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Dominican Republic Lottery Rigging Trial of 11 About To Begin
It didn't take long for authorities in the Dominican Republic to realize something was wrong with a lottery draw last year. It immediately dropped the hammer on 11 people But getting the trial going has been difficult, until now. The trial of...
FIFA World Cup: Young US Team Looks For Glory As They Face England Today
The US and England will face each other today, the second day for both in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. England already scored one win, while the US squad had to settle for a tie against Wales in its opener. The...
Lottery Winner’s Boyfriend Throws Tantrum Because She Won’t Buy Him a Tesla
Some people have strange reactions when it comes to winning the lottery. A perfect example comes from Reddit, where a recent lottery winner asked for advice about her tantrum-throwing boyfriend's reaction to her payday. "AirAway2713" didn't provide a lot of background to...
NFL’s Thanksgiving Day Lineup Sees Favorites Get the Job Done
All the favorites won in the NFL's Thanksgiving Day lineup, a rarity in a season that has underdogs overachieving. What was even more surprising was the performance of the Detroit Lions, who almost stole the game from the Buffalo Bills. Tyler Bass...
Imperial Pacific Int’l in Default Again Over Imperial Palace Casino in Saipan
Saipan’s exclusive but failed casino operator Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has assured the government and the court system that it’s now capable of handling its affairs responsibly. The courts don’t see it that way, once again finding it in default on one...
FIFA World Cup: Spain Obliterates Costa Rica, But Watch Out For Brazil
Japan's victory over Germany and Saudi Arabia's win over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup over the past couple of days were huge upsets. No one was surprised when Spain shut out Costa Rica yesterday, and Brazil is ready to do the...
Gambler Steals $280K From Victims in Austria Through Insurance Scams
A minor report to the Police Inspectorate in Saalfelden, Austria, has uncovered a major scam. A 45-year-old from Burgenland reportedly cheated Hungarian workers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to feed his gambling and cryptocurrency purchasing habits. In January...
Chile’s Dreams Casino in Chaos After Arrival of Surprise Guest MrBeast
Guests staying at the Dreams casino hotel in Punta Arenas, Chile, expected to enjoy a relaxing trip on the water this week. What they got, however, was an endless mob hoping for a chance to meet an unexpected arrival. MrBeast, whose real...
NFL’s Trio of Thanksgiving Day Games Offers a Smorgasbord Of Options
It's Thanksgiving Day in the US, a time that most will spend celebrating with friends and family. The NFL never takes a break, though, and has three games on tap with plenty of options for sports bettors as Week 12 gets underway....
FIFA World Cup: Argentina, Germany Fall Short Of Expectations
The FIFA World Cup continues to deliver all the action soccer fans wanted, and more. There's drama on and off the field, and two surprise losses are definitely making waves. On Tuesday, Argentina took a huge upset loss against Saudi Arabia. Then...