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Defendant in Sheriff Marcos Lopez casino case takes plea deal

One of the seven defendants charged in an alleged multi-million dollar illegal gambling ring has agreed to a plea deal. The defendant in question, Carol Cote, has agreed to plead guilty to racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering charges in … Continue reading

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Singapore police arrest seven men for running illegal online betting games

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) arrested seven men under suspicion of conducting an international illegal online gambling operation. The operation took place on October 5, leading to the arrest of seven men aged between 28 and 53 years old. The … Continue reading

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Swedish gambling groups clash over plans for potential restrictions

Two Swedish gambling organizations are clashing publicly over suggested restrictions on the gambling market. The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) and the government-owned gambling company Svenska Spel are publicly clashing over suggested plans for restrictions on the gambling … Continue reading

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Gambling regulator launches probe into blockchain-based FIFA tokens

Switzerland’s gambling regulator has launched a probe into the sales of FIFA-backed blockchain tokens ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The regulator, Gespa, typically oversees lotteries and sports betting. The probe aims to uncover whether FIFA is selling the chance … Continue reading

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Crypto.com bid to continue sports betting rejected by Nevada judge

A Nevada federal court judge has denied Crypto.com’s bid for an injunction that would allow it to run sports contracts. Judge Andrew Gordon refused the injunction that would have allowed the company to continue operating contracts for sports events in … Continue reading

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Legal battle to run the National Lottery begins between Richard Desmond and UKGC

The court battle between billionaire Richard Desmond and the UKGC will begin this week to decide the license to run the National Lottery. Northern & Shell and The New Lottery Company (TNLC), owned by Desmond, is suing the UK Gambling … Continue reading

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Arizona hits $46m in tribal gaming contributions for first quarter of financial year

The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced that the first quarter of the financial year has seen over $46 million in tribal gaming contributions. In total, so far in the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, tribal gaming contributions … Continue reading

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Gambling survey for 2024 reveals nearly half the UK’s population gambles

The UK Gambling Commission has published the 2024 Gambling Survey for Great Britain, which shows that nearly half of British adults gamble. The survey collects data for the world’s largest dedicated study of gambling participation, behaviors, and consequences. Produced by … Continue reading

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SGLA hosts first-ever Online Social Games Expo after a panel rejection at G2E

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has hosted the first-ever Online Social Games Expo, after their pitch for a panel was rejected from the G2E conference. The SGLA organized the first-ever Online Social Games Expo on October 2, just a … Continue reading

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East Charlotte store faces ABC violations over illegal gambling machines

Authorities say a convenience store in East Charlotte is facing several Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) violations after illegal gambling machines were found and seized earlier this year. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports that officers from the Eastway Division got a … Continue reading

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