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Background of the Incident Gary Miller Watts, who served as the county coroner for two decades until 2020, has initiated legal action against his local police department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). This follows his arrest in 2024 during a police raid on what officers claimed was an illegal underground poker game. […]

Overview of the Illegal Gambling Ring Crackdown South Korean police have successfully dismantled a significant illegal online gambling operation that handled close to 44 billion KRW, equivalent to around 31.6 million USD. This criminal network was operating from Cambodia as a strategy to circumvent South Korea’s strict gambling laws. Details of the Arrests and Investigation […]

Strong Public Support for Regulating Sports Event Contracts A recent study conducted by the American Gaming Association (AGA) reveals that a majority of Americans favor regulating sports event contracts offered via prediction markets in a manner similar to regulated state sports betting. This research highlights growing public demand for clear oversight in this emerging area […]

Rising Number of Individuals Seeking Gambling Support GambleAware has released its recent Annual Treatment and Support Survey, revealing a significant uptick in the number of people looking for assistance with gambling problems. While this rise indicates the growing awareness and accessibility of support services, it also points to an alarming increase in gambling-related harm across […]

Mexico Contemplates a Significant Increase in Gambling Tax Mexico is currently reviewing a proposal to substantially raise its gambling tax rate, a move that has sparked concern within the gaming industry. This initiative aligns with a growing pattern seen worldwide, where governments are reevaluating and often increasing taxes on gambling activities. Details of the Proposed […]

Introduction to Zoox Robotaxi Service Amazon’s autonomous ride-hailing service, Zoox, officially began operating in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 10. This innovative robotaxi aims to provide residents and visitors with affordable, driverless transportation that offers a smooth and stress-free experience for traveling within the city. Zoox’s Unique Approach and Service Areas Distinct from traditional ride-hailing […]

Rising Concern Over Illegal Gambling in Florida Seminole Gaming has publicly alerted Florida residents about a significant increase in illegal gambling activities across the state. The company’s Chief Operating Officer, David Hoenemeyer, issued a statement highlighting the various risks associated with unauthorized gambling operations that are spreading throughout Florida. Types of Illegal Gambling in the […]

Strong Opposition to Casino Resorts Anutin Charnvirakul, the newly sworn-in Prime Minister of Thailand, has made it clear that he is not supportive of expanding gambling through casino resorts in the country. He expressed that if lawmakers plan to push forward with such initiatives, they would be better off waiting for a future prime minister […]

Spain Plans to Launch an AI-Based Responsible Gambling System Spain’s gambling authority, the DGOJ, has initiated a public consultation running until September 25, 2025. The purpose is to develop an innovative AI-powered system aimed at identifying signs of gambling harm and excessive spending by monitoring 60 specific behavioral indicators. An Ambitious Regulatory Initiative If implemented, […]

Playtech’s Solid First Half Performance Playtech, a leading technology provider in the gambling industry with over 7,400 employees across 20 countries, has released its financial results for the six months ending June 30. The company specializes in delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across popular product verticals. In the first half […]