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Geoff White Talks Casino Crime, Tech & Cyber Threats

In a career spanning 20 years, Geoff White has covered financial crime, money laundering, cryptocurrency, and the emergence of cybercrime as one of the primary threats to modern society. In his book'The Lazarus Heist', Geoff describes the link between cybercrime and casinos, both casino sites and land-based establishments. Now, his latest…
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Illinois ILottery player wins $986,000 jackpot on lottery app

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - An iLottery player recently hit the jackpot and won $986932 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery app. Twenty 20s is an Illinois Lottery progressive jackpot Fast Play game. The jackpot begins at $50000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide - in-store and online - until the jackpot is won. "I had just…
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Illinois ILottery player wins $986,000 jackpot on lottery app
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PA Gaming Control Board Bans 11 People From Online Casinos

The individuals were all found to have committed fraudulent iGaming transactions, including gaming under false identities, credit card fraud, and withdrawing ill-gotten winnings to personal chequing accounts. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that it placed 11 individuals on its iGaming Involuntary Exclusion List,…
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We should be wary of the spread of online gambling

Multi-faceted actions necessary to prevent this crime The government's disclosure that at least 50 lakh people are engaged in online gambling has come as a shock to many. Its proliferation is concerning for several reasons. Besides this activity being illegal, its addictive nature, inherent monetary risks, and potential connection to criminal…
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57 people arrested in Hong Kong over illegal gambling rings that raked in HK$460 million

have arrested almost 60 people in a crackdown on overseas gambling websites that have raked in HK$460 million (US$58.9 million) in illegal bets on football matches, horse racing and card games since the start of the year. The force said on Monday that the 57 people - 49 men and eight women - had been detained as part of an operation code-named…
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57 people arrested in Hong Kong over illegal gambling rings that raked in HK$460 million
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Indonesia vows to crack down on ‘blood sucking’ online gambling

By Stefanno Sulaiman and Stanley Widianto JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia has shut down more than 2 million websites offering illegal online gambling services, the communications minister said on Friday, saying the activity was "sucking the people's blood dry". Online gambling is prohibited in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, but last year…
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Indonesia vows to crack down on ‘blood sucking’ online gambling
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Indonesia vows to crack down on 'blood sucking' online gambling

JAKARTA (June 14): Indonesia has shut down more than two million websites offering illegal online gambling services, the communications minister said on Friday, saying the activity was "sucking the people's blood dry". Online gambling is prohibited in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, but last year more than three million Indonesians…
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Indonesia vows to crack down on 'blood sucking' online gambling
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How AI supports secure online gaming environments

Gaming is fun. It's a major getaway for many individuals and a money-making venture for others. However, it can also be an avenue for ill-meaning individuals to take advantage of gamers who have their guard down. Likewise, individuals with certain conditions could end up harming themselves in certain gaming sectors like gambling when left…
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Mass. Gaming Commission studying online casino games, AI use

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is trying to get its arms around the technological future of gambling - seeking bids for research into the potential impacts of "iGaming" and the use of artificial intelligence in the gaming industry. Two requests for proposals rolled out this month as part of the gaming commission's research agenda. These…
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Mass. Gaming Commission studying online casino games, AI use
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Gambling With Our Mental Health

Earlier this year the government recognised the harms associated with these particular products by introducing an online slots maximum stake of £2 for under 25s and £5 for those over. Stakes were previously uncapped, and remain so for online casino games, which will instead be limited to one spin every 5 seconds. These measures are a step in the…
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Ho-Chunk Nation announces Beloit casino will break ground this fall

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The City of Beloit prepares to roll the dice on a new Ho-Chunk Nation casino that is set to break ground this fall. Located between Willowbrook and Colley roads, guests will enjoy more than 1500 slot machines, dozens of table games and a sports betting area. An 18-story hotel will join the casino with more than 300 rooms, a…
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Slot influencer visits Saracen Casino

Decked with images of Las Vegas across his button-down shirt, the man who goes by Vegas Matt on YouTube and other platforms shared his secrets on playing slot games with Saracen Player's Club members Friday at Saracen Casino Resort. Those secrets didn't involve how to beat the games. "There's not anyone who can tell you how to beat a slot machine,"…
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how slot machine operators are taking over UK high streets

In the corner of a dimly lit room, the face of a middle-aged woman is bathed in the greenish-yellow glare of a giant slot machine. Next to her, an increasingly agitated man jabs furiously at the "spin" button, as the jackpot eludes him yet again. It is early afternoon on a weekday and they are among half a dozen punters robotically feeding banknote…
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Major Online Gambling Ring Busted in Taizhou, China: Over 40 Arrests and $139M Seized

In a significant crackdown on illegal online activities, Taizhou police in Zhejiang province have dismantled a substantial cross-provincial online gambling operation. The raid, which led to the arrest of over 40 individuals and the seizure of an estimated 1 billion yuan ($139 million), marks a major victory against online gambling networks in…
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Major Online Gambling Ring Busted in Taizhou, China: Over 40 Arrests and $139M Seized
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UPDATE: Decatur council to take look at video gambling

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur City Council will be taking a deep dive into the growing expansion of video gambling in the city on Tuesday evening. The city is trying to determine if limits need to be placed on the addition of new gaming licenses. Decatur is currently second to Springfield in the number of gaming locations in cities without a…
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Lottery player wins over $900K on ticket from southwest suburban convenience store

OAK LAWN, Ill. - A southwest suburban 7-Eleven sold a lottery ticket that fetched a lucky winner just over $900000 this week. According to an Illinois Lottery news release, on Tuesday just before midnight, a player stopped into the Oak Lawn 7-Eleven located at 4501 West 95th Street and purchased a Fast Play Twenty 20s ticket that hit the jackpot of…
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Lottery player wins over $900K on ticket from southwest suburban convenience store
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Lost Ark: Banned in Belgium Due to Gambling Mechanics

Lost Ark is one of several games released in the last decade that has enjoyed positive traction and reviews - despite being banned in some countries due to potentially nefarious in-game mechanics. Specifically, Lost Ark's in-game loot boxes came into conflict with the established online gambling laws in countries like Belgium and the Netherlands.…
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Lost Ark: Banned in Belgium Due to Gambling Mechanics
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Microgaming adds 12 new slots this month

The company has announced the incorporation of twelve new slots. Two have already gone live, Serengeti Gold (May 4) and Alchemy Gaming (May 6). The remaining slot games are set to go live throughout the month of May. M icrogaming has announced that it will be adding twelve new slot titles throughout the month of May. Triple Edge Studios is set to…
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Unveiling the $10 million Delaware Park casino renovation

Were there showgirls? Yes, there were showgirls, glitteringly bedazzled in costumes that were otherwise a blizzard of white, festooned like swans with snowy feathers. There was confetti. There was a broad ribbon that existed only to be cut. And then there were the Mummers, large men buried beneath unconvincing orange wigs and dressed like Christmas…
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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2022 offered an olive branch to the state's four tribes in the form of legal sports betting, it's a good bet that she didn't expect this: Two months after launch, the tribes are backing bills that would expand gambling to include online casino apps, historical horse racing, and brick-and-mortar casinos both on and off…
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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?
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Young gangsters busted for laundering illegal gambling money

Prosecutors indicted 34 young people, including Gwangju-based gangsters, for laundering 10 billion won ($7.7 million) gained from illegal online gambling. According to the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office on Monday, the accused laundered 10.7 billion won in bank accounts opened under other people's names. Five accused were members of the…
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Joliet casino: Construction crews break ground on new Hollywood Casino in Joliet

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- There was a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new Hollywood Casino location in Joliet. Even as officials put shovels in the dirt for the symbolic groundbreaking, crews were already moving dirt on the real construction site a few yards away. The site is planned to be a new $185 million casino complex, featuring slot…
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Gaming Vibes: The Influence of Music on Online Casino Gaming

Music and gambling often go hand in hand. If you visit most land-based casinos today, you'll realize they always have groovy jams playing in the background, especially jazz. And listening to them makes you feel relaxed, happy, and ready to hit the floors. But, as a player, you don't have to visit a brick-and-mortar gambling den to feel the magic of…
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Mark Twain Casino will no longer offer live table games

Quincy, Ill (KHQA) - In a statement from a casino spokesperson, KHQA learned that the Mark Twain Casino will no longer offer live table games. That includes poker, black jack, roulette, craps and mini baccarat. The reason being difficulty in hiring and retaining qualified dealers and supervisors. Virtual versions of these games will still be…
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Play'n GO introduces new slot game Sherwood Gold inspired by the legend of Robin Hood

iGaming content provider Play'n GO has unveiled their latest online slot, Sherwood Gold, which draws inspiration from the timeless English legend of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. The company said the new slot game offers a blend of engaging gameplay and captivating design, catering to both experienced players and newcomers. In Sherwood…
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Expert Advice on Minimizing Losses in Online Slot Play

Playing online slots can be a thrilling experience, particularly when fortune favors you with wins. Nevertheless, it's essential to acknowledge that losses are an inevitable part of the game. If you're a novice venturing into the world of online slots, it's wise to remain prepared for the unpredictable nature of this activity. Effective bankroll…
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The lottery is popular, but it’s still a bad idea

State-run and multistate lotteries have never been a good idea, even if the long lines in Primm last week demonstrate their popularity. For many lawmakers, it's tempting to wonder just how much revenue Nevada is missing out on by prohibiting state-run lotteries - which is a part of the reason the Legislature recently moved forward on repealing the…
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The lottery is popular, but it’s still a bad idea
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Mum thought she was sharing £123m Euromillion jackpot win

The single mother is using her harrowing experience to warn others to be be aware of the scam after she handed over thousands of pounds to a man who claimed he had won the lottery The champagne could be popping for a National Lottery winner A single mother duped out of thousands of pounds in a brazen lottery scam has is warned others of the…
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After cyberattacks crippled casino companies, how vulnerable is Las Vegas?

Las Vegas has always prided itself on its economy of leisure. In the span of a weekend, visitors can dine at the finest restaurants, witness world-class entertainment and sporting events and shop at top luxury brands without leaving the Strip-sometimes, without leaving their hotel. All that came to a standstill last month as two casino giants fell…
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Cipriani Sues Scott Sibella And Resorts World Las Vegas

One player's long-running battle with Resorts World Las Vegas came to a new level on October 9, as a legal action was submitted in U.S. District Court charging the firm and its previous chairman of lack of care and imposition of emotional distress due to its failure to stop the well-known swindlers and people sentenced for gambling-related offences…
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NFTs And Online Casinos: A Match Made In The Digital World

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Before casino proposal died, other localities wanted in on the action

A proposal to develop casinos on non-tribal land in rural parts of North Carolina won't be part of the state budget and likely won't get a vote as a standalone measure either, top Republican lawmakers announced Tuesday night. "I do not see us voting on those at any point in the coming weeks," Senate leader Phil Berger said. While the proposal…
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Before casino proposal died, other localities wanted in on the action
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From Beginner to Pro Strategies for Online Blackjack Success

Online blackjack is a popular casino game that allows players to demonstrate their abilities and strategic thinking. The odds of winning can be greatly improved by using sound techniques, regardless of whether you are a novice or a seasoned player - also try Lil Devil slots. This article will discuss various unique methods to help you improve your…
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How to Identify and overcome gambling addiction

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Gambling has always been popular, but with sports season kicking off the number of players only increases. "No one could have told me I had an addiction. They may have told me, but it wouldn't have mattered," said "Amy" a woman who has asked to remain anonymous as she is a recovered gambler. "Amy's" addiction started more…
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Labor Day iLottery player hits $700K jackpot

CHICAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - One online Lucky Day Lotto player just scored a $700000 payday. An Illinois online player matched all five numbers in Monday night's drawing. The winning numbers were: 8-10-21-36-41. The Illinois Lottery reported more than 145000 winning Lucky Day Lotto sold for the drawing, with prizes totaling more than $1 million. Winners…
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Labor Day iLottery player hits $700K jackpot
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Gaming and Leisure Properties acquires land under Illinois Hard Rock Casino

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Ill., from an affiliate of 815 Entertainment LLC for $100 million. At the same time it acquired the land, Gaming and Leisure Properties entered into a 99-year ground lease with 815 Entertainment. The initial annual rent for…
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Like to Gamble Online? Then You Need to Start Playing Fish Table Games Today!

Online gambling h as seen a mete oric rise in popul arity over the pa st decade. From po ker to slots, the re's a game f or every type o f player. But i f you're looking f or something fresh, exci ting, and skill-based, th en it's high ti me you dive in to the world o f fish table games. These games, wh ich combine the thr ill of gambling wi th the…
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Curaçao Initiates Its Updated Online Gambling License Application Process

Curaçao's Gaming Control Board (GCB) has taken a significant step in regulating the nation's online gambling by initiating the application process for operators seeking new online gambling licenses. This highly awaited measure will significantly benefit foreign regulators as Curaçao-based offshore operators previously thrived on offering illegal…
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AI and Online Casinos: Enhancing Security with Advanced Technologies

The online casino industry has seen explosive growth over the past decade. With millions of transactions happening daily, security becomes a paramount concern. As online gambling platforms burgeon, so does the potential for fraudulent activities. Luckily, as online casinos advance, so does the technology that keeps them secure. One of the most…
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Figuring Out the Online Casino Regulations Maze in the US

The online cas ino landscape in t he US is intri cate, shaped by a mix of fed eral and state regula tions. As the popul arity of online gamb ling grows, understanding th ese regulations becomes cru cial for both pla yers and operators. Contents hide 6Licensing and Oversight 10 At the fed eral level, internet cas ino gaming remains ill egal in…
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New casino opens about 60 miles from Terre Haute

DANVILLE, Ill. (WTHI) - Ahead of next year's expected grand opening of the Terre Haute Casino Resort - another new casino just opened its doors not too far from here. The Golden Nugget Casino opened its doors around 60 miles away in Danville, Illinois. This marks casino number 13 in the Land of Lincoln. You'll find it just off I-74 on the city's…
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New casino opens about 60 miles from Terre Haute
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Mega Millions numbers 7/21/23: Drawing results for $720M jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot sits just shy of the top 10 U.S. lottery prizes of all-time - a current lottery prize that took over the No. 5 slot all-time on the Mega Millions top 10 jackpot list after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday. Meanwhile, Powerball had a single winner for Wednesday's $1.08 billion drawing, with 39 other players claiming…
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Mega Millions numbers 7/21/23: Drawing results for $720M jackpot
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Casino bad idea for Rockingham County, residents say

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…
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Rockingham County residents upset by specter of casino development along US 220, launch petition; Berger: casinos could get greenlight by summer's end

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…
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Rockingham County residents upset by specter of casino development along US 220, launch petition; Berger: casinos could get greenlight by summer's end
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San Jose leaders resist state bill targeting casinos

As a bill that could open card rooms up to new legal scrutiny makes its way through the state Legislature, San Jose officials aren't willing to accept the hand they've been dealt. The city is strongly opposing Senate Bill 549, a measure that would allow tribes to sue card rooms over the games they offer. If it passes-and if those lawsuits are…
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American Place Casino Launches New Hire Getaway Sweepstakes

American Place Casino Launches New Hire Getaway Sweepstakes PR Newswire Winner Will Receive a Prize Package Valued at Approximately$5000 WAUKEGAN, Ill.,July 10, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- American PlaceCasino, Northern Chicagoland's newest and best entertainment destination, announced today the launch of their New Hire Getaway Sweepstakes, a special…
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Four Charged In $200K Las Vegas Dice Scheme

Four people have been accused of cheating over several days at a Las Vegas Strip casino. According to a report from KLAS, a dice-sliding scheme at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas resulted in more than $200000 in ill-gotten gains. The Nevada Gaming Control Board uncovered the scheme. For some reason, the news just broke. The scheme happened way back…
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Four Charged In $200K Las Vegas Dice Scheme
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Blooming Business Casino review: Chaotic management sim has teething issues

Blooming Business Casino is a cute and chaotic business management simulator with a narrative, created by Homo Ludens. This game introduces many adorable characters, such as Nat Kiddin and Athena Overquill, fantastic names that I absolutely adored from the jump. Sadly, though, running a casino is anything but easy - but the real challenge here…
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History: Gambling in Sheridan County’s Early Days

Gambling and gamblers were as much a part of the Old West as were cowboys. Professional gamblers frequented the saloons, the riverboats, and the trains, looking for honest or dishonest games, as long as there was a good chance of them winning. There were gamblers on the local passenger trains that ran through Sheridan, as seen in this story from…
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UK to tighten rules on online gambling after long-awaited review

Proposals to tighten regulation of online gambling have been published by the government, in a long-awaited shake-up of laws passed before smartphones put the potential for 24-hour casino games and sports betting in every pocket. After multiple delays, the Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) released a white paper laying out its…
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Table games now available at Hard Rock Casino in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Illinois Gaming Board has given the approval for live table games at the temporary Hard Rock Casino on East State Street and Bell School Road. Those who come can now play live versions of blackjack, three card poker and ultimate hold'em. Hard Rock Rockford President Geno Iafrate says since it took just 107 days from the…
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The Golden Nugget Casino is one step closer to opening

DANVILLE, ILL. (WAND) - The city of Danville is one step closer to bringing this casino to life. The Golden Nugget Casino broke ground in Danville in April of 2022. The facility will be fully equipped. "We'll have two sit-down dining restaurants, a sports book. Just shy of 500 slot machines and 14 table games," said James Wilmot, President of…
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The Golden Nugget Casino is one step closer to opening
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The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Hidden Anatomy of a Gambling Welcome Offer

The welcome offer is a crucial marketing tool for any online casino operator. Without a good one, most casinos fall by the wayside one way or the other. So it's no surprise then that the SERPs are absolutely awash with all manner of player incentives including match bonuses, free spins, cash-back deals and such like. Whether you're a bright eyed…
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Canada’s Best Online Casinos On The Casino Zeus Website

Gambling in Canada is easy, but it's not simple. There are a bunch of rules, regulations, and limitations to what one can do in the name of gambling. That is where Casino Zeus comes to the rescue. Like knights in shining armour, our experts have scouted the internet to get you, the players, the best casinos to invest your money in. Apart from that,…
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Hawaii moving forward with plan to ban casino ads

A Hawaii Senate committee on Thursday approved a bill banning casino advertising in the state, but amended it to remove references to Nevada resort properties, including Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp., which has established a decades-old business to attract Hawaiians to "the ninth island." The Senate's Committee on Commerce and Consumer…
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Accused online gambling kingpin hands over B40m supercar

A lawyer for Chaiwat "Benz Demon" Kanchornboonthaworn, a prime suspect linked to the macau888 online gambling network, has handed over a rare model of a Lamborghini supercar to police. Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) investigators on Friday morning received Lamborghini Mad Bull Liberty Walk Aventador V2 for examination. The supercar, with…
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Tips For Choosing A Safe And Secure Online Casino

Choosing a safe and secure online casino for your games of chance can be a tricky decision. It's important to be aware of the different aspects that you need to consider before making your choice. Some of these elements include privacy statements, banking options, and anti-fraud policies. Sign-up bonuses are a great way to spice up your online…
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University Of Bath Study Shows The Need Of Addressing The Regulatory Void For Online Gambling Across Sub-saharan Africa

Governments across Sub-Saharan Africa are struggling to keep pace with the mass expansion of gambling, brought about through online technologies and smartphone apps, say the authors of a new study funded by the British Academy and Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). An international team, coordinated by the universities of Ghana, Bath, and…
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University Of Bath Study Shows The Need Of Addressing The Regulatory Void For Online Gambling Across Sub-saharan Africa
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Maine gets first Mega Millions jackpot with $1.35 billion grand prize

Maine scored its first Mega Millions jackpot - and someone beat the ill fortune of Friday the 13th - when a ticket purchased in the state matched the winning numbers for the lottery's estimated $1.35 billion grand prize. The lucky combination of numbers drawn late Friday night were: 30, 43, 45, 46, 61 and gold Mega Ball 14. The winning ticket was…
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Maine gets first Mega Millions jackpot with $1.35 billion grand prize
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Maine gets 1st Mega Millions jackpot with $1.35B grand prize

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Maine scored its first Mega Millions jackpot - and someone beat the ill fortune of Friday the 13th - when a ticket purchased in the state matched the winning numbers for the lottery's estimated $1.35 billion grand prize. The lucky combination of numbers drawn late Friday night were: 30, 43, 45, 46, 61 and gold Mega Ball…
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Maine gets 1st Mega Millions jackpot with $1.35B grand prize
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Addressing online gambling harms across sub-Saharan Africa

A new study has reported that governments across Sub-Saharan Africa are struggling to keep pace with the mass expansion of gambling, brought about through online technologies and smartphone apps. An international team, coordinated by the universities of Glasgow, Ghana and Bath, in partnership with the Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research…
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2 winners of Illinois’ $1.34B Mega Millions jackpot come forward

DES PLAINES, Ill. (WGN) - The Illinois winners of July's Mega Millions $1.34 billion historic lottery drawing have finally come forward. According to the Illinois Lottery, the prize will be shared by two people who agreed to split the jackpot if they won. The winners wish to remain anonymous but said they are "over the moon" with their Mega…
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2 winners of Illinois’ $1.34B Mega Millions jackpot come forward
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Aurora City Council OKs Hollywood Casino relocation

AURORA, Ill. (CBS) -- Aurora's Hollywood casino is moving - the vote came down Tuesday night in the Aurora City Council. The City of Aurora will be kicking in $50 million to help build out the region's first casino resort. As CBS 2's Chris Tye reported, Aurora city leaders wanted a guarantee that taxpayers would not be on the line for the money -…
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Danville breaks ground on new casino hoping to boost local economy

DANVILLE, Ill. - Residents cheered Tuesday as Danville city officials wearing hard hats shoveled dirt on a patch of land in an industrial park off of Interstate 74. By next spring, that land is expected to be the home of Danville's Golden Nugget Casino. Former State Representative Lou Lang, who advised Danville officials on the casino project, said…
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Man sentenced to prison in death of security guard at downtown Las Vegas casino

A 35-year-old man was sentenced to at least two years and four months in prison for pushing an El Cortez security guard to the ground in 2021, fatally injuring him. A grand jury indicted Pedro Lizano in September on felony counts of murder against a victim who is 60 or older, and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm against a victim who is…
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Man sentenced to prison in death of security guard at downtown Las Vegas casino
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Fight over cashless gambling in Australia rages on

Cashless gambling is one of the novelties that is supposed to appear on the gambling market in New South Wales, Australia, although there is no shortage of officials and business owners who have opposed the idea outright, arguing that it would alienate loyal customers and make them feel treated like criminals. Some of the most vociferous…
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Fight over cashless gambling in Australia rages on
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Where’s the Best Place to Build a Casino in New York City?

Two public development projects are in the works that will indelibly change the character of New York City. Both are fraught with political and economic risks, and both will strike a nerve with many New Yorkers. The first is the closing of the notorious Rikers Island jail complex. The city's plan, which includes relocating the incarcerated…
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Pasig bans Pogos, online gambling firms

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has approved a local ordinance banning all online and offshore gaming operations in his jurisdiction, pointing out that gambling "undermines the social, moral and economic growth" of the city. City Ordinance No. 55, authored by Councilor Simon Tantoco, prohibits the issuance of permits to companies conducting e-games,…
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Pasig bans Pogos, online gambling firms
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Getting the Casino Rolling

It's a few days before Christmas at the Sacramento region'snewest gaming resort, but inside, it feels like its own world. The resort is Sky River Casino, which opened Aug. 16 just offGrant Line Road near Elk Grove. The smell of cigarette smoke inthe air is just one reminder that this is sovereign tribal landfor Wilton Rancheria - and therefore not…
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Getting the Casino Rolling
the-review.com

Our View: Addiction is a dark side to legalized gambling in Ohio

Only readers who are really, really good at dodging TV commercials have avoided the ads touting the launch of legalized sports betting in the Buckeye State. When the ball drops Dec. 31, it ushers in the era of legalized sports betting in Ohio, and organizations are jockeying to be top-of-mind with consumers through aggressive advertising…
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The Street

Las Vegas Strip Tries to Solve a Dangerous Problem

Hotel casinos and other businesses along the Las Vegas Strip are hoping to increase safety and reduce crime along the busy resort corridor to ease the minds of their guests, and Clark County believes it may have the solution for their concerns. The Strip has endured some high profile crimes in the last year including several shootings that have led…
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The New York Times

Times Square May Get One of the Few Spectacles It Lacks: A Casino

Times Square, New York City's famed Crossroads of the World, could hardly be considered lacking. It has dozens of Broadway theaters, swarms of tourists, costumed characters and noisy traffic, all jostling for space with office workers who toil in the area. Now one of the city's biggest commercial developers is pitching something that Times Square…
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Macau Casinos to Invest $15bn Into Non-Gambling Areas

Macau casinos will invest $15bn mostly towards non-gambling interests over the next decade. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Six Macau casinos will invest $15bn predominantly towards non-gambling activities over the next ten years as part of their new license agreements. part of the new license agreements the casinos signed last month The non-gaming…
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Macau Casinos to Invest $15bn Into Non-Gambling Areas
The Star

As Indians take up online games, gambling fears grow

CHENNAI, India: B. Bhavani assured her father she would quit online card games - a promise she had made several times before as her family in southern India fretted about her mounting debts. A few hours later, the 29-year-old took her own life. Bhavani, who was married with two young children, had racked up losses that her husband estimated at more…
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As Indians take up online games, gambling fears grow
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Powerball Winners: Tickets sold in Cook County hit on $200K jackpot

COOK COUNTY, Ill. - Take four matched numbers, plus a matched Powerball, and throw in a Power Play purchase, and you've got three lottery players in Illinois who have a winning ticket worth $200000. The Illinois Lottery announced the three winning tickets came from Saturday's drawing where the numbers were 6 - 13 - 33 - 36 - 37 and a Powerball…
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Powerball Winners: Tickets sold in Cook County hit on $200K jackpot
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Macau misses casino concession jackpot

Macau's decision to keep its same six casino operators, rejecting Genting Malaysia's bid, comes as no surprise. Equally unsurprising, this concession re-tendering process is another squandered opportunity for the world's once and future leading casino hub. Macau has made stunning progress since the first concession awards in 2002. Breaking a losing…
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Macau misses casino concession jackpot
The Street

Classic Las Vegas Casino Makes a Change No Strip Casino Has Embraced

In the mid-1990s Las Vegas made an ill-fated effort to market itself as a family destination. That move made some sense, as the city does have a sort of overgrown-theme-park feel, In fact, the then-new MGM Grand casino/hotel had an actual amusement park built on its property to give kids something to do while their parents were gambling. At the…
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World Casino News

Blueprint Gaming releases ted™ Cash Lock

Blueprint Gaming, a popular casino software developer and gaming content provider, has released a new slot from the blockbuster Ted series, ted™ Cash Lock, to bring the latest adventures of the repulsive yet puffy bear driving players ecstatic or crazy, but never indifferent. Game protagonist: Ted is the original slot of Blueprint Gaming based on…
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Blueprint Gaming releases ted™ Cash Lock
Times Of Malta

In 2022, 31% of children gamble their money, survey reveals

In 2022 the UK Gambling Commission conducted a new survey to find out the recent tendencies of gambling players. Entitled Young People and Gambling, the researchers hoped to find how children relate to gambling in the new era. The finding was shocking: around 31 per cent of children with ages ranging from 11 to 16 years old used at least once their…
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In 2022, 31% of children gamble their money, survey reveals
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5 Guidelines Of Playing casino all Players Should Be aware

Betting is a famous diversion and end of the week movement. Many accept that betting is a poisonous propensity, which is false. All hobby exercises are adequate whenever done sensibly. Players need to comprehend and observe the inferred guidelines of betting to make it a tomfoolery and pleasurable action. Real money casino app australia is playing…
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New Top Dollar Slots location lets players snack on big wins

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - A new slot parlor opened Thursdays in Loves Park and the owner wants visitors to know it's a cut above the rest. Top Dollar Slots Owner Frank Laudicina celebrated the new store with a ribbon cutting at 2189 Windsor Road in Loves Park. Laudicina was joined by Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury, Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson,…
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Tamil Nadu to Shut Down Online Gambling

A landmark move by the Tamil Nadu government in India to shut down online gambling within the state is sparking fears of a massive uptick in illegal gambling operations in the state. An ordinance was agreed upon by the Tamil Nadu Cabinet last week, and pending the governor's approval, the new rule will roll out almost immediately. The new law comes…
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Tamil Nadu to Shut Down Online Gambling
PokerTube

Blackjack Dealer Busted Twice, Accused of Cheating with Players

Alleged cheating scandals in poker, chess, and fishing have made headlines as of late, so it should surprise no one that casino blackjack can be added to the list. Casino bosses at the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino studying videotapes of blackjack action last August noticed that one of their dealers, Emily Torres, was helping players at her table to…
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The Quint

What Does India's Law Say About Online Gaming and Online Gambling?

On 16 November, the Madras High Court withdrew a batch of petitions challenging a Tamil Nadu state ordinance that bans online gaming and online gambling, after the state government said that the ordinance had not come into effect yet. Even as this happens, a central government-appointed task force has recommended a new nationwide legislation to…
Industry
What Does India's Law Say About Online Gaming and Online Gambling?
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Police Sting Uncovers $5.6billion Crypto Laundering Chinese Gambling Ring

Chinese law enforcement have arrested 93 individuals in a 100-day sting operation aimed at cryptocurrency money laundering, with illegal gambling at the heart of the criminal gang's $5.6billion operation. The authorities swooped on the 9.15 gang, led by Hong Mau, believed to be at the centre of massive fraud and illegal gambling in Hainan,…
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Police Sting Uncovers $5.6billion Crypto Laundering Chinese Gambling Ring
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Issue of cashless gambling in NSW heats up, one trial underway already

Pressure is mounting on elected officials in New South Wales to do something about potentially billions of dollars in crime proceeds being laundered through poker (slot) machines in pubs there. Moving to a cashless system with cards is seen by most as the only way to monitor the money going into and out of the pokies. That's apparently not quite as…
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Hard Rock breaks ground on new Rockford casino

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It's official! City leaders and celebrities gathered Wednesday afternoon at the site of the new Hard Rock Rockford casino and hotel for a groundbreaking ceremony. The new casino will be located on the corner of East State Street and Lyford Rd, just off I-90. Nearly a year after opening the temporary Rockford Casino: A Hard…
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The Future Of Gambling: Why The Casino Industry Is In Need Of Innovative Changes

The casino industry requires innovative changes to stay afloat. With the rise of online gambling, traditional casinos are facing more competition than ever before. To remain relevant and profitable, casino operators need to invest in new technology and find ways to appeal to a younger generation of gamblers. If they don't, the casino industry could…
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The Future Of Gambling: Why The Casino Industry Is In Need Of Innovative Changes
The Street

An Iconic Las Vegas Casino is Reopening Off the Strip

Las Vegas has been built around iconic names and brands. You have your Las Vegas Strip leaders Caesars Entertainment (CZR) and MGM Resorts International (MGM), which each own multiple storied casino properties. But Vegas' icons include people (Wayne Newton, Penn & Teller, and, of course, Carrot Top to name a few) as well as shows - everything from…
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CBS News

Aurora City Council Finance Commitee advances plan for relocation of Hollywood Casino

AURORA, Ill. (CBS) - The Aurora City Council Finance Committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance a relocation plan for the Hollywood Casino. All five members of the committee voted to go ahead with the relocation plan. The next step is a presentation to all 12 members at a City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18. A final…
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Woman Wins $220,000 At Four Winds Casino

A guest from Ann Arbor has won a jackpot of more than $220000 at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo. Four Winds told us more: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce that a guest from Ann Arbor, Michigan won a $223456 jackpot on March 28 while playing Divine Fortune in Four Winds' Online Casino & Sportsbook!…
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Toronto Star

Casino terms and glossary guide

Are you new to gambling or looking for a refresher on some key terms? Our comprehensive casino terms and glossary guide will teach you how to use and understand all of the most important gambling lingo. A Action: The process of making bets. Also the total sum of bets in any situation. Aggregate limit: The casino's total obligation to pay out bets…
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Deccan Herald

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes Bill banning online gambling

The Tamil Nadu Assembly, on Wednesday, passed a Bill to ban online gambling and regulate online games in the state, based on recommendations by a committee headed by Justice (retired) K Chandru. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022, replaces an ordinance approved by the state cabinet on September…
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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes Bill banning online gambling