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Business
May 4, 2021
Robinhood under Attack for Allowing Traders to Change the Game
Robinhood returned fire to Warren Buffett and the old guard for attacking it for supposedly allowing millions of “everyday people” to take “control of their financial lives”. Tit for Tat A war of words seems to have started Saturday during the annual meeting at Berkshire Hathaway, when Warren Buffett openly attacked Robinhood for its approach […]
Business
May 4, 2021
Richard Carter Is the New CEO of Bragg Gaming Group
Bragg Gaming Group, a global B2B gaming technology provider, has appointed Richard Carter as its new CEO as of May 1, 2021. Bragg Gaming Group to Launch on the Nasdaq Exchange Bragg Gaming Group, a global leading gaming technology provider, has appointed Richard Carter as its new CEO, who has stepped into the positions as […]
Blockchain
May 4, 2021
Dogecoin Joins Cloudbet List of Casino Currencies
Cloudbet joins the list of companies to “let the Dogecoin out” echoing Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s half-joking endorsement of the currency that has reached $49.8 billion in net capitalization. Cloudbet Adds Dogecoin as Viable Currency If Mark Cuban and Elon Musk say Dogecoin is a currency worth betting on, there must be a grain of […]
Business
May 4, 2021
Apollo Global Expands Portfolio, Buys Verizon Media for $5B
Private equity fund Apollo Global Management is set to expand its presence in the content and advertising space after agreeing to acquire AOL and Yahoo brands from Verizon. “Apollo delivered the strongest vision and strategy for the next phase of Verizon Media. I have full confidence that Yahoo will take off in its new home.” […]
Blockchain
May 4, 2021
Billionaire Mark Cuban Praises Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has expressed his support for Dogecoin, Bitcoin and Ethereum on Twitter once again, giving his reasons to endorse each of the three mentioned currencies. Mark Cuban Tells Twitter Why Cryptocurrencies Are Here to Stay Dallas Maverick owner and billionaire Mark Cuban took to Twitter early on Monday delivering a new round […]
Business
May 4, 2021
Genius Sports Acquires FanHub to Boost Social Offer and Acquisitions
Genius Sports has announced that it’s acquiring FanHub Media, tapping into the platform’s F2P portfolio of games, social experiences, and looking to improve the cost per acquisition, among other things. Genius Sports Strengthens Social Offer with FanHub Media Assets Sports tech company Genius Sports has acquired free-to-play games and fan engagement solutions provider FanHub Media Holdings with the bulk […]
Poker
May 4, 2021
Americas Cardroom Introduces Bankroll Beneficiaries Program
The Bankroll Beneficiaries program is arriving at Americas Cardroom as a way to guarantee that should anything happen to a player, their bankroll will go to the right people. Americas Cardroom Plans for Unpredictable Consequences Americas Cardroom has introduced the Bankroll Beneficiaries initiative created to support the families of players who have passed away. The […]
Business
May 3, 2021
Caesars Set to Bank off Sale of William Hill’s Non-US assets
Now that Caesars Entertainment was able to close on its purchase of William Hill and all of the sports gambling operator’s assets, it’s time to get to work. Caesars made it clear from the start that it would sell William Hill’s non-US assets following the acquisition that cost it $3.7 billion and it’s ready to […]
Business
May 3, 2021
Warren Buffett Says Robinhood Turns Investors into Gamblers
Younger and less experienced investors may be tempted by Robinhood’s focus on “casino-like” investment opportunities, says legendary investor Warren Buffett. A Warning to Millennial Investors by Buffett Warren Buffett is a good example of why gambling and investment are worlds apart. The investment guru, though, believes that Robinhood, a trading platform that charges no commissions and appeals to […]
Sports
May 3, 2021
DAZN to Offer NFTs on Canelo vs Saunders Title Fight
DAZN will auction off hundreds of NFTs ahead of the title fight between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders on May 8, followed by another auction on May 10. NFTs Are Arriving on DAZN Ahead of Canelo vs. Saunders Fight The highly-anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders will be accompanied by a […]