THE BALL’S IN MY COURT: Trent Ball reflects on the high price he has paid for his gambling addiction. Picture: MARK JESSER SATURDAY, January 30, 2016 marks 255 days since Trent Ball last had a bet. Its been an innings made up of only singles but for anyone who knows the Cricket Albury-Wodonga captain and Tallangatta…
GAMBLERS in the North East lost nearly $15 million through poker machines over a six-month period last year as concerns increase for a growing number of at risk punters. HELP: Counsellor Kaily Goodsell says seeking help can make a big difference in the lives of gambling addicts, especially if undertaken before the problem gets too…
It is almost 10 years since the onset of the global financial crisis, and yet the world is more polarised between rich and poor and politically more unstable, writes Tom Bramble. ———- When the US property market began to sink in 2007, few people foresaw what was about to transpire. The US financial system, which…
With Super Bowl 50 barely a week away, a San Francisco high school football star who played with the 49ers and then the Denver Broncos was one of 23 co-defendants named in a federal indictment alleging they ran a violent sports gambling and drug trafficking ring. Derek Loville, an Archbishop Riordan High School graduate, was…
The year is off to a turbulent start; both in the UK, and around the world. January saw oil prices plummeting, while Chinese growth slowed, spooking investors (but surprising none). But amid the turmoil and confusion of global stock markets, there are a few economic trends which look set to hold sway throughout 2016. Heres…
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Nineteen suspects were taken into custody today in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange counties and several other U.S. cities in an investigation into an alleged international drug trafficking and illegal gambling ring led by a former University of Southern California athlete. The arrestees are among 22 people charged by a…
The FBI have praised Australian police for helping them smash an alleged drug and illegal gambling ring. Picture: Getty THE FBI and US prosecutors have praised Australian authorities for helping smash what they allege was an international narcotics trafficking and illegal gambling ring. Owen Hanson Jr, a former college gridiron player already wanted in Australia…
Real estate magnate Donald Trump, who earlier said his native New York had become a “cesspool of corruption and incompetence,” promises “there won’t be stupid deals anymore” once he’s elected president. by Timothy O’Brien Here comes Donald Trump, again and again touting his prowess at dealmaking. There goes Donald Trump, again and again touting his prowess…
Republican presidential candidate and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took some time away from the campaign trail Tuesday to announce a new plan to rescue the beleaguered gambling town of Atlantic City, which was expected to face bankruptcy by April should no action be taken. Christies plan, made with state and municipal lawmakers at his…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Tuesday called for a revised plan to rescue Atlantic City, including proposals for a takeover and new revenue sources. The plan, which Christie introduced with state Senate President Steve Sweeney and Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian by his side, combines elements of previous plans to save the distressed gambling…