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Indianapolis Colts Running Back Jonathan Taylor Undergoes Thumb Surgery
Jonathan Taylor, the starting running back from the Indianapolis Colts, sustained a right thumb injury in Week 12 during a victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Taylor jammed his thumb in the first half on Sunday. Despite the thumb injury, Taylor played...
Charlotte Hornets Point Guard LaMelo Ball to Miss Several Weeks
LaMelo Ball, the leading scorer of the Charlotte Hornets, will be sidelined for multiple weeks while he recovers from a right ankle injury. Ball, 22, appeared in only 33 games last season with an injury on his other ankle. He initially rolled...
‘Maximum Penalty’ Match-Fixing Investigation in Brazil Enters New Phase
Brazil's Public Ministry of Goiás (MP-GO) has initiated the third phase of Operation Maximum Penalty to combat match-fixing in soccer. On Tuesday, search and seizure warrants were executed in eight cities across five states as part of an investigation into seven matches....
United Arab Emirates Adds Ex-Missouri Lawman to Gaming Regulatory Team
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) may not yet be ready to officially announce the introduction of casinos. But it definitely appears to be headed in that direction. The new General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) continues to expand, recently adding a retired...
Mexico’s Gaming Industry to Fight Government Over Recent Slot Ban
Two weeks after Mexico's president announced a ban on slot machines in casinos and gaming halls, representatives from the gaming industry are ready to fight back. They're gearing up to mount legal challenges in defense of their operations in what will likely...
Cirque du Soleil Performer Injures Leg in Las Vegas Beatles Show
A weekend Cirque du Soleil show was temporarily suspended at the Mirage in Las Vegas after one of the trampoline performers suffered an injury. The unnamed male performer hurt his left leg and is now recuperating, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal....
Gambling Targeted During Growing Myanmar Civil War
In Myanmar, the struggle against the military junta that seized power three years ago has evolved into a multifaceted resistance, with various militias and forces joining hands. Beyond the overarching goal of ending military oppression, a unique aspect has emerged – the...
UK Gambling Tax Plan Just a Trojan Horse: Betting and Gaming Council
If a new tax plan the UK Treasury devised for the gambling industry moves forward, it would be another blow to horse racing. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) issued a warning about the plan on Monday, calling it nothing more than...
Carolina Panthers Fire Head Coach Frank Reich After 1-10 Start
The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich after only 11 games, which marks the shortest tenure for a head coach since 1978. The Panthers have the worst record in the NFL at 1-10. In 1978, Pete McCulley got his walking papers...
Detroit Pistons Look to End 13-Game Losing Streak
The Detroit Pistons recently extended their losing streak to 13 in a row. But they're a betting favorite to end their skid Monday night when they host the slumping Washington Wizards. The Wizards have lost nine games in a row and they're...
