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Oakland Illegal Gambling Feud Leads to High-Speed Police Chase
Posted on: October 31, 2025, 12:25h. Last updated on: October 31, 2025, 12:34h. Police link suspect to violent Oakland illegal gambling feud Suspect crashed a BMW, fled on foot, and was later apprehended Officers found drugs, a gun, and armor inside the suspect’s car A man suspected of involvement in a shooting linked to an escalating feud between rival illegal…
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Banijay Acquires Tipico from CVC at $5.4 Billion Valuation
Posted on: October 28, 2025, 12:23h. Last updated on: October 28, 2025, 12:23h. French entertainment giant acquiring majority stake in Tipico Buyer plans to merge Tipico with its Betclic business Banijay Gaming revenue, EBITDA expected to double through acquisition French entertainment conglomerate Banijay Group said today it is acquiring a majority stake in German sports wagering giant Tipico Group from…
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London’s Les Ambassadeurs Casino Takes Saudi Sheikh to Court Over £4M Debt
Posted on: October 25, 2025, 11:08h. Last updated on: October 25, 2025, 11:08h. Mayfair casino pursues unpaid £4 million gambling credit. Sheikh Hassan Enany accused of dodging elite London casino debt. Les Ambassadeurs’ lawsuit underscores tensions in VIP gaming world. London’s swanky Les Ambassadeurs Casino – a venue long synonymous with the world of celebrities and aristocrats – is suing…
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Illinois Gaming Pioneer Rick Heidner Running for Governor
Posted on: October 22, 2025, 12:11h. Last updated on: October 22, 2025, 12:17h. Illinois VGT businessman Rick Heidner is running for governor Heidner has supported Democrats and Republicans, but will run as a Republican Gov. JB Pritzker is the early 2026 front-runner One of Illinois’ most successful businessmen, whose wide-ranging interests include a major stake in the state’s slot-like video…
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Another Las Vegas Casino Suffered Major Cyberattack — Back in January
Posted on: October 18, 2025, 07:05h. Last updated on: October 18, 2025, 07:52h. The OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (formerly Hooters Hotel & Casino) suffered a significant cyberattack in January 2025, according to court filings first reported by Crain’s New York Business on October 14, 2025. The resulting data breach reportedly compromised the personal information of 4,700 casino and…
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MGM Selling Ohio Casino to Clairvest for $546 Million
Posted on: October 16, 2025, 11:23h. Last updated on: October 16, 2025, 11:38h. MGM is unloading an Ohio casino/racetrack to private equity funds for $546 million Rumor of sale dates back to Q1 of 2024 MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced Thursday that it’s selling the operating rights of the MGM Northfield Park racino near Cleveland to private equity funds…
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Northern Virginia Casino Poll Shows Robust Voter Opposition
Posted on: October 13, 2025, 11:46h. Last updated on: October 13, 2025, 11:56h. Polling suggests Northern Virginia residents oppose casino gambling Legislative efforts to designate Fairfax County for a casino resort continue Efforts to allow a casino in Northern Virginia have faced near-unanimous opposition from homeowners’ associations, civic groups, and local government officials. New polling suggests the public is overwhelmingly…
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UPDATE: Dates, On-Sale Info Announced for No Doubt’s Las Vegas Sphere Residency
Posted on: October 10, 2025, 09:09h. Last updated on: October 10, 2025, 09:42h. UPDATE: As TMZ predicted, the Las Vegas Sphere confirmed on Friday morning an upcoming six-show residency starring No Doubt. The dates are May 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, and 16, 2026, though contrary to the gossip site’s report, there are no June shows announced as of yet.…
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New York Man Sentenced for Stealing $450K From Fire Company
Posted on: October 7, 2025, 12:18h. Last updated on: October 7, 2025, 12:18h. A New York man has been sent to prison for stealing from a volunteer fire company James Hoffman admitted to stealing almost $450K to fund his gambling habit A New York man will spend the next two to six years in prison after he admitted to stealing…
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A Lot on the Line for Betting Underdog Pereira at UFC 320
Posted on: October 4, 2025, 09:34h. Last updated on: October 4, 2025, 09:37h. It’s a star-studded UFC 320 event tonight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a double title fight headliner, with light heavyweight title holder Magomed Ankalaev versus No.1-ranked Alex Pereira the most intriguing. Alex Pereira of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 320 ceremonial weigh-in…
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