Legal
October 13, 2023
RWLV’s Ex-President Allegedly Allowed Criminals to Gamble with Stolen Money
In the wake of his departure from Resorts World Las Vegas, the company’s ex-president and COO, Scott Sibella, has been accused of allowing criminals to gamble. Robert Cipriani, a Californian high roller, alleges that Sibella would knowingly “turn a blind eye” to multiple patrons who gambled with stolen money. Through their negligence, the casino resort […]
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October 13, 2023
Thousands Arrested as Malaysia Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling
A comprehensive effort aimed at curbing illegal online gambling and lottery activities saw Malaysian authorities arrest 1,871 individuals. The operation, known as Special Op Dadu, spanned two weeks, with nationwide raids executed between 22 September and 5 October. The crackdown highlighted the government’s rising vigilance against illegal gambling as it tries to safeguard regulated operators. […]
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October 13, 2023
Illinois Sweepstakes Business Manager Goes to Prison for Bribery
A sweepstakes gaming company manager in Chicago was sentenced to five and a half years in prison over his participation in an elaborate bribery scheme that involved a couple of Illinois lawmakers. The latest announcement was confirmed by the US Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois on Thursday. James T. Weiss, the manager of a […]
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October 12, 2023
West Flagler to Try Taking Florida Betting Case to the SCOTUS
West Flagler and Associates continues its battle over the future of sports betting in Florida. The firm will now try to involve the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in hopes of preventing the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s attempt to dominate and expand the betting market. Florida legalized sports betting for a while but […]
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October 12, 2023
Wristwatch Dealer Sues Tropicana and Uber for $1M Theft
A man who was allegedly brutally attacked and had his possessions worth $1 million stolen after attending the International Watch and Jewelry Guild expo filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the transportation giant, Uber, Tropicana Las Vegas, along with other defendants. The incident dates back to October 19, 2021, when Raimond Irimescu, a distributor […]
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October 11, 2023
Senator Angelo Coronel Selected for Rapporteur of Betting Bill in Brazil
Efforts for the legalization of sports betting in Brazil continue. Earlier this week, Senator Angelo Coronel was appointed to the role of rapporteur for a bill that proposes the legalization of wagering on sports in the country. The latest announcement comes after the proposal, Bill 3626 / 2023, successfully cleared Brazil’s lower house of Parliament […]
Legal
October 11, 2023
PA Thief Used Fake Skill Gaming Vouchers to Redeem $4,000
A Pennsylvanian man has ripped off a store by redeeming fake skill gaming vouchers at a convenience store. The local police are now searching for the culprit, hoping to bring him to justice. According to the Pennsylvanian authorities, the man in question entered the Dillsburg Tobacco Outlet at 1 US Route 15 on October 7 […]
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October 10, 2023
Michigan Presses On with Fantasy Pick’em Game Restrictions
Michigan is joining the growing list of states taking steps to restrict fantasy pick’em games, a form of daily fantasy sports (DFS) that has come under scrutiny for its resemblance to sports betting. Despite rising concerns, the sector enjoys unprecedented growth and should be flexible enough to accommodate changing regulations. Pick’em Games Resemble Sports Wagering […]
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October 10, 2023
Majority of Pubs and Clubs in NSW Comply with Gambling Ad Ban
Amid the growing concerns about problem gambling and gambling harm, the local government in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, pushed changes related to the gambling sector. Back in May, lawmakers announced their plans to ban external gambling signs. Licensed gambling operators were given a few months to comply, confirming that measures come into effect on […]
Legal
October 10, 2023
UK: Gambler Sentenced for Murder Continues to Claim Innocence
Jason Moore, a millionaire who profited from placing wagers on cricket games, now 53, was sentenced for the alleged murder of Robert Darby back in 2013. At the time, he was served 18 years in prison after a court found him guilty of the murder that dates back to 2005. After nearly a decade in […]
