Monthly Archives: July 2021
Are Casino Affiliates Taking Their Slot Reviews Seriously?
In the world of casino affiliation, online casinos work with the affiliates to essentially advertise and promote that online casino. One of the most effective ways of doing this is through writing reviews of online slots. Reviews have the power to shape and influence someone’s opinion, so naturally, they are a great way to promote […]
read moreSome Jurisdictions Issue Las Vegas Travel Warning
As the new Delta Variant of the Coronavirus surges, multiple jurisdictions within the country have issued a Las Vegas travel warning. Earlier this past week, cases in Nevada showed nearly a 15% jump over the previous week, with hospitalizations rising seven percent. Even worse, the weekly average for new cases per day in Clark County […]
read moreGambling Spending in New Zealand in 2020 Was Higher Than Ever
We are already experiencing the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy. However, not all industries faced tremendous losses. Look at New Zealand and their gambling scene, for instance. Gambling spending in New Zealand in 2020 was higher than ever; here are the statistics. Gambling in New Zealand in the Middle of the Pandemic The […]
read moreDespite a $424.8 million “paper” loss on Bitcoin, MicroStrategy will keep buying more of the asset
Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy are destined to buy more Bitcoin despite reporting “paper” losses of $424.8 million in Q2 of this year. The almost half a billion USD in losses are not considered a realized loss and is based on the price of Bitcoin at the end of the quarter. MicroStrategy have still made nearly […]
read moreOkcoin green lighted in Malta and the Netherlands
Okcoin, one of the world’s oldest cryptocurrency exchanges founded in 2013, announced on July 28 that it had received “In Principle” permission from the Malta Financial Services Authority. It also stated that it had registered with the Dutch Central Bank. Following final clearance, Okcoin will become the only U.S.-based exchange to have obtained a Class 4 […]
read moreThe Variations of Online Bonuses Found in Online Casinos but how do they Benefit the Customer?
There are many types of bonuses available for online casinos, but what do the bonuses mean for the newcomer and how do these bonuses affect the casino itself or the user on the website? You can see from the infographic that it explains to you what a welcome bonus is, it also tells you the […]
read moreMandatory Las Vegas Face Masks Return for Visitors
In our last episode of This Week in Gambling we told you that a Las Vegas face masks mandate had been reinstated… but only for casino employees and others working indoors and around the public. We also stated, however, that the situation was fluid and could change at any moment. Today is that moment. Nevada […]
read moreFormer poker pros raise $130 million for DeFi
An investment firm led by former professional poker players, Ascensive Assets, has just brought in a $130 million fund that will zoom in on the decentralized finance (DeFi) market. The latest funding round makes Ascensive’s first $24 million backing of 2019 look pale in comparison. At the time, notable investors such as Polkaswap, Benqi, Yield […]
read moreFTX Crypto Exchange records 150x year-on-year growth
US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange FTX saw its average daily volume grew 150x year-on-year, from June 2020 to June 2021 as per the release of their H1 2021 figures. Amidst the growth, the exchange hit their peak with $993 million traded during a 24-hour period on April 22, 2021. This according to Cryptowatch data FTX.US is currently one […]
read moreWhat Are the Current Gambling Laws in Finland?
The gambling industry is thriving in Finland, especially when it comes to online casinos. The legal framework that the industry operates in is very specific. Some significant changes in recent years had a great effect on legal gambling in Finland, and are still debated in the country. Let us quickly go through the basics of […]
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