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Michael “Fat Mike” Sarno, known for his Cicero Street Crew, a Chicago-based criminal enterprise, has sought early release from prison, where he is serving a 25-year sentence. The reason? His worsened health and the fact that he no longer seeks to act on his criminal impulses, and wants to be set free and return to

Fantasy and sports betting specialist Underdog has unveiled a new partnership with Crypto.com, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company. Thanks to the new partnership, Underdog will make a foray into the fast-growing prediction markets space. Underdog to Hop on the Prediction Markets Train Prediction markets are a fairly novel form of gaming that pairs trading stocks

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed Paul Johnson, CEO of the National Trainers Federation (NTF), as a member of its board. As someone deeply involved with the industry, Johnson will be a valuable addition to the team and a perfect successor to John Ferguson, whose term ended. Johnson Joins the Board The authority clarified

Kazakhstan is debating whether it should pursue criminal charges against influencers who promote gambling across social media and online. The measure could seem exaggerated, but Kazakhstan is hardly the only jurisdiction to take a dim view of this practice. Kazakhstan Seeks to Stamp Out Illegal Gambling Ads A new survey commissioned by GambleAware, a UK

Police in Birmingham, England, have shut down illicit gambling dens that used infrared cameras to track cards and scam patrons. The scheme often targeted foreign university students. How Scammers Used Infrared Cameras to Cheat in Poker Players were cheated in private poker games using said cameras in several dens across the city. After raiding an

Play’n GO has released Fire Toad 2, the sequel to its fan-favorite slot from 2021. Fans can look forward to thrilling gameplay that features many cutting-edge mechanics. Fire Toad 2 Metrics Jump Back into the Fray Fire Toad 2 sends players back to the familiar molten jungle, where the fire toads reside. Like before, players

GambleAware has published a new survey conducted on the charity’s behalf by Social Finance1 and Sherbert Research, which found that 87% of all students aged 13-17 have encountered gambling in one way or another. GambleAware Sounds Alarm over Kids’ Exposure to Gambling Content, Ads The children and young people who participated in the survey said

California’s anti-sweepstakes bill has continued to gain traction and is currently heading to the Senate. If passed, the measure would put an end to dual-currency social casinos. AB 831 Continues to Gain Traction Assembly Bill 831 outlines a ban on dual-currency online casinos, better known as sweepstakes. This controversial form of gaming has experienced rapid

A new study from Filipino sociocultural research firm The Fourth Wall shows that many online gambling players in the Philippines are unaware of the risks tied to unregulated platforms, leaving them vulnerable to financial losses, privacy breaches, and underage exposure. The study, published on Tuesday, revealed a clear knowledge gap among players. Over half of

Our prediction is that the 2025 Manchester Derby is going to be a real banger. The thing is that neither team has started the new campaign in top gear, so they’re both desperate for points. This goes especially for the Sky Blues, who lost their last two Premier League games. Manchester City vs. Manchester United