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Sheriff Arrested, Suspended in $21.6 Million Gambling Case
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested and charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering for his alleged involvement in a $21.6 million gambling operation spanning Lake and Osceola counties; Governor DeSantis suspended him, appointing Christopher Blackmon as interim sheri...
Sheriff Arrested, Suspended in $21.6 Million Gambling Case
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested and charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering for his alleged involvement in a $21.6 million gambling operation spanning Lake and Osceola counties; Governor DeSantis suspended him, appointing Christopher Blackmon as interim sheri...
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40% Bias Score
Merkur to Acquire Lower Saxony Casinos Amidst Legal Dispute
After winning a legal battle for the Lower Saxony gambling license, the Merkur Group plans to acquire the ten casinos from the current operator, Spielbanken Niedersachsen GmbH, starting September 1st, 2025, despite ongoing litigation; the deal involves relocating two casinos and expanding the workfo...
Merkur to Acquire Lower Saxony Casinos Amidst Legal Dispute
After winning a legal battle for the Lower Saxony gambling license, the Merkur Group plans to acquire the ten casinos from the current operator, Spielbanken Niedersachsen GmbH, starting September 1st, 2025, despite ongoing litigation; the deal involves relocating two casinos and expanding the workfo...
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36% Bias Score
London Police's Batman and Robin Bust Illegal Gambling Ring
Two Metropolitan police officers, dressed as Batman and Robin, arrested Eugen Stocia and Constica-Gherorghe Barbu on February 15th for running illegal gambling operations targeting tourists on Westminster Bridge; Barbu received a £925 fine, while Stocia is wanted under warrant.
London Police's Batman and Robin Bust Illegal Gambling Ring
Two Metropolitan police officers, dressed as Batman and Robin, arrested Eugen Stocia and Constica-Gherorghe Barbu on February 15th for running illegal gambling operations targeting tourists on Westminster Bridge; Barbu received a £925 fine, while Stocia is wanted under warrant.
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44% Bias Score
UK Inflation Eases to 2.8%, but Challenges Remain
UK inflation eased to 2.8% in February, down from 3% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics; Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce over £10 billion in spending cuts in her Spring Budget to address a £22 billion deficit; Vistry Group reported a 35% drop in pre-tax profit.
UK Inflation Eases to 2.8%, but Challenges Remain
UK inflation eased to 2.8% in February, down from 3% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics; Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce over £10 billion in spending cuts in her Spring Budget to address a £22 billion deficit; Vistry Group reported a 35% drop in pre-tax profit.
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40% Bias Score
Addiction's Devastating Impact: 50 Million Americans Affected
Nearly 50 million Americans over age 12 have substance use disorders, encompassing alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, and gaming; the financial and emotional consequences are devastating, yet effective treatments exist including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling, and peer support.
Addiction's Devastating Impact: 50 Million Americans Affected
Nearly 50 million Americans over age 12 have substance use disorders, encompassing alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, and gaming; the financial and emotional consequences are devastating, yet effective treatments exist including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling, and peer support.
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44% Bias Score
NY Detective Convicted of Protecting Mafia Gambling Operations
Former Nassau County Detective Hector Rosario was convicted Wednesday of lying to the FBI to protect the Bonanno crime family's illegal gambling operations in New York City suburbs; he faces up to five years in prison.
NY Detective Convicted of Protecting Mafia Gambling Operations
Former Nassau County Detective Hector Rosario was convicted Wednesday of lying to the FBI to protect the Bonanno crime family's illegal gambling operations in New York City suburbs; he faces up to five years in prison.
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Texas Lottery Commission Sued Over $83.5 Million Jackpot Dispute
A Texas woman is suing the state lottery commission for withholding her $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot after it banned third-party ticket purchasing services following her win; the commission cites concerns over the integrity of unregulated courier services.
Texas Lottery Commission Sued Over $83.5 Million Jackpot Dispute
A Texas woman is suing the state lottery commission for withholding her $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot after it banned third-party ticket purchasing services following her win; the commission cites concerns over the integrity of unregulated courier services.
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40% Bias Score
Uganda's Deadly Football Fandom: Four Deaths Highlight Violent Rivalry
In Uganda, the passionate following of English Premier League teams, particularly Arsenal and Manchester United, has led to four deaths in 2023 due to clashes between rival fans, highlighting the intersection of football fanaticism, gambling, and violence.
Uganda's Deadly Football Fandom: Four Deaths Highlight Violent Rivalry
In Uganda, the passionate following of English Premier League teams, particularly Arsenal and Manchester United, has led to four deaths in 2023 due to clashes between rival fans, highlighting the intersection of football fanaticism, gambling, and violence.
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56% Bias Score
Texas Lottery Winner's $83.5M Payout Delayed Amidst Courier Service Investigation
A Texas woman's $83.5 million lottery win is on hold due to a state investigation into the legality of using a courier service, Jackpocket, to buy tickets, prompting scrutiny of the practice and potential legal challenges.
Texas Lottery Winner's $83.5M Payout Delayed Amidst Courier Service Investigation
A Texas woman's $83.5 million lottery win is on hold due to a state investigation into the legality of using a courier service, Jackpocket, to buy tickets, prompting scrutiny of the practice and potential legal challenges.
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Event Contracts Boom Fuels Regulatory Debate
The popularity of event contracts, allowing bets on diverse events from sports to politics, has exploded, leading to regulatory scrutiny and debate about their legitimacy as a financial asset class; this follows legal battles and regulatory pushback, impacting retail investor access.
Event Contracts Boom Fuels Regulatory Debate
The popularity of event contracts, allowing bets on diverse events from sports to politics, has exploded, leading to regulatory scrutiny and debate about their legitimacy as a financial asset class; this follows legal battles and regulatory pushback, impacting retail investor access.
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60% Bias Score
Star Entertainment Averts Collapse, but Future Hinges on $940 Million Refinancing
Star Entertainment narrowly avoided collapse after selling its Brisbane casino stake for $35 million, securing a short-term loan, but its future depends on a $940 million refinancing proposal, which is not guaranteed.
Star Entertainment Averts Collapse, but Future Hinges on $940 Million Refinancing
Star Entertainment narrowly avoided collapse after selling its Brisbane casino stake for $35 million, securing a short-term loan, but its future depends on a $940 million refinancing proposal, which is not guaranteed.
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy's Peace Plan: Cooperation with Trump Amidst International Criticism
Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a peace plan for Ukraine, involving cooperation with Donald Trump and granting the US access to Ukraine's mineral resources, while facing criticism from world leaders over Trump's trade policies.
Zelenskyy's Peace Plan: Cooperation with Trump Amidst International Criticism
Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a peace plan for Ukraine, involving cooperation with Donald Trump and granting the US access to Ukraine's mineral resources, while facing criticism from world leaders over Trump's trade policies.
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52% Bias Score
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