Pennsylvania: State Police Launch Skill-Game Help Page Ahead of October 13 Deadline
Pennsylvania State Police have launched a webpage to help businesses that still host so-called skill games understand what they must do before the state’s…
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Washington, D.C.: Wrong Powerball Numbers on Lottery Website Matched His Ticket. Now He’s Suing for $100M+
John Cheeks, whose Powerball ticket matched incorrect numbers displayed on the D.C. Lottery website in January 2023, is seeking more than $100 million in…
Will the Budget Hit Betting Shops? Ladbrokes Owner Plans 400 Customer-Care Job Cuts
Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, announced plans on September 16, 2026, to cut about 400 customer-care roles. At the same time, Britain’s…
How Well Did Roblox, Steam, Fortnite and Minecraft Protect Kids? eSafety Reports Gaps
Australia’s online safety regulator has identified differences in child-safety protections across four providers behind Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam and Steam Chat, including gaps…
Thailand: Court Denies Bail to Activist Accused of Betting Donations on Boxing
Updated Oct. 9, 2026: adds a second extortion case and the court’s reported bail revocation. A Thai court has refused bail to Atchariya Ruangrattanapong,…
From Los Angeles Gamblers to El Cortez: The Las Vegas Mob Story Before the Flamingo
Ask most people how the mob got to Las Vegas and you will hear one name. Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel rolls into the desert, opens…
Washington: 850 Casino Jobs Hang on What Happens in Maverick’s Bankruptcy
Eight casinos across Washington, from Everett to Yakima, could close their doors on November 30, 2026. Maverick Washington LLC has filed notices with the…
Australia: Crown Resorts Sues Insurer It Says Refused to Help Cover A$72.5 Million Settlement
Crown Resorts is taking one of its insurers to court. The Australian casino operator says RiverStone International has refused to pay under insurance policies…
West Virginia: Animal Clinic Manager Admits Stealing $624,600, Says He Lost It All to Gambling
For about two years, the man running a nonprofit animal clinic in West Virginia paid himself with its money. By the time he stopped,…
Indiana: Prosecutors Say “Jimmy the Greek” Sent a Gambler a Church Video Wishing His Family Dead
Federal prosecutors want James “Jimmy the Greek” Gerodemos kept in jail until his trial. Their latest reason is a short video. It was allegedly…