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Victoria, Australia Slots Operator Faces Huge Fine, Possible Criminal Charges
Australia’s gaming industry continues to give itself a bad name even as operators acknowledge that it’s time to clean things up. The latest company to come under fire is Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH), which previously ignored a regulator’s order in...
Costa Rica Illegal Betting Site Faces Closure Three Days After Launch
Just as the 2022 FIFA World Cup is about to begin, a new sportsbook popped up in Costa Rica, ready to serve sports bettors in the country. Just a few days later, it’s already running into trouble with the authorities. Costa Rica’s...
Green Bay Weather Doesn’t Slow the Titans on ‘Thursday Night Football’
The Green Bay Packers had a chance Thursday night to prove that their recent defeat of the Dallas Cowboys wasn't a fluke. Facing the Tennessee Titans was never going to be easy, but the game was more of a challenge than they...
FIFA World Cup: France Succumbs to Injuries Before Games Begin
The FIFA World Cup begins this Sunday, and teams from across the globe are now in Qatar making their preparations. France is one of them, but it's finding it harder to keep its team together as more players are falling out because...
Nueva Codere Back on Track as Revenue Reaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
Earlier this year, Spanish gaming operator Nueva Codere received praise for being one of the top 100 companies in the country. It's living up to that hype, reporting revenue in Q3 that puts it back to where it was before COVID-19 hit....
Omar Eljach Wins First Bracelet in World Series of Poker Europe Main Event
Omar Eljach, on a quest for his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, fulfilled his goal in a big way. He didn't just win a bracelet, he won the WSOP Europe Main Event, which set a record for attendance. It wasn't...
Argentina Illegal Gambling Syndicate Allegedly Received Senator’s Support
A scandal involving an illegal gambling ring in Argentina that received support from prosecutors and politicians is entering its next phase. As a result, a senator who thought he had constitutional immunity from prosecution may not be so lucky. More than two...
Australia’s Social Games, Loot Boxes Under the Microscope
Social games and loot boxes have received mixed reactions globally, with some countries calling them forms of gambling, and others unsure what to make of them. Now they’re becoming targets for Australian lawmakers. The Guardian reports that Australia’s Parliament is establishing an...
‘Thursday Night Football’: Green Bay Packers Looking to Show Win Over Dallas Wasn’t a Fluke
This past Sunday, the slumping Green Bay Packers did the unthinkable when they handed the Dallas Cowboys a loss in OT. Now, they're hoping to show it wasn’t an accident in their "Thursday Night Football" matchup against the 6-3 Tennessee Titans. After...
FIFA World Cup: Mexico’s Roster Leaves Fans Crying Foul
With the exclusion of players like Diego Lainez and the inclusion of players like Raul Jimenez, Mexico presented its final roster for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Not included on the roster were Jesus Angulo of Tigres and Erick Sánchez of...