ICE London 2023: Safer Gambling Using the Blockchain

CoinGeek’s Becky Liggero is back at the ICE London to check out the most ground-breaking technology and B2B solutions that exist within the gambling space today, particularly those that are powered by blockchain.

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Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Financial whistle blowing site claims associates arrested as social media platform quiet on former Rome Casino "manager"-turned social media influencer's birthday.  Plus we follow up on the Sonny Meraban case with the raid caught live by a Gambling911 camera crew.

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Utilizing Blockchain for Safer Gambling, OH Sports Director Fired for Promoting Betting Apps

In today's gambling and crypto roundup, CoinGeek's intrepid reporter Becky Liggero Fontana talks utilizing blockchain for safer gambling with Bitboss founder Matt Dickson.  Plus, an Ohio sports director has just been canned for using Twitter to promote DraftKings, FanDuel and other sports betting apps.

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Bitcoin ATM Founder Sonny Meraban Indicted Following Raid Captured on Video by Gambling911

More indictments to be announced Thursday afternoon.

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Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

When Lars Rosenberg, founder of FightClubCasino, shockingly passed away while in London attending this year's ICE gaming conference, it became immediately obvious the imprint he left on the industry and the void he left behind.

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Forecasting New Developments and the Latest Trends in Online Gambling

The online casino industry is only set to grow in size as people all around the globe are starting to become interested in earning large payouts for small wagers.

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Bitcoin Rally About to Lose Steam, Gov Cooper Says NC Sports Betting Bill to Pass This Year

Bitcoin has gained nearly 50% since the bottom fell out, mostly a result of the FTX Exchange collapse.

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4 Things You Should Avoid When Betting with BTC

4 Things You Should Avoid When Betting with BTC

If you know nothing about cryptocurrencies, it's time to brush up on your Bitcoin knowledge. There are guides that can assist you in selecting the very best cryptocurrency online casinos.  Below we offer the common pitfalls when selecting a casino that primarily incorporates Bitcoin and similar digital currencies.  Let's take a look.

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Online Sports Betting: Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain Integration

Online Sports Betting: Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain Integration

Cryptocurrency is continuing to gain popularity as more people become familiar with its benefits and use cases. With its advantages over traditional fiat currency, the popularity of cryptocurrency is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

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Tulip Trading Case Moves Forward: Would Give Redress for Lost or Stolen Digital Assets

If successful, Tulip Trading will have demonstrated that there is hope for the many who have had their digital assets lost or stolen and have assumed (wrongly) that there is no avenue for redress.

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Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova Most Wanted Captured First Odds

Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova Most Wanted Captured First Odds

Ruja Ignatova, the self-touted "Cryptoqueen" who scammed investors out of $4 billion in 2016, is now one of the FBI's 10 most-wanted fugitives, CNN reported Sunday. 

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TikTok Gambling Scheme Uncovered, Cryptoqueen Vanishes With $4 Billion

Ruja Ignatova is now one of the FBI’s 10 most-wanted fugitives, alongside accused gang leaders and murderers.

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Super Bowl Halftime Show Odds for Rihanna

SportsBetting.ag started releasing its “halftime show” Super Bowl props last week, and a number of them have been pulled off the board or seen drastic changes in odds due information from credible sources and irregular betting patterns.

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Former FTX Attorney Alleges Fraud by Major NYC Lawfirm

Former FTX Attorney Alleges Fraud by Major NYC Lawfirm

Plus don't miss the first ever Bitcoin Masterclass with Craig Wright.  Here is why you need to take part....

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Enjoy a Variety of Games at Bitfiring Crypto Casino

Enjoy a Variety of Games at Bitfiring Crypto Casino

Bitfiring Casino's selection of over 3488 online games with superb graphics and impressive sound effects will keep you playing all hours of the day. 

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Sam Bankman-Fried Attempts to Clean Up Image: 'I Didn’t Steal Funds'

You know the saying: Sleep with dogs, you are going to get flees. 

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With Micropayments, the Use Cases Are Infinite... Especially With Gaming

With Micropayments, the Use Cases Are Infinite... Especially With Gaming

The unique ability to conduct micropayments using the BSV blockchain is a recurring theme throughout the inaugural Unbounded Capital Summit in New York City.

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Lawyer Involved With Online Poker Cheating Scandal Flips on FTX Founder

Lawyer Involved With Online Poker Cheating Scandal Flips on FTX Founder

Friedberg reportedly gave details about FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, in a Nov. 22 meeting with two dozen investigators. 

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2023 the Year of BSV Predicts Ayre

2023 the Year of BSV Predicts Ayre

"BSV’s demonstrated capacity to enable millions of nanopayments with fees measured in fractions of a cent make BSV the only blockchain capable of taking advantage of the exponential growth in IP addresses that the introduction of the IPv6 standard will bring," Ayre says.  Plus Breaking: Coinbase $100 Million Settlement

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CoinGeek Reveals FTX Lawyer Dan Friedberg Ties to Electonics Website

CoinGeek Reveals FTX Lawyer Dan Friedberg Ties to Electonics Website

CoinGeek warned of Dan Friedberg's shady associations well before the FTX crypto exchange's epic collapse.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Off to Serve Home Detention, Spotted in Airline Lounge

NY Times: Emails Reveal Sam Bankman-Fried’s Courtship of Federal Regulators

CoinGeek had Bankman-Fried among its "Crypto Crime Cartel" back in November 2021, a full year prior to the FTX collapse.

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These Gambling Operators and Friends of the Industry Are Getting Lumps of Coal This Christmas

Who's been naughty?  Who's been nice?  Some gambling operators and individuals associated with the industry were more than a little naughty.  Let's see who among our friends is getting a big 'ol lump of coal in their stocking.

PointsBet People (Drew Brees Lightning Strike Gag)

Some genius put his name to this one.

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Bitcoin and the Gambling Industry: FAQs

Bitcoin and the Gambling Industry: FAQs

We also explore whether one can legally place bets with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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An Utter Failure of Corporate Controls at FTX as Founder Agrees to Extradition

An Utter Failure of Corporate Controls at FTX as Founder Agrees to Extradition

Bankman-Fried waived his rights to a hearing on the matter.  Some reports suggest he fell asleep during a Monday court appearance.

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Cryptocurrency and Gambling

Since the earliest human civilizations, men have been wagering their earnings on games of chance or skill. Throughout our history, gambling (or betting) has endured as one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Venues have changed, games have evolved, but the desire for people to play these games has stayed the same.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk is Twitter’s Biggest Stakeholder: They Should be Thrilled He is About to Walk Away

Tesla’s Elon Musk is Twitter’s Biggest Stakeholder: Oddsmakers on Alert

The oddsmakers at BetOnline have offered Twitter odds over this past year in light of Elon Musk buying the social media platform.  Now he is set to step down as its CEO?

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4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023

4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023

It doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to guess which of the four predicted trends in crypto gambling will almost certainly take effect in 2023.  That would be increased regulatory scrutiny. 

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Bankman-Fried's Mom Laughs During Hearing After Being Told Son a Fugitive

Bankman-Fried's Mom Laughs During Hearing After Being Told Son a Fugitive

His father, Joseph Bankman, "occasionally put his fingers in his ears as if to drown out the sound of the proceedings," per CoinDesk.

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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US

No word yet on whether FTX Compliance Officer once tied to giant online poker cheating scandal will be criminally charged.

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How to Open an Online Casino in 2023

You don't have to be Steve Wynn to own a casino.  Heck, anyone these days can open an online casino, and it is far easier than one might think.  You won't even need much in the way of initial capital. 

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Massachusetts Man Charged in Gambling-Linked Dog Fighting Ring: 'I Dump Dead Dogs in Boston Harbor'

Corey Elliott ran gambling-linked dog fighting operation in Southeastern Massachusetts for years, according to the complaint.
Dave & Busters

Suit Against Dave & Busters in South Carolina Court Claims Arcade Games Are Unlawful Gambling

A state advocacy group filed a suit in the District Court of South Carolina Florence Division late Wednesday April 15 arguing the chain’s games function as unlawful gambling rather than entertainment.
Guilty plea

Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Insider Betting Scheme

Former Cleveland Cavalier Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a federal court after being charged with giving inside information about National Basketball Association player injuries.  He requested a change-of-plea hearing that has been scheduled for April 28. The actual indictment was broader in scope.