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Blockchain
June 14, 2021
Taproot Bitcoin Network Upgrade Gets Close to 100% Approval
The Taproot upgrade is all locked in after the community voted their near-unanimous approval of the next big step forward for Bitcoin. Bitcoin to Finally Get Its Taproot Upgrade Recent developments have not been great if you are a Bitcoin miner, but overall, the ecosystem has never been better. The long-coveted Taproot update may finally be happening as […]
Esports
June 14, 2021
BLAST Premier Flies the Coop with NFT CS:GO Launch
Bondly will help BLAST Premier get in on the NFT action with a dedicated Counter-Strike chicken token. NFTs Come to BLAST Series with Chicken Tokens BLAST Premier is expanding even further by bringing its unique signage and branding into the crypto space. Through a new partnership forged with Bondly, a leading provider of non-fungible token solutions, BLAST […]
Legal
June 14, 2021
Kenyan Soccer Clubs Urge Government to Avoid 20% Excise Tax
Soccer in Kenya is facing new troubles as the government is preparing to reintroduce a once repealed 20% excise tax on sports gambling. Excise Tax on Gambling to Be Reintroduced in Kenya Kenyan soccer clubs are once again in a pickle after the National Treasury and Planning Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani said that a previously repealed 20% […]
Esports
June 14, 2021
Clarion Gaming and Esports Charts to Launch Betting Calendar
ICE365 will feature a dedicated esports betting calendar in collaboration with Esports Charts from June 28 onward. Gauge Esports Betting Impact with ICE365’s New Calendar Clarion Gaming has teamed up with esports analytics firm Esports Charts to provide a detailed breakdown of all upcoming esports tournaments. Decentralized esports events are often hard to track unless […]
Sports
June 14, 2021
Illinois Posts April Handle Down 15.2% Month-over-Month
Following a busy two months for the state of Illinois, April numbers fell from March by around 15.2% of the sports betting handle as the college betting craze has subsided a little. Sports Betting Handle Goes Down in April Even though it took a while, Illinois has finally produced the April sports betting results, which […]
Casino
June 14, 2021
Hard Rock International Adds Messi as Brand Ambassador
Ahead of its 50th anniversary, Hard Rock International has signed Barcelona forward Lionel Messi as its brand ambassador. Messi to Boost Hard Rock International Popularity Known for its customer-focused attitude, Hard Rock International has expanded its list of stars signing up with a new soccer legend to boost awareness and promote its IP. The renowned land-based casino operator […]
Blockchain
June 10, 2021
DraftKings’ CEO Says Regulation Only Deterrent to Crypto Adoption
Cryptocurrencies are a viable payment option for DraftKings, argues chief executive Jason Robins, but lack of regulatory clarity prevents their adoption. DraftKings CEO Talks Crypto Implementation DraftKings has long been looking to implement cryptocurrencies as a viable payment method, company chief executive Jason Robins said, but the lack of regulatory clarity has been a deterrent against their mass […]
Sports
June 10, 2021
UEFA to Weigh in on Hamrun Spartans Match-Fixing Penalty
Hamrun Spartans are now faced with a potential penalty related to an old match-fixing case that could leave them out of the Champions League for the season. Match-Fixing Coming to Haunt Hamrun Spartans A bad decision in the past can easily catch up to you in the present, and that is precisely what is happening […]
Casino
June 10, 2021
Mohegan Sun Casino Settles COVID-19 Fine in NV, Outlines Future Plans
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for license extension while addressing a COVID-19 safety protocols infringement. Mohegan Sun Settles COVID-19 Fine Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has settled a case relating to infringement of COVID-19 protocols, with the company apologizing for any wrongdoing represented by its […]
Business
June 4, 2021
Playmaker Capital Goes Public, Taps Jake Cassaday as COO
Jake Cassaday has joined the newly-listed Playmaker Capital as the company’s COO and is ready to support it on its mission of becoming a global leader in sports media, adding value for sports franchises, leagues, and betting companies. Playmaker Goes Public, Jake Cassaday Steps In Trading of Playmaker Capital’s common stock (PMKR) has started on […]