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Tennessee coach Rick Barnes makes joke about players betting on games

In a press conference, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes joked, “sometimes I wonder if my guys are betting on games” before quickly saying “erase that.” The 71-year-old began laughing shortly after making the comment, along with members of the press who … Continue reading

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California tribes express concern over Vallejo casino, with statement sent

The Vallejo casino saga is ongoing, as a joint statement has been sent by four California-based tribes expressing “serious concern” with the temporary preview casino. The Vallejo Times Herald is reporting a statement has been sent out by the Yocha … Continue reading

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Caesars rolls out Super Bowl prop betting menu

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Caesars Sportsbook has just debuted its ‘largest-ever prop betting menu’ for the event. The actual event will take place on February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with the company … Continue reading

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Gambling billionaire Laurence Escalante charged with assault, burglary, and drug offences

Laurence Escalante, the billionaire founder of gambling brand Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), has been charged with assault, burglary, and drug offences. The betting magnate’s charges were brought forward in Perth Magistrates Court in Western Australia, where it was alleged that … Continue reading

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Jupiter Exchange announces integration of prediction market Polymarket

The decentralized trading platform Jupiter has just announced Polymarket is coming to Solana, on Jupiter. The update about the integration came through a social media post, in which the company said: “Integrating Polymarket is primed for making Jupiter the most … Continue reading

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Germany’s online gambling reckoning draws closer with landmark Tipico case

In Germany, a landmark court case is unfolding, and it is one that will have great significance for the iGaming market in the country and across all of the European Union (EU).  The case is C-530/24, DK v Tipico Co. … Continue reading

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Singapore Police announces new migrant worker ambassadors, working to address gambling risks

The Singapore Police Force has announced they have a new cohort of C.a.N ambassadors to help educate migrant workers about problematic gambling behaviors. The initiative marks a collaboration between the CID’s Casino Crime Investigation Branch (CCIB) and the National Council … Continue reading

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China executes 11 members of gambling and scam crime family

The Chinese government has executed 11 members of the Ming family crime syndicate. This comes after investigations into the criminal empire uncovered “intentional homicide, intentional injury, illegal detention, fraud, and operating gambling dens”, as well as other penalties. In the … Continue reading

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Sarasota arrests woman for allegedly keeping and maintaining a gambling house

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has confirmed a woman has been arrested on alleged charges of ‘Keeping and Maintaining a Gambling House and Possession of Slot Machines.’ Taylor Swim, 28, was taken into custody on Wednesday (January 28), and … Continue reading

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Alabama class action lawsuit aims to take down sports betting push by Kalshi

A class action lawsuit has been filed in Alabama against Kalshi over what the plaintiffs claim is an illegal sports wagering website. Alabama is notoriously strict with its gambling laws, with it outright banned in most cases. In this case, … Continue reading

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