Legal
August 12, 2020
Casinos and Hotels in Nevada Protected from Frivolous Lawsuits
Gov. Sisolak has signed a new emergency bill to make sure that casinos and hotels, as well as other businesses in Nevada, aren’t shuttered by court order in cases where no evidence against them has been presented. Sisolak Introduces Legal Protections against Frivolous Lawsuits Gov. Steve Sisolak keeps finding himself with a lot on his […]
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August 10, 2020
Equality Commission Report in Sweden Proposes Limits on Gambling Time
Equality Commission’s report proposed limits for the working hours of gambling in the country. The report also called for fresh funds for battling of gambling-related harm. The Proposed “Working Hours” for Gambling Activities A new report by the Jämlikhetskommissionen, which is Sweden’s Equality Commission proposed limits on gambling times. The paper proposed that gambling in […]
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August 10, 2020
Tribes Sue Each Other over Gambling Compacts in Oklahoma
A lawsuit was filed against U.S. Department of the Interior and Governor Kevin Stitt by four Oklahoma tribes – The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Citizen Potawatomi Nations. The Hurdle over Gambling Compacts in Oklahoma Continues Last week Friday, four tribes in Oklahoma filed a lawsuit against U.S. Department of the Interior and Governor Kevin Stitt. […]
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August 8, 2020
Wynn Resorts Received Subpoenas Related to AML Compliance
Wynn Resorts Ltd disclosed in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) August 6 that it had received two subpoenas during the first half of the year. The subpoenas relate to compliance with anti-money laundering policies and procedures at Wynn Las Vegas. Official Requests for Information Regarding Possible AML Violations The subpoenas Wynn […]
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August 6, 2020
Massachusetts Sports Betting Legalization Will Be Put Off Until the Fall
The chances of sports betting legalization in Massachusetts to become reality by the end of the current legislative session are getting slim by the minute, a local media outlet reports. The sports betting texts will most likely not survive in the final version of the jobs bill House and Senate seek to reconcile differences and […]
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August 6, 2020
Nevada Seeks to Fine Sahara Casino for Health and Safety Breaches
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is preparing to issue a penalty of undisclosed amount against the Sahara Las Vegas Casino for four counts of non-compliance with health and safety standards. Sahara Las Vegas Casinos Gets Penalized by NGCB The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NHCB) has issued a fine to the Sahara Las Vegas Casino for […]
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August 5, 2020
NSW Inquiry: Star Could Not Find Credible Evidence
Star Entertainment Group was the latest to feature in the inquiry initiated by the government in New South Wales (NSW) into the dealings of casino operator Crown Resorts with the junket firm Suncity. The ASX-listed group informed regulators that they switched Suncity to another part of the casino and tasked its internal anti-money laundering and […]
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August 5, 2020
Slot Games in GB to Receive Betting and Deposit Limit, Suggests a New Report
Report published today suggests mandatory betting limits and deposit limits for online slot games in Great Britain. Besides those changes, the report proposes changes on taxation, licenses and regulatory framework changes. New Report Outlines the Framework for Gambling Regulation in Great Britain A report published today by the Social Market Foundation suggests a mandatory betting […]
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August 3, 2020
Wirecard Processed Payments for Mafia-controlled Online Casino
Wirecard has facilitated payments for CenturionBet, an online gaming brand originally licensed in Malta and controlled through a proxy by the powerful Italian Mafiosi organization, the ’Ndrangheta, an investigation by the Financial Times has revealed. CenturionBet Laundered Millions Worth of Euro for the Mafia Wirecard processed payments that have in all likelihood been used to […]
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August 2, 2020
Las Vegas Casinos Ready up to Protect from Coronavirus Lawsuits
With more people getting infected across Nevada, some casinos and small businesses are worried that their business could be shut down based on frivolous lawsuits. Businesses have asked lawmakers to revise legislation that limits liability. Mounting Coronavirus Cases Put Casinos at Danger of Frivolous Lawsuits With tampers frayed as the novel coronavirus death toll continues […]