Legal
December 4, 2023
Lawsuit Targets Circa Hospitality’s Customer Loyalty Program
Operators across Las Vegas offer different incentives through their loyalty programs. Signing up for some of those programs is free and customers can benefit from a wide range of complimentary options, including free meals, casino chips or in some cases even free hotel accommodation for a specific period. A recent lawsuit challenges whether or not […]
Legal
December 1, 2023
New Bill to Repeal Illegal Gambling in Alabama
Illegal gambling is a growing concern for Alabama. While lawmakers’ efforts to legalize gambling continue, valuable tax revenue is flowing to nearby states or worse, benefits the illegal gambling sector. State Rep. Andy Whitt is among the lawmakers who support changes to Alabama’s regulations, and he recently unveiled plans for a new bill that seeks […]
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November 30, 2023
Sports Betting Proposal in Brazil Delayed Once Again
The voting on a proposal calling for the legalization of online sports betting and casino gambling in Brazil was delayed Wednesday amid growing concerns from Senators opposing online gambling activities. Last week, Brazil’s Senate’s Committee on Economic Affairs (CAE) approved the sports betting tax bill that called for the regulation and taxation of online casinos […]
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November 29, 2023
Blackjack Player Imprisoned for Cheating and Witness Tampering
A notorious blackjack cheater lied and threatened a witness to try to get out of prison. Fortunately, his fraud was uncovered, adding to his prison sentence instead. The cheater, Jordan Anthony Rondell, is a 36-years-old man from Aberdeen, South Dakota, who tried to scam a tribal casino in the state. Together with a number of […]
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November 24, 2023
Entain Reaches an Agreement with the CPS, Set to Pay £585M
On November 24, the gambling giant Entain announced that it has reached a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The agreement was also approved by Dame Victoria Sharp, president of the King’s Bench Division. The gambling company will proceed to seek final judicial approval from the Court on December 5. The […]
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November 24, 2023
Molotov Cocktail Causes Deadly Fire at Illegal Casino in Mexico
A fire at an illegal Mexican casino in Tijuana has led to the deaths of people. According to witnesses, the fire was caused by a hit-and-run attack that saw people on a motorcycle toss a Molotov cocktail at the property. The culprits promptly disappeared from the scene. In the meantime, the fire spread quickly, engulfing […]
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November 24, 2023
Thai Authorities Seize Villas Related to an Illegal iGaming Operation
The Thai Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has confiscated two luxurious villas from operators of UFA, an illegal online gambling network for high rollers. As reported by The Thaiger, a Thai news outlet, the two properties are worth over 2 billion baht in total (roughly $56.5 million). For reference, the villas are located in Phuket’s […]
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November 24, 2023
Myanmar Rebels Storm Laukkaing Casinos, Free Trafficked Workers
Myanmar rebels continue their march against the Asian country’s dictatorial leadership. Amid their struggle, the freedom fighters have stormed casinos and scam facilities, freeing trafficked workers and taking mafia members hostage. According to the latest reports the rebels, representing three ethnic minorities and anti-junta fighters, took over Laukkaing, a key town near the border with […]
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November 24, 2023
Indiana Legislators Close Door on Gaming Bills Amidst Corruption Fallout
Indiana lawmakers have decided to forgo any consideration of new gaming bills during the upcoming 2024 legislative session. The announcement, made by House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, comes as a response to the recent guilty plea to federal corruption charges by former state legislator Sean Eberhart. Former Shelbyville Representative’s […]
Legal
November 22, 2023
Spanish Police Officer Took Crime Scene Money to Gamble, Got a Sentence
A Spanish police officer has been sentenced for embezzling money to gamble. The man will now serve a five-month suspended prison sentence and a 10-month disqualification period. The incident happened in 2020 when the man and his team cracked down on an illegal drug operation. At the scene, the officer and his colleagues seized bags […]
