Gambling

Crime

California Business Raided Over Alleged Altcoin Gambling

A business in Southern California was raided by police last month in connection with alleged gambling tied to an alternative cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 May 2015
Australia

Primedice Shifts Focus Following US and Australia Ban

Bitcoin gambling site Primedice will shift its focus to Russia and China following its decision to block US and Australia-based customers.

Business  ·  5 May 2015
Crime

Nevada Regulators Seek Bitcoin Poker Site Operator’s Arrest

The Nevada Attorney General's Office is seeking the arrest of the operator of the popular bitcoin poker service Seals with Clubs.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 April 2015
Blockchain Technology

Bitcoin and iGaming: Disruption Comes From Your Blind Spot

Bitcoin technology is set to disrupt online gaming and the big players had better start paying attention, says Jon Matonis.

Business  ·  14 March 2015
News

Bitcoin Boosts Business at Las Vegas Casinos

Bitcoin is gaining traction as a payment option for low-cost items at a popular Las Vegas casino.

Business  ·  12 March 2015
Exchanges

BetVIP Switches Payment Processor Following Change to Coinbase’s Terms of Use

A "sudden change" to Coinbase's terms of use has led to BetVIP changing bitcoin payments processor.

Business  ·  10 March 2015
News

Augur Bets on Bright Future for Blockchain Prediction Markets

Can the blockchain be used to build the first unstoppable prediction market? The six-person team behind Augur are betting the answer is 'yes'.

Markets  ·  1 March 2015
Merchants

PokerStars Denies Bitcoin Acceptance Rumours

PokerStars, the world's largest poker site, issues official denial that it will soon accept bitcoin, quashing persistent rumours.

Business  ·  16 February 2015
China

How One Startup Will Use Blockchain Tech to Disrupt Online Gaming

A Chinese startup called Play claims it can disrupt the incumbent online gaming industry by placing games' logic on a blockchain.

Markets  ·  21 January 2015
Altcoins

Stakes Are High for Star-Backed Bitcoin Gambling Site As Crowdsale Stumbles

Online gambling platform Breakout Gaming held its first initial coin offering (ICO) this week but the demand for its native cryptocurrency fell short.

Tech  ·  23 November 2014
Startups

Bitcoin Gambling Site SatoshiBet No Longer Accepting US Customers

Bitcoin gambling site SatoshiBet has announced that it is shutting off access to its platform for US users.

Business  ·  29 October 2014
Gambling

Regulated Gambling Platform Cozy Games Accepts Bitcoin in Industry First

Payment processor GoCoin has teamed up with iGaming operator Cozy Games to deliver digital currency payments on its platform.

Business  ·  24 October 2014
Regulation

Spain Cracks Down on Bitcoin Gambling Loopholes

The Spanish government has issued new guidelines on bitcoin that could affect both gamblers and cryptocurrency businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2014
Gambling

Why Bitcoin’s Gambling Boom is Only Just Getting Started

Bitcoin has seen some success in online gambling, and greater rewards remain for those that overcome the challenges.

Business  ·  2 September 2014
News

Bitcoin Betting Kicks Off for Brazil World Cup

CoinDesk looks at the ways to enjoy a bitcoin bet on the World Cup tournament, starting tomorrow.

Business  ·  11 June 2014