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Strat Hotel Guests Allegedly Kidnapped, Trafficked Juvenile Girl
A man and a woman staying at The Strat hotel this month were scheduled to appear in Las Vegas court Wednesday on sex trafficking charges. They allegedly kidnapped and trafficked a teenaged girl over four days. The defendants, Mark Johnson, 23, and Donnesha...
Japan Rejects Integrated Resort Plan for Nagasaki
The Japanese national government's expert panel on integrated resorts (IRs) has rejected Nagasaki Prefecture's plan to develop a casino resort in Sasebo. It was the expected outcome, given the extensive delays in considering and approving the project following the approval of Osaka's...
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence Hurt Again, Playoffs in Jeopardy
The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost four games in a row, quarterback Trevor Lawrence is nursing a shoulder injury, and the Jags are on the verge of missing the playoffs. Lawrence sprained the AC joint on his right shoulder. He's undergoing additional testing...
‘Massively Intrusive’ Gambling Affordability Checks Not Welcome in Ireland
In a move that diverges from the UK's approach, the Irish government has ruled out implementing affordability checks for gambling customers who lose more than £100 (US$127) per month. This decision comes amidst growing concerns over the potential impact of such checks...
Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Odds Narrow By Beating San Francisco 49ers
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 33-19, on Christmas Day in the battle of the top teams from each conference. The 49ers remain as the betting favorite to win Super Bowl LVIII at +225 odds, but the Ravens saw their...
Cambodia Denies Human Trafficking Claims Tied to Fake Gambling Business
Cambodian authorities have arrested a group of Thai nationals on allegations of criminal mischief and arson. They reject the assertion of the nine people that they were victims of human trafficking tied to false promises of high-paying casino jobs. Cambodian authorities issued...
Crown Casinos Sued by Same-Sex Couple Over Alleged Retaliation for Sexual Orientation
A lesbian couple is suing Crown Resorts, G4S security, and Australia's Victoria state government. That's after they were arrested and allegedly assaulted by security guards at Crown Casino in Melbourne. The couple claim they were singled out solely because of their sexual...
OKC Thunder’s Chet Holmgren New Favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year
Center Chet Holmgren from the Oklahoma City Thunder has emerged as the new betting favorite (-155 odds) over Victor Wembanyama (+120) to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Holmgren, the #2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft from Gonzaga, sustained...
Pennsylvania’s Hollywood Casino Reopens After Christmas Closure
Pennsylvania’s Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course was temporarily shuttered for about 17 hours starting on Sunday night because of a technical glitch. It began shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Christmas Eve, when visitors were asked to leave the gaming property....
Prop Bet: Will the Buffalo Bills Make the Playoffs?
According to a prop bet by DraftKings, the Buffalo Bills are -210 odds to make the playoffs. You can fade them at +170 odds to miss the playoffs. Upshot recently updated their playoff projections, giving the Bills a 63% chance of advancing...
