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In a recent enforcement surge, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) conducted a targeted operation in Muntinlupa City, Philippines, leading to the arrest of eight foreign nationals who now face deportation due to their illegal status and engagement in unlawful activities. The operation, carried out on October 22, targeted individuals residing unlawfully within the prestigious Ayala Alabang Village. A coordinated operation unveils illegal activities: BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado highlighted the operation’s success, which was a collaborative effort involving the Department of Justice (DOJ), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT). Commissioner Viado specifically thanked the local community representatives,…

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Lottomatica, Italy’s leading lottery and online gaming operator, has achieved a significant milestone in its domestic market, securing 30% of the Italian online gambling market share following its recent acquisition of SKS365. The acquisition, completed in November 2023, included the popular online gaming site PlanetWin365, expanding Lottomatica’s reach in both sports betting and iGaming. This strategic move has propelled the Milan Borsa-listed company to an all-time high market share in these segments, further consolidating its position as a dominant player in Italy’s competitive online gaming landscape.In a recent statement, Lottomatica CEO Guglielmo Angelozzi expressed satisfaction with the company’s year-to-date performance,…

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Posted on: November 4, 2024, 08:01h.  Last updated on: November 4, 2024, 08:04h. There’s another big election on Nov. 5 — for the city of Las Vegas. Residents will get to decide their first mayor who isn’t a Goodman in 25 years. (Both Oscar Goodman and his wife, Carolyn, maxed out at three terms each.) Whichever candidate wins, Shelley Berkley or Victoria Seaman, one thing is clear… Even the souvenir lamp behind Las Vegas mayors (and spouses) Carolyn and Oscar Goodman perpetuates this myth. The Welcome to Las Vegas sign welcomes visitors to the Strip, not to the city of…

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Delaware Park Casino has broken ground on a $5 million outdoor slot patio, adding to a growing list of expansions that mark a new era for the facility under its current ownership. Located near the casino’s racetrack, the 10,000-square-foot open-air patio will house 250 slot machines, allowing patrons to enjoy the thrill of gaming outdoors in a comfortable, year-round environment. The new patio follows a recent $10 million casino renovation and comes as the casino prepares to reinstate 24/7 table games beginning November 8. The slot patio represents a shift from traditional indoor-only designs, reflecting an industry trend toward outdoor…

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The Finnish government has approved a significant reform to its gambling system, marking a shift away from the state monopoly model as it prepares to introduce a competitive licensing structure. Announced on November 1 by Finland’s Economic Policy Committee, this reform includes the addition of horse racing betting to the competitive market, aligning it with other forms of licensed sports betting. Under this new framework, the state-run Veikkaus Oy will maintain its monopoly over lotteries and physical gaming machines, while a license-based system will govern betting, online casino games, and digital bingo starting January 1, 2026.The updated gambling legislation, spearheaded…

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Nov 3, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) and Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) go for the puck in the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Arvid Soderblom made 37 saves to help the visiting Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Connor Bedard had three assists and Taylor Hall added two more for the Blackhawks, who have won three of their past four games. Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish scored, and Lukas Dostal made 25 saves for the Ducks, who have lost four of…

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Erling Haaland starts most games as the top goalscorer on the pitch. For Tuesday’s trip to Sporting CP, the Manchester City striker will have to settle for second place.Haaland has a staggering 17 goals in 18 matches for club and country this season but that is nothing compared to Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has 24 goals in 20. These are phenomenal numbers from the 26-year-old, who also boasts 45 goals in 43 Portuguese top-flight matches since moving to Sporting at the start of last season. But it is even more impressive given this is the same striker who struggled…

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Nov 01, 2024 3 min read Last updated Nov 04, 2024 The first week of the PokerStars Stars Season is in the bag, but there is no rest for the wicked because the next set of episodes hit the online poker giant on November 3. The trio of episodes on November 3 are billed as Super Sunday; it is easy to see why when you look at their guaranteed prize pools. Episode 09-L: $11 Super Sunday shuffles up and deals at 6:05 p.m. GMT on November 3. Despite its affordable buy-in, PokerStars has placed a $125,000 guarantee on its prize…

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After Michel Molenaar’s victory in 2023, the Irish Poker Festival has its 2024 winner! The new €3,000 Main Event title belongs to Irish player Mark Buckley, who patiently claimed the first-place prize of €177,000. Buckley took first place from a field of 285 entrants, which generated a total prize pool of €753,330, slightly exceeding the €700,000 guarantee. Winning the tournament wasn’t easy, due to the nearly nine-hour final table and the strong competition from players like Joni Rantamaki, who finished as the runner-up for €113,000, and Conor O’Rourke, who took third place for €70,000. Niall Farrell secured fifth place for…

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