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City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus Grand Opening Today, Protests Tomorrow
The highly anticipated and somewhat delayed grand opening of the City of Dreams Mediterranean (CoDM) casino resort in Limassol, Cyprus, is finally taking place. Melco Resorts & Entertainment previously announced that its large casino project would finally open as of July 10....
Kiwi Lottery Winner Kept $33M Ticket in Sock Drawer
After striking it rich in an extraordinary lottery draw in New Zealand, a couple from Christchurch wrestled with the decision of how to handle their astonishing win. As they did, they apparently weren't concerned about someone pilfering the NZ$33-million (US$20.7 million) ticket,...
Australia Launches Nationwide Self-Exclusion Register for Online Gamblers
Australia's looking to curtail what it believes is a major issue with online gambling in the country. In a step toward better responsible gaming, and perhaps nationwide regulations, a new self-exclusion register will soon come online. BetStop is being billed as an...
Damian Lillard Trade Odds: Miami Heat Lead All Betting Favorites
Last week, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard requested a trade. The Miami Heat are the betting favorite to land Lillard in a trade at -275 odds. But the Boston Celtics are also making a push at +650 odds. Lillard specifically...
Las Vegas Murder Victim Identified After Drive-By Shooting Near Boulder Station Casino
A man who was fatally wounded at a Las Vegas 7-Eleven last weekend was identified this week after an autopsy. The victim was confirmed to be Phillip Lewis, 44, according to the Clark County coroner’s office. The shooting took place Saturday night...
MGM Grand Stabbing Suspects Charged on Several Counts
Three suspects are facing charges of attempted murder with a deadly weapon and several other counts. That's after a man was knifed this week in a room at Las Vegas Strip’s MGM Grand. The unnamed male victim met one of the suspects,...
Brazil Match-Fixing Scandal: Two More Soccer Players Banned, Others Suspended
Brazil’s Operation Maximum Penalty investigation into match-fixing in sports has led to more trouble for athletes. On Thursday, the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD for its Portuguese acronym) closed another chapter in one of the biggest scandals to hit Brazilian soccer,...
Boston Celtics Trade Forward Grant Williams to Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks acquired forward Grant Williams from the Boston Celtics in a sign-and-trade and multiteam deal that also includes the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavs add a versatile and defensive-minded forward with Williams, and the Celtics continue to assemble a potential...
The Netherlands Plans Total Ban on Video Game Loot Boxes
The status of video game loot boxes and whether they’re a form of gambling is no closer to a global standard. A potential ban on loot boxes and microtransactions in the Netherlands is a perfect example. In video games, a loot box...
UK Diocese Partly to Blame for Employee’s Gambling Habit, Investigation Suggests
Martin Sargeant received a five-year prison sentence for his elaborate scheme to defraud the London Diocesan Fund (LDF) of £5.2 million (US$6.3 million) over the course of a decade to feed his gambling habit. In response to the scandal, the church embarked...
