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The prospect of casinos coming to South Carolina remains unlikely as the state’s legislature has once again stalled a casino bill. House Bill 4176, which proposed the creation of a Las Vegas-style casino along the I-95 corridor, was sent back to the House Ways and Means Committee last week, effectively killing the proposal for this year. […]
Online gambling executive and billionaire Laurence Escalante has appeared in a Perth court to face multiple criminal charges, prompting his company, Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), to confirm that he has temporarily relinquished his leadership roles. The 44-year-old founder is accused of offenses spanning family violence, assault, burglary, property damage, and drug-related crimes, according to police […]
BetMGM has announced a revision to its terms of service that strengthens the company’s ability to discipline customers who harass athletes, coaches, and other league personnel. The operator outlined a zero-tolerance approach that allows for account suspension or termination when harassment or abuse is confirmed. The change comes as professional and amateur athletes continue to […]
Posted on: February 3, 2026, 01:07h. Last updated on: February 2, 2026, 01:17h. An heir to Stanley Ho’s casino fortune is selling a New York City brownstone at a discount Ho, the “King of Gambling,” held a monopoly on casinos in Macau until the turn of the century An heir to the late Stanley Ho’s […]
Posted on: February 2, 2026, 06:39h. Last updated on: February 2, 2026, 06:39h. Police hunt tycoon Atong Ang in missing sabungeros case Thirty-four online cockfighting enthusiasts disappeared in 2021-2022 E-sabong scandal revives scrutiny of Ang’s controversial past A manhunt is underway in the Philippines for gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang who is wanted in connection […]
Posted on: February 2, 2026, 05:28h. Last updated on: February 2, 2026, 05:29h. Brokerage firm adds a slew of new event contracts extending beyond sides, totals More contracts expected to launch this week Company also adds derivatives tied to advertisers, halftime show Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) today announced a significant expansion of sports event contracts […]
Posted on: February 2, 2026, 04:01h. Last updated on: February 2, 2026, 04:01h. She says prediction markets lack same protections as regulated betting avenues James adds prediction markets are essentially unregulated gambling outlets Just days before Super Bowl LX, New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is warning Empire State consumers about the risks associated […]
Posted on: February 2, 2026, 02:43h. Last updated on: February 2, 2026, 02:43h. The famed investor has been building a stake in the video game retailer GameStop CEO Cohen confirms company is hunting for a big acquisition Burry suggests MGM, Wynn as possible alternatives to another potential GameStop target Shares of GameStop (NYSE: GME) surged […]
Posted on: February 2, 2026, 11:59h. Last updated on: February 2, 2026, 11:59h. China executes members of Myanmar border crime dynasty Patriarch Bai Soucheng already dead, state media says Laukkaing warlord family tied to scams, trafficking, and casinos Beijing signals regional crackdown on Southeast Asia fraud hubs China has executed four members of the notorious […]
Posted on: February 2, 2026, 11:35h. Last updated on: February 2, 2026, 11:35h. Online sweepstakes casinos are illegal in Louisiana A state lawmaker wants to increase the penalties for violating Louisiana’s gaming law Prefiled legislation in Louisiana seeks to strengthen penalties for operating an unregulated, unlicensed online sweepstakes casino within the Bayou State. The statues […]