Casino
November 3, 2025
UKGC Shuts Down Casino Over AML Failings
Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds has had its operating licence suspended due to serious concerns over anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing measures. The suspension affects VGC Leeds Limited (operating licence no 000-043603-N-322897-005) and is being carried out under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The day before, the commission took a similar measure […]
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November 3, 2025
Policeman Who Extorted Money from Alleged Sex Offender Sentenced to 3 Years
Going after the bad guys often means that you have to make sure you don’t end up being one of them yourself. This is the lesson a South Yorkshire Police officer has learned after she was sentenced to three years in prison by the Leeds Crown Court. According to the court, the officer tracked down […]
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November 3, 2025
Maryland Considers Snuffing Out Regulated Gambling Entirely
Maryland has been running regulated gambling for several years now. Yet, the state may have had enough, as the General Assembly will reconvene for the upcoming legislative session in January and discuss the repeal of regulated gambling, and sports betting specifically. Online Sports Betting to Be Targeted in New Legislative Session The measure is not […]
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November 3, 2025
Resorts World New York City Promises $2.5B to MTA if Given Casino License
Resorts World New York City says it will give $2.5 billion to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) from 2026 to 2029 if it wins one of the state’s sought-after downstate casino licenses this December. This amount tops the MTA’s own estimate of $1.8 billion in casino-related money during the same time frame. Resorts World Aims […]
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November 3, 2025
Florida Appoints New Gambling Regulator Boss
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has appointed a new person at the helm, with the regulator picking Alana Zimmer as its new Executive Director. The appointment was confirmed on Thursday, October 30, and Zimmer will take over one of the biggest gambling regulators in the country. She will be tasked with protecting the integrity […]
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October 31, 2025
NYSGC Boss Asks Lawmakers to Do More to Protect Players
The executive director of the New York State Gaming Commission spoke to lawmakers on Wednesday, urging for more regulatory action to be undertaken to protect players and shield them against the negative effects of gambling-related harm. NYSGC Wants to Bolster Player Protections, Needs Lawmakers’ Say-so In his address, Robert Williams asked if enough has been […]
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October 31, 2025
Macau Arrests 4 in Massive Casino Fraud Scam
Four people have been arrested in Cotai on Monday, local police authorities announced, with the people suspected of conducting large-scale fraud against local casinos. According to authorities, the four people defrauded two casinos of approximately $2.4 million. Two Macau Casinos on the Hook, Chips Missing The Macau Judiciary Police said during a Thursday briefing on […]
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October 31, 2025
ACMA Hits Out Against Gambling Companies Based Offshore
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a series of warnings directed at offshore operators, notifying them that they run illegal gambling businesses that specifically target Australian customers. ACMA said that the companies had no local licenses and could therefore not offer any form of gambling products. To add insult to injury, some […]
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October 31, 2025
UAE Regulator Picks Jennifer Carleton to Handle Licensing and Investigations
The United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has chosen experienced gaming lawyer Jennifer Carleton as its new Chief of Licensing and Investigations. This appointment adds to a string of notable hires as the country develops its rules for commercial gaming. Jennifer Carleton Brings 30 Years of Legal and Compliance Experience to the […]
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October 31, 2025
Illinois Gambling Businessman Faces Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Assault
An Illinois entrepreneur with investments in gambling and cannabis now has to deal with a civil lawsuit. A woman claims he raped her two decades ago when they were both teenagers. Court Filing Alleges Illinois Business Owner Assaulted 15-Year-Old Court records reveal that lawyers for the woman known as “Jane Doe,” submitted the lawsuit to […]
