The Role of Disney in Sports Betting When most people think of Disney, they think of the entertainment and media conglomerate that created characters like Mickey Mouse and theme parks like Disneyland. However, with the 80% ownership stake of the popular TV sports network ESPN, you may be wondering what Disney’s view of sports betting may be. https://www.mintdice.com/blog/fundamentals-of-sports-betting-for-beginners Although Disney has opposed gambling in the past, its role…
$130 Million CREAM Hack October 2021 Unfortunately, in the cryptocurrency space, hacks are all too common. Although many blockchains boast top-notch security that is audited regularly, this is often far from the truth. The latest in a string of DEFI hacks in 2021 happened in October on a DEFI platform called CREAM Finance. https://www.mintdice.com/blog/the-largest-cryptocurrency-hack-to-date-the-poly-network-hack In October 2021, hackers took advantage of a price calculation…
The Squid Game Cryptocurrency Hype and Subsequent Crash By now, almost everyone on the planet has either seen the TV show Squid Game, or they’ve at least heard of it. But what many do not know is that some individuals decided to take advantage of this hype and create a Squid Game cryptocurrency. As sad as it is, the Squid Game cryptocurrency is a prime example of why you should stay far away from certain altcoin projects. Although this project increased to almost $3,000 a…
COVID-19 Restrictions in Different Casinos Nationwide After more than a year of not being able to hit the slots in person, many casinos nationwide have started to lift their COVID19 restrictions. This means that gamblers across the country can return to their favorite casino and partake in all of its offerings. But did you know that not all casinos are going back to business as usual in the same way? While COVID-19 restrictions still exist in some way for most businesses,…
Altcoin Overview: What is SafeMoon? And is it Actually a Safe Investment? Altcoins are a dime a dozen. There are so many out there, and a large portion of them are suspected to be scams. So how do you know which ones are actually good investments? The truth is, it can be almost impossible to tell at times. https://www.deseret.com/2021/11/5/22765119/shiba-inu-coin-news-crash-whale-investors SafeMoon is a relatively new alt coin cryptocurrency created and run by Binance Smart…
Living the Dream: Get Paid to Live in a Casino Games of chance have always drawn the eyes and wallets of the public, and everyone wants to make a lot of money for a relatively small amount of work. A few great gamblers have even been known to bet tens of thousands of dollars in a single night, and some would say they even live in their favorite casino establishments, helping to contribute to the yearly gaming revenue of over $160 billion as of 2018.…
Ethereum’s ENS Service: What it is, and How to Use it Over the past few years, blockchain technology has begun to rise to commonplace in the developed world. Now most people know the names of blockchain platforms like Ethereum, and almost everyone in the world is familiar with the payment processor Bitcoin. But of course, knowing about something doesn’t mean that people are widely adopting it, and much of this is because of the complicated user interface of this new…
Henry Ruggs Accident: What Happens to Sports Bets When a Player Leaves Mid-Season? When it comes to football, there is nothing more exciting than the beginning of the season when the rookie players hit the field for the first time. This was the feeling most fans and sports bettors had when Henry Ruggs played his first game for the Las Vegas Raiders. But what happens when that player is released from the team midway through the season? When a sports bet has been placed on a…
WSOP Main Event 2021 Update WSOP Main Event 2021 Update Every year in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, thousands of poker players come together to play a bunch of poker tournaments known as the World Series of Poker. And of these tournaments, there is one tournaments that trumps the rest, and it is known as the main event. https://www.mintdice.com/blog/best-bitcoin-poker-sites The main event is one of the main reasons so many poker players make the pilgrimage to Las Vegas each…
Altcoin Overview: What is OlympusDAO (Ohm)? The world of cryptocurrencies is evolving daily. There are always new project fighting their way to be the next Bitcoin or Ethereum. But not all of these projects are great, and not all of them are worthy of an investment. This is why you need to investigate all altcoin projects before you invest in them. https://ethereum.org/en/ Today’s altcoin spotlight is a cryptocurrency known as OlympusDAO or Ohm. This cryptocurrency is unique…
How is VR Technology Transforming the Gambling World Imagine visiting casinos in places like Las Vegas, Atlantic City, or even Monte Carlo without ever leaving your couch. This is something that is not only quickly becoming possible but is advancing rapidly thanks to technology companies that are creating and updating the world of virtual reality. https://www.mintdice.com/blog/crypto-and-blockchain-tech-entering-virtual-reality VR technology is transforming the gambling…
What is Decentraland (MANA)? The world is becoming increasingly digital. First, people began chatting digitally via cellphones and chat rooms. Then, during the COVID19 pandemic, people began working digitally as well. And now, well people are looking to spend their free time in the digital realm as well. https://www.mintdice.com/blog/covid-19-resurgence-in-the-usa-what-does-it-mean-for-bitcoin Decentraland is a virtual reality world where the user can build a life in several…
How One Chinese Man Defrauded Sportsbooks Online sportsbooks have made the opportunity to gamble much easier for bettors for many reasons. The convenience of placing bets without leaving the comfort of their own home is one of the biggest reasons. But did you know that this can also put a sportsbook at risk for fraudulent activity? https://www.mintdice.com/blog/the-state-of-bitcoin-sports-betting A Chinese man, referred to as “Shi”, defrauded sportsbooks by creating a team…
Will I Be Getting a Fourth Stimulus Check? As November comes to a close, and the US government continues to pass bills to help both the infrastructure and Medicare sectors of America, many Americans are beginning to wonder if they will be receiving a fourth stimulus check in time for the expensive holiday season. The truth is, a fourth stimulus check is unlikely, for several reasons. But besides just being unlikely, although many people clamor for their next “free handout”…
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