MGM Grand Now ‘Owns’ Bruno Mars After He Racked Up $50 Million in Gambling Debt
The MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas reportedly “owns” singer Bruno Mars, who has $50 million in gambling debts. “He owes MGM millions of dollars.” [from gambling],” sauce Said News Land of Mars. “His debt reached $50 million. [The MGM] It’s basically his.” “He earns $90 million a year from his casino contract, but then he […]
Bruno Mars Reportedly Owes MGM Casino $50 Million From Gambling
Bruno Mars reportedly owes MGM Casino $50 million in gambling debt and is in the midst of a financial crisis, according to NewsNation on Thursday. The famous artist with chart-topping hits is reportedly an experienced gambler who racked up millions of dollars in debt at the gaming tables, with sums as high as $50 million […]
Online gambling revenue skyrockets in NJ, while in-person slump continues
Internet gambling revenues continue to soar in New Jersey, with online casinos taking a growing share of the gambling pie. Atlantic City Casino and his online partners won him $182 million in Internet gambling in February. Sports betting was also strong during the Super Bowl month, according to numbers released Friday by the state Gaming […]
NBA’s Rudy Gobert fined $100,000 for suggesting refs were influenced by gambling
The NBA on Sunday charged Minnesota center Rudy Gobert with making a gesture during a Friday night game that suggested referees were improperly influenced by gambling and related calls. It was announced that a fine of $1.00 was imposed. During Friday’s game between the Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Gobert rubbed his fingers together and […]
Temple-UAB investigation into suspicious gambling movement, explained
A dramatic change in the point spread for the men’s basketball game between the Temple Owls and UAB Blazers prompted an investigation by gambling company US Integrity Thursday night. According to Sports Illustrated. UAB entered opening day as a -1.5 point favorite against Temple. Hours later, the line moved to UAB -8 with no significant […]
New York, Maryland, and possibly California could be welcoming online gambling
With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh state in the U.S. to launch Internet gambling, industry panelists at the Online Gambling Conference said Wednesday that several more states will join the fray in the coming years. I predicted it would be deafening. Some speakers at the Next.io Forum on Internet Gambling and Sports Betting […]
Charges dropped against ex-Iowa State athletes accused of illicit gambling
A group of former Iowa State University athletes accused of illegal sports betting have had their charges dropped after prosecutors said the investigation may have been improperly conducted. Former soccer players Eiyoma Uwazurike, Gilaire Bullock and Isaiah Lee, and former wrestler Paniro Johnson all had their charges dismissed. According to the Des Moines Register of […]
How gambling impacts your taxes this year
(NEXSTAR) — Tax season is back. That means it’s time to report your previous year’s income again. This includes all income, including W-2s, side gigs, illegal activities (yes, you have to report them), and gambling winnings, which is a potential new source of income for some. . It looks like 2023 was a strong year […]
Jeopardy winner jokes about blowing $86K on sports gambling, alcohol
Commercial Content 21+ Season 39 Jeopardy winner Jake DeAruda is a man with simple tastes for his newfound wealth “I was 23 years old last year when my game aired, so I did what anyone under 25 would do,” De Arruda said on Wednesday’s show. “I’m quick to spend my checks on sports gambling, women, […]
3-year-old girl beaten to death by 12-year-old and 10-year-old while parents were out gambling, Louisiana police say
There were 4 people be charged with murder A 3-year-old child was bludgeoned to death by two teenagers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Police said on February 12th at approximately 3:45 p.m., they responded to a call from a child regarding an unresponsive infant at a residence on O’Neill Lane. When they arrived, there were no […]