Ladbrokes Owner Entain Loses £1bn in Market Valuation
Ladbrokes owner Entain has lost £1bn in market valuation due to revenue loss following the introduction of the UK's new safer gambling rules. [Image: Shutterstock.com] “Slower customer acquisition” Ladbrokes owner…
The Gambler Who Lost to Trump and Was Stabbed 150 Times
Akio Kashiwagi was a high-rolling gambler who played baccarat at casinos and was killed with a Japanese sword. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Mysterious death The gambling world is full of mysterious, terrifying,…
The Math Wizz Who Cracked Horse Racing
Bill Benter has made $1bn after using math to crack the horse racing code. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Estimated net worth of $1bn The gambling world is full of mysterious, terrifying, and…
Ex-Table Tennis Pro Ducks Aussie Jail for Match-Fixed Bets
A former Australian table tennis champed has avoided prison despite admitting to placing 1170 bets on fixed games. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Court shows pity In contrast to potential prison terms for…
Waiter With Terminal Lung Cancer Sues Crown Melbourne
A waiter at the Crown Melbourne who now has terminal lung cancer is suing the casino for allowing indoor smoking in the high roller room without protecting workers. [Image: Shutterstock.com]…
Victoria Regulator Hits Betting Giant Tabcorp With AU$1m Fine
The VGCCC has fined Tabcorp AU$1m (US$646,000) over its failure to comply with a probe into a 2020 betting crash. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Major penalty Perhaps surprisingly, news readers in the…
SkyCity Faces Potential Suspension of NZ Casino License
SkyCity is in hot water over host responsibility failings and could be facing a potential suspension of its license in New Zealand. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Host responsibility issues SkyCity Entertainment Group…
Star Entertainment Will Not Sell Its Flagship Sydney Casino
Star Entertainment has announced that it is no longer considering selling its Sydney casino. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Back to stability Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group has confirmed that it…
Builder Sues Star for Queen’s Wharf Resort Cost Overruns
Star Entertainment stated it would defend itself against the AU$400m ($295m) lawsuit brought by builder Multiplex over delays to the Queen's Wharf integrated casino resort in Brisbane. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The…
Police Nab Ex-Crown Staff in Illegal Melbourne Casino Bust
Victoria police suspect multiple ex-Crown staff are involved in an illegal underground casino for high rollers in Melbourne that was raided Thursday night, yielding 21 arrests. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A night…