Ballad of a Small Player

Gambling, Identity, and the Cost of Luck Based on Lawrence Osborne’s novel, Ballad of a Small Player follows Lord Doyle, a self-made gambler trying to escape guilt and debt in Macau. Once a British lawyer who fled after embezzling funds, Doyle now lives in self-inflicted exile, surviving on borrowed luck and credit. The casinos […]

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Hong Kong Police Smash HK$1.1 Billon Triad Gambling Network

Posted on: November 17, 2025, 05:41h.  Last updated on: November 17, 2025, 05:41h. Police raids uncover vast triad-linked gambling and laundering scheme Officers seize cash, assets, and arrest alleged syndicate ringleader Crackdown highlights escalating battle against Hong Kong organized crime Police in Hong Kong say they have dismantled a HK$1.1 billion (US$142 million) gambling and […]

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FanDuel and DraftKings Ditch American Gaming Association

Posted on: November 18, 2025, 09:03h.  Last updated on: November 18, 2025, 09:10h. FanDuel and DraftKings are no longer AGA members The American Gaming Association represents the commercial and tribal gaming industries Prediction markets led to the companies’ split from the AGA FanDuel and DraftKings have rescinded their memberships with the American Gaming Association (AGA). […]

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VICI Hit with Downgrade on Caesars Regional Casino Concerns

Posted on: November 18, 2025, 11:48h.  Last updated on: November 18, 2025, 02:09h. Caesars regional casino lease prompts downgrade of landlord Wells Fargo also voiced concern about softness in Las Vegas, regional markets Research firm mentioned dearth of “fee simple” deals Shares of VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI) slumped Tuesday after Wells Fargo downgraded the casino […]

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Baltimore Sports Betting Lawsuit Will Be Tried in City Court

Posted on: November 18, 2025, 12:26h.  Last updated on: November 18, 2025, 03:03h. The City of Baltimore sued DraftKings and FanDuel in April 2025 The lawsuit alleging consumer protection violations will be tried in the city court FanDuel and DraftKings have withdrawn their American Gaming Association membership  Baltimore City’s lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel, filed […]

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