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1XBet Cofounder Sergey Karshkov Dies in Hospital ‘Mishap’
In an unexpected turn of events in the gaming industry, Sergey Karshkov, the co-founder of the gaming operator 1xBet, has passed away. The 42-year-old allegedly died while undergoing a medical procedure in Switzerland. Karshkov's sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the gaming...
Midwest Sports Betting Report: Iowa Casino Revenue Dips as Nebraska Competition Increases
Iowa casino revenue slumped for the second month in a row, down 6% in May. And while summer slumps are common in the Hawkeye State, there is a nod to increased competition from neighboring Nebraska. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reports...
Key Player in Virginia Casino Fight Loses Primary Race
Proponents of a casino in Richmond, Virginia, are facing one fewer roadblock today. That's after a state senator who has been trying to block the project lost his primary race. Sen. Joe Morrissey (D), who succeeded in blocking a 2022 referendum and...
South Dakota Casino Clerk Sexually Assaulted After Robbery, Suspect Nabbed
A Sioux Falls, South Dakota man was arrested on seven charges this week. That's after he allegedly robbed the city’s Aces Casino and sexually assaulted an employee at the property. Marian Brooks, 36, walked into the South Cliff Avenue gaming property with...
Cincinnati Reds Extend Winning Streak to 10
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, and the hottest team in baseball extended their winning streak to 10 games. The Reds lost 100 games last season, but they momentarily seized first place in the NL Central thanks to...
iGaming Operator Blaze Responds to Recent Controversy in Brazil
In Brazil, iGaming operator Blaze.com's ethics have been disputed, leading to heated discussions among members of the country's gambling community. The operator has now responded to the outcry, going so far as to threaten possible legal action against its detractors. The controversy...
El Paso Casino Uber Ride Ends with Woman Shooting Driver in the Head
What should have been just another routine run for Uber driver Daniel Piedra Garcia in El Paso, Texas, almost became fatal. A woman called for an Uber to take her to a local casino before pulling out a gun and shooting Garcia...
Gambling Content on Twitch Rival Kick Leads to Ban in Greece
Kick.com, the up-and-coming streaming platform that wants to take down Twitch, is running into trouble. Even as it spends hundreds of millions of dollars to attract some of its rival's top talent, gambling content has led Greece to add it to its...
NBA Needs Victor Wembanyama Draft to Lift Faltering Image
Victor Wembanyama will officially enter the NBA Thursday at the NBA Draft in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The NBA needs this night. It would have been more enticing if he was headed to a larger market. But the league is desperate for a...
Las Vegas Strip Motel 8 Murder Suspect Heading to Court
A man accused of murder at the Las Vegas Strip’s Motel 8 is scheduled to appear at a Justice Court hearing on June 29. Bryan Contreras, 32, was arrested on an open murder with a deadly weapon charge on June 9 for...
