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An Alabama man allegedly shot and killed his 81-year-old father, then went to a nearby casino hours later and then killed himself the next morning. Alabama Father and Son Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide Authorities are investigating the deaths of Bill Shaner and his 27-year-old son, Lance Sha…

The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) announced of the updates for anti-money laundering (AML) guidance related to operators. The update places greater emphasis on business-to-business relationships, corporate structures and ownership transparency. The guidance was published on No…

The Bulgarian government has approved draft amendments that include an overall ban on gambling advertising and increased taxes and fees throughout the gaming sector. The proposals, approved by the Council of Ministers on November 11, will now be forwarded to Parliament for consideration. Bulgaria S…

Any player can now open a public or private cash table at SolPoker, set the game variant or let the button pick from five game modes each hand, and change the blinds by majority vote. The tables charge no rake, and every deal is provably fair and verifiable on-chain. SolPoker, an online poker room…

Aichi prefecture’s governor Hideaki Omura (pictured in a file photo) is seeking a fifth term as leader of that Japanese community in an election due in early 2027. Pursuit of a possible integrated resort (IR) with casino for the area is one of Mr Omura’s rationales for standing again, reported seve…

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd saw its reported net profit after tax and before amortisation of acquired intangibles (NPATA) from continuing operations rise 13.6 percent year-on-year to AUD1.49 billion (US$1.02 billion) for the 12 months to September 30. On a constant-currency basis, the increase was 22.3…

Australian-listed slot machine maker and digital content provider Aristocrat Leisure Ltd announced on Thursday that long-time chief executive and managing director Trevor Croker “intends to retire from his role in April 2027”. “Having sought external advice, and considered both internal and externa…

DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) and Polymarket are said to have recently cut staff as competition intensifies in the prediction market and sports betting realms. It’s believed that DraftKings laid off some staff last week ahead of its third-quarter earnings report. Assuming the report is accurate and it…

A British politician who bet £800 on himself to lose an election now claims the country’s gambling regulator ensured that’s exactly what happened. Kevin Craig, 55, who stood for the Labour Party in the 2024 general election, has accused the UK Gambling Commission of interfering with the democratic…

DraftKings’ (NASDAQ: DKNG) DKeX, the company’s prediction market exchange, is about six months old, but its net revenue margins are rapidly growing. In a new report, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) analyst Brad Allen notes that while volume is swelling on DKeX, net revenue margins generated by the ex…

A worker at a Sheetz convenience store in Ohio has been accused of printing $17,000 in unauthorized lottery tickets and using the winnings to pay his bills. Joshua Melvin Hartley, 32, of Cleveland, was arrested on Nov. 5 at the Sheetz on Cochran Road in Solon, a suburb southeast of Cleveland. He fa…

A New York man who allegedly persuaded friends and family to invest millions in make-believe real-estate deals spent the money on personal expenses and gambling, according to federal prosecutors. Andrew Laub, 59, of Goldens Bridge, N.Y., was arrested Tuesday (Nov. 10) and charged with wire fraud ov…

A new Texas bill could finally bring casinos and sports betting to the Lone Star State. After several previous attempts to establish regulated gambling failed, this latest proposal could go the extra mile, with shifts in the political landscape since the recent midterm elections. However, this effo…

Resorts World Las Vegas has booked R&B superstars Brandy and Monica for a 10-show residency next year. The dates are May 29 and 30; June 2, 4, and 5; and July 9, 10, 14, 16, and 17. The announcement was made during a Grammy-themed episode of Dancing With the Stars on Tuesday night (Nov. 10). […] Th…

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Red Rock Resorts has increased its Durango expansion budget to $430 million from $385 million, as the Las Vegas-based casino operator continues investing in its southwest Las Vegas property following record third-quarter revenue from its local operations. The revised investment represents an additi…

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A father and son in Alabama are dead after a reported murder-suicide, police say. The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office believes 27-year-old Lance Shaner murdered his father, 81-year-old Bill Shaner, sometime around 9 p.m. last Thursday (Nov. 5). The elder Shaner was found dead with gunshot wounds to…