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Former police officer jailed for blackmailing suspect to repay ‘significant’ gambling debts

A former police officer in South Yorkshire has been jailed for blackmailing a suspect to pay off gambling debts. Marie Thompson, 29, has been jailed for three years and four months after an investigation by South Yorkshire Police’s Professional Standards … Continue reading

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Congressman Tonko calls on major sports leagues to support gambling safety after NBA scandal

Congressman Paul D. Tonko has sent letters to various major sports leagues, calling on them to support his federal gambling safety act. As the world of sports betting continues to grapple with the knock-on effects of the NBA scandal, Congressman … Continue reading

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Judge says Interior can review Scotts Valley tribe’s rights but Vallejo casino plans can proceed

A federal judge in Washington has ruled that the Department of the Interior (DOI) violated the due process rights of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians when it suddenly took back the tribe’s gaming eligibility for a proposed casino … Continue reading

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Illegal casino operator charged with multiple felonies in Oakland after high-speed chase

Oakland Police Department has charged a suspected illegal casino manager with multiple felony charges. An Dao, 44, has been charged with multiple felony counts following a high-speed chase that saw Oakland police follow him throughout the city. This came after … Continue reading

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Where is Hard Rock Bet legal? Casino giant appears to launch ‘slot-style’ games in Florida

Hard Rock Bet has announced slots-style sports betting options in Florida in a surprising (and controversial) move. Named “Games – Powered by Past Motor Racing,” Hard Rock Bet has seemingly launched slots-style games in its Florida sports betting app, despite … Continue reading

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As big tech pushes AI spending to the max, you may be helping to pay for it

Big tech companies including Meta, Alphabet and Amazon are spending billions on AI, but they’re not the only ones paying for it as software fees rise.

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Reddit stock pops 14% after showing strong advertising and user growth

Reddit’s stock popped after the company surpassed third-quarter estimates due to strong advertising growth.

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Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in

The site tells BBC News it believes people are viewing riskier sites – but they may just be using VPNs.

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Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID

The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people’s personal data secure.

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Canada Warns of Cyberattacks Targeting Industrial Control Systems

Hackers breached Canadian water, energy, and farm systems, prompting national warnings to secure industrial control networks. The post Canada Warns of Cyberattacks Targeting Industrial Control Systems appeared first on TechRepublic.

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