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Atlanta Braves Begin Playoffs as Betting Favorite to Win 2023 World Series
The Atlanta Braves are the betting favorite at +310 odds to win the 2023 World Series, with the MLB playoffs beginning today. The Houston Astros won the 2022 World Series and began the season as the consensus favorite to repeat at +650...
Las Vegas Shooting Leads to Death of Innocent Bystander
A shooting near the Las Vegas Strip last Saturday night resulted in the death of a pedestrian struck by at least one stray bullet intended for another person, local cops revealed. The unnamed bystander was critically wounded at about 11:36 p.m. while...
Betting Platform Super Group Leaves India Following Massive Tax Hike
India's decision to tax iGaming operators an unprecedented 28% Goods and Service Tax (GST) has already claimed its first casualty, just days after taking effect. In a not-so-surprising turn of events, global sports betting operator Super Group has announced its immediate withdrawal...
Casino Crime Roundup: Woman Wounded in Louisiana Casino Lot
A woman was shot in the arm after she refused to hand over her pocketbook on Sunday in a Louisiana gaming property parking lot. The unnamed victim was taken to a local hospital for emergency treatment. She’s expected to survive, but an...
Rapper Blueface Avoids Prison for Las Vegas Strip Club Shooting
The rapper Blueface was sentenced to probation on Monday for last year’s shooting at a Las Vegas strip club under a plea deal. The 26-year-old performer, whose legal name is Johnathan Jamall Porter and who resides in Los Angeles, won't be imprisoned...
Greek Lottery Operator OPAP Faces $25M Anti-Competition Fine
In a landmark decision, the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has imposed a hefty €24.5-million (US$25.4 million) fine on the Greek gambling group OPAP. It alleges violations of Greek law and abuse of its former monopoly position in the market. The HGC's ruling...
Bad Beat: Patrick Mahomes’ Late-Game Slide Tilts Kansas City Chiefs Bettors
A game-ending slide by quarterback Patrick Mahomes locked up a victory for the Kansas City Chiefs over the New York Jets. But the bad beat cost bettors millions in lost wagers during Sunday Night Football. The Chiefs defeated the Jets, 23-20, but...
Boston Celtics Now NBA Title Cofavorites After Jrue Holiday Trade
The Portland Trail Blazers have sent point guard Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics in a trade. The move comes only a couple of days after they acquired him in a blockbuster deal for All-Star Damian Lillard with the Milwaukee Bucks. The...
Las Vegas Strip Luxury Store Theft Ring Leads to Two Arrests
Two suspects are facing court proceedings after allegedly stealing numerous items from upscale stores on the Las Vegas Strip. The duo swiped designer merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue and Sephora stores in an elaborate scheme between June and September, police said. The...
Las Vegas Crime Round Up: Deadly Shooting on Strip
Las Vegas police continue investigating a Saturday night shooting on Las Vegas Boulevard. The victim died from his wounds. The gunfire occurred at about 11:35 p.m. near the intersection with Oakey Boulevard. The unnamed victim was rushed to a local hospital but...
