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Senior UK Policitician Accused of Betting on Himself to Lose Election
A senior UK Conservative politician says he has nothing to apologize for after he was accused of betting on himself to lose his seat in parliament at next week’s general election. Sir Philip Davies MP...
MGM Grand Detroit Sued for Refusing to Pay $127K Progressive Blackjack Jackpot
A Michigan woman who won a $127K jackpot playing progressive blackjack at the MGM Grand Detroit is suing the casino after it refused to pay out and instead accused her of “trespassing.” That’s despite the...
UK Tory Party Election Betting Scandal Blows Up as New Suspect Named
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is investigating a fourth staffer in Britain’s governing Conservative (Tory) Party administration for insider betting. The party’s chief data officer, Nick Mason, has joined the list of government insiders suspected...
California Lottery Won’t Pay Out on Courier-Bought Tickets
Buy a ticket for the California Lottery from an online lottery courier and your prize will be voided. Even if you hit it big, you could end up with nada, Lottery officials said this week....
Jontay Porter Faces Criminal Probe in Canada Over NBA Betting Scandal
Canadian authorities have confirmed a criminal investigation is underway into former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for manipulating NBA games. The American athlete was banned for life by the league in April for “spot fixing”...
Vintage Slot Collector Wants Aussie Law Change After Gambling Prosecution
A Queensland, Australia vintage arcade-machine enthusiast has been fined under state gambling laws for possessing decommissioned old-school slot machines, The Courier Mail reports. Now, Greg Selman wants the law changed so that hobbyists like him...
Rishi Sunak’s Bodyguard Arrested for Betting on Election
One of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s close personal protection officers has been arrested for allegedly placing bets on the timing of the forthcoming general election. The unnamed officer is understood to be a member...
BetMGM Bettor Was Two Minutes Away From $2.5M in Portugal-Czechia Clash
One BetMGM customer was two minutes and about two inches away from winning a £2 million (US$2.5 million) payout on the Euro 2024 soccer championships on Tuesday. In the lead-up to the game between Portugal...
UKGC Probing More Election Bets After Sunak Aide Snafu
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has written to domestic betting operators asking them to examine all substantial bets made on the likelihood of a national election occurring in July. That’s after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s...
High 5 Social Casino Ruled Illegal in Washington, Players to Be Paid Back
A federal judge in Washington state has ruled that two social casino apps operated by New York-based High 5 Games constitute illegal gambling in the state. The June 11 ruling by Western Washington District Court Judge...
