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World Series of Poker Bracelet Winner Charged in $25M Sports Betting Scam
A former World Series of Poker event winner faces federal charges, as prosecutors allege he led a group that defrauded people out of millions by claiming it had inside information that could be used to bet on sporting events. Authorities arrested Cory...
UK Could Face “War” If It Doesn’t Take Hard Stance Against Gambling
If rumors are true, the UK may not include certain measures in its gambling reform that appeared in the draft. A long-standing Member of Parliament, Iain Duncan Smith, is ready to declare "war" on the government if this is the case. Previously,...
Gaming Regulator PAGCOR Starts First “PAGCOR Village” in Philippines
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is more than the country's gaming regulator and casino operator. It is also a leading contributor to community and societal improvement efforts, which now include the first PAGCOR village in the Batangas province. PAGCOR's latest...
Norfolk Temporary Casino at Ballpark Gets Planning Commission’s Support
A casino in Norfolk, Va., is another step closer to opening. That's after that city’s Planning Commission supported a plan to use space at a local minor league baseball stadium for a temporary gaming venue. With a 5-1 vote at its meeting...
Texan Gambled Away Some of $1M Swindled From Investors, Feds Claim
A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on May 26 for allegedly defrauding more than a dozen investors in a complex swindle. The six-year scheme raised over $1 million. Some of the money was spent gambling at casinos, prosecutors...
Snoqualmie Casino Motorists Line Up for Free Gasoline, Only Five Gallons Still a Draw
Close to 100 Washington State motorists took advantage of this holiday weekend’s free gasoline giveaway at Snoqualmie Casino. The limited promotion took place as gasoline prices are setting record highs. The giveaway occurred at 7 am Friday, with cars lining up starting...
Hard Rock Rockford Casino Site of Shooting, Man Critically Injured by Illinois Cops
An unnamed man was hospitalized in critical condition Saturday night after he was shot in the parking lot of Illinois’ Hard Rock Rockford Casino. The suspect suffered “life-threatening” gunshot wounds, police revealed. Police claim he “pointed” a firearm at officers. That led...
Hong Kong Gambling Den Violence: Man Fatally Stabbed, Woman Beaten
A man was knifed to death Fiday at an illicit gaming joint in Hong Kong. A woman was punched and kicked until she lost consciousness. Suspects were apprehended. The Standard, an English-language Hong Kong newspaper, reported that the 46-year-old man was stabbed...
California Teachers Union Opposes Online Sports Betting Measure
The California Teachers Association (CTA), one of the largest public-sector unions in California, has come out against the proposed referendum to legalize online sports betting in the state. The labor organization announced earlier this week it would oppose the measure offered by...
Money Laundering Charges Brought Against Ex-Malta Gaming Auth. Exec
Jason Farrugia has had his first day in court, and it didn't go well. The former chief technology officer for the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) can't escape allegations he misused sensitive data and facilitated money laundering. The 34-year-old Farrugia resigned from his...
