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Robin Severance-Lopez, estranged wife of former Osceola sheriff, accepts plea deal

Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of Marcos Lopez, the former Sheriff at the heart of a casino gambling scheme case, has accepted a plea deal. This news comes alongside a former associate of Lopez, Krishna Kumar Deokaran, who changed their … Continue reading

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South Korean police reports 5,196 arrests in yearlong cyber gambling probe

The South Korean National Police Agency has announced that a protracted cyber gambling investigation spanning an entire year led to the arrest of 5,196 individuals. According to a news release from law enforcement in the East Asian nation, over 3,544 … Continue reading

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Kalshi urges federal judge to dismiss Ho-Chunk Nation’s sweeping IGRA lawsuit

Kalshi, the prediction-market operator, is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit brought by the Ho-Chunk Nation. The company says the Wisconsin tribe has no legal grounds to challenge its sports-event contracts and can’t use tribal gaming laws … Continue reading

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Florida Gaming Control Commission seizes 22 illegal gambling machines

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has announced the seizure of 22 Illegal Gambling Machines. The news comes from a team-up between the FGCC and the Port Orange Police Department to reduce the impact of unregulated gambling on the surrounding … Continue reading

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Florida Attorney General wants illegal gambling penalties raised

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wants to see penalties for illegal gambling operations raised from their current level of misdemeanor to a felony. Uthmeier stated that this punishment simply wasn’t sending the “right message” to people committing such crimes. “Right … Continue reading

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Arizona scammer gets 87 months for $5.6M fraud paying for gambling and lifestyle

An Arizona man has been sentenced to 87 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release, after scamming 54 individuals to pay for a gambling habit and lead a lavish lifestyle, according to a press release from the … Continue reading

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FanDuel unveils Pass the Leg, its first in-app collaborative group parlay

FanDuel have announced the launch of Pass the Leg via a press release, which is an in-app feature allowing customers to build a group parlay collaboratively. This new app turns standard parlay betting into something which can be shared with … Continue reading

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Chauncey Billups released on $5M bond as he pleads not guilty

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty and has been released on a $5 million bond in the betting case that has dominated sports headlines. The NBA Hall of Famer has denied allegations that he was … Continue reading

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DraftKings to launch mobile sports wagering in Missouri on December 1

DraftKings is launching its mobile sportsbook in Missouri on December 1, months after being granted a temporary mobile sports wagering license, according to a press release from the sportsbook operator. This was given by the Missouri Gaming Commission and will … Continue reading

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Former tribal gaming manager sentenced for multimillion-dollar theft and federal tax fraud

A former manager for a tribal gaming company has been sentenced after pleading guilt to theft and tax fraud. 36-year-old Michael Anthony Houser has been sentenced to a total of 106 months in prison for one count of theft concerning … Continue reading

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