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Chinese Tourists Arrested in Thailand After Police Raid Secret Casino
Thailand has been trying to attract more tourists from China but has gotten more than it bargained for. Police raided a hotel on Wednesday, dismantling an illegal gambling operation and arresting 26 Chinese tourists, among others, in the process. China was one...
Alleged Intoxicated Driver Kills Two State Troopers on I-15 in Las Vegas
The Nevada State Police (NSP) is mourning two troopers who were killed Thursday while on duty on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas. The troopers were struck in the northbound lanes of the highway near D Street by an alleged intoxicated driver. The troopers...
UK’s Gambling Affordability Checks Face Elimination Following Public Outcry
Opponents of the UK government's proposal to implement mandatory affordability checks for gamblers and bettors have achieved a significant milestone. An official petition against the intrusive measure has garnered more than 102,424 signatures, which will lead to mandatory parliamentary intervention. The petition,...
Social Media Use Linked to Gambling Addiction, New Study Shows
A recent study published by a team of researchers writing in The BMJ (the British Medical Journal) warns that social media use may have a link to health-risk behaviors in young people, such as increased participation in gambling. The research, "Social media...
Backup Quarterback Joe Flacco Could Start for Cleveland Browns in Week 13
If rookie quarterback Dorian Robinson-Thompson doesn't clear concussion protocol, then the Cleveland Browns will start veteran backup Joe Flacco against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Browns (7-4) currently occupy one of three AFC wild-card spots. The Rams host the Browns...
Argentine Authorities Widen Casino Victoria Bribery Investigation
Earlier this month, Argentine authorities disclosed an investigation into Casino Victoria in Victoria, suspecting its involvement in a bribery scheme linked to former politician Martín Insaurralde. A search warrant was executed at the casino, resulting in the removal of records that investigators...
Brazil Senate Puts Sports Betting and iGaming Discussion on Hold
The Brazilian Senate has done it once again. It figured out a new way to delay a vote on a sports betting and iGaming bill, pushing back even further the legislative process that has stalled the project. Brazil's Senate plenary was to...
Casino Trip Leads to Prison for Man Accused of Smuggling People Into UK
A Brit involved in smuggling migrants into the UK using a camper van has been sentenced to jail after his alibi was exposed as a fabrication, thanks to a casino receipt. Oozy Hughes, or Mark Newton, as he is also known, could...
Casino Crime Roundup: Florida Police-Involved Shooting
A man was apprehended Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to drive into a Florida police officer near the Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood. The officer fired a shot at the suspect, who wasn't wounded, authorities said. The unnamed Seminole Police Department officer was...
North Carolina Sports Betting Won’t Come in Time for Super Bowl
Sports bettors in North Carolina won't be able to place legal bets in time for the Super Bowl, the state’s top lottery regulator said Wednesday. The North Carolina Lottery Commission is asking sportsbook operators to submit applications by December 27. But officials...
