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Two people have died following a fire in a tunnel close to a Las Vegas casino. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A tragic incident Emergency services have found two people dead near the Silverton Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Firefighters discovered the bodies of a woman and man on Monday afternoon in a tunnel close to the…

Until recently, video games and online gambling seemed like two distinct entities. Video games involve a high skill level and don’t usually require bets. Online gambling, meanwhile, does demand betting and may or may not require skill. Today, though, many gamers are crossing over to online casino games. What has inspired gaming fans to put down…

Amanda Serrano is the first professional boxer to sign an exclusive partnership with FanDuel. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A first for boxing Amanda Serrano is the first professional boxer to exclusively partner with FanDuel. Serrano, a seven-division boxing champion, is fighting Ireland’s Katie Taylor on April 30 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. FanDuel’s logo…

A mafia-backed organization has been busted for running an illegal gambling operation in Italy. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Dozens caught in sting A criminal group based in Mercato San Severino, Salerno, Italy has been busted for running an illegal online gambling operation.  group is run by the Casalesi Clan Prosecutors allege that the group is run by…

Heading into the NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns are the sportsbooks’ favorites to win it all, followed by the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Three of the four favorites in the East March Madness may be in the rearview mirror, but there is still plenty of exciting basketball left to watch, as the NBA…

A former Indiana senator has pleaded guilty to accepting illegal campaign contributions of $40,500 from a casino company. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Putting his hands up A former Indiana senator had pleaded guilty to taking illegal contributions totaling $40,500 from a casino company during his unsuccessful congressional campaign. Former Senator Brent Waltz pleaded guilty on Monday, just…

Gambling has been around as long as there have been humans with possessions to stake. With games of chance came the unseen, and people around the world turned to powerful gods to ask for celestial help. The real question is, do gambling gods bring good luck? You may think so when you’re on a lucky…

The 2022 MLB season is upon us and with it, the Los Angeles Dodgers and their league-leading payroll are the favorites to win the World Series. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Shocked face: it’s the L.A. Dodgers After a little nervousness and a delay because of labor negotiations, Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2022 season is finally underway. If…

A ban is coming into place in the UK preventing sportspeople and celebrities from appearing in gambling ads. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Protecting at-risk groups The UK Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has decided to ban sportspeople and celebrities from appearing in gambling ads, believing it will protect underage people and other vulnerable groups. coming into place…

The UK Government is being pressured by 20 EFL and non-league teams to ban gambling sponsorships. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Legislation coming? 20 English Football League Championship (EFL) and non-league clubs have written to the UK government imploring them to prohibit gambling ads during soccer matches. ban on betting companies as kit sponsors is near the top…