Legal
September 25, 2020
NGC Settles with Gaming Operators, Acquires $435,000 in Fines
Nevada gaming regulators approved Thursday a handful of settlements for disciplinary actions against casino operators. The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) fined Boyd Gaming $300,000 for a November 2019 incident, and affirmed another $135,000 in fines from other operators for violations of the state’s health and safety guidelines. $300,000 for Boyd Gaming The biggest chunk of […]
Industry
September 24, 2020
Isai Scheinberg Sentenced with ‘Time Served’ and $30,000 Fine
PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg was sentenced to time served and a $30,000 fine for his participation in an unlawful internet gambling business. The dual Canadian and Israeli national pled guilty on one count back in March and was facing jail time of up to 5 years, but eventually managed to avoid prison. Isai Scheinberg was […]
Legal
September 12, 2020
High Rank Prosecutor and Head of National Police Branch Arrested in Ukraine
Ukranian Security Services (SBU) arrested officials in the Smila region of the country for alleged corruption related to illegal gambling. A local prosecutor and a high rank policeman were detained after being discovered to have accepted bribes. Head of Police and High Rank Local Prosecutor The head of one of the branches of the National […]
Casino
August 18, 2020
NSW Inquiry: Crown Risked Staff Arrests Despite Sound Warning
Crown Resorts did nothing to protect their China-based members of staff from being arrested, despite being notified of the high risk and the fear its employees were living in, an ongoing investigation by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) in New South Wales (NSW) into the suitability of the ASX-listed company to hold a […]
Casino
August 16, 2020
Star Casino Fined $90,000 for Breaching of Security Standards
The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) in New South Wales (NSW) has issued a AUD$90,000 fine to Star Casino in Sydney for allowing minors access to the gaming floor and gambling. The casino self-reported the 3 cases to the gaming regulator but it did not stop ILGA from dishing the penalty. Multiple Cases of […]
Esports
August 13, 2020
Dota2 Pro LastHero Arrested at a Peaceful Protest in Belarus
B8 Esports team member Oleg “LastHero” Demidovich was arrested at a peaceful protest in Belarus. While no contact is made with him so far, it is known that he is detained at a preliminary detention prison. Oleg “LastHero” Demidovich Arrested While Peacefully Protesting The professional Dota2 player, Oleg “LastHero” Demidovich was arrested while attending a […]
Legal
August 6, 2020
Nevada Seeks to Fine Sahara Casino for Health and Safety Breaches
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is preparing to issue a penalty of undisclosed amount against the Sahara Las Vegas Casino for four counts of non-compliance with health and safety standards. Sahara Las Vegas Casinos Gets Penalized by NGCB The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NHCB) has issued a fine to the Sahara Las Vegas Casino for […]
Industry
July 19, 2020
27-Year-Old Man Charged with Fraud for Millions in Cryptocurrencies Which He Used for Gambling
New York based 27-year-old man charged in fraud allegations for a cryptocurrency scheme. The man, allegedly used $4.5 million collected from his victims for gambling but presented them an investment scheme. Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Fraud A 27-year-old, Douglas Jae Woo Kim has been charged in a criminal complaint at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The […]
Legal
July 18, 2020
PPP Fraud Investigation, Man Detained without Bond
The US Attorney’s Office in Central District of California announced Thursday a man alleged of bank fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Scheme (PPP) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security /CARES/ Act was detained without bond, pending court hearing on Tuesday. Andrew Marnell, a 40-year-old resident of Beverly Grove neighborhood in California who […]
Legal
July 14, 2020
Star Casino Fined for Breach of Public Health Orders
Liquor & Gaming NSW, the regulatory body responsible for liquor, wagering, gaming and registered clubs in New South Wales, Australia, announced it will impose a fine to the operator of Star Casino, Star Entertainment Group. The casino that has been found in breach of public health orders relating to virus risk mitigation after groups of […]