Legal
December 9, 2021
Rob Waterhouse Gets Rap on the Knuckles Over Advertisement Shortcomings
The Liquor and Gaming New South Wales has issued a penalty to Rob Waterhouse over a socially irresponsible gambling advertisement. Australia has a very strict code of conduct when it comes to most forms of gambling promotion. Over the past months, we have heard about numerous instances of respectable brands coming head-to-head with local regulators […]
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December 8, 2021
Esports Technologies Shares Go up After Company Lands UK License
Las Vegas-based esports wagering giant Esports Technologies is getting a much-needed lift-up after plummeting over the course of last week. The change comes as a result of the company managing to get access to a gaming permit in the UK. The permit will give the company access to a huge market worth $19.2 billion in […]
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December 8, 2021
Former NASCAR Driver Forces Virginia Skills Game Ban to Make a Pit Stop
Hermie Sadler, a former NASCAR driver, hasn’t won the legal checkered flag, but he could be close. He has been granted a temporary injunction by a Virginia court to stop the state from enforcing its skill-game ban. Sadler Takes on Virginia and Wins Sadler filed suit to contest the ban, which took effect in June. […]
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December 8, 2021
Florida’s Gaming Scene in Turmoil as Court Fights Heat Up
In a battle over expanding Florida’s gaming scene, two sides will meet in court Wednesday. One side claims that the other has turned into intimidation and harassment. Las Vegas Sands vs the Seminole In a highly sensitive case, a Tallahassee judge will hear from groups backed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Las Vegas […]
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December 7, 2021
SCOTUS Denied JAC’s Hollywood Jamul Casino Petition
A case brought up by a group of casino opponents in California against a tribal casino was dismissed by the US Supreme Court twice, putting the end to a nearly decade-long public dispute. Petition to Rehear Denied The petition filed by the Jamul Action Committee (JAC) to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) […]
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December 7, 2021
MGCB: Consumers Using Unregulated Operators Face Risks
In a statement on Monday, the gambling regulator in Michigan warned residents of the state that placing bets or gambling via unregulated, black market operators hides unexpected dangers. Using Unregulated Operators May Result in Identity Theft Michigan Gaming Control Board’s (MGCB) executive director, Henry Williams, said in a statement earlier this week that residents who […]
Legal
December 7, 2021
Rejection of New Jersey PILOT Program Could Lead to Casino Closure
Senate President Steve Sweeney stated Monday that four of Atlantic City’s nine casinos could be closed if the amendments made to the casino PILOT bill are not passed. These comments were made during the Senate Budget and Appropriations hearing on the bill. The bill was approved by the committee and released for a vote by […]
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December 3, 2021
Italian Police Arrested 12 Illegal Gambling Operation Suspects
The Italian federal police have caught 12 people who are suspected of being connected to illegal gambling websites, possibly operated by the Mafia. Operation Game Over II Seeks to Put End to Fraud According to the police, the arrestees are a part of an illegal gambling ring and were processing illegal online bets to Maltese […]
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December 3, 2021
AGA Calls on the Justice Department to Stop Illegal Gambling Machines
The American Gaming Association has urged the federal government not to allow illegal gambling machines to be manufactured. In a letter to the Justice Department, Bill Miller, AGA President, and CEO wrote that “support and resources from the Department of Justice and federal law enforcement agencies are critical to eliminating illegal gambling devices from our […]
Legal
December 2, 2021
Caesars Sued for ADA Violation by Former William Hill Employee
A former William Hill employee is suing Caesars Entertainment for violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a lawsuit filed by Joseph Pugliese revealed. ‘Constructive Discharge’ According to the lawsuit filed in the US District Court of New Jersey, suffering from arthritis Pugliese had to quit his job as a cashier at William Hill […]