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New Zealand Couple Bags $9M in ‘Glitch’ Lottery Win
October 27, 2022

New Zealand Couple Bags $9M in ‘Glitch’ Lottery Win

A married couple in Wellington, New Zealand, hit the jackpot last week when their lottery numbers found their target in the Powerball draw. They're now NZ$16 million (US$9.3 million) richer, although they initially thought the...

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Argentina Former Prosecutor Charged with Illegal Gambling, Embezzlement
October 27, 2022

Argentina Former Prosecutor Charged with Illegal Gambling, Embezzlement

A former government official in Argentina could soon head to prison for committing the same crimes he was charged with arraigning. Patricio Serjal is a former prosecutor who kept illegal gambling alive in the country...

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NFC, AFC Division Leaders Meet in Crucial ‘Thursday Night Football’ Matchup
October 27, 2022

NFC, AFC Division Leaders Meet in Crucial ‘Thursday Night Football’ Matchup

Two NFL division leaders – one with a not-so-impressive record – will meet on Thursday Night Football. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Baltimore Ravens in a game the Bucs need to win if they want...

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Louisiana Casino Robber Escapes from Jail, Sheriff Promises Disciplinary Action
October 27, 2022

Louisiana Casino Robber Escapes from Jail, Sheriff Promises Disciplinary Action

UPDATE: Roller Avila, 19, was captured at about 4 a.m. Thursday in Jefferson Parish, La. He had escaped from Assumption Parish Detention Center on Tuesday. EARLIER: An alleged armed casino robber escaped from a Louisiana...

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Las Vegas Airport Visitor Allegedly Tries to Swipe Baby, Demands Child
October 27, 2022

Las Vegas Airport Visitor Allegedly Tries to Swipe Baby, Demands Child

A woman attempted to steal a baby from its rightful mother at Harry Reid International Airport. She was released from jail this week following an arrest on Friday. The suspect, identified as Amanda Yates, was...

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Betr CEO Joey Levy: Microbetting to Start With Plans for Much More
October 26, 2022

Betr CEO Joey Levy: Microbetting to Start With Plans for Much More

LAS VEGAS – Many in the sports betting industry envision a future where a gambler can watch the game and bet on it from the same screen. That includes Betr cofounder and CEO Joey Levy....

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Opposes Prop 27 Online Sports Betting Measure
October 26, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Opposes Prop 27 Online Sports Betting Measure

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday officially came out against the state's Proposition 27. That's the proposed amendment to the state constitution on the Nov. 8 ballot that would legalize online sports betting statewide. Newsom’s...

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NYPD Cites Gamblers in Chinatown Park, Illegal Activity Cleaned Up
October 26, 2022

NYPD Cites Gamblers in Chinatown Park, Illegal Activity Cleaned Up

The New York Police Department (NYPD) sent in the cops a few days ago after press reports shined the light on illegal gambling taking place at a Chinatown Park. Hundreds of gamblers were wagering daily...

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UK Online Gambling Continues to Increase, Commission Study Claims
October 26, 2022

UK Online Gambling Continues to Increase, Commission Study Claims

In spite of the turmoil facing the UK, with rising inflation and an unstable government, gambling is on the rise. In particular, the online segment continues to swell, although it still only accounts for a...

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Sports Bettor in Spain Accused of Credit Card Fraud Walks Free as Case Falls Apart
October 26, 2022

Sports Bettor in Spain Accused of Credit Card Fraud Walks Free as Case Falls Apart

A Spanish court judge has dealt a blow to prosecutors. They sought to lock away a man they claimed committed credit card fraud to fuel his sports betting activity. But the judge let him go...

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