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Florida Casino Arcade Robbery Leads to Another Arrest
A third suspect was arrested this past weekend after a string of recent robberies at gaming arcades in Lee County, Fla. His name is James Brown, according to the local sheriff’s office. Brown, 45, was charged with armed robbery, Lee County Sheriff Carmine...
FanDuel Taps Christian Genetski, Mike Raffensperger for New Executive Roles
FanDuel promoted a couple of executives on Tuesday. In a statement, the Flutter Entertainment brand announced that Christian Genetski would serve as the online gaming company’s president, and Mike Raffensperger will become its chief commercial officer. The statement noted that both Genetski...
Ohio Sports Complex with a Boarding School Files for Sports Betting Licenses
The majority owner of a northeast Ohio sports complex told Casino.org on Tuesday that the boarding school for elite-level teenage athletes located at the site will not have anything to do with the organization’s plans to host a retail sportsbook and mobile...
Premier League Soccer Clubs Reportedly Back Voluntary Ban of Gambling Sponsorships
The UK government is currently in a heightened state of chaos, which is causing a delay in the release of its updated gambling laws. Although it might not include a forced ban on gambling sponsorships in sports, English Premier League (EPL) teams...
New Casino Could Come to Queensland as Tribe Lays Claim to State Land
An indigenous tribe in Australia is staking its claim on a valuable piece of land in Queensland. If it is able to hold on to the property, the Kombumerri-NgarangWal Saltwater People envision a tribal casino in one of the most sought-after areas...
Singapore Illegal Gambling Operation Leads to 29 Arrests
Casinos in Singapore reopened their gaming floors in April following extensive COVID-19 lockdowns. However, the illegal gambling element is still alive, with police arresting 29 people for their involvement in an underground gaming operation. This past Sunday, police simultaneously raided several locations...
Casino Operator NagaCorp Back in Black Despite Ongoing Strike in Cambodia
NagaCorp is seeing green as it leaves red and enters black. As a result, the casino operator behind Cambodia's NagaWorld casino was able to report a profit for the first half of 2022. NagaCorp provided a financial health update to the Hong...
Svenska Spel Profit Down Despite Increase in Revenue
Svenska Spel has released its financial health report for the second quarter of the year. Sweden's state-run gaming operator reported that its net gaming revenue slowed to a crawl, but its land-based operations saw better results. The company's net gaming revenue increased...
NBA Summer League Wrap-Up: Rookies Debut, Trail Blazers Crowned Champs
The 2022 NBA Summer League has ended, and there were plenty of highlights to this year’s edition. The Portland Trail Blazers (+7500) were crowned the champions in Las Vegas, but they remain a longshot for the NBA Playoffs. Led by Trendon Watford’s...
Paddy Power to Close a Number Handful of Sportsbooks as Bettors Move Online
Paddy Power's land-based sports betting operations are shrinking. As more bettors choose online platforms for placing wagers, the Flutter Entertainment-owned company will shutter at least 13 shops in Ireland. The Times reports that sports bettors have grown more accustomed to online betting...
