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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has warned consumers about false claims about gambling licenses.
The MGA has published a notice, warning consumers about a list of sites claiming to have connections with the authority or false licenses from it. The organization has emphasized that any reference to the MGA or gaming licences said to be issued by the MGA from the listed websites is “false and...
Federal prosecutors have shared new details about what they say was a nationwide gambling ring involving NBA figures Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones. In a detention letter filed in federal court, they describe advanced cheating technology, the use of former NBA pro athletes to draw in victims, real time coaching during games, and a money trail that allegedly sent $50,000 to...
Americans are gambling more than ever in 2025, with a rising interest in sports betting and casinos.
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has shared new research that shows Americans have been gambling more than ever over the last twelve months. That’s driven by a rising interest in both sports betting and casinos.
Specifically, polling shows that 57% of people in America participated in some...
A former police officer in South Yorkshire has been jailed for blackmailing a suspect to pay off gambling debts.
Marie Thompson, 29, has been jailed for three years and four months after an investigation by South Yorkshire Police’s Professional Standards Department (PSD), as detailed in a report from the police force. The former police constable was found guilt of blackmailing a suspect in one of...
Congressman Paul D. Tonko has sent letters to various major sports leagues, calling on them to support his federal gambling safety act.
As the world of sports betting continues to grapple with the knock-on effects of the NBA scandal, Congressman Paul D. Tonko has written letters to various major professional sports leagues, including the NBA, WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MSL, and NWSL. The letters are...
A federal judge in Washington has ruled that the Department of the Interior (DOI) violated the due process rights of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians when it suddenly took back the tribe’s gaming eligibility for a proposed casino project in Vallejo, California. However, Judge Trevor McFadden made clear that Scotts Valley can keep moving forward with the project even as the DOI continues...
Oakland Police Department has charged a suspected illegal casino manager with multiple felony charges.
An Dao, 44, has been charged with multiple felony counts following a high-speed chase that saw Oakland police follow him throughout the city. This came after a shooting related to an alleged illegal casino ring, managed by Dao.
Inmate records from Alameda County Sheriff’s Office show that Dao’s...
Hard Rock Bet has announced slots-style sports betting options in Florida in a surprising (and controversial) move.
Named “Games – Powered by Past Motor Racing,” Hard Rock Bet has seemingly launched slots-style games in its Florida sports betting app, despite online casino gambling being illegal in the state. They claim outcomes are based on past race data, so not a traditional RNG-slot (random...
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has paused Spribe OU’s operating license while it carries out a review under section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005. Spribe, which was founded in 2018, is a game provider known for creating crash games, a type of casino style title that the company says is now used by more than 4,500 operators around the world.
We have suspended the operating license of...
Court records have revealed that a key witness has been arrested in the high-profile illicit gambling case involving Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
Krishna Kumar Deokaran was apprehended on October 6 by Lake County officers to face a charge of money laundering.
The 50-year-old is alleged to have committed the acts between January and May 2024 across three Florida counties.
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