Jake Johnson has been cast in the upcoming ABC drama series based on the graphic novel series Stumptown, taking over the role played in the pilot by Mark Webber. Johnson will star opposite series lead Cobie Smulders. It follows Dex Parios (Smulders), described as a strong, assertive, and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love…
Leigh Clewlow from Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, was handed a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of theft, a result of his serious gambling addiction. The 35-year-old man stole money and jewellery from his family to cover a 20,000 gambling debt after losing his job and marriage. Gambling addiction, which affects around 400,000 people in…
Despite Japans reputation for being one of the most welcoming nations for fintech, online crypto gambling has struggled to take off in light of the countrys strict regulation. In late March, the blockchain-based, decentralized application (DApp) platform Tron announced that it would block gambling DApps in Japan, bringing the issue of regulating crypto gambling back…
The gaming market is changing at a rapid pace. With the shift to online and mobile gaming and now the advent of new immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality operators face intense competition in terms of attracting customers, with ongoing innovation key to their success. But in such an environment, new issues will arise…
Based on the Stumptowngraphic novel series, Stumptownfollows Dex Parios (Cobie Smulders)a strong, assertive and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of in Portland, Oregon. Her military intelligence skills make her a great PI, but her unapologetic style puts her in the firing line of hardcore…
From about 4am on October 22, prosecutor Jennifer McGarvie said, Yanagida swapped the $140,000 for gambling chips, but blew the lot over the next four hours. He returned to the hotel, climbed into bed and played dumb when his companions discovered the cash was missing and angrily confronted him. Yanagida denied the theft, Ms McGarvie…
A man who agreed to hold a semi-automatic pistol, cannabis and two stolen motorbikes in order to pay off a gambling debt has been placed on a 12-month probation bond. Dylan Mooney, 23, became addicted to gambling during long stays in hospital while being treated for cystic fibrosis. He continued to gamble once he was…
He jumped in front of a train at Santahar Junction A carpenter has reportedly committed suicide over IPL gambling debts by jumping in front of a moving train, at Belgharia in Kahaloo upazila of Bogra. The deceased, Sohel Mia, 28, jumped on the rail tracks in front of a train crossing Belgharia at Santahar Junction…
A man who agreed to hold a semi-automatic pistol, cannabis and two stolen motorbikes in order to pay off a gambling debt has been placed on a 12-month probation bond. Dylan Mooney, 23, became addicted to gambling during long stays in hospital while being treated for cystic fibrosis. He continued to gamble once he was…
Macau has done a lot to try to clean up the city and remove illegal loan sharks. However, to think that the activity will be completely eliminated is nave and unrealistic. There will always be those that lurk in the shadows, ready to prey on others. Sometimes, these encounters have deadly consequences and this was…