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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Murders, slot machines, animal game, illegal cigarettes, and slave labor: the crimes attributed to Adilsinho, according to the police

Adilsinho, a notorious figure in organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, has been arrested and is linked to various illicit activities, including gambling, illegal cigarette trade, and suspected murders.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Earnings of 'El Mencho': How the CJNG Pocketed 17 Million Pesos in a Month

A leaked payroll of 'El Mencho' reveals significant earnings by the CJNG, amounting to 17 million pesos in December 2025 through illegal operations involving slot machines.

Feb 26 • 23:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why Slot Machines Have Never Lost Their Throne Since Olden Times

The article explores the enduring appeal of slot machines in casinos, highlighting their simplicity and entertainment value over more complex games.

Feb 17 • 13:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Woman embezzles over half a million in Teplice casino, then throws part of the money into slot machines

A woman in Teplice has embezzled over half a million Czech crowns from a casino, with some of the stolen money reportedly tossed into slot machines.

Feb 16 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist: "The infinite scroll was literally copied from slot machines"

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses the impact of social media on youth mental health amidst rising concerns over screen time.

Feb 12 • 18:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

27 Slot Machines Seized in Los Cabos; Linked to Crime Recruitment

27 slot machines were confiscated in Los Cabos, Mexico, due to their association with organized crime recruitment and drug-related activities.

Feb 9 • 00:59 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Bedolla calls on the mayors of Michoacán to eliminate slot machines: "they finance organized crime"

The governor of Michoacán, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, urged municipalities to eliminate slot machines which, disguised as entertainment, support organized crime by generating illicit revenue.

Feb 5 • 20:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Van against minicasinos in Veracruz; 190 slot machines seized in two municipalities

In operations conducted in Xalapa and Coatepec, Veracruz, 190 slot machines were confiscated as part of the National Strategy against Extortion, according to the State Attorney General's Office (FGE).

Feb 3 • 23:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Nicklas Brendborg, biomedical researcher, explains why you can't stop scrolling: "Social media works like casino slot machines"

Biomedical researcher Nicklas Brendborg discusses the addictive nature of social media, likening it to the mechanics of casino slot machines.

Jan 15 • 23:05 UTC

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