European illegal casino raids reinforce black market threat Summary Co-ordinated raids in Spain and Sweden targeted a violent criminal gang running large illegal gambling operations. Around 150 officers from the Spanish National Police and the Swedish Police Authority executed actions on 28–29 November across six premises in Murcia and Stockholm. Authorities uncovered evidence of illegal […]
Guardians Pitchers Face 2026 Trial as Betting Scandal Grows Summary Two Cleveland Guardians relief pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been scheduled for a federal trial beginning 4 May 2026, with the court expecting the case to last about two weeks. Prosecutors allege the pair worked with betting groups from 2023, intentionally altering pitches […]
Bally’s becomes major Star Entertainment shareholder with 37.7% interest Summary Bally’s Corporation and related entities disclosed to the ASX that they now hold a 37.7% interest in The Star Entertainment Group, representing 2.5 billion ordinary shares after becoming substantial shareholders on 28 November. The move follows a AU$300 million rescue package (in partnership with Investment […]
“POGO mayor” Alice Guo to be transferred to jail, Lucky South 99 POGO operators facing the music | AGB Published: 2025-12-03T11:53:24+00:00 | Author: Kelsey Wilhelm Summary Alice Guo, dubbed the “POGO mayor”, has been ordered for transfer to jail this week by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology after being sentenced to life imprisonment […]
From 15 to 1,500: The partnership that powered Stake’s meteoric rise Summary Stake began as a small, crypto-first challenger with 15 proprietary games. In 2020 it partnered with Softswiss to adopt a game aggregator model and rebuild its platform, rapidly expanding to around 1,500 third-party titles. That technical overhaul and close collaboration helped fuel exponential […]
Mother Sues Aliante Casino Over Son’s Fatal Shooting Summary Willecia Calhoun has filed a 14-page negligence complaint in Clark County District Court against Aliante Casino and its operators over the March 27 fatal shooting of her 23-year-old son, Na’Onche Osborne, on the casino floor. The suit, filed on 24 November, alleges the casino failed to […]
Genting’s New York Plans Spark Positive Predictions Summary Analysts are upbeat about Genting Malaysia’s bid to convert Resorts World New York City from a slots-only racino into a full casino. Nomura projects gross gaming revenue could reach about $2.9bn by 2031, producing roughly $400m in operating profit, while Maybank IB has an even earlier peak-profit […]
Learning as a moral imperative Summary This article argues that learning must move from a discretionary perk to a central moral obligation for individuals, organisations and society. Faced with rapid technological change, shortening skill lifecycles and growing inequality, the authors present a three-lens case: the individual (dignity and agency), the organisation (trust and resilience) and […]
Illinois “Bounty Hunter” Challenges Operators in Unusual Gambling Lawsuit Summary Mark T. Lavery, an Illinois resident who styles himself a “bounty hunter” for alleged illegal gambling, has filed a federal suit in the Northern District of Illinois against Third Planet Media LLC, Novig Sweeps LLC and Dabble Sports LLC. The complaint alleges these companies ran […]
Genting gets approval for first commercial casino in New York, to start $5.5B redevelopment plan | AGB Summary Genting’s Resorts World New York City has received key approval to become the first commercial casino in New York State. The decision is described as the penultimate step in the licensing process, with the New York State […]
