Tag #Gambling

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Novomatic's Investment in Wiesbaden Casino

Novomatic AG acquired a third of the Wiesbaden Casino, affecting the upcoming concession renewal; the casino generates substantial revenue for the city and supports local initiatives.

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Macau's Gambling Revenue Surpasses Las Vegas

Macau's 2024 gambling revenue is projected at \$27 billion, exceeding Las Vegas, and is integral to the Macau government's finances, despite China's anti-gambling stance; the city aims to diversify its economy while retaining gambling as a major revenue source.

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Record Lottery Spending in Baden-Württemberg Reaches \1.14 Billion

Baden-Württemberg residents spent a record \1.14 billion on lottery tickets in 2024, a 4% increase driven by the Eurojackpot's rising popularity and online sales growth; the state received over \437 million in revenue.

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Unclaimed $1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Leads to $1.15 Billion Rollover

No ticket matched the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Christmas Eve, resulting in a $1.15 billion estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Friday; the game's 2023 jackpot wins are the fewest in any year since 2002.

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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits Record $944 Million for Christmas Eve Drawing

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has soared to $944 million for Tuesday's Christmas Eve drawing, the largest December prize ever, exceeding Friday's $862 million; five tickets won $1 million each by matching five numbers.

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"New Zealand to Ban Greyhound Racing by 2026"

"New Zealand will ban greyhound racing by August 1, 2026, due to high rates of dog injuries and euthanasia, prompting animal welfare concerns and reflecting a global trend of declining popularity in the sport."

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Match-Fixing Scandal Rocks Tennis

Australian tennis player Oliver Anderson's 19-month ban for match-fixing in 2016, alongside similar cases like Egyptian Youssef Hossam's lifetime ban, exposes the widespread corruption in professional tennis, particularly at lower levels where financial incentives to throw matches are high.

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Star Entertainment Faces Imminent Financial Collapse

Star Entertainment, Australia's major casino operator, faces potential administration due to critical cash shortage ($79 million remaining, $35 million monthly burn rate), despite a recent $100 million emergency loan. The company needs to secure additional funding and meet stringent conditions, incl...

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Mega da Virada 2024 Prize Projected at Record R$ 600 Million

The Mega da Virada lottery's 2024 prize is projected at a record R$ 600 million, surpassing the R$ 588 million awarded in 2023; this increase is attributed to higher sales, inflation, and the lottery's rising popularity.

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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.

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Austrac Sues Entain for Alleged Anti-Money Laundering Violations

Australia's financial intelligence agency, Austrac, filed a lawsuit against gambling giant Entain, alleging it failed to comply with anti-money laundering laws, deliberately obscured high-risk customer identities, and allowed its platforms to be exploited by criminals. This is Austrac's first civil ...

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"New Zealand to Ban Greyhound Racing by 2026 Due to Animal Welfare Concerns"

"New Zealand will ban greyhound racing by August 1, 2026, due to high injury and death rates among the 2,900 racing dogs, prompting a rehoming effort and job retraining for over 1,000 industry workers; the ban has universal political support."

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