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The Disappearance of 34 Men Linked to Cockfighting Events Families of 34 men who vanished following cockfighting events in the Philippines have formally lodged murder and illegal detention charges against gambling magnate Charlie “Atong” Ang. This accusation deepens a national mystery that has persisted for more than two years. Ang has expressed his willingness to […]

Historic Unionization of Las Vegas Strip Casinos For the first time in nearly a century, the Culinary Union, which boasts a membership of around 60,000 predominantly based in Las Vegas, has successfully organized every major casino along the Las Vegas Strip. This milestone marks a significant moment in the union’s 90-year legacy. Significance Amid National […]

Representative Dina Titus Requests CFTC Inquiry into Quintenz’s Ties with Kalshi U.S. Representative Dina Titus has urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to conduct a thorough investigation into Brian Quintenz, the nominee proposed by President Donald Trump to lead the agency. Titus’s concerns stem from Quintenz’s relationships with Kalshi, a prediction market platform. Quintenz […]

Reopening Announcement and New Location The renowned Bazaar Meat restaurant, operated by the José Andrés Group, will reopen on September 4 at its new venue inside the Palazzo, part of the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. This move follows the closure of its previous spot at the Sahara on July 31, 2025, as the restaurant […]

Betr Continues Pursuit of PointsBet Amid Competition Betr Entertainment remains determined to acquire PointsBet despite the Australian company’s apparent preference for a competing bid from MIXI. The two companies have been vying for control of PointsBet for several months, each escalating their offers in an intense takeover battle. Canadian Regulators Approve Betr’s Acquisition Bid Betr […]

SPRIBE, well-known for its innovative iGaming offerings, has successfully secured an interim injunction against its rival Aviator LLC in the United Kingdom. The UK High Court ruled in favor of SPRIBE, blocking Aviator LLC from introducing a game in the UK market that closely resembles SPRIBE’s popular Aviator crash game. SPRIBE’s Aviator Achieves Significant Popularity […]

President Marcos Takes a Cautious Stance on Online Gambling Ferdinand Marcos Jr., commonly known as Bongbong, has chosen a reserved approach regarding the ongoing discussion about the future of online casino gaming in the country. He has refrained from making an immediate decision on how these activities should be managed going forward. Ongoing Debate Over […]

Iowa State vs. Kansas State Rivalry Spotlight The matchup known as “Farmageddon” takes on a unique twist in 2025 as Iowa State and Kansas State face off on neutral ground in Dublin, Ireland. Historically, Iowa State holds a slight advantage in their rivalry record, and recent years have seen Iowa State claim victory in four […]

NTF Endorses Targeted Reform of Gambling Taxation This week, the National Trainers’ Federation (NTF) expressed strong support for a new approach to the UK Treasury’s plan on gambling tax. The Treasury aims to harmonize tax rates across online sports betting and high-risk casino games, but the NTF backs an alternative proposal that advocates for differentiated […]

Record Gambling Tax Revenue and Unexpected Shortfall At the end of March, Statistics Netherlands announced a record €1 billion in gambling tax revenue for 2024. However, a tax increase implemented in January, raising the gambling tax from 30.5% to 34.2%, appears to have had unintended consequences. Instead of increasing revenue, the government now faces an […]