Day: September 16, 2024
Alabama Bill Would Elevate Gambling Convictions to Felonies
Alabama is among the most limited states when it comes to gambling. The Cotton State has no commercial casinos or racinos, iGaming, sports betting, or even a state-run lottery. New legislation would implement harsher penalties for those who don’t abide by the restrictive gambling rules. An electronic bingo hall in Alabama’s Jefferson County is pictured.…
Read MoreMan City in the Dock, Stands Charged With 115 Offenses
Independent panel will hear case As things stand, Manchester City is evens to win the 2024-25 English Premier League (EPL) after just four games. But for how much longer? Things could soon change but not on the soccer pitch. It’s been a long time coming but, finally, Manchester City vs the EPL is about to…
Read MoreIslamic Political Party Vows to End Gambling in Home of Genting’s Malaysia IRC
The Islamic political party making huge federal and territorial gains in Malaysia has vowed to voters it will end gambling in Pahang, home of the integrated resort casino (IRC) Resorts World Genting, if it wins the state in general elections. Gentings’ shares nosedived in 2022 when Mal Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) became the biggest…
Read MoreCaesars Provides $4m to Missouri Campaign Against Legalized Sports Betting
The campaign against a Missouri amendment to legalize sports betting has received a $4m donation from Caesars Entertainment. A political action committee (PAC), Missourians Against the Deceptive Online Gambling Amendment (MADOGA), was formed last week in an attempt to convince Missourians to vote against the proposals when they go to the polls on November 5.…
Read MorePaul Merson Reveals How Ex-EPL Manager Held £30,000 Gambling Cash for Him
Former Arsenal star and reformed gambling addict Paul Merson has revealed how EPL managerial legend Harry Redknapp once helped him out of a gambling-related jam. wad of notes to pay someone off” On Monday, The Mirror cited Merson’s gambling testimony after the ex-Gunner made his Strictly Come Dancing debut over the weekend. Merson was recalling…
Read MoreEx-Conman Lost €1m Gambling After Stealing From Friends and Family
Starting young Former conman Pat Sheedy has written a book while in prison detailing his crippling gambling addiction that saw him lose about €1m ($1.1m) and receive almost 100 criminal convictions. his first-ever bet was at the age of 12 The Irishman spoke to the Irish Independent about how his first-ever bet was at the…
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