I’m at the casino until the morning…MLB Washington Downgrades Major Shortstop to Minor League

Washington manager Dave Martinez said in an interview with MLB.COM on the 22nd (Korea time), “The reason why Abrams went down to the minor league is not because of his performance. It’s a problem solved within the club,” adding, “I won’t reveal the details.” Washington notified Abrams of a “minor league downgrade” after the visiting…

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Authorities in Cambodia have arrested nine Chinese nationals for the alleged kidnap and torture of two gamblers in Sihanoukville, a once sleepy seaside town now booming with Chinese-owned casinos.

Major Sok Kosal of the Sihanouk Province Military Police said the men were loan sharks, according to the Khmer Times. “They’re part of a Chinese gang who provided loans to gamblers at a casino in Sihanoukville,” said Kosal. “The suspects held two of their countrymen — who owed money due to gambling — and tortured…

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UK bank Barclays has become the first financial institution to offer its customers the option to “self-exclude” from gambling-related transactions.

Users of the bank’s mobile app will be able to block payments to betting companies and online casinos in an effort to help those struggling with gambling addiction to add an extra layer of restraint. Barclays said the feature is now available to all debit card holders in the UK and will be offered to…

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Christmas is right around the corner, and that means shoppers everywhere are scrambling to find last-minute stocking stuffers for friends and relatives. But if you’re buying for children, officials say that lottery products belong on the naughty list.

Lottery officials in several states and provinces have issued warnings this week to parents and other gift-givers, saying that scratch-off tickets, casino chips, and other gambling products aren’t appropriate presents for children. Officials: Lottery Tickets Worse Than a Lump of CoalAlmost all parents would agree that they don’t want their young children developing gambling habits….

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“American Sports Gambler” has been named the most influential “person” of the year by the Sports Business Daily Journal, a media outlet that’s focused on providing ”

The American sports bettor beat out the four commissioners of the “big four” professional US sports leagues, the NBA’s Adam Silver (No. 2), NFL’s Roger Goodell (No. 3), MLB’s Rob Manfred (No. 5), and NHL’s Gary Bettman (No. 10). When the US Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting in May,…

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The Pamunkey tribe believes has found the location where it hopes to build Virginia’s first ever casino.

The tribe — which claims a famous ancestor in Pocahontas — says it’s in negotiations to buy land in the City of Norfolk, on the banks of the Elizabeth River. It plans to build a $700 million casino resort, complete with performance venue, spa, and 1,200-room hotel tower. The tribe has financial backing from billionaire…

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Another dream stage…”亞’s First” Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup opens on the 21st, “8-day journey.”

The 2024 Homeless World Cup in Seoul begins its eight-day journey on the 21st. The Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup will be held at Hanyang University’s Seoul Campus Grand Stadium from the 21st to the 28th. Lee Keun-ho, a former member of the national team, will run the competition as the organizing committee chairman, Han…

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