Legal
April 18, 2024
Vegas Policeman-Turned-Sex-Offender Runs Away
A former Las Vegas police officer who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2023 is on the run. The defendant, Wendell Phillips, was expected to appear in Clark County District Court on April 11 to face charges but he never showed up. A warrant for his arrest has now been issued. Phillips was arrested in […]
Legal
April 18, 2024
DraftKings Lands in Court over Promotion of “Risk-Free” Bets
Gambling and betting giant DraftKings has found itself in hot water because of its promotion of “risk-free” bets in New York. A class action filed in the Southern District of New York on April 17 accuses the operator of deceptive advertising. The lawsuit was initiated by Samantha Guery through Reese LLP, a professional law firm. […]
Legal
April 18, 2024
Virginia Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Skill Games Amendments
The Virginia Senate rejected Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to a proposal to legalize and tax skill games. However, Youngkin can still opt to veto the legislation and keep skill games banned. Skill games have been a point of contention for years. While similar to slot machines, such games allow players to choose the winning paylines […]
Legal
April 18, 2024
Aristocrat Faces Tough Road in Copyright Lawsuit against Light & Wonder
Earlier this year, two leading developers of slot games, Aristocrat and Light & Wonder, were tangled in a legal battle over an alleged intellectual property violation. The lawsuit was filed by Aristocrat with the company claiming that its competitor created two products that were similar to its Dragon Link series. Aristocrat claimed that Light & […]
Legal
April 17, 2024
Houston Fraudsters Gambled with Stolen Money
A couple from Houston has gambled away tens of thousands of dollars it got from clients of its construction company without finishing the work it was supposed to do. The family would come up with all kinds of lies, going as far as to claim that the husband, Aleck Miller, had had a heart attack. […]
Legal
April 17, 2024
Running Aces Files Lawsuit Against Three Minnesota Casinos
One casino, racetrack and hotel in Minnesota, Running Aces, filed a new lawsuit against three of the state’s largest casino operators, claiming they violated the gambling regulations. In its lawsuit, the company pointed out that it currently lawfully offers a range of popular casino games, including Ultimate Texas Hold’Em, Three Card Poker and blackjack, among […]
Legal
April 16, 2024
IGT Has Resolved Its Legal Conflict with Acres
International Game Technology (IGT) announced that it has resolved its conflict with Acres, marking the end of the legal hostilities between the two companies. While the exact terms are yet to be announced publicly, IGT emphasized that the agreement would resolve all outstanding legal disputes. IGT also mentioned that the resolution was reached in the […]
Legal
April 16, 2024
MGM Seeks to Block FTC’s 2023 Cyberattack Investigation with Lawsuit
In September, MGM Resorts International, the leading gaming and entertainment company, fell victim to a group of hackers. The actions of the suspected “Scattered Spider” group resulted in disruptions in the company’s operations for approximately one week. The local impact was related to missing amenities and inconvenience created for MGM guests. But the wider impact […]
Legal
April 15, 2024
Macau Law Would Exempt Illegal Gambling Snitches from Prosecution
Macau would exempt minor gambling offenders from prosecution if they provide evidence against others. As per the revolutionary new law, the special administrative region would send such informants away with a pat on the shoulder or at least a reduced fine. The new law aligns with Macau’s ambition to prevent illegal gambling and crack down […]
Legal
April 10, 2024
Casino-Related Crime: Drunk Casino Goers Crash Car; Domestic Offender Gets Jail Time
From women who got into a fight at a casino while their children waited for them alone, to an offender who assaulted another at a casino hotel room, here are some of the latest cases of crime in the United States. Drunk Women Fight at a Casino, Crash Car into a Game Club Two women […]
