Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a decree banning all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) from the country. All POGOs, which are unlicensed gaming operations serving Chinese players, will be out of the country by the end of the year. While POGOs illegally serve Chinese markets, they themselves were not illegal in the Philippines.…
The Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team is suing Amit Patel, 31, in an effort to claw back a portion of the $22 million he embezzled from the team while working as one of their top accountants. Patel has already admitted his role in the scheme and was sentenced in December to six years in federal prison…
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is launching a new Tribal Advisory Council whose aim is fighting and preventing problem gambling in the Native American community. It's an effort that's not merely about helping problem gamblers and keeping younger generations from developing poor gambling habits, it's also an effort that's meant to show respect…
The rise of regulated sports betting in the United States is making a significant impact on the lives of Americans; both intended and unintended. One of the most significant impacts has been on professional and college athletes who are subject to some pretty serious harassment, and even death threats, from aggrieved gamblers who have wagered…
The iconic Mirage Hotel and Casino is shutting its doors for the last time this week after 34 years of operation. Las Vegas residents and tourists are packing the casino floor for one last look at the influential hotel-casino's ground-breaking interior and also for a chance at some last-minute jackpots. When the Mirage first opened…
Three Ohio lawmakers are recommending that their state expand its regulated gaming options to include online casino games and an ilottery option. It's a move that's aimed at stimulating tax revenues that would likely also inflame anti-gambling advocates who oppose gaming expansions of any kind. Republican Representatives Jay Edwards, Jeff LaRe and Cindy Abrams introduced…
When regulated sports betting was legalized in the United States via a Supreme Court decision, few anticipated the impact it would have on college athletes. Across the country student athletes are facing some pretty extreme harassment aggrieved bettors who've placed, and lost, prop bets on their play. As this problem worsens, state gambling commissions are…
The Southern Ute Tribe of Colorado is suing Colorado Governor Jared Polis over what they say are his efforts to bring Indian gaming under state control. In their lawsuit, the tribe alleges that the State of Colorado did not consult them when it rolled out regulated sports betting and that it also is illegally attempting…
Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter plead guilty in federal court this week to conspiracy charges for his role in a betting scandal that could have wide-ranging implications for the regulated sports betting industry. In a New York courtroom, Porter stood in front of Judge James R. Cho during his arraignment hearing and entered a…
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is taking a stand against human trafficking by endorsing new anti-human trafficking legislation in the US Congress. Sponsored by Congressmen David Valadao (R-CA) and Troy Carter (D-LA), the bill would fund a program operating under the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign which would provide certification to employers who train…
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