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A naked man was arrested in West Virginia early on Sunday morning for murdering his father.
Thomas Jeffrey Lawson Jr., 33, was placed in handcuffs at the Mardi Gras Casino in Nitro at around 1:00 a.m. ET. He was arraigned later that same day in Kanawha County Magistrate Court on the charge of first-degree murder, according to public records, as reported by WCHS-TV.
Prosecutors assert that he killed his father, Thomas Lawson Sr., on Saturday afternoon.
DIA has charged 23 people over an alleged $3.2m pokie grant fraud scheme, in what it says is the department’s largest gambling prosecution.
DraftKings is hoping to partner with Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, and FanDuel is aiming to team up with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs.
The UK government will consult on banning unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring sports teams, closing white-label loopholes and tightening oversight.
Regulators in France, the Netherlands and Belgium have tightened gambling oversight this week, targeting illegal operators and strengthening compliance rules.
Ireland’s gambling regulator has moved against TonyBet, ordering the withdrawal of adverts over compliance concerns.
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EGBA has warned that a proposed EU gambling levy would expand the black market, weaken consumer safeguards and reduce tax income.
The proposal would add Maine to a growing list of states that prohibit sweepstakes operators from operating inside their jurisdictions.
Vancouver approves Parq Casino’s expansion to 900 slot machines, aiming to retain local gambling revenue while raising gambling addiction concerns.
An economic development study estimated that a South Carolina casino would fetch more than $100 million in annual tax revenue.
Canada’s iGaming market grows with Betty Casino’s sports partnerships, Light & Wonder’s Playzido launch in Alberta, and Evoplay’s Ontario game rollout.
Rank Group posted higher revenue in the first half of its financial year but saw net profit fall 26%, with outgoing CEO John O’Reilly warning of further tax headwinds.
Plans for new 24-hour adult gaming centres in towns across England are prompting debate over anti-social behaviour, regeneration and planning policy.
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Rising duties and tighter regulation are pushing sportsbooks away from aggressive bonus strategies and towards smarter, lower-friction user experiences built to improve retention and long-term value.
The Seattle Seahawks are officially the next NFL team on the market after winning the Super Bowl.
Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia generated close to $4.7 million in adjusted gross revenue during its first week and a half, according to figures from the state.
Warner reopens Paramount talks, potentially igniting a bidding war with Netflix as regulators and investors watch closely.
International Responsible Gaming Day on 17 February spotlights safer gambling measures, support services and industry responsibility.
Alberta’s new iGaming framework allows private operators to register under a regulated framework with a revenue split and strict data security rules.
The AGCO suspended PointsBet Canada for five days after failing to report Jontay Porter’s suspicious betting patterns linked to a wire fraud case.
The bill previously tied the casino's planned location to Tysons, although that was unexpectedly stripped from the legislation last week.
GamCare recorded 996 referrals in January 2026, signalling faster movement from first contact into structured gambling harm treatment.
Wolverhampton Council has launched two consultations to shape a new gambling harm strategy, urging residents to share lived experiences ahead of a 20 March deadline.
The UK government’s proposed gambling tax increases aim to boost public finances, but industry voices warn higher duties could weaken the regulated market and drive offshore growth.
Activist investor Ancora Holdings appears poised to do all it can to stop the Warner Bros.-Netflix deal.
Customers can now officially experience the new 4,000 square feet of gaming space, bringing the total to more than 14,000 square feet.
The bill would allow the Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana, to move its campus to a selection of new host cities.
Novomatic’s attempt to acquire the remaining shares in Ainsworth Game Technology has fallen through after it failed to secure enough minority shareholder backing by 6 February.
McDonald's has new value guidelines that must be followed, and some franchisees are pushing back.
Previously, the bill contained specific language that effectively restricted the build site to Tysons, although that is now gone.
Casino Guru Academy has launched a free Suicide Prevention Course at ICE Barcelona 2026, giving iGaming professionals practical tools to recognise and respond to self-harm risks.
Andrew Rhodes will leave the Gambling Commission at the end of April, closing a near five-year tenure defined by regulatory reform, affordability checks and record enforcement action.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said that the regulations were submitted on Dec. 23, 2025, and were finally approved last week.
Television gambling adverts aired during live World Cup matches increased betting frequency and likelihood, with researchers warning current UK ad rules may be insufficient.
