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Aussie Bookmaker VicBet Fined AU$130,000 for Customer Care Breaches

Online bookmaker VicBet has been slapped with a significant AU$130,000 (US$81,000) fine by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) after being found guilty of two breaches of customer care obligations. The case has sparked a renewed focus on the responsibilities of gambling operators toward vulnerable customers. Allegations of Serious Misconduct VicBet’s troubles stem from…

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Las Vegas Shines Bright Amid 2025 Challenges, Says Economist

Las Vegas has a promising future despite facing headwinds like housing affordability, inflation, and rapid population growth, according to Jeremy Aguero, a leading economist. Speaking at Preview Las Vegas 2025, Aguero expressed optimism about Southern Nevada’s resilience and continued prosperity. Betting on the Power of Experience Las Vegas, often synonymous with reinvention, thrives on its ability…

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Renew Push for Regulation of Unlicensed Gambling Machines

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are reigniting a contentious debate about so-called skill games—unregulated and untaxed gambling machines that have become ubiquitous in bars, restaurants, and convenience stores across the state. This renewed effort to impose regulations and taxes suggests the matter will once again dominate legislative discussions. Skill Games: A Persistent Problem Skill games, which resemble traditional…

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Louisiana: Belle of Baton Rouge Sets Sail for the Last Time, Bound for a Scrapyard

The iconic Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat took its final voyage Tuesday morning, an event marking the start of a transformative redevelopment in downtown Baton Rouge. Two tugboats guided the vessel away from its familiar dock into the Mississippi River, heading towards a scrapyard in Terrebonne Parish. The $141 million redevelopment project underscores a significant…

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