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Las Vegas Cop Found Guilty in Three Casino Heists, Could Face Life in Prison
A Las Vegas jury deliberated for three hours on Friday before finding a police officer guilty of robbing three gaming properties. Caleb Rogers, 35, who is now on unpaid leave from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), was convicted on three...
Jackpot: Jesus C. Wins $10.5M on Slot at Cannery Casino
This summer has been very rewarding for players at several gaming properties. A Las Vegas local, known as “Jesus C.,” won $10.5M last week on a slot machine at Cannery Casino & Hotel in North Las Vegas. He hit the jackpot on...
Thai Police Arrest Fugitive on the Run for Illegal Gambling Scheme
This past Wednesday, authorities in Thailand arrested a man at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok who had been on the run for the past month. Weera “Boy” Namsup was wanted for his role in a scheme involving online gambling, but fled...
PAGCOR Has Big Plans for Online Gambling in the Philippines, Puts POGOs on Notice
New details about the future of gambling in the Philippines are coming to light through the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia summit in Macau. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), the country’s gaming regulator and casino operator, plans on making significant...
Washington State Tribes Reach Tentative Agreement on Electronic Gaming
Washington regulators have reached tentative agreements to allow five tribes to offer electronic table games at their casinos in the state. The Washington State Gambling Commission this week unveiled proposed amendments to add electronic gaming provisions to its gaming compacts with the...
Aussie Accountant and Gambling Addict Charged With Fraud For Allegedly Stealing $17M
Australian accountant Ben Carter likely won't be around for the birth of his baby, to hear the first words spoken, or see the first steps taken. Instead, he'll probably be in prison for allegedly stealing AU$26 million (US$17 million) from clients to...
Another Premier League Soccer Player Faces Accusations of Violating Betting Rules
Only a few months ago, the UK’s Football Association (FA) handed soccer player Ivan Toney an eight-month ban for violating the organization’s sports betting rules. He faced 232 counts of misconduct, which could be a hint of what’s to come, now that...
Hard Rock Debuts Messi Sandwich at its Restaurants and Casinos
Lionel Messi's arrival in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami is already beginning to bear commercial fruit off the field. The Argentine soccer phenom has formed an alliance with Hard Rock Café to introduce his own sandwich at its restaurants and...
India iGaming Industry Has Fears of Chilling Effect From New Tax
A decision by the Indian government to levy a new tax is triggering fears and warnings of a chilling effect on the country’s online gaming industry. India plans to impose a 28% tax on the funds online gaming firms, or iGaming firms,...
San Antonio Spurs Shut Down #1 Pick Wembanyama After Two Las Vegas Games
Victor Wembanyama played only two games for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas. That's before the Spurs shut him down for the rest of the summer to avoid a potential injury. Wembanyama, the #1 pick...
