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Cambodia Makes Progress Fighting Illegal Casinos, Human Trafficking
The presence of illegal casinos and online gambling operators in Cambodia has been directly linked to an increase in crime in the country, including human trafficking and torture. Following global public outcry, the country promised to crack down on the illegal operations,...
Richmond, Virginia Nonprofit Seeks to Block Casino Vote
A nonprofit in Richmond, Va., is going to court in an effort to block a new casino referendum, arguing that the city illegally handed a no-bid contract to an out-of-state developer. Lodge No. 1 of the Good Lions filed a motion late...
California Legislature to Become a Battleground for Tribes and Cardrooms
California’s state legislature reconvenes Monday, and lawmakers are faced with a long-simmering dispute. The feud between Native American casinos and California cardrooms is back before the state, and both sides have deep pockets and even deeper hostilities. A bill that would allow...
Maryland Casino and Sports Betting Dollars Raise the Stakes
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is reporting year-over-year revenue increases nearly across the board. For fiscal year 2023, the agency that oversees casinos and sports wagering entities says it helped generate $1.589 billion in contributions to the state. Total sales,...
New Orleans Saints Face Depth Issues at Running Back
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller sustained a knee injury during the team's preseason opener on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Miller is the second running back to suffer an injury since the Saints’ training camp began. The Saints...
Thai Police Officers Busted for Ignoring Illegal Casino
Not only does Thailand have to contend with people walking around as fake cops to steal money for gambling, but it also has to deal with real cops turning a blind eye to illegal casinos in front of them. In an effort...
Brazil’s iGaming Market Shows Women Love to Gamble Online – Study
Several studies over the years have shown that female participation in gambling and sports betting is on the rise. It's been a slow climb in most regions. But Brazil is raising the bar, with a new study showing significantly more women gambling...
Spanish Poker Player’s Yacht Goes Up in Flames With 17 on Board
A yacht that, according to local sources, belongs to Spanish poker player Diego Gomez Gonzalez, met a tragic fate on Saturday. It caught fire and subsequently sank off the Spanish island of Formentera. The incident unfolded as a distress call was made...
Casino Crime Round Up: Minnesota TikTok Gambling Scheme Leads to Arrest
A Minnesota man was arrested this week after being accused of running an illicit gaming operation via TikTok where he made bets for others. Blake Carl Fitzgerald, 40, was charged Friday with three counts of running an illegal gambling operation. If convicted,...
Las Vegas Guests Find Bed Bugs at Seven Hotels – Report
Bed bugs were spotted at seven well-known Las Vegas hotels over the last two years, according to a recent media report. The properties include Circus Circus Hotel, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort, The Palazzo, Tropicana Las Vegas, MGM...
