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A Gisborne man has been sentenced to seven months’ home detention after allegedly evading more than $122,000 in taxes over seven years to fund a gambling habit that reportedly consumed $400,000.
The British Horseracing Authority has expressed disappointment after the Gambling Commission dismissed concerns about its engagement with the racing industry during the implementation of affordability checks, despite evidence showing a two-month communication gap.
Churchill Downs Incorporated has notified Missouri River Historic Development Inc., the nonprofit that holds the state gaming license for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, that the property is among nine casino facilities being considered for sale.
Citi has initiated coverage of Playtech with a Buy rating and a £3.55 price target, marking a notably bullish stance on the gambling technology provider that contrasts sharply with the current analyst consensus of Moderate Sell.
A White House teleprompter operator accused of using privileged access to presidential speeches to win bets exceeding $100,000 has left his federal position, though officials have not disclosed whether he resigned or was terminated.
Philippines Stock Exchange-listed PhilWeb Corporation has entered an exclusive partnership with Pragmatic Play, granting licensed gaming operators in the country access to the provider’s gaming services through PhilWeb’s hosted infrastructure.
UK gaming technology firm Playtech saw its shares surge nearly 19% after raising its 2026 profit forecast well above analyst expectations, driven by strong performance in the United States and Latin America during the first half of the year.
The International Olympic Committee has determined that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s appearance at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting alongside President Trump does not violate Olympic Charter rules on political neutrality, citing a soccer-based development program in Gaza that aligns with Olympic mission standards.
William Hill is pursuing customers for the return of funds after a technical fault in its Jackpot Drop online casino game incorrectly credited tens of thousands of pounds to player accounts, with some withdrawing the money before the operator froze accounts and manually corrected balances.
A woman from West Sussex has won £500,000 at Ladbrokes after placing a £50 bet on the live casino game Crazy Balls, landing a 10,000x multiplier during a bonus round.