Michigan Supreme Court Denies Appeal of Man Who Killed Poker Player Susie Zhao Summary The Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear the final appeal from Jeffery Bernard Morris, the man convicted in 2022 of the first-degree premeditated murder and sexual assault of poker player and commentator Susie Zhao. Morris was sentenced to life without parole […]
Redemption for Benjamin Rolle in WSOP Online Main Event Win for $3.9 Million Summary Benjamin Rolle, better known online as “bencb789”, captured his first WSOP bracelet by winning the 2025 WSOP Online Main Event and collecting $3,900,707. The $5,000 buy-in field drew 5,961 entries and generated a $28,314,750 prize pool. Rolle — founder of coaching […]
MGM China deepfake shows AI fraud threat is very real Summary MGM China has publicly denied involvement after a deepfake video surfaced showing its Chairperson, Pansy Ho, promoting a bogus investment plan. The company called the clip ‘entirely fraudulent’, urged the public to be vigilant, and warned it will pursue legal action against those responsible […]
Michigan Supreme Court Denies Appeal of Man Who Killed Poker Player Susie Zhao Summary The Michigan Supreme Court has declined to hear the final appeal from Jeffery Bernard Morris, convicted in October 2022 of first-degree premeditated murder in the brutal killing and sexual assault of poker player Susie Zhao. Morris was sentenced to life in […]
PrizePicks secures FCM status as Allwyn acquires 62.3% stake in $2.5B deal Summary PrizePicks has been approved as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) via its subsidiary Performance Predictions II LLC and will operate under the name “PrizePicks Predict.” This makes it the first company affiliated with a daily fantasy sports operator to obtain FCM registration […]
Star Sydney licence suspension to remain in effect Summary The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has confirmed the indefinite suspension of The Star Sydney’s casino licence and extended the appointment of independent manager Nicholas Weeks to 31 March 2026 (unless ended earlier). The suspension, first imposed in October 2022 after the NICC found […]
Merkur Group finalises acquisition of Gaming Arts – Casino International Summary In May 2025 Merkur Group was granted a licence to manufacture and distribute Merkur products in Nevada and the Nevada Gaming Commission approved the acquisition of Gaming Arts, LLC. The transaction was completed on 15 September 2025, marking a strategic re‑entry into the U.S. […]
Thailand’s Senate turns down casino legislation over social stability concerns | AGB Summary Thailand’s Senate has rejected the draft bill to create integrated entertainment complexes with casinos, citing concerns about social stability, economic security and national safety. The Senate committee warned the proposal could increase risks such as money laundering and erosion of public trust, […]
Australia’s Gambling Crisis Deepens as New Study Shows Rising Harm Summary The Australian Gambling Research Centre’s National Gambling Prevalence Study Pilot (surveying nearly 4,000 adults in 2024) reveals rising gambling participation and harm. Key findings: 65% of adults gambled in the past year (up from 57% in 2019) and about 15% — roughly 3.1 million […]
Macau casinos shut as Super Typhoon Ragasa forces highest storm alert Summary All casinos in Macau suspended operations from 5 p.m. on Tuesday after authorities raised a tropical cyclone Signal No. 8 as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the territory. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau requires casinos to halt gaming when Signal No. 8 or […]
