Jeffrey McMillan
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Store Workers in Danger From Skill Games in Pennsylvania
"Skill games" in Pennsylvania have put store workers in danger with lower security standards surrounding the gambling operations. These video skill games have become very plentiful in the Keystone State. As many as 70,000 operate in a variety of locations like mini-marts, restaurants, corner stores, and veterans' clubs. The games...
UAE’s New Casino Taking Poker Seriously With Hire of Respected Wynn Director
Poker is coming to the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates' in-progress casino, Wynn Al Marjan Island, appears to be positioning itself to have a robust poker room with the...
The Detrimental Math Behind the 90% Deductibility For Poker Players
The 90% deductibility on gambling winnings introduced by the Big Beautiful Bill will have a detrimental effect on pro poker players, and PokerScout sought out a player's viewpoint on how...
Esports World Cup Displaced From Saudi Arabia, Echoing EPT’s Exit From Russia
The Esports World Cup (EWC) will move from Saudi Arabia to France due to insecurity in the region and social pressure over issues in the planned host country. The EWC...
Seven Sentenced in Guam Illegal Gambling Charity Bingo Bust
Allegations of illegal gambling, conspiracy, and money laundering have been brought against a non-profit organization in the district court of Guam. The Guam Shrine Club conducted bingo games for charity...
California Cardrooms Win Preliminary Injunction to Continue Offering Blackjack
A San Francisco judge ruled that California cardrooms can continue to offer blackjack, halting Attorney General Rob Bonta's regulations against them. Judge Richard Darwin granted the preliminary injunction to pause...
High Roller Macau Poker Scene Appears to Be On the Decline
The Macau poker scene has been an almost mythical destination for years, with tales of massive games and legendary action. But recent developments indicate that the scene may be winding...
Pittsburgh-Area Social Club Raided For Running Illegal Queen of Hearts Game
Authorities raided a social club near Pittsburgh to uncover an illegal gambling operation, where they seized $91,000 in cash. Pennsylvania State Police targeted the "Independent Political Club" in Washington, Pennsylvania,...
Karma Comes Back Around For Tony Mars: Arrested For Writing Bad Checks at the Wynn
High-stakes poker player Ye "Tony Mars" Shen was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly cashing bad checks at the Wynn, landing him in legal trouble that he had avoided years...
Charlotte Police Raid Fish Game Arcade; How Many Still Exist in NC Despite Being Illegal?
Charlotte Police seized close to $40,000 and 62 gambling devices out of an illegal arcade game center in East Charlotte. Authorities conducted undercover operations at the location for several months,...
