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Thailand is edging closer to a major shift in its gambling landscape as the government advances a bill to legalize casinos within large-scale entertainment complexes. Prommin Lertsuridej, Secretary-General to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has indicated that the legislation could pass through parliament by mid-2025. The Cabinet is expected to approve the bill before the end of 2024, after which it will proceed to the House of Representatives and the Senate for further deliberation.If passed, the bill would authorize the development of integrated resorts (IRs) modeled after those in Singapore. These complexes will combine casinos with nongaming attractions such as hotels,…
Chelsea have condemned homophobic abuse aimed at striker Sam Kerr after she announced she was expecting a baby with West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis.The 31-year-old Australia captain, who has missed the majority of this year with an ACL injury, revealed the news in a post on Instagram on Monday, saying: “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”It came with a picture of the couple kissing and showing off Mewis’ baby bump.While many were quick to congratulate them, they faced what Chelsea described as “unacceptable and hateful homophobic comments”.Comments on Kerr’s original post were also limited after it had initially gone up.In a statement,…
The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority, has launched an updated interactive whitelist to improve consumer transparency. This list, previously offered as a static PDF, now features advanced search and filter options. Users can easily identify licensed gambling operators and intermediaries by filtering results based on gambling types—such as online poker, sports betting, and lotteries—or jurisdictional oversight, distinguishing between the GGL and state-specific authorities.The whitelist also includes detailed information about each operator, such as licensing dates and the specific types of gambling authorized. This redesign aims to streamline the process of identifying legal operators and align with…
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Decisions coming into focus after key visitsMichael CarrollWith signing day getting closer, there is no better time for a Recruiting Rumor Mill. Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney after another busy weekend.The 2026 two-way standout from Spring Valley (Calif.) Mount Miguel had a phenomenal visit to USC over the weekend, one of his favorite programs growing up, and he appreciated how much love and attention the entire coaching staff showed him. The Trojans are definitely moving higher on his list along with Oregon but the word is that Texas A&M still looks strongest,…
Posted on: November 19, 2024, 06:29h. Last updated on: November 19, 2024, 06:29h. Two defendants pled guilty on Monday following the death of a police sergeant at New York’s Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. Michael Elmore, left, Lyndsey Jean Wilcox, pictured above in mug shots. The two pled guilty this week. (Image: Batavia Police) Under a plea deal, Michael Elmore, 33, pled guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter and obstruction of governmental administration. When sentenced on December 17, he could face up to 20 years in prison. He could also be put on supervision for five years following his release from…
The Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) has held several influencer, YouTuber and athlete-filled events inside PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas this year, and the biggest event of them all will happen this week. The 2024 CPT Championship, which has a $100,000 prize pool, will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20 with a YouTube live stream kicking off at 6 p.m. local time. The player pool of more than 50 players includes Joe Gatto and Brian “Q” Quinn of Impractical Jokers fame, streamers Ninja and Ethan Klein, influencers Bryce Hall and Tana Mongeau, professional athletes Mario Chalmers, Mike Bibby, and Jose Canseco,…
Nov 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson reacts during the second half against the Yale Bulldogs at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Minnesota coach Ben Johnson believes his team is on the right track toward success. Would Johnson and the Golden Gophers prefer to have cleaner early-season victories against nonconference opponents? Yes, of course. But according to the coach, the early bumps are all part of a new roster coming together. “The hardest part is we all want it now,” Johnson said. “But it’s just such a work in progress. We just…
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again is how the old adage goes, and it appears “d5t6y7” received that particular memo. The 888poker grinder bought into the $109 Opening Event of the PokerNews Online Championships on November 17 and busted. Their second bullet was also a dud, but the third time was indeed a charm because they rode that one all the way to the finish and became a poker champion. On Day 1, the 1,092-strong field was reduced to the eight-handed final table. Those finalists returned to their seats on November 18 under the watchful eyes of…
Carlo Ancelotti has won the Champions League five times as a coach, more than anyone else, but he is still willing to learn. He recently spent over seven hours with a boutique sports communication company talking him through the science of the half-time team talk.That Eamon Devlin, founder of Minute9, and his team of four data analysts have delivered a number of workshop to Real Madrid, the reigning champions of Europe, is probably a clue in itself that football is yet to find the best way to utilise what is surely the most important 15 minutes of the coaching week.…
Arian Kashani’s journey to the pinnacle of the UK and Ireland Poker Tour Nottingham Main Event was as inspiring as it was rewarding. After 11 years of grinding through obstacles and setbacks, Kashani’s persistence paid off as he triumphed over a field of 1,282 entries at Dusk Till Dawn, claiming £201,900 after defeating Philip Joyce heads up. Joyce was a familiar foe for Kashani, as both players made deep runs in the EPT Cyprus Main Event. Joyce bowed out in 12th place at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino in October, with Kashani coincidentally finishing one spot above him as…