Sports
September 15, 2025
Death of Charlie Kirk Sees Kalshi Withdraw Markets, Polymarket Question the Possibility of Civil War
The shooting of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, September 17, at Utah Valley University was the latest act of political violence that has shocked the United States and sent ripple effects across the political spectrum, adding to an already yawning divide. Prominent Activist Fatal Shooting Sees Prediction Markets Scurrying Kirk, an outspoken activist who has espoused conservative values […]
Casino
September 14, 2025
Filipino High-Ranking Politician Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Misappropriation
Senate President Francis Escudero has been removed from his position following public outcry over his suspected involvement in the misallocation of funds intended for flood mitigation efforts. The controversy centers on allegations that Escudero aided in awarding contracts to certain contractors, some of whom were accused of substandard work or, in some cases, not completing […]
Legal
September 12, 2025
Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Manslaughter of Casino New Brunswick Manager
Michael Thomas Glaspy, 53, has been sentenced to three years in prison for the manslaughter of Rodney Frenette, a manager at Casino New Brunswick in the UK. In addition, Glaspy will also be banned from owning or possessing firearms for a period of ten years. Glaspy Sentenced for Frenette’s Death Rodney Frenette passed away on […]
Industry
September 12, 2025
Las Vegas 7-Eleven Clerk Convicted of Murder in Shooting
A Nevada jury has convicted a Las Vegas convenience store clerk of second-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting. Earlier this week, jurors found 37-year-old R.J. guilty of fatally shooting a suspected shoplifter outside a 7-Eleven in June 2023. “Outnumbered by Armed Individuals” The confrontation that led to the killing reportedly started in the […]
Casino
September 12, 2025
Baton Rouge Woman Faces Arrest for Scam Tied to Casino Money Laundering
Baton Rouge officials claim a 27-year-old woman ran a plot to steal over $100,000 from a nearby credit union before trying to launder the money through L’Auberge Casino. Officials Connect Baton Rouge Resident to Credit Union Swindle and Casino Winnings The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office reports that they arrested Ashana K. Webb this week. […]
Poker
September 12, 2025
Police Facing Lawsuit by ex-South Carolina Coroner after Raid on a Poker Game
Last year, Gary Watts, a former Richland County coroner, was arrested alongside some of his friends for hosting organized poker games, reported WIS News back in 2024. Now he is suing both the Irmo Police Department as well as the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. What the police called busting an illegal gambling den Watts […]
Poker
September 12, 2025
Haddam Woman Dodges Jail in Animal Abuse Cases Spanning Multiple States
A woman from Connecticut accused of pretending to be a professional dog trainer and mistreating several animals, with one dying, has agreed to a plea deal that keeps her out of prison for now. Middletown Court Sentences Haddam Woman to Probation Court documents reveal that Josephine M. Ragland, 29, from Haddam, admitted guilt on August […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
ASIC Probes Private Equity Firm for Allegedly Gambling with Investor Funds
Australia’s top financial authority is stepping up its investigation into a private equity group accused of siphoning tens of millions of dollars in investor funds into gambling. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) claims that First Mutual Private Equity raised approximately $53 million from investors between March 2024 and July 2025, presenting their operations […]
Legal
September 11, 2025
South Korean Police Bust $31M Illegal Gambling Ring Operating from Cambodia
According to The Chosun Daily, South Korean police have arrested ten people connected to an illegal online gambling ring that processed approximately KRW 44 billion (approximately $31,6 million) in transactions. The operation was based in Cambodia to evade domestic law enforcement. Police Bust Illegal Korean Gambling Ring On September 10, the Cybercrime Investigation Team of […]
Casino
September 11, 2025
Cruise Passenger Jumps Off the Ship to Allegedly Escape $16,000 Debt
A passenger aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean vessel, jumped off the ship allegedly to avoid paying $16,000 of gambling debt he owed to the ship’s casino, according to CBS News. During a trip to Barbados, Jey Gonzalez-Diaz gambled to his heart’s content and had racked up a substantial amount of debt. […]
