A Tokyo court has sentenced a former bank manager to nine years in prison after she was found guilty of stealing gold bars and cash worth nearly $2.6 million (SGD 3.36 million) from one of Japan’s largest financial institutions. Tokyo court former bank manager nine years in guilty of stealing gold bars and cash $2.6…
British real estate investor Lee Gibson, who lost nearly GBP 1.5 million ($2 million) betting on soccer, is taking Betfair back to court, arguing that the gambling giant should have done more to stop him from spiraling into addiction. British real estate investor Lee Gibson, GBP 1.5 million $2 million betting on soccer, Betfair 30,000…
The Native Village of Eklutna has suspended construction of a major tribal casino north of Anchorage. This decision comes after the Trump administration canceled a federal legal opinion that had expanded tribal control over Alaska Native allotments. The Native Village of Eklutna suspended construction Anchorage Trump administration Alaska Native allotments Tribe Seeks Answers on Rights…
Recently, Casino.org began a promotion to choose a participant to go “ghost hunting” at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino. The advertisement has presented a plethora of rumors for the one participating to investigate. An application for the event can be found alongside the advertisement, through which the participant will be selected. The chosen participant…
Bay Area rapper Sky Nathan Branklyn, known professionally as “Sky Balla,” has been charged with two counts of sexual assault at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, causing substantial bodily harm. According to court records, two other women testified that their encounters with the rapper unexpectedly turned violent when he allegedly sexually assaulted them. Bay…
Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) has penalized three TSG Hawks pitchers after an internal probe uncovered that they participated in online poker games. Taiwan is famous for its harsh gambling regulations, as gambling using offshore platforms is considered illegal. This strict ruling underscores the league’s zero-tolerance stance toward gambling violations among players. Taiwan Chinese…
James Hoffman, 42, of Depew, has entered a plea agreement, admitting to having stolen close to $450,000 ($446,118.42) from a volunteer fire company to fuel his gambling addiction, as well as make personal purchases. James Hoffman The development was announced by New York’s Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, who said that Hoffman has acknowledged…
Hitting a jackpot win at a casino is a dream come true for many people, or at least a way to lift their mood and enjoy themselves. Yet, imagine if you were assaulted shortly after the win – this could definitely dampen your spirits. assaulted shortly after the win Trio Seeks to Claim Another Player’s…
A new study from the University of Bristol (UoB) has found that gambling-related messages remained alarmingly high during the opening weekend of this season’s Premier League in the United Kingdom, with over 27,000 instances recorded. This figure persists despite self-imposed advertising restrictions by the industry, underscoring ongoing systemic shortcomings and intensifying demands for government intervention….
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is moving forward with new measures to strengthen consumer protections and help players control their spending. This measure marks another milestone in a broader overhaul of responsible gambling measures. The UKGC noted that these measures are necessary to keep pace with shifting industry dynamics and a rise in gambling harm….
