movie review BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER Running time: 101 minutes. Rated R (language and suicide). In select theaters. On Netflix Oct. 29. The first half of “Ballad of a Small Player,” a mysterious psychodrama starring Colin Farrell, is a sexy, hyperactive, high-roller’s “Catch Me If You Can.” As for the much worse second half, … Read more
Lucy Burdge has declared war. The gambling influencer and Red Sox superfan declared Cam Schlittler her enemy after the Yankees rookie dissed her following his Game 3 gem that ended Boston’s season. “Now, I am going to be eagle-eyed watching [Schlittler],” Burdge said on the “Baseball isn’t Boring” podcast. “Because do I have some tweets … Read more
It’s not all fun and games. Experts have long warned that spending a lot of time playing video games can increase anxiety, depression, eye strain, the risk of developing obesity and other health woes. Research has also shown a link between excessive gaming and another serious issue you might not expect — with one expert … Read more
The latest statistics confirm the social chatter that Las Vegas tourism has hit a dramatic low, with some even calling Vegas an experience of the past. Only 3.1 million people visited Sin City in June, down 11.3% compared to last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). Social media users have called out … Read more
He’s got jokes. Bruno Mars poked fun at the debunked rumors that he owed MGM Resorts $50 million in gambling debt following his surprise cameo at BLACKPINK’s concert in Los Angeles on Sunday. The “Treasure” singer, 39, shared an Instagram clip from his onstage appearance the day after and wrote, “Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate … Read more
Nobody will mistake two nights in Atlantic City for a week in Las Vegas. But if you live in New York, have a gambling jones to satisfy, want to party on the beach, take in a show or two and would rather drive for a couple hours than fly for just under six, AC is … Read more
DEAR ABBY: The woman I’ve been married to for the last 10 years is spending her time away from home. She isn’t seeing another man or hanging out in bars. She leaves at any time of the day and goes to the casino. She also plays online throughout the day or evening. She stays out … Read more
He has yet to come up triple hearts in life. Hitting the jackpot would seemingly raise one’s value on the romantic marketplace. However, a Colorado gambling influencer who won a million dollars playing the Las Vegas slots claims that’s not the case — because most of his female prospects just want a “sugar daddy.” “It’s … Read more
Bill Maher piled on the insults at Jay Leno’s expense following theories that the legendary late-night host’s recent injuries were the results of his gambling debts. Sitting down for Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, Maher brought up the brutal facial wound that Leno suffered when he fell down a hill while at a hotel in Pennsylvania … Read more
Mattress Mack is going under the knife. The Houston-area furniture proprietor, whose real name is Jim McIngvale, has gained notoriety nationally because of his wild promotions for free furniture if local sports teams win championships. He funds the promotions in part by placing sizable futures bets on the outcomes. Thursday morning, McIngvale announced in a … Read more
DEAR ABBY: How do I handle an elderly aunt who has a gambling problem? I live in a town with casinos. She lives in another state four hours away. She calls me often to ask to stay with me, and if I am traveling, she asks to use my house, etc. A year ago, she … Read more
An ESPN gambling host has lashed out on critics who pointed out that a gambling picks video she posted on social media included lines that were not offered on ESPN BET. On Thursday, before the Chiefs-Ravens NFL season opener, Erin Dolan posted a series of picks connected to the game. Hordes of commenters quickly pointed … Read more
This guy loves a gamble — and he just won big. Newlywed Cade Wessel is now a little richer thanks to a bet he placed in his high school yearbook six yeas ago. “Twenty bucks I marry Sarah Dill,” the then-class of 2018 senior, from Bradenton, Fla., captioned his graduation photo, confident he’d one day get … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have a daughter, “Liz,” who is our life. She’s 28 and a nurse. Her boyfriend, “Owen,” used to be a heavy cannabis user. My wife suspects he still uses it when he gets “stressed.” He is also a gambler. We have tried to give Owen a chance. He had … Read more
Not all vices are created equally. New research published in Human Brain Mapping shows that pornographic images trigger the reward centers of the brain more than the prospect of money or gaming in healthy adult men. The study explored how the human brain becomes conditioned to receive internet-related stimuli, particularly pornography, gambling and video gaming — … Read more
Experts are warning of one more potential side effect to popular weight loss drugs: reckless behavior. According to two experts, the drugs could cause people to act out of character, engaging in risky behavior, like gambling, or making huge life changes, like getting a divorce, reports the Daily Mail. Experts argue that weight loss drugs … Read more
Mark your calendars, place your bets and ready your wishes as fortunate awaits you this month. On May 18 at 2:36 p.m. EST, we will experience a once-a-year Jupiter cazimi. Cazimi comes from the Arabic word kaṣmīmī, meaning “as if in the heart.” In astrological terms, a cazimi transpires when a planet is in close or exact … Read more
The real-life made-for-TV drama around the gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s former translator Ippei Mizuhara is indeed heading for the small screen. Lionsgate Television is developing a scripted series about the absurd situation that engulfed baseball’s biggest star and revealed one of his closest friends had allegedly stolen nearly $17 million from Ohtani to cover … Read more
A New York lawmaker wants to expand fantasy sports games and update rules to keep pace with fan preferences and changes in the market. “We can do so much better,” said state Sen. Joe Addabbo (D-Queens), chairman of the Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, who is pushing a new bill on the popular pastime. Daily … Read more
Jontay Porter was the anti-Pete Rose. While Rose maintained he never bet on the Reds to lose, the NBA said Porter, who just received a lifetime ban for violating the league’s gambling policies, bet on the Raptors to lose. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski called that the “most damning” part of Porter’s transgressions. “Most damning for Porter … Read more