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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 win was nothing more than a glitch....
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 instead of preventing it, and could soon...
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 any chance of saving their season. Tampa...
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 jail this week and remains on the...
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 charged with violating airport rules, KLAS, a...
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. In the final part of our conversation...
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 stance, first reported by Politico, is really...
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 at Manhattan's Columbus Park in recent weeks....
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 minor portion of the industry. The UK...
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 free. The Public Prosecutor's Office requested more...
