Business & Financial

Florida Teen Arrested as Mastermind of Twitter Bitcoin Scam

In one of the most high-profile security breaches in recent years, bogus tweets were sent out on July 15 from the accounts of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg and a number of tech billionaires including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Celebrities Kanye West and his wife, Kim Kardashian West, were also hacked.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sat, 08/01/2020 - 10:19

Hill's Asher in Line of Fire Following Twitter Tirade Attacking Offshores

VSiN's Gill Alexander @beatingthebook is the latest to lash out at William Hill CEO Joe Asher for his attack on the offshore sports betting industry.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 07/30/2020 - 15:28

DraftKings Becomes PGA TOUR’s First Official Betting Operator

The PGA TOUR and DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG), have announced an expansion of their multi-year content and marketing relationship today that now designates DraftKings as the first “Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR.” In July 2019, DraftKings became the TOUR’s first “Official Daily Fantasy Game of the PGA TOUR” as part of a multi-year, exclusive arrangement.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 07/29/2020 - 23:59

Pro Sports Bettor Goes on Epic Twitter Rant Against Will Hill

A popular professional sports bettor blasted bookmaker Wililam Hill Wednesday in epic fashion.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 07/29/2020 - 23:26

ESPN Online Gaming Allows Bitcoin Deposits, Withdrawals

ESPN Global has now launched a blockchain-powered gaming platform. Individuals will now be able to make deposits using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 07/28/2020 - 23:54

Bitcoin Continues to Surge Past 11K, Bitcoin Cash Up 13.8 Percent

Bitcoin once again was trading above the 11K mark Tuesday as the digital currency continues to surge.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 07/28/2020 - 11:33

Bitcoin Back Up Above $10K Sunday

After several weeks of trading in narrow ranges, bitcoin breached $10,000 on Sunday for the first time since early June.

Submitted by Reuters on, Sun, 07/26/2020 - 21:26

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Submitted by Payton on, Sun, 07/26/2020 - 20:58

Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Scams, Did Twitter Employees Aid Hackers?

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak announced he will be filing a lawsuit against YouTube, claiming the site failed to remove a series of scam videos that used his name as a means of enticing viewers to send Bitcoin to a specific wallet.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 07/26/2020 - 09:30

Best Technologies in the UK Casino Industry

The casino world keeps delivering exactly what their consumers crave. The key players in this industry are always on the lookout for anything that will elevate the overall customer experience. While there are many reasons why the industry has grown by leaps and bounds, the advancements in technology have had a significant role in this growth.

Submitted by Payton on, Thu, 07/23/2020 - 08:33

Probe Into Ladbrokes Parent Company Expands, $890K in Bitcoin Seized

The United Kingdom tax authorities have widened their ongoing investigation into online sportsbook operator GVC Holdings allegedly regarding the activities of its former Turkish subsidiary. GVC Holdings is the parent company of Ladbroke, PartyPoker and Bwin.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 07/22/2020 - 20:02

Eldorado Finishes $17.3M Buyout of Caesars Entertainment

A Nevada company that started in 1973 with a single hotel-casino in Reno announced Monday it has completed a $17.3 billion buyout of Caesars Entertainment Corp. and will take the iconic company’s name going forward as the largest casino owner in the world.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mon, 07/20/2020 - 16:12

3 Minute Sportsbook Payouts at BetOnline! Whales Move USDT 110,000,000 in 1 Hour

Talk about fast online sportsbook payouts, one customer of BetOnline reported via Twitter he received his within - drum roll please - three minutes.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/20/2020 - 09:25

Judge Dismisses Harassment Lawsuit Against Wynn Resorts

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by nine women who alleged they were sexually harassed by former casino mogul Steve Wynn.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mon, 07/20/2020 - 09:09

Ellmount Gaming Partners With Rightlander.com

Tier-one operator continues its commitment to marketing compliance by partnering with the industry’s leading compliance platform

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 07/20/2020 - 08:54

FBI Hunts for Bitcoin Scammers in Massive Twitter Hack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading an inquiry into the Twitter hacking, according to sources familiar with the situation, as more Washington lawmakers raised alarms about the breach of high-profile accounts on the social media platform.

Submitted by Reuters on, Thu, 07/16/2020 - 15:57

Borgata to Reopen July 26

The Borgata casino will reopen on July 26, the last of Atlantic City's nine gambling resorts to resume operating amid the coronavirus outbreak. The casino will host an invitation-only "soft opening" starting July 23, Borgata officials told The Associated Press, and will open its doors to everyone three days later.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 07/15/2020 - 23:53

High-Profile Twitter Accounts Swept Up in Wave of Apparent Hacking Demanding Bitcoin

A wave of tweets in apparent hacking swept through Twitter (TWTR.N) on Wednesday, with more than half a dozen high-profile accounts - belonging to U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden, billionaire Bill Gates, and rapper Kanye West, among others - used to solicit bitcoin donations.

Submitted by Reuters on, Wed, 07/15/2020 - 18:25

Colorado Sports Betting Revenues Hit $946,741, Even With Few Sports

May was a banner month for sports betting in Colorado. It was the first full month of this offering after voters narrowly leaned in favor of the activity last November.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Tue, 07/14/2020 - 10:08

Why Offshore Sportsbooks Will Never Die

When the Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that the federal government was wrong to stand in the way of legal sports betting and that each state could enact its own sports betting laws, people on the fringes of the industry believed that this marked the beginning of the end for offshore bookmakers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 07/13/2020 - 11:28

Coinbase Readies Landmark Stock Market Listing

Coinbase Inc has started plans for a stock market listing that could come as early as this year, making it the first major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange to go public, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Submitted by Reuters on, Sun, 07/12/2020 - 10:14

Can I Bet on Mybookie.ag From Iowa

MyBookie.ag is among the most searched for online sportsbooks on the Web today but there are so many other great options from which to choose from if you live in Iowa

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Fri, 07/10/2020 - 16:05

Popular Gambling App Exposed Millions of Users in Massive Data Leak

VPNMentor published the report about a leak affecting Clubillion, a free online casino game available for iOS and Android, offering players 30+ free slot games.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 07/07/2020 - 11:10

STS Completes Betsys Acquisition, BetFred Hopeful re USA Sports Betting in '20

Polish bookmaker STS has completed the acquisition of Czech betting software provider Betsys, in a deal it said will support its ongoing European expansion plans.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 07/07/2020 - 10:48

Bellagio Sports Betting Error Was Biggest Ever in Vegas

Longtime Las Vegas bookmakers say they can't remember a bigger blunder in that city's history of taking sports bets.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mon, 07/06/2020 - 10:53

Lithuania Dabbles in Crypto-Coin as Central Banks Look for Ways to Fend off Facebook

Lithuania is about to issue the first central bank-produced digital coin in the euro zone, part of a project to trial state-backed digital currencies and blockchain technology in everyday use.

Submitted by Reuters on, Sun, 07/05/2020 - 11:49

Tigers Become First MLB Team to Partner With Sportsbook

The Detroit Tigers on Thursday announced a multiyear deal with sportsbook PointsBet, the first such partnership between a Major League Baseball franchise and a bookmaker.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 07/02/2020 - 15:51

Vera And John Leads Online Casino Industry In Japan

With the Japanese government embracing the gambling industry with an open-minded approach, Japan is set to become one of the hottest markets for online casino and gambling industries. It has also been reported that government authorities are planning to transform the city of Osaka into a casino hub to promote tourism and travel.

Submitted by Payton on, Thu, 07/02/2020 - 09:43

No Smoking, Drinking or Eating as Atlantic City Casinos Open

Atlantic City tried Prohibition once before. It worked so well that Nucky Johnson, the legendary politician and racketeer, built a Boardwalk empire immortalized on HBO nearly a century later.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 07/01/2020 - 11:28

Bettors Exploit BetMGM Error, RHONJ Ex Hires Mobster to Attack Husband

Bettors in Las Vegas last weekend exploited a mistake by BetMGM and wagered on baseball games that had already started, thus giving them an incredibly strong chance to win tens of thousands of dollars.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 06/30/2020 - 21:53