Months of poisoning A gambling addict in Russia has poisoned his mother and stepfather in an attempt to kill them, inherit their money, and pay off his debts. Artyom Missyura was caught on camera attempting to murder his mom Local Russian news reported on the story this week. The 25-year-old gambler Artyom Missyura was caught…
Anti-Gambling Body Cries “Greed” as Bournemouth 11th EPL Team to Ink Sponsorship
Bournemouth inks betting deal A leading UK anti-gambling campaign has accused English Premier League (EPL) franchises of “greed” after AFC Bournemouth unveiled Asian sports betting firm bj88 as its front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons. for 2024/25, 11 EPL teams will feature a front-of-shirt gambling sponsor Tuesday’s deal means for 2024/25, 11 EPL…
“Destination I Do:” Why British Couples Are Opting for Overseas Weddings
Here comes the bride! It seems that lately, more and more people are getting hitched overseas, as our Instagram feeds are inundated with beach ceremonies and vineyard nuptials. However, we’ve decided to find out if destination weddings are just a social media trend or something couples are opting for in 2024. We ran a survey…
Topgolf Taps Casino Industry Veteran for Chief Operating Officer
Topgolf has announced the appointment of Erin Chamberlin as the golf entertainment leader’s next chief operating officer. Former Caesars Entertainment and Penn Entertainment executive Erin Chamberlin is the new chief operating officer of Topgolf. The company is eager to tap into her gaming background to bring more entertainment to the company’s golf driving ranges. (Image:…
BGC Members Donate a Record £173m Following Commitment to Tackle Harmful Gambling
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the industry association for the UK’s biggest gambling operators, has published new figures which show that members contributed a record £172.5m ($223m) over the past four years for the period ending March 2024 to help prevent gambling-related harm. The uptick came after the largest operators in the BGC committed…
Nebraska Racing and Gaming Regulators Approve License Transfer to Ogallala
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) last week voted unanimously to approve a transfer request for a horse racetrack license from Hastings to a forthcoming facility in Ogallala. Lake McConaughy in Nebraska will add a casino resort to its list of attractions in the coming years. Nebraska gaming regulators recently signed off on allowing…
Pope County Casino Lawsuit Moves to Federal Court in Arkansas
The Pope County casino saga has moved to federal court in Arkansas. Pope County Judge Ben Cross is accused in a federal lawsuit of using coercive tactics to make sure only a casino bid from Cherokee Nation Entertainment would qualify for licensure. The plaintiff in the case is Gulfside Casino Partnership, which failed to secure…
Lotto Winning Rapist Upsets Locals of Quiet UK Village
Living in fear Residents of a small rural village in the north of England have finally spoken out about the fear of sharing their quiet community with a convicted rapist who won £7.2m ($9.2m) on the National Lottery. living beside a proven sex felon has become “an absolute nightmare” Iorworth Hoare, 71, moved into a…
Wynn New York Casino Plan Draws Politicians’ Rebuke
Politicians representing the West Side of Manhattan are voicing opposition to Related Cos.’ development plan for the High Line area, which includes a Wynn Resorts casino hotel. Part of the High Line area of New York City. Politicians representing the area are voicing opposition to the Wynn casino plan. (Image: NPR) The gaming venue is…
Philippine President Banning POGOs Despite Government Receiving US$89m in Fees in 2023
Taking no prisoners Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced a blanket ban on all locally licensed online gambling operations that target people in other countries. He revealed the change during his state of the nation speech on Monday, saying that many of these enterprises engage in serious crimes like murder, kidnapping, torture, and financial…