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Florida illegal gambling ring leader asks for the return of six-figures in cash and gold bar

A woman accused of running a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling ring is asking Florida authorities to return six figures in cash and a gold bar. 44-year-old Rima Ray was arrested on July 21 in St Johns County, in connection with an … Continue reading

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UK MP pushes for gambling products levy to raise funds to address child poverty

British MP for Barrow and Furness, Michelle Scrogham, is pushing for a levy on harmful online gambling products to fund tackling child poverty. Michella Scrogham is working with over 100 Labour MPs across the country to bring the levy to … Continue reading

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Parx Casino murder suspect cleared of almost all charges

The man accused of murdering a Parx Casino winner in New Jersey has been cleared of murder charges following a three-week trial. A Middlesex County jury has cleared 31-year-old Jekai Reid-John of all charges but conspiracy to commit armed robbery, … Continue reading

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Polymarket aims to launch with legalized sports betting

Polymarket, the predictions market operator, has obtained certifications through its partner companies to facilitate legalized sports betting upon launch. Since the company has been given the green light to offer its betting services in North America, there has been a … Continue reading

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Contractor defrauds neighbours of $400,000 to fund gambling trips

A man from Smith County, Texas, has been subject to an affidavit for allegedly defrauding his neighbours of $400,000 to fund his personal life, including gambling trips. Brian Christopher Glass of Bullard was hired by the couple next door to … Continue reading

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Apple, Google, and Meta face court cases for gambling app benefits

Three of the world’s largest global names, Apple, Google, and Meta, are embroiled in court action for allegedly profiting from gambling-style apps on their respective digital platforms. As reported by Reuters, the trident is pushing for the action against them … Continue reading

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FanDuel partners with Amazon Prime for NBA and WNBA

Sportsbook and betting giant FanDuel has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Prime streaming service to become the official odds provider for the NBA and WNBA. The news marks a landmark win for the North American betting heavyweight on the eve … Continue reading

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Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino confirms it’ll reopen on Friday after shooting killed two

A Texas-based casino, called Kickapoo Lucky Eagle, has announced they will soon be reopening to guests following a shooting which killed two people and injured five. The casino will reopen on Friday, October 3, almost a week after a man … Continue reading

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New York’s Citi Field casino becomes fourth proposal to advance to the next stage

Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock’s proposed casino at Citi Field in Queens have stepped forward to the final stage of the license process. That brings the total number of New York casino proposals at this stage up to … Continue reading

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Spain reveals plans for centralized monitoring for deposit limits in player protection push

The Directorate General of Gambling in Spain (DGOJ) has outlined plans to improve player protections through centralized monitoring controls. These will be integrated into the digital requirements of Spanish online gambling licenses. It comes after the DGOJ renewed its certification … Continue reading

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