CT Funeral Home Operator Faces Expanding Fraud and Gambling Claims

CT Funeral Home Operator Faces Expanding Fraud and Gambling Claims Summary Connecticut funeral-home operator Philip Pietras, 51, has been hit with fresh allegations that he diverted prepayment funds for burial services into accounts he controlled and spent large sums on gambling and personal travel. The Eastern District Major Crime Squad identified 31 additional clients — […]

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Transforming sports betting: AI and the future | AGB

Transforming sports betting: AI and the future | AGB Summary Sportradar’s Chief Product, Technology and AI Officer Behshad Behzadi explains how AI is no longer a marketing buzzword but a foundational component of modern sports betting and sports technology. The company uses computer vision, machine learning and generative AI to scale data collection, detect integrity […]

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Online gaming live in the UAE as lottery licensee Momentum launches online casino, sportsbook platforms

Online gaming live in the UAE as lottery licensee Momentum launches online casino, sportsbook platforms Summary Momentum, which runs the UAE’s only licensed lottery, has launched two online betting platforms — TrueWin and Dream Island — offering sports betting (football, tennis, cricket, basketball) and casino products (live dealer games, poker, roulette, slots). The launches come […]

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Kalshi’s legal disputes intensify with nationwide class action alleging illegal sports betting

Kalshi’s legal disputes intensify with nationwide class action alleging illegal sports betting Summary Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated designated contract market (DCM), is facing intensified legal pressure after a nationwide federal class action filed in the Southern District of New York accused the firm of operating an unlicensed sportsbook. The suit alleges Kalshi and affiliated market-maker entities […]

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