Gambling
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North Carolina Jacks Up Tax on Online Sportsbooks
Posted on: June 23, 2026, 02:44h. Last updated on: June 23, 2026, 03:48h. North Carolina lawmakers have agreed to raise the online sports betting tax from 18% to 23% The tax increase is intended to help fund Gov. Josh Stein’s proposed $68 billion budget Sportsbooks and industry groups warn that higher taxes could lead to worse odds and fewer promotions…
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Lake Mead Projected to Sink to Historic Low by July
Posted on: June 15, 2026, 10:01h. Last updated on: June 16, 2026, 03:50h. Lake Mead is projected to plummet back to its record-low 1,040-foot elevation by July, with federal models predicting this will become the new normal Negotiations have flatlined between the seven states with Colorado River rights, despite federal intervention Las Vegas remains insulated from immediate catastrophe by using…
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Gunman Sentenced After Ambush Shooting Outside Long Island’s Jake’s 58
Posted on: June 8, 2026, 06:48h. Last updated on: June 8, 2026, 06:48h. Gunman sentenced to 10 years for targeted casino parking lot attack Victim survived devastating injuries after being shot twice outside casino Lawsuit alleges Jake’s 58 owner failed to provide adequate security A Wyandanch, N.Y., resident who shot a man twice outside Jake’s 58 Casino on Long Island…
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Blood Lab Medicare Fraudster Hid $23.9M, Gambled While Spending Millions
Posted on: June 1, 2026, 06:15h. Last updated on: June 1, 2026, 06:21h. Blood lab owner spent millions on gambling while concealing Medicare-linked income Figurehead owner helped keep Medicare reimbursements flowing for years Scheme generated $11.2 million in unpaid taxes, court records show A Southern California laboratory owner who concealed millions of dollars in Medicare reimbursements while spending heavily on…
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Millionaire for Life Crowns Second Winner in Three Months
Posted on: May 25, 2026, 04:16h. Last updated on: May 26, 2026, 04:07h. The top Millionaire for Life prize has officially been claimed again Despite only launching in February, the game has already minted two massive jackpot winners in record time Run by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), the same giant behind America’s biggest lottery games including Powerball The operation…
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‘Casino’ Leaves Netflix as Scorsese Returns With Las Vegas Series
Posted on: May 19, 2026, 02:53h. Last updated on: May 18, 2026, 04:56h. The movie “Casino” will depart Netflix on June 1 Martin Scorsese is underway with a new Las Vegas series for Netflix called “The Roman” Fans of Martin Scorsese’s 1995 epic crime drama “Casino” have only days to take in the flick one final time before it disappears…
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Ex-West Virginia Federal Prosecutor Accused of Identity Theft in Online Gambling Case
Posted on: May 11, 2026, 06:59h. Last updated on: May 11, 2026, 06:59h. Former federal prosecutor accused of using stolen identities for online gambling Plea deal could erase charges after two years of supervision Court records suggest gambling account restrictions may have driven scheme A former federal fraud prosecutor in West Virginia has admitted using stolen personal data to open…
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Prediction Markets Still Dependent on Retail Traders
Posted on: May 4, 2026, 05:45h. Last updated on: May 5, 2026, 03:21h. 80%+ of Polymarket users traded under $10,000 in Q1. Only a fraction of a percent reached six-figure volumes. Category expansion is now the primary lever for user growth. While prediction markets aim to attract institutional and whale capital, retail market participants continue to drive the industry’s volume.…
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Major League Soccer’s Whitecaps Exploring Vegas Relocation
Posted on: April 27, 2026, 08:11h. Last updated on: April 27, 2026, 08:18h. MLS is reportedly exploring relocating the Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas as stadium and revenue challenges intensify The Whitecaps’ current ownership group has failed to find a local buyer since putting the club up for sale in 2024 Fans held a massive “Save the Caps” rally at…
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‘Fraud-for-Fun’ Network Member Sentenced in $600K Scheme
Posted on: April 20, 2026, 05:49h. Last updated on: April 20, 2026, 05:49h. Hackers accessed DraftKings accounts using stolen login credentials Fraudsters added payment options and used small deposits to verify access Incident highlights rising risks in online betting account security A Memphis, Tenn. man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for his role in the November…
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