Fraudster Loses $3.5 million of Victim's Money Gambling, Casino Subpoenaed

Fraudster Loses $3.5 million of Victim's Money Gambling, Casino Subpoenaed

A Canadian businessman says he loaned an individual $3.5 million but that the man ultimately gambled away the money at a Las Vegas casino.

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Movies That Feature Roulette Games

Movies That Feature Roulette Games, Casablanca

Given that roulette is a popular game that permeates land-based and digital casinos worldwide. However, you might be scratching your head thinking about the times you witnessed a roulette game in a movie. While more movies feature blackjack, there's still no shortage of classic films that feature the legendary table-based game. 

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Accused Killer Denist Had Gambling Disorder, Crypto Losses

Accused Killer Denist Had Gambling Disorder, Crypto Losses

James Craig racked up $2 million in personal debt while his dental business was losing about $120,000, based on a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.  He lost $2000 in a recent trip to go gambling in Vegas prior to his wife's poisoning death.

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Say Goodbye to Finding the Best Lines on Sports in New York State

Say Goodbye to Finding the Best Lines on Sports in New York State

That sick greater-than-50-percent tax rate is staying in place unless one of the Big Four opts to exit the New York market, which is now the biggest in the nation in terms of betting handle.

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What’s Happening With Gambling in Finland?

What’s Happening With Gambling in Finland?

Finnish gambling reform was meant to strengthen the government-controlled monopoly Veikkaus , however, there are now talks of abolishing it entirely.

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No More 'Risk Free' Bets at DraftKings, FanDuel, AGA Finally Acts After Class Action Suit

“It has always been important that we get sports betting right,” said Bill Miller, the American Gaming Association president and CEO, who conveniently took the action as March Madness was coming to a close. “It’s always been our No. 1 interest in creating a high bar for responsible advertising and protecting consumers.”

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Find a Sportsbook Near Me - USA City Index

With the US Supreme Court ruling to abolish decades long sports betting prohibition last year, sportsbooks are popping up in limited locations based on licensing guidelines for each state. 

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Las Vegas Mass Shooter Motive Finally Revealed: He Was Upset With How Casinos Treated Him

Las Vegas Mass Shooter Motive Finally Revealed

Stephen Paddock was responsible for killing 58 people at a Las Vegas concert in 2017, the worst mass murder in US history. 

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Responsible Gambling Council Approves BetMGM for Top Accreditation

"We are proud to have received this prestigious RG Check certification," said Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM. “This accreditation is a testament to our ongoing efforts to promote responsibility throughout our business and to ensure the well-being of our customers."

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Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, KY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

Hot Now: NC Sports Betting Watch, NY Vote, William Hill Sick Fine

The commission findings included William Hill customers being able to deposit large amounts without AML checks.  Meanwhile, we await the news on sports betting bills in Kentucky and North Carolina as those states legislative sessions are set to conclude this week.

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2023 Growth of Online Casinos and Cryptocurrencies in Vietnam

Vietnam is looking to begin regulating digital currencies in the coming year as other nations in the region look at blockchain adoption.

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Sports Betting Bills Sails Through House

Sports Betting Bills Sails Through NC House Subcommittee - Final Vote Tuesday Afternoon

A bill to legalize sports betting on mobile devices and online in the state of North Carolina is approaching the finish line Tuesday as it sailed through the House committee and was scheduled for a full vote during the afternoon (some time after 3 pm).

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Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

Vote on NC Mobile Sports Betting Measure 11:30 am Tuesday

House Bill 347 would allow betting on professional, college and other sports from cellphones and other electronic devices in North Carolina, beginning January 2024.  After falling short by a single vote last year, the bill stands a much stronger chance of passing.

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Cardroom Expansion in CA Gains Support, Flutter Shareholders Want More US Listings Plans

“We have an unparalleled number one position in the US where we continue to go from strength to strength,” Flutter chief executive Peter Jackson said. “The combined power of the ‘FanDuel Advantage’ and the ‘Flutter Edge’ delivered our most successful launches to date in Maryland and Ohio.”

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Prostitute Violently Assaulted at Binions, Man Charged With Murder Outside Bally's AC

Prostitute Violently Assaulted at Binions, Man Charged With Murder Outside Bally's AC

Jahlil Boston, 34, of Egg Harbor City, N.J., allegedly used a semi-automatic firearm in the shooting outside of the Bally's Casino in Atlantic City and has since been charged with murder.

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Texas Sports Gambling Measures in Serious Trouble, MI Revenues Up, RI Looks to Bolster Betting

Rhode Island legislation seeks to allow for betting on in-state teams in "college tournaments".

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Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills, Marketing Firm Fined €675,000 for Promotion of Illegal Gambling Sites

Texas Introduces Sports Betting Bills,

Thus far in 2023, gambling firms across the globe have racked up more than €26 million in fines.

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5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Gamblers Should Avoid Coinbase Like The Plague

Coinbase wallet will no longer support XRP, XLM, BCH, and ETC from Jan. 2023, it was revealed this week.

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How Blockchain-Based Payment Systems are Making Online Casino Transactions Faster and More Secure

The market for cryptocurrencies has ballooned. It is currently estimated to be worth about $2 trillion.  This means more rules, more regulation.  But all of this leads to a more secure environment for the online casino player in the blockchain ecosystem.

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Def Leppard Drummer Viciously Attacked Outside FL Hotel, Had Just Performed at Hard Rock Casino

A motive for the attack was not yet known but Rick Allen now recovering.

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Do You Use Responsible Gambling Tools at Online Casinos?

Despite the fact that online casino platforms originate from many different countries with unique regulatory requirements, there is, by and large, uniformity among how many of the platforms operate in terms of codes of practice.

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A Look At The Best Microgaming's Diverse Slot Options for 2023

Founded in 1994, Microgaming is a leading software provider in the online gambling industry and has been at the forefront of gaming technology, creating innovative and entertaining games for players worldwide. Over the decades, the online casino company has built a formidable reputation because of its high-quality graphics and animations, immersive gameplay, and large progressive jackpots.

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New Zealand's Surge in Demand for Online Gambling

New Zealand's Surge in Growing Online Gambling Industry

In 2022, according to the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), gambling spending in the country at physical casinos was NZ$2.63 billion.

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Where Can I Bet on Sports - Billings MT

Where Can I Bet on Sports - Billings MT

Montana's Governor signs sports betting legislation into law

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The Georgia Sports Betting Pipe Dream Turns Into Nightmare for Supporters as Bill Gets Hijacked

Sen. Mike Dugan, a Carrollton Republican, says the bizzare move “just set sports betting back five years”.

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North Carolina Will Try Again to Pass Sports Mobile Betting Bill

North Carolina Will Try Again to Pass Sports Mobile Betting Bill

House Bill 347, filed by Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County, would allow for wagering to begin on January 1. 2024.

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Penn National Sets Up Unusual Betting Policy for Barstool Sports Big Personalities

Portnoy has no intention of keeping quiet about the new Barstool Sports betting site management and isn't afraid to show his big wagers.

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ICE London 2023: Safer Gambling Using the Blockchain

CoinGeek’s Becky Liggero is back at the ICE London to check out the most ground-breaking technology and B2B solutions that exist within the gambling space today, particularly those that are powered by blockchain.

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New York Casino Contracts 'Petri Dish of Corruption'

One lobbyist said his client wants to turn part of a Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store into “‘a James Bond-type of Casino Royale".

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Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Financial whistle blowing site claims associates arrested as social media platform quiet on former Rome Casino "manager"-turned social media influencer's birthday.  Plus we follow up on the Sonny Meraban case with the raid caught live by a Gambling911 camera crew.

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Joey Porter Jr. Next Team the Detroit Lions Say Oddsmakers

Joey Porter Jr. Next Team the Detroit Lions Say Oddsmakers

Joey Porter Jr. has yet to play this season while dealing with a contract dispute (and injuries/conditioning issues).
Ethan Klein to Be Named New AI Czar According to Oddsmakers

Ethan Klein to Be Named New AI Czar According to Oddsmakers

President Trump isn't pumping the brakes on the AI race. And now, he wants the create an "AI Force" to manage the technology. That task force will be led by an AI czar, which Trump said he will personally appoint.
Michigan Continues to Take Decisive Action Against Illegal Online Gambling Operations

Michigan Continues to Take Decisive Action Against Illegal Online Gambling Operations

Despite posting record revenue figures in recent months, Michigan's online gambling industry could be doing better, and the Michigan Gaming Control Board is stepping up action to clamp down on unlicensed online casinos.