River City Casino St. Louis Helped Catch Pimp Who Trafficked Teen from Kids’ Home
An alert employee at the River City Casino in St. Louis helped expose a self-described “pimp” who groomed a teenage girl from the age of 14 before trafficking her from a children’s home for sex at the casino hotel. Mack Mitchell pleaded guilty on July 21 in U.S. District Court in
Papaya Files Chapter 15, Concedes It Can’t Pay $719 Million Judgment
Papaya Gaming claims it’s taking a “proactive and strategic” series of legal steps to protect its business while it appeals a catastrophic $719 million verdict against the company handed down on July 27 by a federal judge in New York. Papaya, headquartered in Israel with its Unit
Former Rugby Player Luke Bateman Says Aussie Betting Firms Provided Alcohol — and Cocaine
A former professional rugby player whose career was derailed by a severe gambling addiction is shedding light on the alleged predatory practices of betting firms in Australia. During his testimony at the Australian Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee’s hea
Melco Stock Undervalued, New Macau Projects Can Provide a Lift
Like other Macau casino stocks, Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) is in the midst of a rough stretch, but some experts believe the ingredients are there for a rebound. Shares of the City of Dreams operator are off 26.55% year-to-date, a slump hastened in part due to th
South Carolina Man Who Never Used Prediction Markets Sues Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting
A South Carolina man who has never placed a prediction market trade is suing DraftKings and Polymarket, alleging their sports event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law. James M. Hughes, a resident of Charleston County, filed the complaint alleging that the predi
Macau Casinos Positioned for Post-World Cup Rebound as Gaming Demand Recovers
The longest men’s FIFA World Cup in history came to a dramatic close on July 19. Spanning 39 days, 3 countries, 16 host cities, and 104 total matches, the 2026 tournament culminated in Spain claiming its second world title with a gripping 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina. Ma
Bitcoin Hyper Nears $33M Presale Milestone Amid Market Pullback and Coldcard Security Breach
Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) approaches a major $33 million fundraising milestone as broader crypto markets face downward pressure from an $89 million Coldcard exploit and macroeconomic shifts. The post Bitcoin Hyper Nears $33M Presale Milestone Amid Market Pullback and Coldcard Securit
Scotts Valley Tribe to Sue After DOI Revokes California Casino Approval
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has said it will challenge a decision by the US Department of the Interior (DOI) withdrawing the gaming eligibility determination for the tribe’s trust land in Vallejo, Calif. Friday’s reversal (July 31) came just days after the tribe opened
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: You Can Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk in Summer
One of the most persistent Las Vegas myths is that cracking an egg onto a sidewalk can produce breakfast. While none of the dozens of restaurants closed each year by the Southern Nevada Health Department has ever been cited for this particular violation, that may only be because
Flutter Completes London Stock Exchange Delisting
Flutter Entertainment shares no longer trade on the London Stock Exchange. (Image: Flutter Entertainment) The post Flutter Completes London Stock Exchange Delisting appeared first on Casino.org .
XRP News: xrpld 3.2.1 Hotfix Patches Manifest Flood Draining XRPL Node Resources
Ripple's xrpld 3.2.1 hotfix caps validator manifest handling after a flood attack risked resource exhaustion — node operators must complete a two-step upgrade now. The post XRP News: xrpld 3.2.1 Hotfix Patches Manifest Flood Draining XRPL Node Resources appeared first on Cryptone
Margex Launches $2.7M BTC Airdrop, Rewarding Traders for Trading Volume
Margex has just rolled out a $2.7 million Bitcoin airdrop campaign. The promotion, which runs from July 27 through August 25, 2026, is built around a simple premise: put Bitcoin to work through active trading and don’t let it sit around or sell it off.The campaign leans into the
