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Ontario resident Nathan Adams won a six-figure payout on his very first spin at an online casino.
While playing at the Betty online casino, Ontario resident Nathan Adams took his first spin – and won $400,000. The game in question was the Fire Stampede slot game, a five-by-five grid play that moves from left to right and features a special sixth reel which can bring in extra prizes.
Although...
Blaming increasing costs and regulatory pressure, betting giant Flutter has announced that 250 jobs are set to be cut in the British city of Leeds.
Owner of Paddy Power and Betfair Flutter has confirmed that it has entered into a consultation with a number of colleagues on job cuts, estimating that around 250 jobs will be cut. A statement from the company said that the decision was made due to...
A damning audit from the NSW Auditor-General has revealed that the state is falling short when it comes to tackling the harm caused by poker machines, despite laws that are supposed to prioritize harm minimization.
The performance report, released on Thursday (June 12), concludes that “the Department and ILGA regulate gaming machines in a structured and consistent manner but are not supporting...
Crypto casino Playbet.io is set to partner up with British rapper Dizzee Rascal as its new brand ambassador.
Known for 2010 hits like ‘Dance wiv Me’ and ‘Bonkers’ and more recent grime albums, Playbet.io has announced Dizzee Rascal as its new brand ambassador. The partnership will include exclusive branded content and live streams featuring the British rapper.
“We’re thrilled to announce our...
Nevada racing officials have hit horse trainer Ricardo Castillo with a major penalty, slapping him with a $100,000 fine for giving illegal drugs to four horses during last year’s Elko County Fair. Along with the fine, Castillo is also facing a four-year suspension, according to a decision shared in the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Gaming Commission’s June 2025 agenda.
The case centers around...
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) faced significant backlash recently following the cancellation of its Online Bracelet Event #7 due to unexpected technical difficulties. Players participating in the tournament unfortunately encountered severe login issues, leaving many unable to access their accounts and participate fully.
Initially, the tournament still went ahead despite these substantial...
The US gambling industry is turning into a “highway without speed limits,” says Jordan Maynard, chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. As the gambling boom keeps gaining momentum across the country, Maynard is calling on lawmakers in Washington to step in.
In a conversation with The Guardian, he urged Congress to consider nationwide rules on how betting companies advertise, noting that...
Sports betting-induced abuse at players online is reported down, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and research partner, AI company Signify. The study comes after March Madness, one of the most tense times for gamblers betting big on the variety of sports happening.
Abuse ticks up significantly during sports events. You only need to browse a social media platform...
Police in Korea have busted an illegal gambling ring that had racked up 24.9 billion won ($18.2 million) in wagers. Outside of taking down the group over running a gambling ring, another reason was that they’d begun to attract a much younger audience.
Reported by Korean news outlet, JoongAng Ilbo, the outfit had managed to attract over 100 middle and high school students into the illicit affair....
A notorious poker player, Scotter Clark, known for wearing a full pirate get-up at the World Series of Poker, has been arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to reports, Clark attempted to solicit a woman for sex in a parking lot and was then stopped by another man. He then stabbed the man and ran the woman over while fleeing the scene.
He has been charged with two counts of assault with a...