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February 10, 2026
Cyprus Casino Allegedly Site of Torture as Perpetrator Robs Victims
Gone are the days when people feared walking into a casino lest they won too much and ended up waterboarded in dim-lit backrooms by grubby types. The casino industry has zero reason to scoff at winners; it welcomes them, as a feel-good jackpot story usually drives up business. However, shocking new video footage from a […]
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February 10, 2026
Pa. Company Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Video Gambling
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced at the start of the week that a central Pennsylvania amusement company has pleaded guilty to installing and operating hundreds of illegal video gambling machines across the state. $3 Million Forfeiture in Cash and Assets Deibler Brothers Novelty Company, based in Schuylkill County, admitted Friday (February 6) to charges of […]
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February 10, 2026
Sunderland Woman Jailed for Stealing Charity Funds
A Sunderland, North East England woman has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after stealing nearly £285,000 from a charity she once relied on as a child, using the money to fuel a gambling habit. Forceful Charity Shutdown J.R.‘s actions led to the closure of the Pennywell Youth Project, a community hub that had […]
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February 9, 2026
Gambling Addiction More Prolific in Pennsylvania: Are Skill Games to Blame?
Recent talks between Casino.org and a Pennsylvania Gamblers Anonymous representative have revealed an increase in gambling addiction, with unregulated skill games being named as the principal cause of these new cases. During the discussion, a Gamblers Anonymous spokesperson shared that many new members cite skill games as what pushed them into gambling addiction. “PA skill […]
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February 9, 2026
The Cordish Companies Wants to Train You to Be a Live Dealer in Virginia
Whether live dealers are some of the best-paid gambling professionals remains open to debate, but the fact is that the Cordish Companies now need a lot of them, as the $600-million property is due to open while a temporary casino is already up and running. The full-scale launch will see more than 1,600 slots, 65 […]
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February 9, 2026
Man Says He Has No Recollection of Stabbing, Murdering Victim at Tribal Casino
Rigoberto Mendez Morales is now facing charges of second-degree murder in North Dakota after he was arrested last month for allegedly killing a woman in a hotel room at a popular tribal casino destination in the state. Suspected Perpetrator Says He Has No Recollection of Events The heinous act took place in a hotel room […]
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February 6, 2026
Illinois Goes After Sweepstakes, 65 Cease-and-Desist Letters Issued
The Illinois Gaming Control Board and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office are serious about cracking down on social sweepstakes casinos. Long criticized over what regulators have called skirting of gambling and consumer protection laws, 65 companies have been targeted by the latest enforcement action, which has sent a clear message to the sweepstakes sector: up […]
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February 6, 2026
Virginia Council on Problem Gambling Warns Super Bowl Fans about Sunday
A record-setting $1.76 billion is estimated to be gambled on Super Bowl 60, and now the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling (VCPG) is issuing a word of caution to caught-in-the-moment sports gamblers. VCPG Issues Word of Warning to Super Bowl Fans in Virginia As the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up […]
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February 6, 2026
Mohegan Sun Guest Flips $5 Bet into $703K Payout
The Mohegan Sun in Connecticut has become the site of another big-time winner, with one winner managing to turn their $5 into a $703,997 jackpot playing at the property. Mohegan Sun Hosts Two Big Jackpot Winners in Connecticut The fortunate event happened at the Casino of the Earth’s blackjack table, where a Super 4 Royal […]
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February 6, 2026
GTA Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Rings
Canadian Police in the Greater Toronto Area say they have broken up a series of illegal gambling operations after a year-long investigation that ended with nine people charged and a wide range of property seized. Project Scala York Regional Police said the probe, known as Project Scala, began in early 2024 and was carried out […]