Casino
November 10, 2025
Mississippi Man’s Catch-Me-If-You-Can Casino Romp Ends with His Arrest
For seven years, Shaun Joseph Benward, a low-key but well-known casino scammer, toured properties all over the United States, pulling off one stunt after the next. However, in April 2025, his escapade was stopped shortly after he was located by police and arrested, the result of a 2018 investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal […]
Sports
November 10, 2025
Cleveland Guardians in the Midst of a Baseball Betting Scandal
The Cleveland Guardians are willing to cooperate with a new investigation that has targeted two of their pitchers – Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, both of whom are said to have colluded with other conspirators to place bets, fumble plays, and score wins on betting outcomes. MLB Pitchers Let Down Fans and the League The […]
Sports
November 10, 2025
NCAA Bans Six Players Over College Basketball Betting
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced at the end of last week that six men’s college basketball players had their eligibility revoked following their involvement in three separate sports-betting cases. Information Leakage and Game Manipulation The investigations found that some of the athletes either manipulated their performances to lose games, missed spreads, or provided […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Sega Sammy Reports Six-Month Losses, Gaming Shines
Sega Sammy Holdings reported weaker-than-expected financial results for the six months ending September 30, 2025. Delays, Acquisitions, and Slow Video Games Sales Net sales dropped 5.0% year-on-year to JPY201.1 billion ($1.31 billion), while Adjusted EBITDA fell sharply by 54.3% to JPY16.0 billion ($104 million). Operating income fell 69.3% to JPY10.1 billion ($65.8 million), and profit […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Nevada Regulators Have Concerns About Fifth Street Gaming’s Compliance Issues
Nevada’s gaming regulators are taking a close look at Fifth Street Gaming after tax and audit violations came to light at its North Las Vegas property. The company, which runs Ojos Locos Sports Cantina Y Casino, will face more questions when the Nevada Gaming Commission meets on November 20. Nevada Commission to Weigh Sportsbook Revenue […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Affinity Interactive Seeks Financial Guidance Amid Mounting Debt Pressures
Casino and media group Affinity Interactive is working with investment bank Moelis & Co. to handle ongoing talks with bondholders as the company looks at ways to manage its growing debt load. This move shows an attempt to steady the business as financial troubles and higher debt ratios worry creditors. Affinity Bondholders Turn to Legal […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
DNA Breakthrough Connects 1970 Vegas Murder to Casino Mob Boss
A woman went missing in the Nevada desert over fifty years ago. Now, investigators have confirmed that bones found south of Las Vegas in 1970 belong to Anna Sylvia Just, a Canadian stenographer who vanished in the late 1960s. The case, which people have long linked to mob stories, now has a connection to a […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Police Investigate Gunshots Fired at the Coushatta Chairman’s House
A call about a gunshot near the home of David Sickey, the chairman of the Coushatta Tribe in Louisiana, is being investigated by police in Jefferson Davis Parish. Authorities reported that the incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 11:15 PM. Reports have stated that a bullet had gone through the window of Sickey’s kid. There […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
Norfolk’s First Casino Finally Opens Its Doors
After years of debate, design disputes, and political conflicts, Virginia finally got its fourth casino. The official opening of the Norfolk Casino Interim Gaming Hall, the city’s first-ever casino, marks a milestone moment for residents and developers who have spent nearly half a decade waiting for the project to materialize. Visitors can now enjoy a […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
US Gaming Industry Rebounds as Executive Optimism Rises
According to the American Gaming Association’s (АGА) Gaming Industry Outlook survey, executives expressed optimism about the key performance indicators of the US gaming industry. Industry leaders pointed to rising revenues, stronger balance sheets, increased consumer activity, and reduced promotional spending as signs of the sector’s overall strength. Gambling Honchos’ Optimism About the Sector Rises, Survey […]
