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A prospective juror who could have ended up in a highly controversial trial of a Canadian tourist accused of stealing and abusing a flamingo at the Flamingo Las Vegas has been removed by the judge. The juror could not help himself and made a profane remark about the defendant in a courthouse hallway. He Couldn’t […]
A Missouri man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison on October 5, 2026, after the person had been found guilty of avoiding paying employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of the companies he owned and operated. The news was confirmed by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas, […]
Shared liquidity is key in poker. Unlike online casinos that carry their own prizes and pay out based on the RTP, poker players are motivated by the size of the pot they are competing for, and the more players there are to contribute to a certain pot, the higher it becomes. Shared Liquidity Is Uppermost […]
Questions about investigative journalist Michael Schmitt have mounted after Malta Media confirmed that videos bearing his name feature an AI-generated avatar. AI Videos Add to Mystery Surrounding Malta Media Journalist Schmitt, who works with investigative outlet Malta Media, caught the attention of the gambling industry after his own LinkedIn profile disappeared earlier this year. Articles […]
Sportradar Group is grappling with competition complaints in Europe after sportsbook software provider Altenar Technologies accused it of limiting rivals’ access to official live sports data. Sportradar Accused of Restricting Competition in Sports Betting Data Altenar Technologies has taken to regulators in the European Union and the United Kingdom, requesting action against practices it says […]
Boxing legend Mike Tyson, lately as famous for his fashion choices as his fists, is back in the headlines. He and his wife, Lakiha Spicer, are reportedly being sued for $2 million in London’s High Court, the Daily Mail reported. Medier Ltd Goes After Power Couple – Tyson and His Wife The media cited documents […]
The repeat champion earns $204,657.43 across October 4 and 11, alongside Dual Venom Day 1C action. Americas Cardroom player kingqueensuited secured a second consecutive Sunday Banana victory on October 11, bringing the two first-place payouts to $204,657.43. The latest Sunday also added 63 NLH and 17 PLO Venom qualifiers and awarded seven $30,000 Paradise packages. […]
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has unveiled Milano, a new hotel-within-a-hotel featuring almost 300 ultra-luxury suites. Located inside The Palazzo, this new hotel will set a new standard for bespoke residential hospitality in Las Vegas. Milano Is Set to Change the Hospitality Game The Venetian confirmed the opening of the new property on October 8, […]
BGaming, which just launched Chicken Halloween, is also preparing a spooky seasonal slot called Spider Circus Hold and Win. The new game is not for the faint of heart (and certainly not for those who have arachnophobia), but provides the bravest of players with chances to win prizes of up to 5,000x. Spider Circus Hold […]
The US Department of the Treasury has issued sanctions against a Mexican racetrack believed to be controlled by a drug cartel. The track was among several sanctioned properties and individuals targeted in a new crackdown. Treasury Sanctioned 4 Individuals and 11 Entities, Including a Racetrack The action was announced on October 13, with Treasury saying […]
According to the initial findings of a new study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), a portion of sports bettors in the state of Colorado, US, experience serious gambling problems. This led researchers to raise the usual questions regarding the risks associated with the expanding market. Concerning Figure The study chose 500 random […]
Controversial YouTuber Jack Doherty claims a newly inked six-month sponsorship deal with crypto casino Shuffle.com does not allow him to post on social media. The announcement, as expected, has already gathered many rumors and raised questions about whether the unusual agreement is a marketing stunt. Weird Arrangement Doherty, who has more than 15 million YouTube […]
The Australian Football League (AFL) has stepped in after its betting partner Sportsbet used artificial intelligence to create social media videos featuring professional players without their permission. The league directed the gambling operator to take down the content and cease producing any similar content without the approval of the athletes. AFL Stars Featured in Sportsbet’s […]
New Zealand has selected 11 gambling operators to be eligible to apply for online casino licenses after a competitive auction, moving the country one step closer to establishing its regulated iGaming market. Stake, Entain, Betway and SkyCity are among the successful bidders for the 15 licenses on offer. New Zealand Online Casino Auction Awards 15 […]
Aaron Gamino, a former security officer at the Peppermill Reno casino resort, has alleged that the gaming property’s facial recognition system does not work as intended. This comes after a plaintiff sued the casino after he was mistakenly identified as another customer. The Resort Got an Innocent Man Arrested In 2023, Jason Killinger visited the […]
Prediction markets are facing fresh criticism over wagers on criminal trials, with bets on the case of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy raising concerns about jury impartiality, confidential court information, and the risk that financial incentives could influence justice. Courts now face a dilemma about how to protect fair proceedings when almost any legal outcome can […]
BGaming has become the latest operator to embrace the autumn festivities with the release of Chicken Halloween, a new game that is all about hunting costumed chickens. The latest addition to the operator’s #Casual portfolio is an easy-to-understand title that is sure to provide fans with many sweet moments as Halloween approaches. Costumed Chickens Carry […]
Ronnell L. Williams, 36, from St. Louis, Missouri, is accused of robbing a woman after watching her win $3,200 at DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois, and then following her and threatening her at gunpoint. Williams is Accused of Robbing the Casino Winner After Stalking Her According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police […]
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) gaming regulator, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW), has penalized two venues, the Crown Hotel in Camden and East Cessnock Bowling Club, for failing to comply with mandatory gambling machine shutdown rules. A third venue received an official caution, while a fourth was referred for formal disciplinary proceedings. L&GNSW Fines Two […]
Advertisements for legalized online gambling operators may soon face unprecedented visibility as YouTube recently updated its marketing guidelines. The change significantly improves the reach of gambling ads by allowing them to use the platform’s Masthead system. Despite this measure, YouTube remains firmly against all forms of unlicensed gambling and will continue to isolate children from […]
Sydney Sweeney is back for one more ad for sports prediction platform Novig, this time using humor to bash controversial markets offered by competitors. The 30-second commercial, which was released on October 11, also reinforces the company’s decision to limit its trading products to sporting events. Novig’s Second Sydney Sweeney Ad Challenges Political Betting In […]
A candidate for the North Carolina state legislature is facing serious questions regarding a commercial property that he owns in Sanford that reportedly houses an illegal video gambling operation. Charles Taylor, a Republican serving on the Sanford City Council, is running for a seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives, in an attempt to […]
W.W.R. from Las Vegas has been accused of running an illegal sports betting operation. The 57-year-old is challenging the case against him after court records revealed that an undercover witness received between $5,000 and $6,000 from law enforcement for helping investigators. R. was officially indicted last month on multiple felony charges tied to an alleged […]
An Idaho woman is suing casino security staff and law enforcement officers in a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging she was arrested on drug charges based on misleading interpretations of surveillance footage. Lawsuit Claims Deputy Misrepresented Footage in Idaho Casino Drug Case Connie Ann Hansen, who was held without enough evidence when a bag of […]