Legal
November 25, 2021
DOJ Sued by IGT Over Lack of Wire Act Response
The US Department of Justice is being sued by IGT as it seeks affirmation that it can’t be charged with violating the Federal Wire Act. The lottery provider is asking for declaratory relief that the law, which was brought in 1961 and, depending on the week, applies to interstate gambling, won’t be applied to its […]
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November 25, 2021
Authorities Bust Illegal Gambling Ring Targeting South Koreans
Authorities have busted an illegal site that was targeting gamblers in South Korea and had ties with the Philippines. As the Yonhap News Agency reports, the website’s base of operations was a hotel-casino. As a result of the criminal ring, around 130 people in South Korea were taken into custody. Website Dismantled, Nine Arrested Even […]
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November 24, 2021
Appellate Court Revives Lawsuit Against Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts
A sexual harassment lawsuit that was filed against the former CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn, and the company itself by nine women will go forward after a decision made by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday. In the original ruling, the suit was dismissed in July 2020 by James Mahan, […]
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November 24, 2021
Slidell Casino Dispute Lands in Court, but No Resolution Yet
Slidell residents concerned by the Camilia Bay Casino in their community and their attorneys appeared in court Tuesday to hear updates on whether or not they would vote for the casino on December ballots. Although time is running out for a decision to be made, the judge set up two additional court dates. These have […]
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November 23, 2021
Sports Betting in Florida Takes a Step Back after a Federal Judge’s Decision
By now, more than half of the US states have legalized and launched some form of sports betting. While those states enjoy the benefits of increased tax revenue and the reduced black market, others are yet to launch the activity. Florida is one of the states where sports betting continues to face difficulties. Florida Puts […]
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November 23, 2021
Aussie Woman Addicted to Gambling App That Doesn’t Pay Out Real Money Steals $678K
In Australia, gambling represents a significant public health issue. Although approximately 0.5-1% of the adult population is experiencing problem gambling, some 250,000-350,000 Australians are experiencing at-risk gambling. Considering the ongoing pandemic, the online gambling activities in the country have spiked. In fact, a report from September this year suggested that online gambling spend in September […]
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November 22, 2021
Washington State Ranch Running Illegal Horse Racing and Gambling
The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) announced in a press release its agents served a warrant at a property suspected of illegal horse racing operation. Illegal Horse Racing and Gambling Confirmed The warrant served on October 26 by WSGC Special Agents, deputies with Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office and US Department of Agriculture agents was […]
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November 18, 2021
Casino Workers Take Penn National to Court Over Cigarettes
At least 1,500 people working in casino jobs in Missouri, Kansas and other states will be part of a class-action lawsuit alleging illegally lower wages because they smoke. According to NPR affiliate KCUR, US District Judge Stephen Bough, Kansas City, granted workers certification as class members for their lawsuit against Penn National Gaming. This gives […]
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November 17, 2021
Pennsylvania: Criminals Kidnap and Rob Parx Casino Visitor
After visiting Pennsylvania’s Parx Casino, a 46-yeard-old male was kidnapped by three masked men. The robbers tied him up and put him in a van. Once released, the victim contacted the police and found that the robbers have stolen cash, credit cards and a gun from his home. Casino Visitor Kidnapped and Robbed A 46-year-old […]
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November 15, 2021
Arkansas Restaurant Employee Killed After Winning at Casino
An employee at a restaurant in Arkansas is under scrutiny after being accused of shooting a co-worker after the victim won a prize at a casino located nearby. As the Gentry, Ark. Police Department reports, officers were called at La Huerta restaurant on Wednesday at 11:030 am. They investigated a victim being shot at the […]