Rumors that Bruno Mars owes millions of dollars in gambling debts to MGM Resorts are false. “We’re proud of our relationship,” the hospitality empire said in a statement to BI. Mars inked a long-term residency deal with MGM in 2016. After rumors circulated that Bruno Mars would need a bit of 24-karat magic to pay back…
Jontay Porter appeared to be in deep. According to allegations in a recently unsealed indictment against a New York man charged with federal wire fraud in the betting scandal that led to Porter’s banishment from the NBA, the former Toronto Raptor “had amassed a significant gambling debt” and owed gamblers thousands of dollars. In an attempt to…
A website that gives information on gambling in America has some stark statistics. QuitGamble.coms Gambling Addiction Statistics and Facts 2024 indicates that 3 per cent American gamblers are struggling with a huge gambling debt, with 20 per cent of them filing for bankruptcy after losing all their money. Interestingly, according to this survey, there are…
A 16-year-old Melbourne boy was able to gamble nearly $100,000, including at suburban pubs, despite his mother desperately seeking help, a court has heard. The Melbourne magistrates court heard that when his mother discovered his gambling habits, she began a frantic mission to get him help, only to be repeatedly turned away. In April last…
The family has raised questions after a father of three went overboard from a cruise ship after losing $9,000 over two nights on the P&O Pacific Adventure. Shane Dixon, 50, first lost $5,000, then borrowed money off his mother and lost another $4,000. Dixons family maintained he was lured by high-roller incentives into losing the…
Getty Image Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter was banned from the NBA for life in April after he was found to have bet on NBA games, including those in which he plays. Why would Porter, the younger brother of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., risk his career in such a bold way? Well, Stefan…
Jonathan ChancellorDecember 7, 2020 The besieged real estate boss John McGrath has described reports of a $16.2 million gambling debt as “ridiculous.” His response came in a 5.55am Saturday morning email to staff. “This rubbish will not distract me and should not distract us,” he suggested. “Having just enjoyed a productive week, I was hoping…
KUALA LUMPUR: A 67-year-old man had to disown his son due to his gambling addiction and substantial debts. Retiree Wong Yock Sang said his 35-year-old son was a chronic gambler who borrowed from loan sharks to fund his lifestyle. “I exhausted my life savings to settle his RM240,000 debt in 2019 because he promised to…
Last week I scored a trifecta, managing to upset people in three ways. First, for my supposed anti-immigration stance, second, for hating on Elon Musk (the bromance is still strong with some readers, even though his car company is as bad as the rest in terms of spying on drivers) and, finally, from animal lovers…
Many people think the goal of gambling is to get rich. This couldnt be further from the truth. The best gamblers are those who know how to make their bankroll last. If you want to win, you need to learn how to gamble smart and minimize your losses. Here are some tips and strategies for…