Serial Poisoner: Russian Suspected of Poisoning Family Members and Girlfriend to Pay Off Gambling Debt
Months of poisoning A gambling addict in Russia has poisoned his mother and stepfather in an attempt to kill them, inherit their money, and pay off his debts. Artyom Missyura was caught on camera attempting to murder his mom Local Russian news reported on the story this week. The 25-year-old gambler Artyom Missyura was caught…
Read MoreAnti-Gambling Body Cries “Greed” as Bournemouth 11th EPL Team to Ink Sponsorship
Bournemouth inks betting deal A leading UK anti-gambling campaign has accused English Premier League (EPL) franchises of “greed” after AFC Bournemouth unveiled Asian sports betting firm bj88 as its front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons. for 2024/25, 11 EPL teams will feature a front-of-shirt gambling sponsor Tuesday’s deal means for 2024/25, 11 EPL…
Read More“Destination I Do:” Why British Couples Are Opting for Overseas Weddings
Here comes the bride! It seems that lately, more and more people are getting hitched overseas, as our Instagram feeds are inundated with beach ceremonies and vineyard nuptials. However, we’ve decided to find out if destination weddings are just a social media trend or something couples are opting for in 2024. We ran a survey…
Read MoreBGC Members Donate a Record £173m Following Commitment to Tackle Harmful Gambling
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the industry association for the UK’s biggest gambling operators, has published new figures which show that members contributed a record £172.5m ($223m) over the past four years for the period ending March 2024 to help prevent gambling-related harm. The uptick came after the largest operators in the BGC committed…
Read MorePhilippines Bans $3B POGO Industry
Efforts are underway to dismantle the Philippines’ online gambling — or POGO — industry after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced Tuesday its total ban, “effective immediately.” Philippine President Bongbong Marcos, lower middle, said the POGO industry’s “disrespect to our system of laws must stop,” during his State of the Nation address on Tuesday. (Image:…
Read MoreExecution-Style Murder at Indiana Casino Sends Killer to Prison for 45 Years
One of two men who murdered a hip-hop performer at Caesar’s Southern Indiana Casino was sentenced Monday to 45 years behind bars. Antwaun Proctor, pictured above in a mug shot, was sentenced for a casino murder. (Image: Harrison County Sheriff’s Office) Antwaun Proctor, 20, was ordered by a state judge to report to prison after…
Read MoreMohegan Sun Blackjack Player Dies from Fentanyl Overdose, Father Sues Casino
The father of the man who died from an apparent fentanyl overdose at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun casino is putting much of the blame on employees at the gaming property. Mohegan Sun casino, pictured above. The father of a man who died after a fentanyl overdose at the casino is blaming the gaming property. (Image: Wikipedia)…
Read MoreSex Assaults at Reno Casino Lead to Life in Prison for Assailant
A man was ordered recently to spend life in prison for sexual assaults against two women at Reno, Nev. gaming properties. Bill Ellis, pictured above in a mug shot, was sentenced to life in prison for casino sex assaults. (Image: Washoe County jail) Bill Ellis, 27, was given the sentence after he pleaded guilty to…
Read MoreLotto Winning Rapist Upsets Locals of Quiet UK Village
Living in fear Residents of a small rural village in the north of England have finally spoken out about the fear of sharing their quiet community with a convicted rapist who won £7.2m ($9.2m) on the National Lottery. living beside a proven sex felon has become “an absolute nightmare” Iorworth Hoare, 71, moved into a…
Read MoreEx-NYC Official Says Son’s Death Should Exclude Mohegan From Casino Race
A tragic incident In New York City, major gambling operators are vying for a lucrative casino license. Tribal organization Mohegan Gaming is one such entity, although a former city executive has argued that a personal tragedy at the tribe’s casino should exclude it from the conversation. Kamal Bherwani worked as Chief Information Officer for Health…
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