Philip Pietras, a 51-year-old funeral director from Connecticut, stands accused of embezzling client funds from his funeral home business to fuel his gambling addiction and extravagant lifestyle. Prosecutors allege that…
Join me, Sydney I., as I recount a thrilling poker session at the iconic Bellagio in Las Vegas. There’s something surreal about playing poker at the Bellagio. Maybe it’s the…
In October 2025, poker enthusiasts are turning their attention to the European Poker Tour (EPT) in Malta, a highlight of the international poker calendar. The EPT Malta event, scheduled to…
Portugal’s MPs at the São Bento Palace are currently considering a more stringent approach to gambling advertising. This comes after the left-wing ecologist party Livre pushed for five new proposals…
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), which represents a significant 90% of the legal US sports betting industry by handle, has forged a strategic partnership with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to…
A Michigan man from Wayne County demonstrated the thrill of unpredictability, transforming a spontaneous decision into a $2 million windfall. The 32-year-old purchased a $20 100X instant game ticket from…
Renji Mao has emerged victorious once again, securing his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in a dramatic heads-up duel against Dario Alioto in the €5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO)…
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) renewed its certification under the National Security Scheme (ENS), strengthening its role as a key institution committed to digital security and…
In a decisive move to protect Michigan residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has demanded that six unlicensed online casinos halt their operations in the state immediately. This action…
Barnett T., a consistent player at Empire City Casino, has achieved another remarkable victory. On Thursday, he secured a staggering $2,995,532 progressive jackpot while playing the IGT Wheel of Fortune…
Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback for Indiana University, expressed his apologies to sports bettors disappointed by betting outcomes that did not go their way. This apology was directed towards online gamblers…
In September 2025, UK gambling companies began contributing to a new statutory levy for gambling research, prevention, and treatment, designed to create a more sustainable funding model. Despite these efforts,…
Join me, Sydney I., as I recall a thrilling day of poker that spanned continents. Yesterday was one of those whirlwind days that only poker can provide. It started on…
In July, the atmosphere in the Philippines seemed promising for those inclined toward gambling. A survey at the time suggested that over half of the 1,000 respondents showed interest in…
The Koi Nation of Northern California’s plans for a luxury casino in Sonoma County have encountered a significant obstacle. On September 22, a federal judge revoked the trust status of…