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Cyprus Betting at Pre-COVID-19 Levels, But Recession May Be Coming
The sports betting industry in the Republic of Cyprus produced solid results in 2021, propelled by a strong fourth quarter. It was able to reach pre-COVID-19 levels, but sanctions against Russia may stop the rebound. In 2021, Cyprus was able to find...
Panamanian Steals Almost $6M from Spanish Agency to Fund Casino Trips
A Panamanian charged with keeping proper financial records for a Spanish government agency did just the opposite. He robbed it of millions of dollars, using the money to lead a lavish and gambling lifestyle. Omar Guevara Barrios is now on trial for...
Germany’s New Gaming Regulator Promises to Take a Closer Look at Gambling Rules
Germany is rolling out its new online gambling industry as a result of the Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV). The framework also includes a new gambling regulator, which plans on taking a closer look at all of the rules to ensure...
Casino Industry Future Questioned by Oz Lawmaker, Cites ‘Cesspit of Dishonesty’
If it were up to Rob Stokes, perhaps New South Wales – and maybe all of Australia – would be casino-free. The Cities and Infrastructure Minister believes the casino industry has become a "cesspit of dishonesty." Domestically Stokes says enough's enough. The...
Comanche Nation Casino Shooting at Cops Leads to 15-Year Prison Sentence
A 35-year-old Oklahoma man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison Monday for allegedly shooting at tribal police officers. The incident took place last May at Lawton, Oklahoma’s Comanche Nation Casino. Michael Hans Oloa, also of Lawton, was given...
California’s Feather Falls Casino Deadly Struggle Leads to Arrest
A man was arrested Monday following a fatal fight at Oroville, California’s Feather Falls Casino & Lodge. A victim died in the gaming property during the struggle. He was later identified as Dennis Wold, 55, of Chico, California. A suspect, Michael Livermore,...
Sports Betting Platform Provider BtoBet Joins Pariplay’s Content Aggregator
Pariplay is now a complete online gaming solution for operators. It has reached an agreement with sports betting platform provider BtoBet, giving its portfolio the entire gambit of online options. Pariplay, which recently partnered with Sportingtech, is planning to include BtoBet's sportsbook...
Texas Gaming Room Police Raid Leads to Four Arrests, 14 Warnings
Three men and a woman were arrested recently in Corpus Christi, Texas following a police raid on an alleged illegal gambling operation. The venue was run as a game room. In addition, 14 players in the game room, identified by local police...
Star Entertainment Facing New Class-Action Lawsuit Over Failed Operations
Star Entertainment's acknowledgment that it failed to comply with a number of regulations in Australia continues to lead to issues. A new class-action lawsuit hopes to hold the casino operator accountable for damage to shareholders' investments. New South Wales (NSW) is investigating...
Las Vegas Strip Stabbing Victim Was Valued Police Officer, Military Veteran
The victim in Saturday's fatal knifing on a pedestrian bridge along the Strip was a police officer in Edmonds, Wash., authorities revealed early this week. He was off-duty and just visiting Las Vegas. The fallen officer was identified as Tyler Steffins, 33....
