Business & Financial

Bitcoin Bull Mark Yusko Sees Trouble at $60,000

Bitcoin Bull Mark Yusko Sees Trouble at $60,000

Speaking to CNBC this week, hedge fund manager Mark Yusko believes investors will take profits due to the cryptocurrency’s sharp rally over the last few weeks.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/17/2021

SportsBookReview Americas Bookie Review

SportsBookReview Americas Bookie Review

The world famous SportsBookReview.com was known for their reviews of offshore sportsbooks.  We have your AmericasBookie here.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2021

SportsBookReview No Longer Promoting Offshore Sportsbooks

SportsBookReview No Longer Promoting Offshore Sportsbooks

One of the oldest and most successful sports betting information websites has announced it will be taking the plunge into the US regulated market and has stopped the promotion of offshore sportsbooks.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/16/2021

Online Sports Betting Soft Launch Going Well, On Track for Full Launch Next Week

The limited rollout of online wagering in Connecticut is “going well so far,” according to the state Department of Consumer Protection, which is on track to allow online gambling statewide beginning Oct. 19, barring any issues.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/14/2021

Special Agents Crypto Fentanyl Sales Warnings Come at Dark Time for Poker Sector

Special Agents Crypto Fentanyl Sales Warnings Come at Dark Time for Poker Sector

Speaking at last week's CoinGeek Times Square conference Special Agent IRS Criminal Investigation, Richard Reinhardt, warned of the illicit sale of the drug Fentanyl through the blockchain causing countless number of deaths and, just one week later, we learn that poker pro Layne Flack was the latest victim of this scourge.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/14/2021

U.S. Becomes Largest Bitcoin Mining Centre After China Crackdown

U.S. Becomes Largest Bitcoin Mining Centre After China Crackdown

The United States has overtaken China to account for the largest share of the world's bitcoin mining, data published on Wednesday by Britain's Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance showed.

Submitted by Reuters on, Oct/14/2021

How Much Do Bookies Make Per Bet?

How Much Do Bookies Make Per Bet?

A bookie is someone who accepts wagers on various sporting events, where a player bets on a specific team to win, or for a specific team to win against the spread.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/13/2021

Kentucky Receipts Rise Thanks to PokerStars Settlement

Kentucky Receipts Rise Thanks to PokerStars Settlement

Kentucky’s tax collections surged again in September and were further bolstered by revenue from a legal settlement with an internet gambling site, Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration said Monday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/12/2021

Connecticut Set for Limited Launch of Online Gambling

Connecticut Set for Limited Launch of Online Gambling

A “soft launch” beginning Tuesday will allow several hundred people to open accounts to wager for a seven-day period.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/11/2021

2nd Worst Bookie Blood Bath Ever

2nd Worst Bookie Blood Bath Ever

Dave Mason of BetOnline revealed Monday that the bettors "beat the snot" out of his company this weekend, making it their second worst day (and second best day for gamblers).

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Oct/11/2021

Stablecoins Coming to a Casino Near You

Stablecoins Coming to a Casino Near You

BitBoss have established themselves as a market-leading developer in the iGaming space, leveraging blockchain technology to bring innovative new products to market that facilitate provably fair gaming.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/07/2021

Sports Betting in Connecticut Put on Hold

Sports Betting in Connecticut Put on Hold

Connecticut Governor Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday his administration is working out the details before finally launching legalized sports betting statewide online.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/07/2021

Fake News: How an Elaborate Hoax in the Crypto Space Led to Death Threats

Fake New: How an Elaborate Hoax in the Crypto Space Led to Death Threats

We can probably speak on behalf of CoinGeek when we say, near and dear to our hearts was today's panel on Media Influence: How News Reporting Affects the Digital Asset Market.  Like Gambling911.com, CoinGeek we know strives to report fair and balanced news.  But not every story out there in the digital assets space proves to be factual. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/06/2021

MMA Fighter and Former Bellator Welterweight World Champion Rory MacDonald Loves His BSV

MMA Fighter and Former Bellator Welterweight World Champion Rory MacDonald Loves His BSV

Speaking on a panel regarding The New World of NFTs, former Bellator Welterweight World Champion Rory MacDonald discussed the importance of working with the BSV Blockchain and also broke some amazing news that he and former UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler are looking to corroborate on an NFT.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/06/2021

Why eSports Operators Should Start Considering the BSV Blockchain

Why eSports Operators Should Start Considering the BSV Blockchain

Speaking at this week's CoinGeek New York, Tyler Farnsworth, CMO of Built by Gamers, revealed that gaming revenues have already exceeded that of the sports and film industry combined, and the BSV Blockchain is expected to play a major role in the continued explosive growth.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Oct/06/2021

Gambling Expo Returns, Masked and Vaccinated, to Las Vegas

Gambling Expo Returns, Masked and Vaccinated, to Las Vegas

Casino industry leaders and vendors riding a resurgence of gambling following coronavirus closures are gathering in-person for an annual conference this week in Las Vegas — amid strict coronavirus mask and vaccination rules — after meeting virtually a year ago.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/05/2021

Legendary Marketing Guru Donny Deutsch Joins the CoinGeek NYC Panel to Talk BSV

Legendary Marketing Guru Donny Deutsch Joins the CoinGeek NYC Panel to Talk BSV

Those participating in this week's highly anticipated CoinGeek NYC conference were in for a surprise treat as Dr. Craig Wright, widely regarded as the "Father of Bitcoin" was joined on stage by the one and only Donny Deutsch. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/05/2021

CoinGeek NYC Kicks Off With a Bang: Emily Ratajokowski, Adrian Grenier On Hand (Watch Live Here)

The conferences, the parties....they are back!  The highly anticipated CoinGeek New York is taking place at the Sheraton Times Square through Thursday and you can still enjoy it virtually here.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/05/2021

Odds on Facebook's Hacker, Ransom and Stock Price

Odds on Facebook's Hacker, Ransom and Stock Price

Online bookmaker SportsBetting.ag has decided to offer odds on this historic and unprecedented situation in the social media world.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Oct/04/2021

PPH Language You Should Understand

PPH Language You Should Understand

Some investors think that pay per head (PPH) bookies and bookmakers offer the same services. This also confuses many bettors.  You can define pay per head as an exchange for bookmaking software, casino, and sportsbook services. In this post, we discuss five differences between a PPH bookie and a sportsbook. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/04/2021

Difference Between a PPH Bookie and a Bookmaker

Difference Between a PPH Bookie and a Bookmaker

Some investors think that pay per head (PPH) bookies and bookmakers offer the same services. This also confuses many bettors.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/04/2021

BetUS Brings On Gary Payton as Site Spokesperson

BetUS Brings On Gary Payton as Site Spokesperson

If you are a regular visitor of the BetUS website as we are you may have noticed a new but familiar face.  It's Gary Payton, the beloved former NBA point guard with the Seattle SuperSonics (now the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/04/2021

CoinGeek New York City Conference: Tuesday The Must See Virtual Event for Gaming, eSports Interests

CoinGeek New York City Conference: Tuesday The Must See Virtual Event for Gaming, eSports Interests

CoinGeek New York is finally here and for gaming interests, Tuesday (0ctober 5) will be the most required viewing virtually to find out how Bitcoin SV can revolutionize your operations.  Note: In-person attendance no longer available as it has reached the 500-person threshold.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/04/2021

Sports Betting Likely to Resemble Wall Street Financial Markets

Sports Betting Likely to Resemble Wall Street Financial Markets

Thomas Halikias (founder, Drives Football) believes in-game micro sports betting will transform the way sports fans wager on games.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/04/2021

CoinGeek NYC Kicks Off Tuesday

CoinGeek founder Calvin Ayre was among the hundreds arriving to paricipate in this week's much anticipated CoinGeek Times Square.  Gambling911.com is here through the week covering this prestigious event.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/03/2021

Can I Bet With the WynnBet App From California?

Can I Bet With the WynnBet App From California?

You may be seeing those WynnBet sports betting ads during football games, but if you live in California, you are out of luck.  WynnBet is NOT available there.  You do have other options, including Gambling911.com's newest sponsor: BetAdrian.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/02/2021

Maryland to Cap Sports Bets at $5 Million Too Restrictive?

Maryland to Cap Sports Bets at $5 Million Too Restrictive?

The Baltimore Sun Editorial Staff points to the likes of a Houston furniture magnate who routinely places seven figure wagers.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/01/2021

Connecticut Casinos Unveil First Sports Betting Offerings

Connecticut Casinos Unveil First Sports Betting Offerings

Daniel LeBlance drove from his home on Thursday in New York City to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut to place one of the first bets on professional and collegiate level sports teams, now that it’s legal in the state.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/30/2021

Endeavor to Buy Sports Betting Unit From Scientific Games for $1.2 billion

Endeavor Group Holdings Inc, the owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, will acquire sports betting business OpenBet from Scientific Games Corp for $1.2 billion in cash and stock, the companies said on Monday.

Submitted by Reuters on, Sep/29/2021

Bitcoin SV as Turing Complete System

Bitcoin SV as Turing Complete System

There is a controversy that's been emerging in the cryptocurrency community that claims Bitcoin cannot be used as a turing complete system.  In computability theory, a system of data-manipulation rules is said to be Turing-complete or computationally universal if it can be used to simulate any Turing machine, meaning the ability to recognize or decide other data-manipulation rule sets.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/29/2021

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