Gambling Movies: How Accurate Are They? Gambling has been depicted in all kinds of Hollywood movies over the past few decades. But when you see characters gambling in a movie and winning millions, how accurate is this? And can these types of things happen in real life? Generally, the reality of gambling depictions in movies depends on the specific movie, because, believe it or not, a number of Hollywood movies which depict gambling are actually based on true stories. **The…
What Is The PIVX Privacy Coin? (Private Instant Verified TX) With a world filled with hundreds upon thousands of alt coins, it’s not surprising when you come across one you haven’t heard about before. But this specific coin, PIVX, has had such an impact on the cryptocurrency world, that if you’re a big follower of the space, you’ll probably be shocked you haven’t heard of it before. **What Is PIVX?** Well you’re probably wondering, just what is PIVX. In short, it’s a privacy…
People Who Have Become Rich Thanks To Gambling As you sit at the blackjack table or in front of the slot machine, you may be wondering, does gambling ever pay off for anyone? And the truth of the matter is, as risky as gambling is, it really has made some people very rich. But the casino games which have led to people becoming very rich may surprise you. https://mintdice.com/game/casino/slots **Poker** Perhaps the most famous casino game which is filled with a number of…
Ethereum Layer Two Solutions: Temporary Salvation? With the ongoing launch of Ethereum 2.0, you may be wondering why you should be concerned with layer two solutions. Although Ethereum 2.0 will be much improved compared to the original product, there is still much to be desired, and this is where layer two solutions come into play. https://www.mintdice.com/blog/the-ethereum-20-protocol-basics-explained **Ethereum Layer Two Solutions Vs. Ethereum 2.0** Some of you may be…
Aave DeFi Overview: Borrow & Lend Crypto Another cryptocurrency which has recently come onto the radar of a number of traders is Aave. Some of you may be wondering what Aave is and what does it do. Well you may be surprised to discover that, despite its recent rise to fame, Aave isn’t actually a new project. Rather, it is a DEFI cryptocurrency project which been around for years. https://mintdice.com/blog/all-about-decentralized-finance-defi-investing-banking **What Is…
Gambling In The Wild West: Facts & Fiction Gambling is a prominent feature in a number of old western movies. You’ve probably seen these scenes yourself, where a bunch old cowboys are sitting around a table playing cards, and then they have a disagreement, and go outside for a duel. Of course, this is done in a very dramatic manner and excites the audience to cheer for their favorite character. But how realistic is this? Did men really duel over the results of card games?…
Theta 101: Streaming On The Blockchain In recent weeks, since the Bitcoin spike which started happening in November 2020, the top charts for cryptocurrencies has been in the middle of a massive transformation. And this has led to a number of relatively unknown alt coins making the top charts. This week, the alt coin which will be discussed is one which seemingly came out of nowhere, known as Theta. https://mintdice.com/blog/bitcoin-101-a-beginners-guide **What is Theta?**…
LCS Import Rule and LoL eSports Bets If you follow esports at all, you may have become aware of some drama currently involving something known as the LCS Import Rule. So just what is this rule and what does it mean for esports teams? And how are esports changing the field of esports betting? https://mintdice.com/blog/which-esports-games-deal-with-the-most-money https://mintdice.com/blog/betting-on-esports-in-2020 **What is the LCS Import Rule?** This is a north American…
How Does The Federal Reserve Really Work? As an American citizen, or someone who is knowledgeable about American economics, it can be difficult to imagine the country without the United States Federal Reserve. But did you know the Federal Reserve is only about one hundred years old? And that the United States functioned perfectly well before it came into existence? These facts, and others which concern the US Federal Reserve system, may just surprise you.…
Third Stimulus Relief Bill: Overview/Details Americans all over the nation were waiting on the edge of their seats as the Senate debated for days over the country’s third COVID relief package. Although the Senate finally passed the bill on March 6th, known as the American Rescue Plan Act, it now has to return to the House for another vote. As the deadline quickly approaches, many wonder just what this package will contain and how it will affect the American economy.…
Bitcoin SV (BSV): Satoshi's Vision & Big Blocks As Bitcoin continues on its trajectory towards the sky, you may have become aware of other coins which are not Bitcoin commonly referred to as alt coins. A number of these even share the Bitcoin name, such as Bitcoin Cash, Wrapped Bitcoin, and this week’s highlight, Bitcoin SV. If you haven’t heard of Bitcoin SV and you aren’t quite sure what it is, you’re not alone, as it is one of the lesser known cryptocurrencies with…
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Basics Explained In the cryptocurrency world, there are a number of different types of tokens. By this point, you’ve heard of Bitcoin, stablecoins, and altcoins, but you may be wondering about coins which are known as non-fungible tokens, or NFT’s. You may think that NFT’s sound like some crazy thing you would never use, but you’ll probably be shocked to find out that they may be something that you already do use, you may just not know it yet.…
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Bitcoin People all over the world are lining up to get their COVID-19 vaccine, which has now been released for just over a few months. However, unsurprisingly, there is a lot of false information going around the internet about the vaccine. So just what are the facts? And what could vaccines possibly have to do with Bitcoin? You may just find yourself surprised. https://ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations…
COVID 2021 And Sports Betting If you enjoy betting sports, you are probably wondering just how the world of sports will be affected in the current year. And as a sports bettor, it is important to stay informed when it comes to the world of sports and outside events which may affect the outcome of certain games. https://mintdice.com/blog/sports-betting-tips-infographic-by-mintdice **The Olympics 2020** For the first time in history, the Olympic games were postponed. When the…
VeChain (VET) Supply Chain Coin Overview As Bitcoin continues its growth vector towards the moon, another formerly unknown altcoin has recently snagged a top 20 cryptocurrency spot on the website known as CoinMarketCap. This coin is called VeChain, and although it may be relatively unknown, it encompasses technology which could have huge implications for society as a whole. https://mintdice.com/blog/bitcoin-101-a-beginners-guide **What Is VeChain?** VeChain is a blockchain…
The Silk Road Marketplace: History & Today If you’ve been interested in cryptocurrency for a number of years, you’re probably aware of something called The Silk Road. What you may not be aware of however, is the fate of the website and the fallout surrounding the cryptocurrency Bitcoin which followed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Road_(marketplace) **What is The Silk Road?** Of course, when you hear the words The Silk Road, you are probably thinking of a collection of…
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