Month: September 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…
Read MoreThree Arrested in Osaka for Laundering $35m in Gambling Money
Three men have been arrested in Osaka on suspicion of laundering around ¥4.9bn ($35m) for illegal casino operators. Police arrested 41-year-old Yukiko Han, 40-year-old Yuya Santanda, and 40-year-old Hatsuyo Kinoshita, who are all company executives from Osaka Prefecture. Authorities found the money paid to the three individuals’ bank accounts from around 10,000 people involved in Yous…
Read MoreCasino Crime Round Up: Oyo Hotel Broken Elevators Cause Complaints
Guests at Oyo Hotel & Casino reportedly filed complaints with Clark County officials after elevator service at the Las Vegas property was sporadic this week. Oyo Hotel & Casino, pictured above. Elevators at the Las Vegas property were not operating properly this week. (Image: Booking.com) Hotel visitors also posted complaints on social media sites regarding…
Read MoreRobbery of Washington State Casino Winner Leads to Couple’s Arrest
A man and woman were apprehended recently for last month’s holdup scheme of an unsuspecting winner at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort. Muckleshoot Casino Resort, pictured above. A casino winner was robbed by a man and woman in the property’s parking garage. The two were arrested. (Image: Booking.com) The would-be victim won $1K at the Auburn,…
Read MoreFlutter Agrees to Acquire $350m Stake in Brazilian NSX Group
Flutter Entertainment will establish a new business in Brazil after agreeing to acquire an initial 56% stake in NSX Group, operator of the Brazilian Betnacional brand. The $350m deal, which the group expects to complete by Q2 2025, includes a clause allowing Flutter to increase its stake both five and ten years after completion. The…
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