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Gambling News
Former New Jersey Councilman Banned From Office Over Involvement in Illegal Gambling
Monday August 31, 2026 (5:16 pm EDT)
Anand Shah could face up to 10 years in prison. US.- Former New Jersey Prospect Park councilman Anand Shah been banned from holding public office after pleading guilty to racketeering, money laundering and official misconduct. The charges relate to his role in an illegal gambling ring operating across Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties. According to New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, Shah acted as a sportsbook agent and poker manager for the operation, which used restaurants as fronts. The scheme operated for nearly six years, between January 2017 and August 2023.
Prediction Markets
British Columbia Declares Prediction Market Trading Is Gambling
Monday August 31, 2026 (5:16 pm EDT)
The Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) in British Columbia announced that event contracts tied to sports or entertainment outcomes are not financial products but gambling, and must be regulated under the Criminal Code of Canada and provincial gaming laws.
Tennis (US Open)
Valentin Vacherot v Aleksandar Kovacevic Betting Preview
Sunday August 30, 2026 (9:47 am EDT)
Valentin Vacherot is a Monégasque professional tennis player. He has a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 16 achieved on 4 May 2026, making him the highest-ranked Monégasque singles player in history. He is the current No. 1 Monaco singles player. He most recently lost to Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in the round of 64 of the Cincinnati Open with a score of 6-3, 6-3. Aleksandar Kovacevic is an American professional tennis player. He has a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 54 achieved on January 12, 2026 and a best doubles ranking of No. 105, reached on July 13, 2026. Kovacevic won 6-3, 7-6 (1) over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round of Winston-Salem on Wednesday. Vacherot is a -120 favorite here while Kovacevic pays even odds.
Gambling Crime
LSU Student Booked in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Tied to Illegal Gambling Operation
Sunday August 30, 2026 (9:47 am EDT)
An LSU student was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of gambling, cyberstalking, extortion, unlawful wagering and unlawful telephone communications and harassment. The Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division began its investigation of 23-year-old Joseph Contente, who allegedly acted as a bookie. A man claimed he began receiving harassing calls and messages when he could not pay.
Soccer (English Premier League)
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal Betting Odds
Sunday August 30, 2026 (9:47 am EDT)
Aston Villa come into the fixture with one win in their only home match, suggesting confidence on their own turf. Arsenal is a near -200 favorite. They have picked up two victories from their last three away encounters, showing effectiveness on the road. In their recent Premier League history against Arsenal, Aston Villa have managed three wins in their last six meetings. Aston Villa will pay out $550 for every $100 bet should they win here.
Prediction Markets
States Can Regulate Prediction Markets as Gambling, Federal Appeals Court Rules
Sunday August 30, 2026 (9:47 am EDT)
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that states can regulate prediction markets like gambling, dealing a major blow to the booming industry. There are still related lawsuits pending across the country, and legal experts believe the matter will ultimately be settled by the Supreme Court. But Friday’s ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is the largest courtroom victory to date for the states as they seek to regulate prediction sites. The 3-0 ruling came from a panel of three Trump-appointed judges. The case originated from Nevada, where regulators tried to shut down the Kalshi prediction site.
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