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Just days after New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced iCasino legislation for the second year in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul effectively put the kibosh on it for 2024. In her annual budget, Hochul did not include any mention of online casino legalization or the potential $475 million in annual tax revenue Addabbo projects. By not including it…

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Mr. Park, a 27-year-old office worker, got addicted to gambling eight years ago at state-run casino Kangwon Land in Jeongseon, Gangwon. For four years, he's been gambling at the Texas Hold'em pubs in the Ingye-dong neighborhood of Suwon, Gyeonggi. The area has one of the highest concentrations of poker pubs in Korea. "A large number of hold'em pubs…

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Hostage situation unfolds at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

A man has taken a woman hostage inside the Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas police said Tuesday. The man pulled the woman into a hotel room around 9:15 a.m., police spokesman Capt. Steve Connell said. A chair and other items were thrown out a broken window and landed in the pool area below, he said. Officers have secured the area outside…

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The cost of addiction that society pays is high. Alcohol-related addiction costs the United Kingdom around £11bn annually, and drug-related addiction costs another £13.9bn when applied to the crime rates these problems cause. These numbers are well-known, and police have long been aware of them. Now, though, a new problem is being looked into by…

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From 'wise guys' in barrooms to flat screens and apps, how Kansas gambling has evolved

In the first 10 days of legal sports wagering in Kansas, people made almost $40 million in bets. While that may sound like a windfall for the state's treasury, it is not. "After the payment of player prizes and deductions for promotional play and the federal excise tax, net sports wagering revenue for the first 10 days was $233351, of which the…

Lottery ・ 26 September 2022

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Online gambling in the Thames Valley has boomed over the past few years

THAMES Valley Police recorded hundreds of crimes related to gambling over two years, figures show. Online gambling has boomed over the past few years - the Gambling Commission estimates there were 13.4 million players across Great Britain in 2021, up from 12.1 million the year before. While the vast majority of players do so responsibly, 'problem'…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 September 2022

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Woman run off road, robbed after big casino win

DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) - Police in Iowa arrested one of the men they say was responsible for a terrifying robbery of a woman who had just won a significant amount of money at Prairie Meadows Casino. The victim won two jackpots at the casino totaling more than $10000, Sgt. Paul Parizek of the Des Moines Police Department said. She was driving home…

Incidents ・ 23 July 2022

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Woman run off road, robbed after big casino win in Iowa

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Troopers Look for Suspect Who Damaged Slot Machine

KING OF PRUSSIA PA - Pennsylvania State Police hope to find a so-far unidentified gambler who allegedly battered a slot machine at the Valley Forge Casino Resort on First Avenue. He cracked its screen and caused more than $1000 in damage, they reported Monday (April 4, 2022) from the Troop K Barracks in Skippack. Troopers, working at the casino on…

Incidents ・ 06 April 2022

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Hawaii To Keep Gambling Off-Shore Until Common Sense Kicks In

For years, Hawaii lawmakers have discussed legalized gambling in the state. Also for years, they have repeatedly rejected the idea. Joining Utah, Hawaii is the only other state to prohibit all forms of gambling. It's going to stay that way a little longer, too. The Hawaii state legislature has declined to approve any proposal that would legalize…

Politics ・ 22 February 2022

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Legislators should protect children and not legalize online gambling

Illinois is saturated with gambling. Yet the CEO of an online gambling company wrote a letter to the Chicago Sun-Times promoting another massive expansion of gambling in homes. Making gambling so accessible on cell phones, computers and tablets 24 hours a day, seven days a week will increase youth gambling and addiction. Having a gambling app in…

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Illegal gambling machines smashed following court battle

PLATTE CITY, Mo. (WDAF) - A legal battle over gambling machines ends in pieces in a parking lot north of Kansas City. Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd, Sheriff Mark Owen, and Parkville Police Chief Kevin Chrisman watched as county employees used heavy equipment to smash the five gambling machines Thursday. Piles of smashed parts were the only…

Law ・ 09 October 2021

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Gamblers lead Ohio casinos, racinos to another record month in September, taking in $185.3 million

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casino and racinos took in more than $185.3 million in September after paying out winnings, shattering the record for that month, according to reports from the state's casino control and lottery commissions. The revenue for the 11 facilities last month was 12.6% higher than September 2020's previous record of $164.6…

Lottery ・ 07 October 2021

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Missouri authorities smash illegal gambling machines following court battle

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Law ・ 07 October 2021

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Platte County smashes illegal gambling machines

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Law ・ 07 October 2021

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Australian Slot Machines are Leaders in Global Gambling Industry

The casino requires a lot of investments. So many people prefer an easier way, namely slot machines. This is an opportunity to spend time usefully without unnecessary waste. Today it has become possible to play at home, as games on the Internet are gaining popularity. The most popular are online pokies in Australia. Here, everyone is familiar with…

Industry ・ 30 August 2021

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Harkins reappointed Democratic chair of House Gaming Oversight Committee

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Politics ・ 19 August 2021

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'It was an escalating thrill': The dangerous addiction of illegal gambling websites

SINGAPORE: The demonstration URL, comprising solely of random numbers, to this illegal sports betting website was as dubious as it could get. A successful login led to the main interface, which was designed in soothing blue, red and grey, but still managed to produce a sensory overload. The menu on the left listed a multitude of sports, from…

Gambling Sites ・ 08 August 2021

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Ohio casinos, racinos continue streak in June of raking in record-breaking revenue

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casinos and racinos in June continued their streak of shattering revenue records as the coronavirus pandemic continues to die down. The state's 11 casinos and racinos last month combined to take in $196.8 million in gambling revenue, after paying out winnings, according to reports released by the state on Wednesday. It was…

Finance ・ 07 July 2021

The Baltimore Sun

Slots highly addictive, gambling experts say

Valerie Lorenz says she wishes that Maryland lawmakers who are considering legalizing slot machines could sit in her chair for a while and hear firsthand the stories of lives ruined and families destroyed by gambling addiction. "We have slots addicts here all the time who have lost their entire businesses... slots addicts who have stolen hundreds…

Gambling Addiction ・ 16 December 2021

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Chart: The Largest Online Gambling Markets

Even when aware of the significant cost gambling addiction has on the United Kingdom's government and society, the scale of industry in the country may come as a surprise. As data from H2 Gambling Capital cited by The Guardian shows, the UK is the largest regulated online gambling market in the world - and by some distance. With total gross gaming…

Industry ・ 04 January 2023