Authorities in France have dismantled what could be one of the largest gambling rings in the world. The criminal enterprise was exclusively focused on online gambling, and it is estimated at $1.2 billion. France estimated at $1.2 billion This is the number of bets the organization has accepted since it was introduced in 2021, operating…
Marylanders are not too keen on online casinos. In fact, you may argue that they are rather opposed to the whole thing (especially if you prompt them a bit through tailored questions). On Tuesday, the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) published the findings of a survey that questioned locals if they would favor online casinos…
The Arkansas Lottery announced that a ticket sold at Casey’s #4638 in Fort Smith has made a millionaire with the October 15 drawing carrying a value of $1.33 million. Arkansas Lottery Casey’s #4638 Fort Smith The draw’s successful numbers were set at 1, 5, 23, 30, 32, and 40, with a Bonus Number of 33…
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office shut down three illegal gambling operations on Wednesday, seizing more than $36,000 in cash and over 100 slot machines. Lee County Sheriff’s Office seizing more than $36,000 in cash over 100 slot machines Over 100 Illegal Slot Machines Discovered According to the sheriff’s office, deputies from the Narcotics Unit worked…
Spain is determined to adopt a firmer stance against video game features that blur the line between entertainment and gambling. Spain game features blur the line between entertainment and gambling Fewer Loot Boxes, More Real Gamers On October 15, the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030 launched a nationwide campaign to raise…
Las Vegas is bouncing back after a slow summer, and tourism chiefs say the next 15 months could bring a big turnaround for the city’s visitor economy. Talking to the NAIOP Southern Nevada development group on Thursday, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) CEO Steve Hill shot down talk that the city’s tourist appeal…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker revealed a $1.4 million gambling profit from a Las Vegas trip in the previous year, based on tax records his campaign made public this week. The Democratic leader, who many consider a possible candidate for the 2028 presidential election, stated the earnings came from one session of blackjack games during a…
Crypto trading platform Kraken has beefed up its US derivatives standing by shelling out $100 million to buy Small Exchange, a Chicago-based Designated Contract Market (DCM) under the watchful eye of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This purchase from London’s IG Group is a big move in Kraken’s plan to set up a regulated…
In Russia, the areas where one is permitted to gamble are exceptionally few. The only 4 zones in the country where it’s allowed for casinos to function are each located in a different region. They are as follows: Siberian Coin in Altai Republic, Yantarnaya in Kaliningrad Oblast, Krasnaya Polyana, and Primorie in Artyom in Primorsky…
The United Kingdom has arrested an individual believed to have ties to a GBP 8 million sports betting scheme. While the man remained unnamed, officials noted that he might have participated in fraud related to the matter. United Kingdom GBP 8 million sports betting scheme The Man Was Released on Bail The man in question…
