NBA Widens Gambling Probe, Teams Asked for Phones Summary The NBA investigation into an alleged gambling scheme has expanded, with the league requesting phones and other devices from multiple teams as outside investigators seek to establish who knew what and when. Two members of the Los Angeles Lakers organisation — assistant trainer Mike Mancias and […]
Erdoğan high stakes on Turkey’s reckoning with gambling Summary President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ordered all state authorities to eradicate illegal gambling ahead of the next election, accelerating a nationwide crackdown that targets offshore operators, advertising, payment providers and football integrity. The article traces Turkey’s modern gambling regulation history, outlines recent enforcement steps (suspension of […]
Missouri Sports Betting Sign-ups Begin Today: What You Need To Know Summary Missouri bettors can start registering with sportsbooks from 17 November ahead of the state’s legal online sports-betting launch at midnight on 1 December. Regulators approved 10 operators to launch at market open, and sportsbooks may begin offering sign-up promotions today. The market is […]
Wynn Resorts’ UAE push draws investors eyeing double‑digit gains | AGB Summary Wynn Resorts is developing the Middle East’s first integrated resort with gaming on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, due to open in 2027. Credit markets have reacted favourably, with analysts and credit investors highlighting the project’s potential to diversify Wynn’s revenue mix […]
COMMENTARY: Protecting the sweet science Summary Oscar De La Hoya warns that explosive allegations about suspicious betting and possible fight-fixing at UFC events — including a flagged Isaac Dulgarian vs Yadier del Valle bout and more than 100 other flagged fights — demand immediate, thorough investigations by the FBI, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and […]
Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested Summary Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, were named in a U.S. federal indictment alleging they took bribes from sports bettors in the Dominican Republic to influence game outcomes and help bettors win at least $460,000. Both players have […]
NFL again pushes prop bans amid fresh sports betting scandals Summary The NFL has circulated a memo to all 32 clubs saying it is working with state legislators, regulators and sportsbook partners to limit or, where possible, prohibit certain prop bets. The move follows a high‑profile federal gambling probe that has implicated figures across US […]
Strip casino giant facing $7.8M fine for allowing illegal bookmaker to gamble Summary Caesars Entertainment has agreed to a $7.8 million settlement and must adopt enhanced anti-money-laundering controls after state regulators alleged the company allowed a convicted illegal bookmaker, Mathew Bowyer, to gamble at Caesars Palace and other Caesars properties for more than seven years. […]
Everbay Capital Cites Concerns Over Golden Entertainment CEO Buyout Summary New York-based investment firm Everbay Capital has sent a letter to Golden Entertainment’s board raising strong objections to CEO Blake Sartini’s proposed buyout. Everbay says the deal values the remaining operating company (RemainCo) at just $2.75 per share after a planned real estate divestiture — […]
NFL Reminds Teams Of Prohibited Bets Amid MLB, NBA Scandals Summary The NFL sent a memo to clubs reiterating that certain proposition bets are prohibited — specifically those tied to injuries, officiating decisions, events controllable by a single player on one play, and pre-determined outcomes. The league has long asked betting partners to avoid injury-related […]
