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Former police officer jailed for blackmailing suspect to repay ‘significant’ gambling debts
A former police officer in South Yorkshire has been jailed for blackmailing a suspect to pay off gambling debts. Marie Thompson, 29, has been jailed for three years and four months after an investigat...

Congressman Tonko calls on major sports leagues to support gambling safety after NBA scandal
Congressman Paul D. Tonko has sent letters to various major sports leagues, calling on them to support his federal gambling safety act. As the world of sports betting continues to grapple with the kno...

Judge says Interior can review Scotts Valley tribe’s rights but Vallejo casino plans can proceed
A federal judge in Washington has ruled that the Department of the Interior (DOI) violated the due process rights of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians when it suddenly took back the tribe’s gam...

Illegal casino operator charged with multiple felonies in Oakland after high-speed chase
Oakland Police Department has charged a suspected illegal casino manager with multiple felony charges. An Dao, 44, has been charged with multiple felony counts following a high-speed chase that saw Oa...

Where is Hard Rock Bet legal? Casino giant appears to launch ‘slot-style’ games in Florida
Hard Rock Bet has announced slots-style sports betting options in Florida in a surprising (and controversial) move. Named “Games – Powered by Past Motor Racing,” Hard Rock Bet has seemingly laun...

UK Gambling Commission suspends Spribe license amid hosting non-compliance and IP disputes
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has paused Spribe OU’s operating license while it carries out a review under section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005. Spribe, which was founded in 2018, is...

Witness held on money laundering charge in Sheriff Marcos Lopez gambling case
Court records have revealed that a key witness has been arrested in the high-profile illicit gambling case involving Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. Krishna Kumar Deokaran was apprehended on Octo...

UPDATE: Nine class action lawsuits filed against online sweepstakes casinos in 48 hours
Since Tuesday (October 28), nine class action lawsuits have been launched against various operators of online sweepstakes casinos. As detailed by betting and gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach, the entities...

Emmanuel Clase’s agent downplays concerns as Guardians pitcher remains on MLB gambling leave
Emmanuel Clase’s agent has said he isn’t concerned, whilst the Cleveland Guardians pitcher is in the middle of a gambling investigation. It comes after an investigation reportedly found “irrefut...

NBA to withhold Billups and Rozier salaries during live FBI investigation
Just days after the arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier related to the NBA gambling scandal, news has emerged that the pair will not receive their salaries during the FBI investigation. In ...