Legal
November 5, 2025
Tucson Sugar Skulls File Lawsuit over Failed Arizona Sports Betting License Bid
The Tucson Sugar Skulls, a team participating in the Indoor Football League, have taken legal action against two high-profile law firms and several of their partners. The team accuses the defendants of legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty after a failed attempt to secure a sports betting license in Arizona. The Team Sought an […]
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November 5, 2025
China Sentences Five High-Ranking Bai Syndicate Gambling Kingpins to Death
A Chinese court has sentenced five senior figures of a notorious Myanmar mafia, the Bai family, to death as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on scam operations across Southeast Asia. The syndicate was involved in a range of crimes, including telecom fraud, illicit gambling, kidnapping, extortion, and forced prostitution. Five Bai Family Gangsters Sentenced to Death […]
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November 5, 2025
Appeals Court Revives Resorts World Lawsuit
An appeals court has sent a high-profile lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas back to the US District Court for further review, giving high-stakes gambler Robert “R.J.” Cipriani another chance to pursue his claims. Missaplied Judicial Estoppel Cipriani, who posts online under the handle “RobinHood 702,” had been pushing his case for years, alleging that […]
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October 29, 2025
Kalshi Faces Legal Setback as Federal Judge Sends Massachusetts Case to State Court
New York-based prediction market operator Kalshi has suffered a significant legal setback as a federal judge ruled that the platform’s ongoing legal battle with the state of Massachusetts must proceed in a state court rather than a federal one. This ruling marks a procedural win for Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, who seeks to prevent […]
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October 29, 2025
Thai Police Arrest Ex-Boxing Champ Turned Illegal Operator
The Thai police have arrested a boxing veteran who turned into an illegal gambling operator. The culprit’s scheme is believed to have generated more than 100 million baht ($3.1 million) in three years. Thailand Bust an Illegal Gambling Scheme Weerapong Unlamai, better known as Puenkon Tor Surat, is a prominent Muay Thai (also known as […]
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October 28, 2025
Entain Braces for Legal Battle in Australia over Alleged Compliance Failings
Entain, a leading player in Australia’s wagering market, is ready to defend itself in what could become a high-profile case under the country’s anti-money laundering laws. The company, which operates the Ladbrokes and Neds brands, has submitted a formal response to the Federal Court civil case brought by AUSTRAC, marking another high-profile gambling controversy in […]
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October 28, 2025
Vietnam Puts Former Officials on Trial in $107M Gambling Scandal
The Hanoi People’s Court has commenced one of the most significant illegal gambling cases in Vietnam over the past few years, drawing national attention for its scope, its participants, and the staggering sums involved. One hundred and forty-one defendants stand accused of organizing and participating in an underground gambling ring worth nearly VND 2.6 trillion […]
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October 28, 2025
Israel Police Bust Cockfighting Ring, Arrest 3 People
Israeli authorities have cracked down on an illegal cockfighting ring, arresting three people in the process. The illegal scheme forced the animal to fight, allowing patrons to gamble on the outcome. The Police Rescued 150 Cockerels The illegal cockfighting ring was located in an agricultural neighborhood near Ness Ziona, according to a recent report by […]
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October 28, 2025
Kalshi Goes After New York Gambling Regulator
Prediction market platform Kalshi is not intimidated by gambling regulators, nor attorney generals. The company has been fighting and winning a case in New Jersey and is possibly gearing up for a fight in Massachusetts and Arkansas, where the Attorney Generals have issued a public opinion that these platforms are indeed in violation of local […]
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October 23, 2025
Ex-Mossad Operatives Linked to Covert Campaign Against Evolution
A corporate espionage scandal is rocking the online gambling industry after court documents in New Jersey revealed that ex-Mossad intelligence operatives working for Israeli company Black Cube were behind a covert investigation targeting Swedish gaming powerhouse Evolution. London-listed Playtech, a significant rival in the global iGaming sector, reportedly requested and financed the operation. Playtech Maintains […]
