Legal
June 10, 2021
CA Nun Embezzles $835,000 for Gambling, Faces 40 Years in Jail
Following an investigation by the FBI, IRS, and Torrance Police Department, charges were filed against a now-retired nun that used to be a principal of St. James Catholic School in California. Statement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office released on Tuesday reveals that Mary Margaret Kreuper will plead guilty for embezzling more than $835,000 in school […]
Casino
June 8, 2021
Some California Gaming Properties Begin to Remove COVID-19 Restrictions
All across the US, casinos are beginning to rebuild following the global COVID-19 pandemic that had them handicapped for more than a year. Nevada, Mississippi and other states have already announced reductions or withdrawals of COVID-19 health restrictions and California is expected to be added to the list in a week. A few casinos in […]
Legal
May 28, 2021
California Advances Sports Betting to November 2022 Ballot
Legal sports betting in California moved a step closer Thursday when the secretary of state’s office confirmed a measure brought forward by a coalition of federally recognized Native Indian tribes received the necessary number of valid voter signatures to advance. Gambling Expansion in Sight The California secretary of state’s office said it verified the signatures […]
Legal
May 25, 2021
Robert Durst’s Murder Trial Restarts after Being Postponed for 14 Months
The murder trial of multimillionaire Robert Durst, accused of killing Susan Berman, has restarted last week. Previously, the trial that inspired the HBO documentary miniseries “The Jinx”, was postponed for more than a year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Robert Durst’s Murder Trial Restarts After being postponed since March 2020, due to the ongoing […]
Legal
May 24, 2021
Legalized Sports Gambling in California Crosses Hurdle, But Time is Running Out
California has had a difficult time introducing any type of expanded gambling, mostly due to resistance from the state’s tribes. However, an effort to bring sports gambling to the state is underway that hopes to find success. A petition that has been circulating to allow a public referendum on sports gambling by California’s tribes has […]
Casino
May 3, 2021
74-year-old Casino Winner Robbed at Gunpoint; Suspected Thieves Nabbed
What should have been just a routine day at a local casino turned violent for one gambler in Northern California last Thursday. A 74-year-old female gambler found Lady Luck on her side while at the Win-River Casino in Redding, CA, but her day met a brutal end when she arrived home. The individual, whose name […]
Legal
April 20, 2021
Facebook Becomes the Latest to Be Sued over Social Casinos
Facebook is an illegal gaming operator. That’s the assertion of three individuals who have joined forces to sue the social media giant. They argue that the platform, by allowing social casino advertising and apps, is actively – and illegally – involved in the gambling industry and want accountability. This isn’t the first time that the […]
Legal
April 7, 2021
Apple Faces Another Class-Action Lawsuit Illegal Gambling Apps Claims
Tech giant Apple faces another class-action lawsuit for allegedly operating illegal gambling apps on its App Store, specifically titles developed by DoubleU Games. Complaint Focuses on In-Game Currencies Another class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, alleging that the tech giant benefits from illegal betting apps on the App Store. The petition, which was filed […]
Legal
February 17, 2021
Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California over F2P Gambling Apps
A lawsuit was filed against Apple in California on Tuesday. The class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Columbia over free-to-play casino-style apps. A Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California A class-action lawsuit was filed in California against the multinational technology company, Apple, over free-to-play (F2P) […]
Sports
February 9, 2021
Kindred Signs Entry Deals for Unibet in Arizona and California
Arizona and California have proven seductive markets for Kindred Group which has signed activation deals with the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation to gain an early entry into the states. Unibet Parent Company Seeks out Arizona and California as Gambling Markets Kindred Group is expanding its clout in the United States and […]