Jury to get tax-evasion case against Supreme Court lawyer who became high-stakes poker player

GREENBELT, Md. – As an attorney, Thomas Goldstein routinely argued cases before the Supreme Court and published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court. Unbeknownst to friends and colleagues, Goldstein also became an ultra-high-stakes poker player who grossed tens of millions of dollars in winnings but racked up a staggering gambling debt. The secretive…

DMF IV Forum: Public Debt Policies for the Years Ahead

This year’s Forum will focus on Public Debt Policies for the Years Ahead, bringing together policymakers, practitioners, and partners to discuss how countries can strengthen debt sustainability in an increasingly complex global environment. Sessions will explore forward-looking debt strategies, risk management approaches, and policy tools to help governments respond to evolving global and regional shocks…

Could private equity solve Evoke’s tax hike pains and long-standing debt? — CDC Gaming

Martin Bjoerck, IGB Email, LinkedIn, and more As Evoke faces a challenging mix of regulatory shock, financial leverage and shareholder expectations, analysts consider the operator’s best exit options. Navigating through an extremely turbulent regulatory landscape has put additional pressure on Evoke plc, the London-listed owner of William Hill’s UK retail estate and a stable of…

Teenager detained for Bhubaneswar jewellery store robbery over online gaming debt | Bhubaneswar News

A 17-year-old boy, burdened by online gaming debts, was apprehended for robbing a Bhubaneswar jewellery store. He used pepper spray on a salesman before fleeing with ornaments, which he then pawned for cash. Police also detained the gold finance firm’s manager for lax verification. Separately, a chain-snatcher was arrested after locals intervened. Bhubaneswar: Tamando police…