Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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By Amy-Jo Crowley, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro and Andres Gonzalez LONDON (Reuters) – Blackstone is weighing options for Spanish gambling company Cirsa, including an initial public offering (IPO), people familiar with …
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Everyone who goes to Atlantic City to gamble tells stories about how they ‘broke even’ during their visit. It makes you wonder, if everyone breaks even, …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Some Britons with gambling problems have used betting shops as a way to keep warm and have wagered their state benefits in an attempt to cover their …
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By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Gambling Commission has handed a 19.2 million pound ($23.7 million) fine to the William Hill betting group, the biggest penalty ever issued by …
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CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that seven individuals were charged by criminal complaint for their roles in …
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The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating online gamblers with addictions through sifting through the data of online gaming sites, according to Attorney General Matthew Platkin. The first-of-its-kind program …
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ELIZABETH, NJ – An Elizabeth man who misappropriated over $600,000 from clients in order to fulfill his gambling habit and personal needs has pleaded guilty in federal court. Mario E. …
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CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, NY–U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Thomas J. Loewke, 51, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal …
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By Praveen Menon and Savyata Mishra (Reuters) – Australia’s financial crime regulator started civil proceedings against SkyCity Entertainment Group’s Adelaide casino on Wednesday, the latest in a series of actions …
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West Palm Beach Man and Others Indicted for Laundering Gambling and Prostitution Proceeds and Evading Taxes
by DOJ PressMIAMI— A federal magistrate judge has unsealed an 18-count superseding indictment charging West Palm Beach, Fla., resident Dion De Cesare, 52, and five others with operating an illegal sports gambling …
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Former MLB Player Agrees to Plead Guilty to Felony Charge for Lying to Federal Agents Investigating Illegal Gambling Operation
by DOJ PressLOS ANGELES – A former Major League Baseball (MLB) player has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge for lying to federal law enforcement officials about bets on …
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By Byron Kaye and Praveen Menon SYDNEY (Reuters) – For Rhys Wareham, a coffee industry technician from Sydney, the start of COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 did not just mean staying …
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s central bank said on Wednesday that stabilising the foreign exchange market is the top priority, after the yuan weakened to its lowest level since the global …
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MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines will stop operations of 175 offshore gambling firms and deport about 40,000 Chinese workers, a justice ministry official said on Monday, part of a crackdown …
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By Radhika Anilkumar (Reuters) -British betting group Entain said it would buy Croatia’s SuperSport Group for 600 million pounds ($731 million) in cash on Thursday after the owner of Ladbrokes, …
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Louisiana Dem Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud After Fueling Gambling Addiction With Campaign Cash Gabe Kaminsky on August 2, 2022 A Louisiana Democrat pled guilty to federal wire fraud Monday …
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MILAN – Italy’s communication authority said on Tuesday it had fined tech giant Google, owned by parent company Alphabet, 750,000 euros ($766,350) for allegedly breaching a ban on gambling advertising …
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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — A joint team of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers arrested 7 individuals on June 22, 2022, who have all been charged in federal court for …
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LONDON – Britain’s worsening cost-of-living squeeze is pushing some people into gambling and cryptocurrency investments in last-ditch attempts to make ends meet, a gambling charity warned on Thursday. GamCare said …
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An Oahu Man and Two Maui Men Arrested In Connection with Drug Trafficking, Firearm, Illegal Gambling Business, and Money Laundering Charges
by DOJ PressHONOLULU – Maliu Tauheluhelu, 37, Maafu Pani, 37, and Touanga Niu, 21, were arrested Friday, June 3, in connection with an indictment charging drug trafficking, firearm, illegal gambling business, and money laundering …
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By Farah Master HONG KONG – Plunging casino revenues in Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, are taking a heavy toll on the wider economy, forcing hundreds of businesses to …
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Investigation into Illegal Casinos Leads to Indictments Alleging Gambling Dens, Bribery, Extortion Scheme and Drug Trafficking
by DOJ PressSANTA ANA, California – An investigation by the Orange County Asian Organized Crime Task Force has resulted in the arrest of seven out of nine defendants charged in three …
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“Diamond Enterprise” Boss Sentenced To 51 Months In Prison In Connection With Criminal Acts Including Racketeering, Threats, Money Laundering, Fraud, And Gambling
by DOJ PressDamian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ABDURAMAN ISENI, a/k/a “Diamond” was sentenced to 51 months in prison, based on his leadership …
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Federal Authorities Announce Charges Related to Multi-Million Dollar Sport Gambling Business Involving Current and Former Pro Athletes
by DOJ PressLOS ANGELES – Federal authorities today announced a series of cases stemming from an illegal gambling operation that involved current and former professional athletes, some of whom assisted with …