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FinCEN: Mexican Drug Cartels, Chinese Networks Targeting Casinos
FinCEN says casinos continue to be targeted to launder money Chinese money laundering networks and Mexican drug cartels are colluding to wash dirty money The US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is urging financial institutions that handle large...
Thailand Casino Prospects Fade With Election of Prime Minister
Anutin Charnvirakul is the new prime minister of Thailand Charnvirakul is opposed to the liberalization of casinos The new PM says he will return the power of government to the people Casinos presumably aren't coming to Thailand after all. That's the likely...
Powerball Makes History as Jackpot Dodges Players Again, Prize Swells to $1.7 Billion
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, September 6, is an estimated $1.7 billion Powerball's top prize hasn't been won since May 31, 2025 The Powerball run has delivered many life-changing wins Saturday's Powerball drawing will make history after the game's top prize once...
American Gaming Association President Tells The Public Responsible ‘Gambling Isn’t Bad’
The American Gaming Association encourages bettors to bet responsibly The NFL season kicks off this week Legal bets on NFL games this season are expected to reach $30 billion Bill Miller, the president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), says...
Various Casino Workers Qualify for One Big Beautiful Bill ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deduction
Many casino workers qualify to have their tax obligations reduced "No Tax on Tips" was authorized through the One Big Beautiful Bill President Donald Trump had pledged to reduce taxes on tips Among the many components of the Republicans' One Big Beautiful...
Cherokee Nation Will Appeal Arkansas Casino Ruling that Squashed Legends Resort
The Cherokee Nation will appeal a federal ruling that went against its Arkansas casino plans The tribe has been seeking to build and open a casino in Russell for many years The Cherokee Nation will appeal a federal ruling handed down last...
National Guard Sent to Baltimore Ahead of Ravens Kickoff, Could Help Horseshoe Casino
President Donald Trump is sending the National Guard to Baltimore Baltimore is home to Horseshoe Casino, a casino that has long struggled because of nearby crime On Tuesday, President Donald Trump expanded his federal intervention of law enforcement from the nation's capital...
La bancarrota de la empresa Publishers Clearing House deja de pagar premios a sus ganadores
Un operador de casinos de la modalidad sweepstakes ha adquirido Publishers Clearing House Ganadores en la plataforma PCH afirman que ya no se realizan pagos de premios desde que la empresa se declarara en la bancarrota Una veterana de guerra discapacitado había...
Pragmatic Play Exiting Sweepstakes Casino Market in United States
Pragmatic Play is exiting the sweepstakes market in the U.S. Sweepstakes casinos continue to face legal scrutiny Pragmatic was named as a defendant in the Los Angeles civil suit Pragmatic Play is pulling out of the sweepstakes casino business in the United...
Odds Good Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Will Be Reelected, and That’s Bad for Gaming
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is seeking reelection Patrick was criticized for blocking a 2023 sports betting referendum President Donald Trump has endorsed Patrick for the 2026 election Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) has been the second most powerful lawmaker in...