Philippine Casino Junkets Involved in Ransom on Murdered Chinese Businessman

Philippine Casino Junkets Involved in Ransom on Murdered Chinese Businessman

According to police in the Philippines, two casino junket operators have allegedly received and transferred $3.6 million in ransom money paid by the family of a kidnapped Chinese businessman, Congyuan Guo, who was later found dead. Businessman Found Dead Despite $3.6M Being Paid Also known as Anson Tan or Anson Que, the affluent leader of […]

Thailand May Check Foreign Casino Visitors’ Criminal History, Wealth

Thailand May Check Foreign Casino Visitors’ Criminal History, Wealth

Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has shared details about new verification and screening processes that may apply at Thailand’s casinos. The country is now tinkering with the idea of running KYC and AML checks on land-based customers, and foreign nationals in particular, adding to a previous suggestion that would have needed for any local entering […]

Sault Tribe’s Bid for a Detroit-Area Casino Meets Supreme Court Denial

Sault Tribe’s Bid for a Detroit-Area Casino Meets Supreme Court Denial

After more than 10 years of legal maneuvering, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has reached the end of the line in its ambitions to establish a casino near Detroit. The US Supreme Court recently declined to hear the tribe’s appeal, upholding lower-court rulings that blocked the federal government from taking land into […]

Better Collective Appoints Co-CEO as Part of Its Revamped Strategy

Better Collective Appoints Co-CEO as Part of Its Revamped Strategy

Better Collective has appointed the experienced Christian Kirk Rasmussen as its co-chief executive officer in a move that will strengthen the company. Described by CEO Jesper Søgaard as a reliable ally, Rasmussen will help steer the company as it prepares to seize new opportunities. The Company Is Pursuing Further Growth The appointment was announced by […]

Oregon Decides – Jackpot Winners to Remain Anonymous

Oregon Decides – Jackpot Winners to Remain Anonymous

A new bill that made its way through Senate on Tuesday and garnered overwhelming support (23-5) will now make it possible for jackpot winners to not have to worry about divulging their identity – if they choose not to. Lottery Winners Now Entitled to Privacy If They Choose To House Bill 3115 received the approval […]

$349M Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Steps Forward to Claim Prize

$349M Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Steps Forward to Claim Prize

It’s been a month since the Mega Millions jackpot fell, and now the group of winners, who still remain anonymous, has come forward to claim the prize. Winners Come Forward The $349 million Mega Millions jackpot landed on March 25 after a group of lucky players guessed the winning combination. Early Wednesday morning, the Illinois […]

Kentuckian Wins $167.3M Powerball Jackpot

Kentuckian Wins $167.3M Powerball Jackpot

One lucky player from Kentucky won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot on Saturday’s draw, marking the fourth time in 16 years someone has managed to guess all six numbers.  Kentucky Powerball Jackpot Lands Last week, the lottery marked its birthday, celebrating its 33rd birthday on Tuesday, April 22. It seems quite fitting that one lucky player scored […]