STAR Entertainment Group says it is “vigorously” pursuing a Singaporean high roller who claims dealing “mistakes” entitle him to write off a $43.2 million gambling debt on the Gold Coast. In a case set to provide a fascinating insight into the world of high-stakes casino betting, Star is suing Dr Wong Yew Choy in the…
The Gambling Commission is investigating claims that the online casino company LeoVegas accepted 20,000 from a problem gambler who had stolen the money from his mother, and then bombarded him with emails encouraging him to keep betting. Details of the case, uncovered by the Guardian, sparked renewed calls from campaigners and politicians for gambling companies…
The Government of the United Kingdom is inclined to impose an outright ban on gambling with credit cards, which is established as a risk factor for developing problem gambling behaviours and fueling a gambling addiction. Following calls by the Labour Party for stopping the practice of gambling with money that you do not actually…
STAR Entertainment Group says it is “vigorously” pursuing a Singaporean high roller who claims dealing “mistakes” entitle him to write off a $43.2 million gambling debt on the Gold Coast. In a case set to provide a fascinating insight into the world of high-stakes casino betting, Star is suing Dr Wong Yew Choy in the…
THE Government may ban gambling with credit cards, a minister hinted yesterday. Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright said it intends to take action on the back of recommendations from the Gambling Commission on the issue. Getty – Contributor The Government has hinted towards action to clamp down on gambling with credit cards He told MPs he…
So you put down a cool $50 in your March Madness pool and confidently selected Duke as your 2019 Mens NCAA Tournament champion. After all, with three top prospects in this years NBA draft, the Blue Devils were as close to a sure thing as possible in the tourney. But thats why they call it…
Nearly eight years into addiction recovery, Nicole Zoellner is still paying off $180,000 in gambling debt. [embedded content] The Perry woman is married and has two children who now know of her struggles with a gambling addiction. She said she didnt tell her husband about her problem until several months into recovery. She broke the…
Nearly eight years into addiction recovery, Nicole Zoellner is still paying off $180,000 in gambling debt. [embedded content] The Perry woman is married and has two children who now know of her struggles with a gambling addiction. She said she didnt tell her husband about her problem until several months into recovery. She broke the…
The Star Gold Coast casino in Queensland, Australia is suing Singaporean high roller Wong Yew Choy for AUD $43 million (USD $30 million) in gambling debts he racked up during a five-day stay at the resort. Choy left the country and canceled a check he wrote to pay what he…
Customers betting on the Grand National this weekend are set to spend some 16m on credit card fees alone, according to research revealing that bad bets made on plastic could cost gamblers dearly. Punters are set to bet 250m over Aintree weekend, according to bookmaker Ladbrokes. Up to one-fifth of that amount is likely to…
