Legal
July 16, 2024
Philippine Police Hunt Mayor Accused of Espionage and Running Fake Casinos
Alice Guo, the Mayor of Bamban town in the Philippines, is now a fugitive, facing serious allegations of being a Chinese spy and running fake casinos. According to a recent BBC article, authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Guo. However, she has gone into hiding, evading law enforcement and bolstering suspicions regarding her involvement […]
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July 15, 2024
Thailand Law Enforcement Takes Decisive Action against Illegal Gambling
In a major crackdown on illegal gambling operations, Thai law enforcement agents have successfully closed more than 200 websites catering to Euro 2024 soccer-related gambling. The operation, aiming to curb the surge in illegal betting activities associated with the wildly popular soccer tournament, uncovered an estimated 2.4 billion baht ($66.3 million) in circulation across black […]
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July 11, 2024
Trafficking Victim Alleges Vegas Casinos Ignored Her
A lawsuit alleges that a number of high-profile casinos have turned a blind eye to an underage victim of human trafficking. An anonymous referred to as Tyla D. says that she was trafficked in 2006 and 2007 without receiving help from casino workers. According to the lawsuit, Tyla was forced to walk across casino floors […]
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July 11, 2024
Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud
Jontay Porter, former center for the Toronto Raptors, pled guilty on Wednesday in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a high-profile betting scandal that led to his lifetime ban from the NBA. Porter, released on a $250,000 bond guaranteed by his mother and wife, will face sentencing on 18 December. The Betting […]
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July 11, 2024
Hawaii Governor Signs 17 New Bills, Tightens Gambling Framework
Legislative changes in Hawaii seek to strengthen the gambling regulations and combat illegal gambling activities across the state. The changes marked one bill out of more than a dozen signed by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green earlier this week. Overall, the Governor greenlighted 17 important bills that sought to increase public safety and improve crime prevention […]
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July 11, 2024
Former Indiana Lawmaker Sentenced to Prison in Casino Corruption Scandal
A former legislator in Indiana was recently sentenced to one year in prison after agreeing to help a casino operator with favorable conditions in exchange for a future well-paid position with the company. The criminal case involves Sean Eberhart, a former lawmaker who was a representative for Indiana House District 57. Overall, he held the […]
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July 10, 2024
Vermont Democrats’ Debit Card Illicitly Used for Sports Betting
The Vermont Democratic Party faced an unfortunate accident, experiencing a fraudulent charge of $925 on its political committee debit card, with the funds later deposited into an account on the sports and fantasy gambling site FanDuel. While political fundraising committees are a prime target for criminals, this is the only known case where stolen money […]
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July 10, 2024
Everi Asks Court To Dismiss Anticompetitive Lawsuit Filed by Koin
This spring, two technology companies offering cashless solutions to the gambling sector, entered into a legal battle against each other. Everi, the leading provider of solutions and technology, powering iGaming and land-based operators, was accused by one of its rivals, Koin Mobile, of anticompetitive behavior. Moreover, Koin alleged that Everi seeks to establish a monopoly […]
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July 9, 2024
Legal Battle between DraftKings and Former Head of VIP Reaches New Juncture
The legal dispute between sports betting giant DraftKings and its former head of VIP, Michael Hermalyn, has intensified, with the US Court of Appeals now hearing arguments over whether California or Massachusetts law should govern the case. The legislative differences in these jurisdictions could impact the case’s resolution, motivating this ongoing debate. The Choice of […]
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July 9, 2024
UK Man Sentenced in Finland after Defrauding Online Casinos
William Anthony Parker has been handed a prison sentence in Finland after stealing almost a million dollars from online casino operators. The Brit has been accused of hacking into two iGaming companies, stealing a total of $903,000. The 34-year-old, according to a local report, exploited a security vulnerability to hack into the two casino operators […]
