Daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has hired a “Head of Sportsbook” to deal with its aspirations in the sports betting space, the company announced on Monday. DraftKings also noted that it is opening an office in New Jersey. That’s in addition to existing offices in Boston and New York. The company started indicating its interest in the sports wagering space in 2017. The new hire obviously escalates those plans. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins talked about sports wagering just a few days ago. The potential for legalization of sports wagering around the US looms with the pending New Jersey sports betting…

Jason Robins, chief executive of DraftKings, has denied suggestions that the daily fantasy sports operator could launch a sportsbook service as part of its wider offering. As reported by iGaming Business, US-based DraftKings this week confirmed it had secured a licence to begin operating in the UK. While the US has a very limited sports betting market, with such services only legal in the state of Nevada, the UK offers an open market. Following the confirmation of DraftKings’ licence in the UK, some reports had suggested that the company could launch a sportsbook of its own in an effort to…

Intergame Online – With the big kick-off in Brazil 2014 just a few days away, the world’s first licensed bitcoin-only sportsbook, BetVIP.com, has gone live. BetVIP takes bets and pays out exclusively in bitcoin and only accepts wagers in regulated markets. “BetVIP is not a PR stunt – it is a long-term business venture,” said founder Daniel Schwartzkopff. “Our gaming licence and strict bet acceptance policy demonstrates our commitment to the longevity of the currency,” he added. “There is a massive opportunity to provide both a secure and reliable platform for bitcoin holders and take on the traditional online sportsbooks.”…

iGaming Business – Online gaming operator BetVIP has launched what it describes as the world’s first licensed Bitcoin-only sportsbook ahead of this summer’s Fifa World cup national team football tournament. BetVIP.com takes wagers and pays out winnings exclusively in the virtual currency and only accepts bets in regulated markets. Powered by technology solutions provider BetTech Gaming and accessible online or via mobile device, BetVIP.com offers pre-match and in-play wagering opportunities across hundreds of markets in international sporting events, including the 2014 World Cup, which kicks off tomorrow (Thursday) in Brazil. All first-time customers will also benefit from a 100% first…

South African gaming company Goldrush Gaming Group has selected technology solutions provider BetTech Gaming to launch its new online sportsbook. Find reviews of all the best betting sites at www.spinathon.co.uk The new GBets.co.za website will mark the firm’s first venture into online sports betting, after having already established itself as a land-based operator of bingo and casino venues in the country. GBets.co.za will offer a range of pre-match and in-play wagering opportunities for domestic and international sports events to online and mobile players. The new betting brand will be supported by an extensive media campaign in South Africa, with G-Bets…

Online-Casinos.com – Atlantis Internet Group is a public Nevada Gaming corporation specializing in the development of casino games, casino management software, slot machine software, gaming networks and land based casino development. ATIG Gaming online division is licensed in Montreal, Canada by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, the largest off-shore Internet Gaming Hosting jurisdiction in the world.  The Company’s subsidiary Atlantis Gaming International, (Australia) is licensed in the Northern Territory of Australia to distribute Gaming Equipment. The recent announcement that Atlantis Internet Group will partner with WikiBetting to launch social sports gaming on Facebook has brought the firm into the online gambling…