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 […]
Legal
September 12, 2025
FanDuel Class Action in California Withdrawn but Might Come Back
A legal fight over FanDuel’s daily fantasy sports contests in California has stopped for now after the plaintiff chose to drop the case, but the lawsuit could start up again. Experts Guess Settlement Talks After California Player Drops FanDuel Class Action Martin Beltran, who lives in California, started the class action in July. He said […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
NCAA Bans Three College Athletes for Betting on Their Own Games
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has issued permanent bans to three men’s basketball players after uncovering that the athletes wagered on their games and manipulated their performances to cash in on prop bets. This development aligns with the NCAA’s ongoing efforts to reduce the negative impacts of sports wagering on players. The Players Deliberately […]
Lottery
September 11, 2025
Michigan: Fantasy 5 Player Wins $480K Jackpot, Powerball Fan Takes $150K Home
The Michigan Lottery announced that two lucky locals have won mouth-watering prizes. These include a $482K Fantasy 5 jackpot, as well as a $150K Powerball prize. Fantasy 5 Regular’s Loyalty Pays Off On September 10, the Michigan Lottery announced that a fortunate man from Macomb County had won the $481,582 Fantasy 5 jackpot. While the […]
Legal
September 11, 2025
Former South Carolina Coroner Sues Police over Poker Raid, Says SLED Is in the Wrong
Gary Miller Watts, who served as county coroner for 20 years until 2020, is suing his local police department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) following his 2024 arrest during a raid on what authorities described as an underground poker game. Coroner Sues SLED Claiming Police Misinterpreted the Law Watts was arrested in […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
Americans Say Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated, AGA Research Finds
According to a report by the American Gaming Association (AGA), research shows strong public support for regulating sports event contracts offered through prediction markets, similarly to other forms of legal, state-regulated sports betting. Americans Say Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated by State Authorities YouGov conducted an online survey on behalf of the AGA from August […]
Casino
September 11, 2025
Amazon Launches Robotaxi Service Zoox in Las Vegas
Amazon’s Zoox, a ride-hailing robotaxi service, hit the streets on Wednesday, September 10, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the latest company to join the fray in delivering Americans cheap and autonomous transportation that deals with traffic jitters and allows for comfortable rides from Location A to Location B. Zoox’s Fleet to Hit Streets of […]
