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Gambling

Casinos look to sports, spas and street food to attract Gen Zs

When Gen Zs go to Vegas, they are less prone to gamble and more likely to attend shows than older folks.
When Gen Zs go to Vegas, they are less prone to gamble and more likely to attend shows than older folks.

Senior Tour golfer Gogel, 55, suspended for six months for betting on golf

Matt Gogel said in 2024 and 2025 he unknowingly violated PGA Tour policy by placing “small recreational wagers” on golf.
Matt Gogel said in 2024 and 2025 he unknowingly violated PGA Tour policy by placing “small recreational wagers” on golf.

NCSS to spend $5.6 million to get more agencies to help gaming, porn and gambling addicts

The National Council of Social Service is funding $5.6 million over three years for the Addiction Support Programme for Inclusion, Recovery and Empowerment.
The National Council of Social Service is funding $5.6 million over three years for the Addiction Support Programme for Inclusion, Recovery and Empowerment.

Foreign workers’ exclusions from gambling in S’pore have grown. What’s behind the numbers?

Foreign workers at a Singapore Pools outlet at City Plaza on July 12.
Foreign workers at a Singapore Pools outlet at City Plaza on July 12.

Meet the migrant workers who volunteer to stop their ‘brothers’ from excessive gambling

Miah Md Sakil (third from left) a C.a.N ambassador, who reaches out to fellow migrant workers about problem gambling.
Miah Md Sakil (third from left) a C.a.N ambassador, who reaches out to fellow migrant workers about problem gambling.

South Korean gambling ring used sexual exploitation videos to lure millions of users

The betting sites generated an estimated 47.6 billion won (S$43.02 million) in illicit profits over five years.
The betting sites generated an estimated 47.6 billion won (S$43.02 million) in illicit profits over five years.

English Premier League clubs trade gambling sponsors for fintech, sovereign investment: Report

EPL side Aston Villa will have Visit Rwanda on their jersey fronts next season and will sport online sports betting site Betano on their shirt sleeves instead.
EPL side Aston Villa will have Visit Rwanda on their jersey fronts next season and will sport online sports betting site Betano on their shirt sleeves instead.

Bet365 among major online betting sites banned in Sri Lanka amid illegal gambling crackdown

Sri Lanka’s government ordered local internet providers to bar access to 24 major gambling sites, although VPN software could still bypass restrictions.
Sri Lanka’s government ordered local internet providers to bar access to 24 major gambling sites, although VPN software could still bypass restrictions.

Man assisting investigations over vapes found in car, illegal gambling websites on phone

Officers were seen removing e-cigarettes from sealed boxes and sorting them into evidence bags next to the vehicle.
Officers were seen removing e-cigarettes from sealed boxes and sorting them into evidence bags next to the vehicle.

Italian garbagemen help recover lost $1.5 million lottery ticket

A €1 million (S$1.5 million) lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to help her retrieve it.
A €1 million (S$1.5 million) lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to help her retrieve it.

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