Legal
April 30, 2021
High Profile Gambler Receives Prison Sentence over $9.6M Fraud
Rob Gorodetsky, a high-profile gambler who was spending thousands on sports and luxury cars was sentenced to more than two years in prison. After a federal investigation, prosecutors found that Gorodetsky was involved in a $9.6 million fraud. High-Profile Gambler Sentenced over Fraud, Gets 28 Months in Prison Rob Gorodetsky, once a high-profile gambler who […]
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April 30, 2021
Missouri Lawmakers Approve Illegal Gaming Machines in the State
Missouri lawmakers – at least enough of them to control the votes – are fine with illegal gambling occurring in the state. That’s the logical conclusion that can be drawn by the announcement that they rejected a bill earlier this week that would have created new gambling regulations and brought an end to illegal gaming. […]
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April 30, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo Facing $78-million Lawsuit over Alleged Rape at Palms Casino
For the past couple of years, soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the spotlight more for his off-field activity than his goal-scoring. One incident centers on accusations of rape that are still waiting to be discussed in federal court. New documents added to the case by the plaintiff, Kathryn Mayorga, this week show how […]
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April 30, 2021
Nevada Gaming Control Board Expands Horse Betting Options
On Wednesday, Nevada horseplayers received good news from the Gaming Control Board, which grants racebooks to accept bets on more races from Churchill Downs, not just Kentucky Oaks, and the Kentucky Derby. Nevada Horseplayers with More Betting Options Nevada Gaming Control Board has granted racebooks the right to allow horse bettors to bet on more […]
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April 30, 2021
UKGC Has Suspended Nektan’s Operating License
UKGC has suspended Nektan (Gibraltar) Limited, a B2C company licensed to operate mobile gaming sites. The Gambling Commission Has Suspended Nektan Limited The Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended the remote operating license of Nektan (Gibraltar) Limited, a leading international mobile gaming content developer and platform, pending a formal investigation. The company was licensed to operate […]
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April 30, 2021
Florida’s DeSantis-Seminole Compact to Face Legal Scrutiny
Florida’s sports gambling compact that will offer an unprecedented expansion of the state’s gambling industry may come under legal challenges from opponents. Bringing Online Sports Gambling in Florida The recently negotiated compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis offers a path to sports betting legalization for the Sunshine State. Pending approval in May, the compact […]
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April 29, 2021
BC Ex-gaming Minister Testifies in Money Laundering Inquiry, Rejects Claims
Rich Coleman, British Columbia ex-gaming minister testified in light of the ongoing inquiry into money laundering. During his testimony, he rejected claims for neglecting money laundering investigations over casino revenue. Furthermore, Coleman deemed those allegations ridiculous and stressed that such a thing has never happened. BC’s Money Laundering Inquiry Continues, Ex-cabinet Minister Testifies Rich Coleman, […]
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April 29, 2021
Illinois Revisits Sports Gambling Laws, Could Allow In-state College Wagers
Illinois has an interesting gaming industry. Casinos are allowed, but online casinos aren’t. Sports gambling is allowed and online sports gambling is permitted, as well. Online user registrations for sports gambling were allowed, but then stripped away. Now, as Chicago prepares to welcome a new casino, state lawmakers are taking another look at the gaming […]
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April 28, 2021
Vivo Gaming Studios Complete Successful GLI Audit
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has successfully audited three of Vivo Gaming’s studios, allowing it to sell its accredited goods to the Isle of Man Gambling Supervisory Commission (GSC) licensees and further expand its controlled business footprint. Vivo Gaming Is Scheduled to Launch First Isle of Man-based Operator in Near Future Vivo Gaming is expected to go […]
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April 28, 2021
Crown Resorts to Pay Massive Fine as Victorian Gaming Investigation Continues
Crown Resorts has left a trail of bad decisions over the years, all leading to the questionability of its right to continue operating casinos in Australia. As investigations into its history continue, additional missteps are being uncovered and the company continues to pay the price for decades of institutional mismanagement. The latest comes via the […]