The most expensive gambling domains of all time
This is a list of the most expensive gambling domain names ever sold.
It is estimated that almost 300 domain names across all different industries have sold for $300,000 or more since the late 1990s. It's no surprise that gambling-related domains are prominently represented with 17 sales.
According to Domain Index, gambling domains have increased in value by over 500% in recent years, more than any other domain names category, and it is reasonable to expect that if category defining domains like Casino.com, Blackjack.com or Jackpot.com were to sell today, they would most likely sell at a multiple of the sale prices reported below.
Check out the most expensive gambling domains of all time:
Casino.com - $5.5m
In 2003, casino software provider Boss Media sold the domain name to Gibraltar-based gambling operator Mansion, which built Casino.com into a stand-alone online casino brand.
In 2003, casino software provider Boss Media sold the domain name to Gibraltar-based gambling operator Mansion, which built Casino.com into a stand-alone online casino brand.
Slots.com - $5.5m
The domain name sold in 2010 at a SnapNames online auction. Bodog founder Calvin Ayre later revealed to have bought Slots.com while enjoying a drink at a London restaurant. After hosting an online casino, the domain is now home of an informational website promoting Bodog and Slots.lv.
The domain name sold in 2010 at a SnapNames online auction. Bodog founder Calvin Ayre later revealed to have bought Slots.com while enjoying a drink at a London restaurant. After hosting an online casino, the domain is now home of an informational website promoting Bodog and Slots.lv.
IG.com - $4.7 million
Financial betting operator IG Group acquired the domain name in June 2013 from a Brazilian company as part of a domain portfolio that included IG.co.uk and IG.de. The name currently hosts the company's spread betting, CFDs and stockbroking activities.
Financial betting operator IG Group acquired the domain name in June 2013 from a Brazilian company as part of a domain portfolio that included IG.co.uk and IG.de. The name currently hosts the company's spread betting, CFDs and stockbroking activities.
Gambling.com - $2.5 million
In 2011, Sedo brokered the sale of the domain from Media Corp to Kax Media. Today, Gambling.com hosts an affiliate website with casino, poker, bingo and sports offers.
In 2011, Sedo brokered the sale of the domain from Media Corp to Kax Media. Today, Gambling.com hosts an affiliate website with casino, poker, bingo and sports offers.
VIP.com - $1.4 million
Acquired in 2005 for $1.4 million in a cash and shares deal by Leisure & Gaming, the publicly-listed operator used the name to re-brand its flagship betting website VIP Sports. The domain is today used by online discount retailer VipShop, a Chinese company trading on the New York stock exchange that is believed to have bought it in 2013 for $2 million.
Acquired in 2005 for $1.4 million in a cash and shares deal by Leisure & Gaming, the publicly-listed operator used the name to re-brand its flagship betting website VIP Sports. The domain is today used by online discount retailer VipShop, a Chinese company trading on the New York stock exchange that is believed to have bought it in 2013 for $2 million.
eBet.com - $1.35 million
The Domain King Rick Schwartz hand-registered ebet.com in 1996 and sold it to a company in the Philippines in 2013. After an opening offer at $50,000 and a counter at $1.8 million, the two parties agreed a deal at $1.35 million and the domain name is now the home of an online sportsbook.
The Domain King Rick Schwartz hand-registered ebet.com in 1996 and sold it to a company in the Philippines in 2013. After an opening offer at $50,000 and a counter at $1.8 million, the two parties agreed a deal at $1.35 million and the domain name is now the home of an online sportsbook.
Scores.com - $1.18 million
Sold in 2007 during a Moniker auction at the Casino Affiliate Conference in Amsterdam, the domain now hosts a livescores website powered by Vegas Insider.
Sold in 2007 during a Moniker auction at the Casino Affiliate Conference in Amsterdam, the domain now hosts a livescores website powered by Vegas Insider.
Bingo.com - $1.1 million
Acquired in 1999 in a cash and shares deal plus ongoing royalties by a public company that immediately rebranded as Bingo.com Inc, the bingo domain and its business are now part of the Unibet group.
Acquired in 1999 in a cash and shares deal plus ongoing royalties by a public company that immediately rebranded as Bingo.com Inc, the bingo domain and its business are now part of the Unibet group.
Poker.org - $1 million
In 2010, domain marketplace Sedo brokered the sale to gambling affiliate PokerCompany.com, which operates poker.org as a forum and poker affiliate website.
In 2010, domain marketplace Sedo brokered the sale to gambling affiliate PokerCompany.com, which operates poker.org as a forum and poker affiliate website.
Poker.de - $958k
Party Poker acquired the domain from auction at the 2007 Domain Fest regional conference in Amsterdam. Nowadays, poker.de hosts a poker information website redirecting players to Party Poker and its sister sites Bwin and WPT.
Party Poker acquired the domain from auction at the 2007 Domain Fest regional conference in Amsterdam. Nowadays, poker.de hosts a poker information website redirecting players to Party Poker and its sister sites Bwin and WPT.
Luck.com - $675kDomain names marketplace Afternic sold Luck.com in 2009 to a company based in Antigua. The name now hosts a gambling games portal.
Casino.de - $625k
Denmark-based Balslev Media bought the domain name in 2008 to create a German version of the company's casino portal Online-Casinos.com.
Denmark-based Balslev Media bought the domain name in 2008 to create a German version of the company's casino portal Online-Casinos.com.
Jackpot.com - $500k
in 2012, Moniker brokered the sale of the domain name to a British Virgin Island company that today operates a Progress Play casino at jackpot.com.
in 2012, Moniker brokered the sale of the domain name to a British Virgin Island company that today operates a Progress Play casino at jackpot.com.
Blackjack.com - 460k
Blackjack.com sold in 2003 in a private sale. Today the domain hosts an informational website dedicated to the popular card game.
Blackjack.com sold in 2003 in a private sale. Today the domain hosts an informational website dedicated to the popular card game.
Poker.ca - $400k
The name was acquired in 2010 at the same Snapnames Gambling Domains auction that sold Slots.com to Bodog. Just like Poker.org, the domain is now hosting a poker affiliate website.
The name was acquired in 2010 at the same Snapnames Gambling Domains auction that sold Slots.com to Bodog. Just like Poker.org, the domain is now hosting a poker affiliate website.
770.com - $343k
Acquired in 2008 by Casino770.com from a domain investor that had the domain listed on the Sedo marketplace, 770.com is now redirecting traffic to the group main brand NetBet.
Acquired in 2008 by Casino770.com from a domain investor that had the domain listed on the Sedo marketplace, 770.com is now redirecting traffic to the group main brand NetBet.
Blackjack.de - $300k
Sold in 2006 by NameDrive, today the domain is used to redirect traffic to a popular online casino.
Sold in 2006 by NameDrive, today the domain is used to redirect traffic to a popular online casino.
This list includes only sales that were reported publicly, but there could be many more that have been kept confidential. Domains that have sold together with other assets are also not included.
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