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Gambling News Scandal
Former ESPN Producer Says Gambling Partnerships Compromised Coverage
Nicole Noren's criticism of ESPN's relationship with gambling companies received fresh attention in a Guardian article published Saturday morning. Among the stories she claims were held back, those that took a negative approach when it came to gambling. “What was telling to me was that I had pitched numerous stories that would take a harder look at some of the gambling companies and addiction, and none of those stories was greenlit,” Noren told the Columbia Journalism Review in an interview with journalist Danny Funt. “They ended up doing a show on it around that time, but it became very neutered. Some of the people involved intended to make it much more hard-hitting and hold the gambling companies accountable. Let’s just say the final product didn’t end up doing that.” Noren, who detailed a family history that included seeing her grandfather, father and brother’s lives unspool due to gambling addiction, left the network in 2023 after ESPN announced the debut of ESPN BET, a partnership with Penn Entertainment. “I’m not going to work for a gambling company and have blood on my hands,” Noren bluntly told Funt.
Political Betting
7 Midterm moves have been observed by BetOnline that include Maine trending more towards Democrat Troy Jackson, now the -150 favorite (was -135). Sherrod Brown, the Democratic candidate for Senate of Ohio has seen his price move from -170 to -200. James Talarico, the Democratic Senate candidate out of Texas has seen his price move from -170 to -185. South Carolina was even seeing movement that favored the Democrat, Annie Andrews. She's still a big underdog, but her price was now +425, a significant drop from +550 just days ago.
Casino Crime
Vegas Casino Flamingo Theft Defendant Takes Witness Stand
The jury provided Canadian tourist, Mitchell Fairbairn, 34, with an extensive set of questions as his trial kicked off this week in Las Vegas. Fairbairn is accused of stealing and harming a beloved flamingo named Peachy at the aptly named Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino resort on March 3. During the early morning hours of the incident, Fairbairn testified he was drunk and sleep-deprived, having had upwards of 40 beers that day. Fairbairn claims he entered the flamingo habitat to assist a bird in distress but one of the questions asks: Was the bird healthy when you took it out of its habitat?His response: "I did not see anything wrong with it when I took it."
Soccer
Chelsea Grim Futures Odds as Goalie Hospitalized Following Collision
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano “Emi” Martínez suffered a concussion today (Saturday, October 17) but was conscious when he left the stadium. He was transported to a hospital for precautionary tests following a frightening collision during Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Everton. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed after the match: "As far as I know, he left the stadium conscious and right now he is in the hospital doing precautionary tests." Paramedics attended to Martínez on the field for approximately 10 minutes. Chelsea's odds of winning the EPL Championship were set at 12-1 coming into this match. They face Tottenham next with Chelsea's odds remaining at -114. Alonso appeared positive immediately following the matchup.
Top Trending
PA Bans More Bad Moms and Dads
Outside of justice being sought for Peachy the Flamingo and the trial of Mitchell Fairbairn accused of taking him back to his hotel room for God only knows what, the other hot story this day at Gambling911.com has been the latest casino bans imposed in Pennsylvania, including a couple who left their young child in a food court unattended while they went and gambled for over an hour. Two individuals were also banned for leaving an 11-year-old and two small dogs in a car at Live! Philadelphia Casino for 23 minutes while they went inside to gamble.
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