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Tolga Ismetov
AuthorTolga Ismetov is an English philology graduate with a passion for literature and journalism. He is the newest addition to the Gambling News team, covering markets in Asia and legal developments around the world.
Casino
October 28, 2025
Demolition of East Cannery Announced After Pandemic Shutter
Boyd Gaming, owners of the Eastside Cannery Casino, have greenlit the old building’s demolition. The building itself had been constructed after the demolition of the old Nevada Palace They have begun distancing themselves from the casino and seem to have set their sights on selling the plot, which will be left behind by the casino […]
Business
October 27, 2025
List of Donors for Trump’s New White House Ballroom Names Adelsons and Hard Rock
The Trump administration’s recent ballroom expansion replacing the East Wing in the White House has received funding from many sources, the list includes two names well known in the gaming industry: The Adelson Family Foundation and Hard Rock International. Trump has revealed that the project, which was originally going to only cost $200 million, has […]
Casino
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 […]
Lottery
October 23, 2025
UAE Lottery Hits Milestone as It Announces AED 100M Grand Prize Winner
The UAE has declared that during the latest Lucky Day draw, someone won the AED 100 million ($27.23 million) grand prize. The one-in-eight-million chance draw, which happened on October 18, has marked a milestone for the UAE lottery and has become the single biggest lottery jackpot in the country. The winner, having beaten the odds […]
Lottery
October 22, 2025
Woman Wins $100,000 From Powerball Lottery After Asking ChatGPT for Numbers
A woman from Michigan has recently won the Powerball lottery by having an AI generate numbers for her. 45-year-old Tammy Carvey has won a whopping $100,000 by using the numbers provided by ChatGPT. In her own words: “I asked ChatGPT for a set of Powerball numbers, and those are the numbers I played.” Four of […]
Sports
October 21, 2025
Betfred Chairman Warns of Possible Foreclosure of Shops if New Tax Law is Passed
The major UK bookmaker Betfred has warned that due to the possible gambling tax increase there’s a high chance they might be forced to close their close to 1300 betting shops. An approximate of more than 7000 people have been faced with the possibility of losing their jobs. Chairman and co-founder of Betfred, Fred Done, […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Non-League Footballer Receives Highest Ever Fine For Illegal Betting
A new record has been set for the highest ever fine received by a non-league football player. James Byrne, a semi-professional midfielder in the tier-eight club Portishead, has been fined £48,388 ($65,010) for illegal betting. An investigation by the English FA has revealed that Byrne had been betting and breaking the FA guidelines, which prohibit […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
Professionals in Russia’s Gambling Industry Pushing For New Gambling Zone
In Russia, the areas where one is permitted to gamble are exceptionally few. The only 4 zones in the country where it’s allowed for casinos to function are each located in a different region. They are as follows: Siberian Coin in Altai Republic, Yantarnaya in Kaliningrad Oblast, Krasnaya Polyana, and Primorie in Artyom in Primorsky […]
Poker
October 16, 2025
Last Minute Bet on Polymarket Raises Suspicions of Insider Trading
Possible leaks of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship might have been influenced by a Polymarket prediction on the identity of the winner. The odds of winning one specific contestant have skyrocketed after the supposed leak of information. The reality show National Heads-Up Poker Championship has been pre-recorded, while a non-disclosure agreement protects the identity of […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Indonesia Makes Headway Towards A Future Free of Online Gambling
In Indonesia, over 27,000 bank accounts have been suspended due to Indonesia’s crackdown on online gambling. The crackdown has been spearheaded by Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK). Dian Ediana Rae, the OJK’s Chief Executive of Banking Supervision, noted that the number of accounts that had been linked with illegal activities last month had been over […]
