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Atlanta Falcons Bench Quarterback Desmond Ridder Again
For a second time this season, Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith benched struggling quarterback Desmond Ridder in favor of backup Taylor Heinicke. The Falcons have a losing record at 6-8, but they're still a long shot to win the NFC South....
Houston Texans Rookie QB C.J. Stroud Remains in Concussion Protocol
The Houston Texans are on the playoff bubble, and quarterback C.J. Stroud might not suit up this week because he remains in concussion protocol after sustaining a head injury in Week 14. Stroud exited with a concussion during a loss against the...
Gambling-Addicted Priest Allegedly Stole $117K From His Church
A Pennsylvania Greek Orthodox priest who suffers from a gambling addiction appeared in court this week for allegedly stealing more than $117K from his church. Father George Athanasiou, 37, was charged in connection with the embezzlement from bank accounts belonging to All...
Illegal Gambling Among Charges Levied in Massive Global Interpol Bust
In what it hopes will be a major blow to cybercriminals worldwide, Interpol has wrapped up a joint international task force codenamed Operation HAECHI IV. It resulted in the arrest of thousands of suspected criminals who participated in an array of illegal...
Brazil Senate Continues Working on Land-Based Casino Bill
Amid a growing debate and ongoing discussions involving all facets of gambling, Brazil's Senate continues to deliberate on another landmark bill that would legalize and regulate the operation of land-based casinos, bingo halls, and horse racing betting in the country. The proposal,...
Illegal Gambling Machines Seized in Record Numbers by Colombia
In another blow to illegal gambling activities in the country, Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos has carried out its "largest ever" operation, seizing a significant amount of equipment and property used in illegal gambling establishments across the country. The operation focused on establishments...
Cincinnati Bengals Receiver Ja’Marr Chase Could Miss Multiple Games
The Cincinnati Bengals won't have wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase in the lineup in Week 16 because of a right shoulder injury. The Bengals are trying to hold on to their AFC wild-card berth and are worried that Chase could miss the remainder...
Loot Box Debate Continues as Valve Returns $15K to Austrian Gamer
In another blow to video games and loot boxes, the Austrian Press Agency reports that an Austrian court has ruled against video game developer Valve. The company behind the popular Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) franchise must now refund €14,096.58 (US$15,426) to a...
Spanish Police Bust Drug Cartel That Used Illegal Casino as its HQ
In an operation conducted on December 12, the Civil Guard uncovered a covert casino in Granada, where the leaders of an armed gang were reportedly closing deals while engaged in high-stakes poker games. Out of nearly 20 individuals apprehended during the operation,...
Italy’s Online Gaming Faces Decimation with New Rules, Insiders Warn
Legislators and certain lobbyists in Italy are in the process of trying to rewrite online gambling legislation. The new policies could cause a mass exodus from the regulated segment, and gaming industry players are hoping to prevent that from happening. In a...
