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Chinese Gambling Business That Earned $28B Lands Nine in Jail
China continues to uphold its staunch anti-gambling stance, going after anyone who breaks the law. This time, it's jailing nine people who led a massive online gambling ring that earned over $28 billion. The online gambling ring began its operations in 2014,...
Boxer Confuses Fans and Sports Bettors by Giving Up as Fight Began
It should have been just like any other boxing match, but one fighter threw a right hook into the whole affair. The bout last Friday between Newfel Ouatah and Simon Kean will have fans and sports bettors talking for decades. Ouatah, a...
Spain’s Q2 Gaming Revenue Dips as Gambling Reform Approaches
Spain’s gaming industry has been strong, but is slipping this year. After a slow first quarter, the second quarter also delivered year-on-year declines. Q1 of 2022 brought a 14.83% year-on-year drop in gross gaming revenue (GGR), with its take of €204.4 million...
Online Gambling Not Important in Singapore, According to YouGov Survey
The benefits of online gambling haven't registered with people living in Singapore. That's according to a study YouGov released this week that found the majority of Singaporeans don’t believe it should be a legal activity. The UK-based research and analytics company’s report,...
Rivers Casino Site Is Near ‘Severe’ Pittsburgh Stabbing, Victim Hospitalized
A man was listed in critical condition over the weekend after he was stabbed outside of Pittsburgh, Pa.’s Rivers Casino. A possible suspect was detained by police. The unnamed victim was taken to a local hospital. Earlier on the weekend, he was...
Bally’s Casino Visitor Allegedly Bites Indiana Gaming Officer During Drunken Violence
A man at Bally’s Evansville casino allegedly hurled obscenities at and assaulted Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) officers during a drunken tirade on Saturday night. He also bit one police officer, according to official reports. Officers attempted to remove the man, later identified...
Imperial Palace Asset Auction Moves Forward in Saipan, CCC Wants Major Role
An auction of Imperial Palace assets could soon move forward after months of delays. If the Saipan casino is going to part ways with its gaming equipment and fixtures, the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) wants to be a part of that action....
Star Entertainment Suspends Trading Amid Rumor of Impending License Suspension
Star Entertainment continues to face heightened scrutiny in Australia after admitting it failed to follow the rules. New South Wales (NSW) is close to wrapping up its inquiry, but the fallout is already hitting, as Star suspended trading its shares. The casino...
Qatar 2022 World Cup Has Sportsbooks Scrambling to Attract Customers
The most anticipated soccer event for fans and bettors is getting closer. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is approaching quickly, and sports gambling operators are offering better and new experiences to their users. The NFL always means big money for sportsbooks,...
California Bookie Homicide Trial Heads to Jury, Involves Sports Betting Operation
Jurors will resume reviewing evidence Monday of a California sports gambling middleman accused of murdering a bookie over mounting debt. Closing arguments in the trial took place last week in a Santa Ana courtroom. Dennis Tri Gia Dang, 32, of Westminster, Calif.,...
