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Former Muay Thai Champion Arrested in Illegal Gambling Bust Thai authorities have arrested a former Muay Thai champion who allegedly operated an illegal gambling scheme that reportedly earned over 100 million baht, equivalent to $3.1 million, in just three years. About the Ex-Boxer: Weerapong Unlamai Weerapong Unlamai, widely recognized by his ring name Puenkon Tor […]

Fairspin Earns Recognition at SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards Fairspin, a pioneering operator in the crypto casino space, has been nominated for the esteemed “Best Crypto Casino 2025” award at the SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards. This nomination adds to its recent success at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2025, where Fairspin was honored as the […]

Efforts to Ban Credit Card Gambling in Illinois Using credit cards to gamble has long been discouraged globally, with many leading gambling jurisdictions implementing outright bans on this practice. Countries such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Belgium have had restrictions against gambling with credit cards for several years. Recently, Illinois lawmakers, Representatives Curtis […]

NCAA Delays Rule Launch for College Athletes Betting on Pro Sports The NCAA has been deliberating on whether to permit college athletes to place bets on professional sports. Recently, a decision was made, but its rollout has been postponed slightly. The Division I Board, which was the final group to approve the rule, voted to […]

Industry Head Challenges Gambling Harm Claims The chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), Grainne Hurst, recently testified before the Treasury select committee, asserting that gambling does not cause social problems. This statement drew criticism as she urged the government against raising gambling taxes in the upcoming budget. Concerns Raised Over Tax Hikes […]

Former Paddy Power CEO Urges Tax Hikes to Address Gambling Harm Stewart Kenny, the founder and former head of Paddy Power, has called for higher taxes on gambling companies. He believes that increasing taxation could help reduce the promotion of risky betting behaviors that contribute to addiction. Reflection on Industry Role and the Need for […]

Gaming License Denied to Rio Hotel Executive by Nevada Regulators Recently, Nevada’s regulatory authorities declined to grant a gaming license to John Eder, a senior executive at Dreamscape Companies Inc., the owner of the Rio Hotel & Casino. Concerns were raised regarding Eder’s integrity and past professional conduct, placing his role in Nevada’s stringent gaming […]

Game Overview The Ravens (2-5) visit the Dolphins (2-6) on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium. The market lists Miami as a 7.5-point underdog with an Over/Under of 51.5. Both teams desperately need momentum — Miami rode a bounce-back 34-10 win over Atlanta while Baltimore beat Chicago 30-16 and appears set to get Lamar Jackson […]

Entain Prepares to Defend Against AML Compliance Allegations Entain, a major contender in Australia’s wagering industry and operator of popular brands Ladbrokes and Neds, is set to confront a significant legal challenge. The company has formally responded to a Federal Court case initiated by AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency, which alleges breaches of anti-money laundering […]

Overview of the Gambling Scandal The Hanoi People’s Court has launched a major trial involving one of Vietnam’s largest illegal gambling operations in recent years. This highly publicized case involves 141 defendants accused of orchestrating a vast underground gambling network estimated to be worth nearly VND 2.6 trillion (around $98 million). The gambling ring was […]