Industry
September 10, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs Fan Jailed for Nearly a Dozen Bank Robberies
According to an announcement from the Department of Justice, 30-year-old Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar “ChiefsAholic” Babudar has been slapped with a prison sentence of 17.5 years without parole for carrying out a series of 11 armed bank robberies in California, the Midwest, and Nevada. Babudar will also have to pay $532,675 in restitution to […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Baby Found Alone in Atlantic City Hotel Room, Gun Seized
In different US states, adults who leave children unattended may be subject to a range of penalties. Leaving a child to participate in gambling activities results in a permanent ban from all casinos in some states. Besides a ban from casino gambling, adults who leave children alone to gamble may also be subject to fines […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Brazil Takes a Stance against Riskier Games, Blocks a Dozen Sites
Brazil continues its journey toward regulated betting by taking action against games that are deemed harmful. To that end, the São Paulo Ministry of Finance targeted games that offer unrealistic returns, including titles such as Fortune Tiger and Fortune Dragon, among additional slots and other games. A New Measure Will Restrict Predatory Games The Ministry […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Donors Press Kamala Harris to Remove FTC and SEC Chairs
Ahead of the Presidential elections in the United States, Democratic party donors are reportedly increasing the pressure on Vice President Kamala Harris, asking her to make changes to the senior-level teams at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Democratic Donors Push for Ousting of FTC Chair Lina Khan, FTC’s […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
Brits Overwhelmingly Support Ban on Political Betting by Politicians
Earlier this year, a betting-related scandal erupted in the UK. Ahead of the General Election which took place early in July, media reports alleged that police officers and politicians, who had access to insider information, placed bets on the date of the election. Overall, nearly two dozen people, nine of which directly involved in politics, […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
NJ DGE Penalizes Bet365 for Taking Bets on Concluded Events
Leading iGaming and sports betting operator bet365 has been slammed with a penalty in New Jersey where it operates in partnership with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The gambling company was accused of taking bets on events that had already been concluded, in violation of local regulations. As a result of its violations, the […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
Alleged Carnival Glory Casino Scam Results in $100K Loss
While casino operators constantly invest in security solutions, training and supervising their employees, it is not uncommon for culprits to attempt a range of unlawful activities, including cheating and scams. Oftentimes a successful scam requires the participation of a dealer and a patron, and this is precisely the case of a corrupt scheme that was […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
California Assemblyman Faces Scrutiny Over Votes for Tribal Gambling Bill
Assemblymember Evan Low of California has recently found himself in the center of a firestorm surrounding the debate over Senate Bill 549, a bill that would allow Native American tribes to litigate action against private card rooms for operating illegal card games. Assemblymember Low’s Yes Vote on Gambling Bill Sparks Debate Over $60,000 Tribal Campaign […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
Pastor Arrested at Strat Hotel in Las Vegas over Drugs, Guns
An evangelical pastor who allegedly had drugs and guns in his hotel room at a popular Las Vegas hotel and casino resort was recently arrested and charged. The case involves a 61-year-old pastor from North Carolina identified with the initials D.M., who visited the Strat Hotel Casino & Tower late last month. As announced by […]
Industry
September 6, 2024
Star Sports Eyes Sporting Index Acquisition amidst UK Competition Probe
In a potentially significant development for the UK betting landscape, Star Racing, a division of Star Sports, has announced it is looking to acquire Sporting Index from the bookmaker Spreadex. This move comes in response to the ongoing investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into the merger between Spreadex and Sporting Index […]
