BigBook will support bitcoin wagering for the NCAA Basketball Tournament

In a marrying of cultural and economic phenomena, BigBook has announced it will offer a full menu of wagers for the national men's college basketball tournament. All games in the tournament starting this week will be available for online play until the eventual champion is crowned on April 2 in San Antonio. BigBook is one of the few online services that offer same day payouts on all winnings, and is one of the few services in the world that process immediate deposits and payouts using the world's major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin.

Creators of the online bookmaker said the most important advantage of offering a cryptocurrency sports betting system is the immediacy and anonymity of transfers. Also, the service removes the issue of large financial institutions running interference on transfers stemming from any betting action. Players are able to enjoy secure sports betting all the while using a robust online sportsbook that offers real-time odds. The one-of-a-kind platform has been sought after by many players worldwide for this reason. The start of the 2018 college basketball tournament is the moment the new technology comes into fruition.

The college basketball tournament is the biggest betting event in Las Vegas — surpassing even the NFL Title Game — largely due in part to the number of games that it encompasses. The opening round which starts Tuesday, March 13 will feature 36 games in the field of 68 schools. For those who want action on the tournament but can't quite make it to Vegas — BigBook is available remotely anywhere in the world.

New for 2018's 'Big Dance' is an array of action available to players online. Every type of bet normal sportsbooks offer for the tournament can be placed — from point spreads, money lines, haltimes, over-and-unders, and futures.

'Selection Sunday' revealed the entire field of the schools competing. Xavier secured a number one seed in the tournament for the first time ever along with other top seeds Kansas, Villanova, and Virginia. Bookmakers are currently setting Virginia as the odds-on-favorite to win the tournament at 9 to 2 odds. Although it earned a 3-seed, Duke is currently a darling among oddsmakers and the betting public to cut down the nets.

In addition to all of the March tournament action, BigBook also supports year-round Bitcoin sportsbook wagers on pro basketball, golf, football, soccer, baseball and horse racing. Also featured on the site is a Bitcoin casino that offers traditional online casino games.