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African Gambling Conference Highlights Continent’s Massive Potential Growth
The African gambling market is currently in the midst of a continental boom. From traditional land-based casinos to Internet gaming, multiple countries located on the world's second-largest continent are now catering to the gambling demographic...
New York Federal Reserve $1 Billion Cyber Heist Thwarted by Spelling Error, While Casinos Allegedly Helped Funnel $81 Million
The New York Federal Reserve was in the midst of approving a series of what seemed to be authorized transfer requests by the Bangladesh central bank when it came to light that cyber hackers were...
Atlantic City Could Go Broke Before End of March, Warns Moody’s
Atlantic City could go bust within weeks, Moody’s Investment analysts have warned, noting that the city faces bankruptcy unless the State of New Jersey is allowed to intervene. Moody’s said that “drastic action” is needed to prevent...
“Pawn Stars” Favorite Chumlee Hires Las Vegas Super Lawyer David Chesnoff to Fight Weapon and Drug Charges
Pudgy nudnik Chumlee has been welcomed into living rooms across America since Pawn Stars debuted on the History Channel in 2009. But this week, the popular reality TV star was forced to welcome law enforcement...
Ex-Paddy Power Boss Slams UK Gambling Industry, FOBT’s and “Socially Irresponsible” Government
Fintan Drury, the former chairman of Paddy Power, has lashed out at the UK government and its “troubling partnership” with the country’s gambling industry in an op-ed in The Times this week. Drury, who fronted...
Elvis Presley Estate Sues Former International Hotel Over Memorabilia Dispute
The Elvis Presley estate is suing the former International Hotel, now the Westgate, an off-Strip hotel and casino in which the legendary performer played 100s of sold out shows, which it claims is holding many...
Donald Trump Denies Knowing Mobster, Could Alleged Connections Affect Tuesday Florida Primary Results?
Donald Trump has made this debate and primary season one of the most watchable ever. Whether you love, hate, or feel indifferent to the businessman billionaire and GOP frontrunner, you can’t say he’s dull to...
JPMorgan Gambling Addict Broker Gets Just Five Years for $22 Million Embezzlement
Former JPMorgan Chase broker Michael Oppenheim, who spent over $22 million of his clients’ money chasing his gambling losses, was sentenced to just five years in prison by a US District Judge this week. Judge...
New York Federal Reserve Deflects Responsibility for $100 Million Cyber Heist, But Were Casinos Money Launderers?
The New York Federal Reserve says it was involved in no wrongdoing in what appears to be a successful $100 million cyber heist last month. On February 5, hackers looted the Central Bank of Bangladesh's...
Problem Gambling Awareness Month Highlights Plainridge Park Casino’s Safeguard Failures
Problem Gambling Awareness Month urges concerned families to "have the conversation" with those that might be prone to becoming addicted to gambling. "Most adults gamble or know someone who gambles, and, therefore, could benefit from...
