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Illinois policy group says lawmakers should roll back sports betting tax fee

“Lawmakers should roll back the per-bet fee,” says the non-profit think tank The Illinois Policy Institute in its publication ‘Illinois Policy’ when discussing sports betting taxes in the state. According to the writer of the article, Dylan Sharkey, sports betting … Continue reading

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MGM China warns about an AI-generated deepfake investment scam

MGM China has warned about a deepfake video impersonating its executive director to promote an investment scam. MGM China has shared a warning to the public and the media about an AI-generated deepfake video impersonating Ms. Pansy Ho, Chairperson and … Continue reading

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Jeffery Bernard Morris, killer of poker star Susie Zhao, denied final appeal

Jeffery Bernard Morris, the man convicted for the horrific murder of poker star and commentator Susie Zhao, has had his last appeal denied by the Michigan Supreme Court.  The decision means Morris has reached the end of the road for … Continue reading

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101 UK Labour MPs call to raise taxes on gambling companies to tackle child poverty

More than 100 Labour MPs in the United Kingdom have signed a letter calling on the government to raise taxes on gambling companies as a means to reduce child poverty.  The representatives are once again showing their support for the … Continue reading

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Seoul police dismantle Vietnam-based illicit horse-racing gambling operation

Seoul Metropolitan Police authorities have busted an illicit gambling operation centered around horse racing, which had accrued around 170 billion won ($120.8m) in bets staked. The illegal gambling ring was based in Vietnam, having previously switched from a site in … Continue reading

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TransUnion report shows increasing gambling activity among Millennials and Gen Z

Credit reporting agency TransUnion has released a new report indicating that Gen Z and Millennials were the key drivers of a 30% increase in betting activity in Q2 2025.  The data compares favorably to 25% for the same period last … Continue reading

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New anti-gambling laws come into effect in Japan

Today, Thursday, September 25, Japan launches its revised gambling laws. The overhauled gambling addiction prevention will prevent online casinos from launching, as well as banning the posting of advertisements across the web, including social media. This comes as Japan has … Continue reading

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Thailand Entertainment Complex Bill confirmed as dead in the water

After months of deliberation and tensions, Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill has been shut down. It would have allowed for casinos to be integrated into resorts, similarly to how Macao operates and what is currently being pitched in some parts of … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania hits casino with $30,000 fine after letting teenager gamble

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued a press release detailing the banning of patrons and fines against establishments for infractions of gambling laws. It comes as part of the results of the PGCB’s monthly meetings, with the next … Continue reading

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Eyewear Goes Digital: Shopping for Glasses Just Became Easier and More Modern

For several decades, getting a new pair of glasses meant booking an appointment with an optometrist and browsing from their limited frame options in-store. Technology has completely changed this experience, making it more convenient to get new frames. Customers can … Continue reading

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