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Ankeny contractor sentenced to prison after gambling away customers’ money

An Ankeny contractor who admitted to blowing customer money on “gambling” and “irresponsible spending” was sentenced on December 18, 2025, to three years in federal prison. According to court records, he was punished for lying during bankruptcy proceedings. Louis Grant … Continue reading

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Builder jailed 14 years after $1.69M fraud funding gambling habit case

A builder who swindled dozens of customers out of about £1.25 million ($1.69 million) has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after a court heard he used some of the money to fund his gambling habit. Mark Killick, 56, … Continue reading

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Scotts Valley Tribe advances temporary Vallejo casino amid legal disputes

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is moving ahead with plans to open a temporary casino in Vallejo, California, possibly as soon as January 2026. According to the Daily Republic, the site would be located on tribal land near … Continue reading

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MGM Resorts extends branding deal as MGM China strengthens Macau performance

MGM Resorts International has signed a new long-term branding deal with MGM China Holdings, strengthening the partnership as MGM China continues to post solid financial results. The updated agreement kicks in on January 1, 2026, and will run through the … Continue reading

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Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston fronts anti gambling campaign urging UK to restrict advertising

British actor Christopher Eccleston has lent his voice to the growing movement calling for an end to gambling advertising in the UK, weaving in subtle nods to Doctor Who along the way. The 61-year-old appears in a new public service … Continue reading

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FaZe Clan faces uncertain future as creators exit after failed talks

Professional esports and entertainment brand FaZe Clan is facing another major turning point after all six remaining members of its influencer lineup announced their exits following the collapse of contract negotiations with new leadership. Adapt, Jason, Ronaldo, Lacy, Rage and … Continue reading

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World Cup 2026 draw sets out betting favorites as markets take shape

The World Cup 2026 draw was held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on December 5, 2025, officially setting the stage and soccer betting favorites for FIFA’s biggest tournament to date. The draw … Continue reading

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Are gambling markets becoming entertainment first, betting second?

With online betting on the rise in the US and the rise of entertainment-focused prediction markets, is the identity of gambling evolving? The atmosphere of gambling is changing rapidly as more innovations enter the space. Prediction markets are encroaching on … Continue reading

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Life in the gray: why gambling innovation stems from unregulated areas

Prediction markets are the latest in a long line of examples of how gambling innovation takes root in the gray areas. Major prediction markets are embroiled in lawsuits across the country, with some states like Arizona banning some operators altogether. … Continue reading

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Kinston police arrest former council candidate in alleged Facebook gambling investigation

The Kinston Police Department announced that its Violent Crime Action Team has concluded a months-long investigation into what authorities described as an illegal online gambling operation conducted through Facebook. According to a statement posted by the department, detectives took 51-year-old … Continue reading

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