Legal
May 27, 2022
Ex-MGA CTO Jason Farrugia Faces Charges in Court
Ex-chief technology officer for Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) Jason Farrugia has been charged with a series of alleged offenses including fraud, extortion, and money laundering. Farrugia’s charges come five months after his MGA employment was terminated. The MGA has issued a statement that confirmed the fact that Farrugia had been arraigned on charges related to […]
Legal
May 27, 2022
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Tosses Circus Circus-AIG Lawsuit
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, several casino operators sought relief and monetary compensation, issuing a number of insurance claims for the losses they claimed to have suffered through the months of shutdown. Las Vegas Strip-based Circus Circus was one of them. In 2020, the operator attempted to submit such a claim to American […]
Legal
May 27, 2022
Armenia Bans Cash Gambling, E-Money to Follow
Gambling and betting operators in Armenia have been hit with a massive restriction as authorities have approved the ban on the use of cash for gambling purposes. The Bill is set to be put in effect in 10 days and this decision is set to change the gambling landscape in the country. This cash gambling […]
Legal
May 27, 2022
CA Tribal Compacts Approved without Environmental Report
A California bill that seeks to ratify tribal gaming compacts and exempt the tribes from providing an environmental review was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom this week. ‘In Deference to Tribal Sovereignty SB 900, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Sen. Melissa Hurtado and co-sponsored by Assemblymembers Rep. Devon Mathis and Dem. Eduardo Garcia, […]
Legal
May 27, 2022
Man Jailed after Stealing from an Elderly Casino Player
A thief who stole an elderly woman’s casino winnings was brought to justice and will remain in prison. Three Men Assaulted an Elderly Casino Player In 2016, an anonymous 73-year-old casino player managed to win almost $25,000 by playing roulette. She left the Fitzwilliam Casino & Card Club in Ireland feeling lucky but her luck […]
Legal
May 26, 2022
Queensland to Reform Gambling Laws amid Star Inquiry
Queensland plans to introduce new gambling laws instead of launching inquiries against operators, the government announced. This comes amid ongoing action against Star Entertainment in other Australian states. Queensland Plans to Introduce New Laws In the wake of the recent inquiries against Star Entertainment Group and Crown Resorts, Queensland realized that it needs to introduce […]
Legal
May 26, 2022
CA Illegal Casinos Linked to Drugs, Violence, Corruption
An investigation targeting illegal gambling, narcotics, and gun trafficking under the code name ‘Operation Community First’ launched by the Orange County Asian Organized Crime Task Force in February 2021 resulted in arrests and three indictments linked with illegal casinos. “These illicit businesses are a breeding ground for drug trafficking, violence and even police corruption.” US […]
Legal
May 26, 2022
Arrested Suncity Members Received Their Indictments
The Macau Public Prosecutions Office has indicted Alvin Chau, the chief executive officer of the Chinese junket Suncity. This was reported earlier by Inside Asian Gaming. The Arrestees Got their Indictments According to the report, the prosecution has also issued indictments to remaining suspects and to those who were arrested because of their ties with […]
Legal
May 26, 2022
SJC Orders Superior Court to Revisit the Everett Case
FBT Everett Realty has been trying to sue the Massachusetts gambling regulator for several years. The local Supreme Judicial Court has now intervened, ordering a lower court to reexamine the situation. FBT Everett Claims the Regulator Unjustly Decreased the Price The situation began in 2016 when FBT Everett agreed to sell some land to Wynn […]
Legal
May 26, 2022
WSOP Bracelet Winner Involved in $25M Sports Betting Scheme
Another professional poker player seems to be embroiled in a seedy affair as charges of fraud and money laundering were brought up against Cory Zeidman, a Florida-based pro, on Wednesday. He is also facing federal charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, as well as additional charges to commit money laundering. Litany of […]
