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UVA Fatal Shootings Lead to Canceled Football Game, Suspect Held Without Bail
The University of Virginia has canceled its scheduled football game on Saturday with Coastal Carolina after a triple homicide involving the UVA team. Three members of the UVA football team were shot dead on Sunday. The Charlottesville campus continues to mourn their...
MaximBet Closes US Sportsbook Operations, Cites ‘Cost Prohibitive Marketplace’
For the second time in a month, a US sportsbook is calling it quits. This time, it's MaximBet, which made the announcement to its bettors Wednesday. The online sports betting operator owned by the Carousel Group, which partnered with men’s lifestyle publication...
Las Vegas Drunk Motorist Loses Arm as Car Crashes, Overturns, Cops Reveal
An allegedly intoxicated motorist lost his arm in a crash that took place east of the Las Vegas Strip over the weekend. He was initially listed in critical condition. Identified as George Solis of Las Vegas, he was driving a Subaru on...
Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic Enters Health and Safety Protocols
The Denver Nuggets won't have starting center Nikola Jokic in the lineup Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. That's because the two-time reigning MVP entered the NBA's COVID health and safety protocols on Tuesday. The Nuggets (9-4) opened as a -9...
FIFA World Cup: Mexico’s Roster Leaves Fans Crying Foul
With the exclusion of players like Diego Lainez and the inclusion of players like Raul Jimenez, Mexico presented its final roster for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Not included on the roster were Jesus Angulo of Tigres and Erick Sánchez of...
Peru Online Casino and Sports Betting Almost Ready to Go Live
In August, Peru lawmakers approved legislation to authorize online gambling and sports betting. As with most laws, it required a three-month delay, which has now ended. The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur, for its Spanish acronym), Roberto Sánchez, announced that...
Omar Eljach and Shaun Deeb Lead World Series of Poker Europe Main Event
The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event is playing down to its champion. The action will wrap up Wednesday when the last eight players hit the felt at King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. The event attracted some of the...
Philippines Reports Significant Year-on-Year Increase in Revenue for Q3
Recovering from COVID-19 has been painful for the gaming industry everywhere, especially in the Philippines. The good news is that things are returning to normal, and the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) likes what it sees. The gaming regulator and casino...
Brazil’s Video Games, Daily Fantasy Sports, eSports Could Win ‘Industry’ Tag
Video games, daily fantasy sports (DFS), and eSports are on track to receive greater recognition in Brazil, where they are already extremely popular. A bill currently in the works would legitimize them as part of an official “industry,” leading to new jobs...
Nevada Thief Steals Thousands of Dollars’ Worth of Items Needed for ALS Walk
Police are searching for the criminal who swiped a truck over the weekend in Henderson, Nev. Inside was $15K to $20K worth of items for Sunday’s ALS Association North Las Vegas charity walk. The stolen items also include lanyards, pins, signs, and...
