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FC Barcelona Continues to Embrace eSports With Launch Plans in Valorant
FC Barcelona has unveiled plans to enter the Valorant arena. It will reportedly field its team in LVP Rising, a prominent competition within the Spanish Challengers League. The Barca Games initiative aims to extend the club's influence in the eSports domain. Adding...
Australia Advances Ban on Use of Credit Cards, Crypto in Online Gambling
Australia's House of Representatives has approved legislation that would prohibit the use of credit cards and cryptocurrency for online betting and gambling. This follows a previous ban placed on their use for land-based betting and gambling. It forms a comprehensive approach to...
Philadelphia 76ers Swingman Kelly Oubre Struck by Vehicle, Out Indefinitely
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Kelly Oubre is out indefinitely after a vehicle struck him during a hit-and-run accident in downtown Philly on Saturday. Oubre resides in the City Center neighborhood. During a walk home on Saturday evening, a vehicle hit him...
Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Damaging Solar Array Linked to MGM Casinos
The man who drove his car through a fence at a solar power facility before igniting a fire pleaded guilty last week in a Las Vegas court. Mohammed Mesmarian, 35, a one-time Colorado dentist, entered guilty pleas to two reduced charges: second-degree...
Canadian Casino Security Guard Murder Suspect is Teenager, Police Reveal
Authorities are on the lookout for a 17-year-old suspect who’s believed to have killed a security guard last month at Ontario’s Pickering Casino Resort. Tyjae Nosworthy-Smith is being sought in connection with the October 9 murder of Michael Ferdinand, 34. Durham Regional...
Casino Crime Roundup: Iowa Casino Deaths Under Investigation
Two guests at Iowa’s Wild Rose Casino & Resort were discovered dead in a hotel room last week. Authorities have yet to reveal the cause of their deaths. The incident began after resort staff became concerned about the two visitors. A call...
Triad-Related Gambling Raids in Hong Kong Lead to 335 Arrests
Hong Kong authorities recently executed a series of raids targeting Triad-affiliated operations. Hong Kong police have concluded a three-day operation resulting in the arrest of 335 individuals, according to Media outlet Dim Sum Daily. The police conducted early morning raids at 223...
Mississippi Casino Visitors Shot Dead in Car, Vehicle Catches Fire
Three people were heading back to a Robinsonville, Miss. casino hotel over the weekend when their car was sprayed by bullets. It then struck a pole before bursting into flames. All occupants of the car were killed. The passengers were identified as...
Kick Gambling Streamer xQc Kicked Out of Canadian Casino
Popular online streamer xQc, known for his gambling and video game content, was recently kicked out of a Canadian casino. xQc recently jumped from Twitch to Kick in a 9-figure deal. The Canadian streamer, whose real name is Félix Lengyel, was removed...
Brazilian Soccer Clubs Attempt to Block Sports Betting Ad Ban
In the ongoing legislative deliberations surrounding sports betting in Brazil, a contentious issue has emerged as Brazilian soccer teams rally against a proposed ban on sports betting advertising. They collectively wrote a letter to the Senate last week that they hope will...
