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October 24, 2025
Milwaukee Man Faces Charges After Deadly Shooting at Underground Poker Game
A poker game that ran late into the night on Milwaukee’s northwest side ended in tragedy when a man shot and killed two players because he thought an armed robbery might happen. The authorities have charged 35-year-old Donovan C. Jones with two counts of first-degree reckless homicide for his alleged role in the October 18 […]
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October 24, 2025
Americans Increasingly Believe Sports Betting Has Negative Consequences
According to a new survey, Americans are increasingly skeptical of the mass legalization of sports gambling, which arrived in 2018, and is still subject to local states. However, with the bulk of US jurisdictions regulating some form of sports gambling, hostility towards the sector is also growing. Americans Turning Sour on Sports Gambling Based on […]
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October 24, 2025
Federal Agencies Investigate Misuse of Funds at Louisiana Tribal Casino
The FBI and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have stepped up their investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing at the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana. Several sources and internal documents reveal that federal agents have interviewed former employees about possible mishandling of casino money by previous tribal leaders. The investigation centers on Jonathan Cernek, who […]
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October 24, 2025
Justice Department Moves to End Card Room Blackjack Loophole in California
A new plan from California’s Department of Justice could reshape the state’s gambling scene by prohibiting card rooms from offering blackjack and similar table games. This move, which aims to tighten rules on “banked” games, has sparked strong opposition from local business owners and workers who claim it would destroy their industry. Card Rooms Face […]
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October 24, 2025
Connecticut Resident Arrested After Standoff With Police at Foxwoods Resort Casino
A man has been detained at the Foxwoods Resort Casino after a long standoff with local law enforcement this Monday. David R. Griswold, a 40-year-old man from Connecticut, has been arrested and is currently being charged with multiple crimes. After a call had reported possible violence in the resort casino, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police […]
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October 23, 2025
BOS Says Sweden Should Regulate Its Gambling More Like Denmark
A new look into how the Nordics regulate their gambling markets by the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has compared the markets in Sweden and Denmark. According to the trade body, Sweden can take a page from Denmark’s book. By comparing the Danish iGaming and gambling market, BOS has arrived at recommendations that […]
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October 23, 2025
PAGCOR Reports Decline in Revenue Due to E-Wallet Restrictions
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) has reported a “sharp decline” in the overall online gambling revenue generated from the sector in August. This is the first month of operations since a block on e-wallet payments was enacted, leading to the dip in overall performance. New Measures Bite into PAGCOR’s Income-Generation Commenting on the […]
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October 23, 2025
Westmoreland Judge Criticizes Local Casino’s Role in Crime Trends
A Westmoreland County judge expressed concern about what he saw as an increasing number of crimes tied to the casino at Westmoreland Mall. He shared these thoughts while sentencing a Jeannette man caught with a loaded gun while playing blackjack at Live! Casino Pittsburgh. Man Sentenced to Probation After Being Caught with Gun at Hempfield […]
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October 22, 2025
Milton Keynes Braces for the Opening of Merkur’s New Casino
Milton Keynes is bracing to welcome a premium gaming destination as Merkur Casino prepares to open its newest property in the English city. The new venue will go live on November 1, providing locals with premium gaming opportunities. Merkur to Enhance Milton Keynes with New Casino The new Merkur Casino will open inside Xscape Milton […]
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October 22, 2025
Ohio’s Online Casino Push Loses Momentum Yet Again
Ohio is not going to see iGaming regulated any time soon, with the state having to settle for land-based casinos and online sports betting instead. Online casinos have proven to be too divisive a point. Ohio’s Gambling Efforts for Online Casinos Still Falter According to House Speaker Matt Huffman, the legislative session will wrap up […]