Business & Financial
ICOs Have Raised $2 Billion This Year Mostly From Private Sales
2017 was a banner year for ICOs - Initial Coin Offerings - with $5.7 billion raised, but as Bitcoin.com News reports, the general public now finds itself left out in the cold moving forward in 2018.
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Doyle Brunson: 'I Turned Down $230 Million Offer for DoylesRoom.com
Over a decade again, legendary poker pro Doyle Brunson claims he turned down a $230 million offer for his namesake online poker room, DoylesRoom.com.
The Next Big Catalysts for Bitcoin
According to CNBC "Fast Money" trader Brian Kelly, Tuesday's rally is the result of more crypto-friendly attitudes by government regulators.
New Online Live Roulette Table Payouts 500X the Average
Just released, a new live casino roulette game that features payouts of between 50:1 and 500:1.
William Hill Fined £6.2m in Money Laundering Matter
British bookmaker William Hill will pay 6.2 million pounds ($8.7 million) as a penalty for breaching anti-money laundering and social responsibility regulations, the Gambling Commission said on Tuesday.
Bookies: End of Football Season Doesn't Mean End of Taking Action
For North American bookies, the high season of taking action is during the NFL and College Football season. That is when their player counts are at their highest for the year, and when betting volumes are at their highest.
Henderson’s Skyline Casino Called into Question over Staff Changes
As reported by the VegasInternationalHotel.com earlier this month, the owners/operators of Henderson Skyline Casino might have gotten themselves in a bit a jam with the Nevada Gaming Commission for the failure to report recent additions and departures of some of its employee staff to gaming regulators.
eSports Suspended Streamer Takes on Twitch, Today's Odds: ESEA Premier EU, More
James "PhantomL0rd" Varga, with hundreds of thousands of followers on various social media platforms, is looking to take on Amazon-owned Twitch after it suspended his account back in 2016.
Watch Out for Cryptocurrency Scams
What to do if you are the head of the SEC and companies in the cryptocurrency space appear to be pulling a fast one?
Betway Rejoices after FA Cup Upset
Betway is breathing a huge sigh of relief thanks to Will Grigg's 79th minute strike for League One Wigan that sunk Manchester City's hopes of a historic quadruple on Monday night.
PokerStars Celebrates Shared Pool Success With France, Spain
The Stars Group Inc. today announced the completion of the FRESH (France Espania Hold'em) Series, PokerStars' first joint tournament series offered to both French and Spanish players following the launch of the shared player pool between the two previously ring-fenced markets.
New Wynn CEO Denies Prior Knowledge Of Sex Abuse Case Against Founder
The new CEO of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts said he was not aware of any of the sexual misconduct accusations against casino mogul Steve Wynn before they surfaced last month.
Strong Korea Demand Helping to Boost Bitcoin Price
The price of Bitcoin pushed beyond the $11,600 mark Tuesday morning.
Do Not Disturb: Caesar's Still to Enter Guest Rooms Every 24 Hours
Forget sleeping in late or enjoying some peaceful time in your hotel room... at least if you plan on staying at a Caesars Entertainment property.
William Hill Set to Return to Profit Following Online Overhaul
The online bookmaker William Hill has improved some of its website features and anticipates a return back into the black as a result.
Bitcoin Goes Nuclear Presidents Day Weekend Trading To $11,000 Mark
The recent price fluctuations in the Bitcoin Price Index has been a wild ride in recent months. New lows signaled a possible bear market, while renewed hopes of a long-term bullish run have resurfaced in recent trading activity.
Fourth Day of Gains for Bitcoin, Continues Above $11K Mark
There's been a tremendous Bitcoin bump over the past week with the price breaking above the $11000 mark for the first time in two weeks after plunging off its high near $19000 back in December.
Bitcoin Thieves Threaten With Weapons That Are Anything But Virtual
In late December, a Bitcoin developer was kidnapped from his Ukraine office, held hostage and ordered to pay a $1 million ransom.
CBS News Goes Inside the Billion Dollar Business of eSports: Today's Bets
CBS News on Monday looked at the booming business of eSports and how big names in the world of professional sports are now getting involved.
Malta Looks to Root Out Italian Mafia Influence in Online Gambling
The Government of Malta is looking to aggressively pursuit online gambling companies it deems to have ties to Italy's Mafia.
No More 'Bet Now' as Advertising Standards Authority Hands Out Fines
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has made it clear it will no longer permit such "impulse" terms in ads from online gambling firms that include the likes of "Bet Now" while requiring operators to make material terms and conditions attached to free bets or bonuses clearly visible to the consumer.
New $100m Resort in Antigua to be Paid for With Bitcoin Cash
The Caribbean island nation of Antigua, long known for being among the pioneers in the world of online gambling jurisdictions, is about to embark on a new endeavor in the world of cryptocurrencies thanks to Chairman of The Ayre Group, Calvin Ayre.
Paddy Power Ad Fail: Scooping Up Poor Africans From Their Huts and......
Paddy Power is at it again. The online bookmaker is creating plenty of controversy this week with what some of call a "black exploitation" advertisement promoting their new faster app.
Live Dealer Online Casino Blackjack Promotions
Live dealer online casino blackjack promos and bonuses come in a variety of forms.
Shark Tank’s Herjavec Big on Bitcoin: Will Eclipse $19K This Year
Shark Tank' star Robert Herjavec, CEO of Herjavec Group, believes the cryptocurrency Bitcoin will more than double in price.
How to Use Bitcoin to Bet the Winter Olympics
You can fund your online sports betting account using Bitcoin for the Winter Olympics and withdraw using that cryptocurrency, then convert it into USD, euros, pounds or other money by connecting to your bank account.
I Need a Pay Per Head Software for NASCAR
The best Pay Per Head businesses will offer all the motor sports, NASCAR and Formula 1 race betting odds. Everything from futures (driver to win) to matchups. Odds can be customized accordingly.
Atari Will Use Cryptocurrency to Bolster its Online Gambling Business
Atari's stock jumped 51% on the news Friday that it had planned to unveil its own cryptocurrecy.
Total Crypto Market Cap Back Over $500 Bln
Following a dreadful start to the month, most cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin included, have been rebounding nicely over the past few days.
Once Near Death, Tropicana Now No. 2 Casino in Atlantic City
Ten years ago, Atlantic City's Tropicana casino was on the verge of death, having been stripped of its casino license after its then-owners laid off vast swaths of the workforce, leading to filthy rooms, insect infestations, hourlong waits for slot machine payouts and food and drink orders that often never arrived.
