29th, 2020 at 17:00 EST.

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/06/2020

John McAfee Arrested for Tax Evasion

Cybersecurity entrepreneur and crypto personality John McAfee was arrested in Spain on Tuesday for US tax evasion.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/06/2020

New Sportsbook Gets License Approval in Tennessee

New Sportsbook Gets License Approval in Tennessee

Tennessee-Based Action247 is among the first sports betting sites to obtain a license in the Volunteer State.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/06/2020

Virtual Event: How The Gaming Industry Can Benefit From Bitcoin Technology

Virtual Event: How The Gaming Industry Can Benefit From Bitcoin Technology

Friday is a "must see" virtual event for gaming enthusiasts as well as those in the crypto space looking to expand their horizons.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/01/2020

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