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Where is Hard Rock Bet legal? Casino giant appears to launch ‘slot-style’ games in Florida

Hard Rock Bet has announced slots-style sports betting options in Florida in a surprising (and controversial) move. Named “Games – Powered by Past Motor Racing,” Hard Rock Bet has seemingly launched slots-style games in its Florida sports betting app, despite … Continue reading

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Witness held on money laundering charge in Sheriff Marcos Lopez gambling case

Court records have revealed that a key witness has been arrested in the high-profile illicit gambling case involving Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. Krishna Kumar Deokaran was apprehended on October 6 by Lake County officers to face a charge of … Continue reading

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Five class action lawsuits filed against online sweepstakes casinos in 48 hours

Since Tuesday (October 28), five class action lawsuits have been launched against various operators of online sweepstakes casinos. As detailed by betting and gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach, the entities facing the cases as defendants are: FSG / Schorr (Utah) The … Continue reading

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Emmanuel Clase’s agent downplays concerns as Guardians pitcher remains on MLB gambling leave

Emmanuel Clase’s agent has said he isn’t concerned, whilst the Cleveland Guardians pitcher is in the middle of a gambling investigation. It comes after an investigation reportedly found “irrefutable” evidence of gambling, which led MLB insider Héctor Gómez to say … Continue reading

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NBA to withhold Billups and Rozier salaries during live FBI investigation

Just days after the arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier related to the NBA gambling scandal, news has emerged that the pair will not receive their salaries during the FBI investigation.  In what is a live, developing case, law … Continue reading

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How Much Math Is in Poker?

Poker is often pictured as having wily players with bluffing faces. It is considered to be a game that people get better at with experience in reading people. There’s indeed a psychology behind things. But numbers play a much bigger … Continue reading

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Gambling in New Zealand could fund local community groups

Community funding through the Online Casino Gambling Bill has been introduced in New Zealand, as the minister of internal affairs says they are ‘listening to New Zealanders.’ Brooke van Velden, the minister of internal affairs, announced the introduction on Wednesday … Continue reading

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The Importance Of Real-Time API Usage & Live-Stream Syncing In Sports Platforms

Snooker is a game that has long been associated with conservative play, lengthy matches, and a standard pattern of shots and breaks. Each shot is well-established, many safety battles have been played out in similar ways, and each elite player … Continue reading

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Michigan cracks down on eight unlicensed online casinos operating illegally in state

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is stepping up its efforts to crack down on unlicensed online casinos. The agency sent cease and desist letters to eight gambling sites that it says were illegally offering internet gaming to people in … Continue reading

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Peaky Blinders producer Banijay seals $5B deal to create gambling giant

The producers of hit shows like The Peaky Blinders have put pen to paper on a £4 billion ($5.28 billion) gambling deal. Banijay Group (Banijay) is responsible for the Cillian Murphy-led gangster show, alongside other television brands like Big Brother … Continue reading

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