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‘Pillar of Fraud’: Meta Faces Blistering Allegations of Enabling a Global Scam Economy
Meta is accused of allowing ads linked to illegal gambling on its tech platforms The Facebook parent claims it works to block ads related to scams on its social media Meta Platforms is facing a...
Skillz Awarded Massive $420M Judgment Against ‘Solitaire Cash’ Maker Over Gaming Fraud
Skillz has won a $420 million verdict against Papaya Gaming A federal jury found that Papaya deceived consumers by using computer bots The legal fallout surrounding Solitaire Cash—the mobile game famously endorsed by ESPN personalities—has...
Macau’s The 13 Scraps ‘Failed’ Image with Fresh Exterior and Digital Relaunch
The 13 Macau has undergone an exterior refresh The 13 Macau is reportedly preparing to reopen south of the Cotai Strip in Coloane In the high-stakes world of Macau real estate, few projects have failed...
A Hairdryer, an Airport, and a Betting Scandal: The Wildest Prediction Market Fraud Ever Attempted
French authorities are probing whether a weather station in Paris was tampered with Temperatures briefly soared on April 15 at Charles de Gaulle Airport during the evening hours Two traders reportedly profited over $35,000 on...
Mega Millions Ticket Worth $60 Million Redeemed in Ohio: Here’s What We Know About the Winner
The winner of the Mega Millions jackpot on St. Patrick's Day has come forward The Ohio Lottery says the $60 million winner chose the one-time cash option The net payout was about $22 million after...
‘The Whole World Has Become a Casino’: Trump’s New Warning Sparks Fear for Prediction Markets
President Trump took a shot at prediction markets on Thursday The remarks come in response to a US special forces official being charged with insider trading The DOJ alleges the military member made over $400K...
Colorado to Ban Sportsbooks from Limiting Winning Bettors in Massive Industry Shake-up
Colorado lawmakers are considering reforming the state's sports betting rules Proposed legislation would prohibit a sportsbook from limiting sharp bettors Prop bets would remain after an amendment was passed Colorado is on the verge of...
California Cardroom Dealer Faces Grand Theft for Allegedly Pocketing $15,000
A dealer at a California cardroom is facing a grand theft charge California AG Bonta alleges the dealer swindled over $15,000 in gaming chips from The Gardens Casino Unrelated to the theft, California's cardrooms continue...
New Zealand Online Casino Gambling Bill Passes After Escaping Parliamentary Limbo
Lawmakers in New Zealand have signed off on iGaming The Online Casino Gambling Bill will be formally legalized with the Royal assent's blessing iGaming is currently operational in New Zealand, but is untaxed and unregulated...
Rising Fuel Costs Hit the Jackpot: Why Higher Oil Prices are Making Your Next Las Vegas or Macau Trip More Expensive
Las Vegas and Macau are not immune to higher oil prices The casino hubs are both being impacted by the war in Iran One major airline is reducing its routes, including to Las Vegas, by...
