Legal
August 24, 2023
Philippines Arrests 1,245 Suspects Tied to Illegal E-Sabong Gambling
The Philippine News Agency confirmed the news, saying that the country’s police authorities have conducted a massive operation in the period between July 1, 2022, through August 15, 2023, resulting in the arrest of more than a thousand individuals. E-Sabong Continues to Thrive Despite Police Efforts The operation is part of the Philippines’ efforts to […]
Legal
August 23, 2023
MGM Resorts Faces Lawsuit Over Bat Encounter at New York-New York Hotel
A group of guests from Arizona has taken legal action against the New York-New York Hotel and Casino, situated along the iconic Las Vegas Strip and operated by MGM Resorts International, after a disturbing incident involving a live bat found in their hotel room. Arizona Family’s Hotel Stay Leads to Rabies Concerns The lawsuit, filed […]
Legal
August 23, 2023
Bulgaria’s NRA Cracks Down on Gambling-Related Money Laundering
In a bid to curb the alarming rise in money laundering cases within the gambling industry, Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) has unveiled its latest initiative – the Department for Prevention and Countermeasures against Money Laundering. This strategic move comes after a comprehensive evaluation of the nation’s vulnerabilities to money laundering and terrorist financing was […]
Legal
August 18, 2023
Caesars Palace Standoff Initiator Accepts Plea Deal
In July, the Caesars Palace property on the Vegas Strip became the site of a standoff situation. A month later, the culprit accepted a plea deal, putting an end to the drama. Last month, Matthew Mannix, barricaded himself and a woman he was with in a hotel room and proceeded to wreck havoc. Videos of […]
Legal
August 18, 2023
PAGCOR to Take 33 Offshore Operators to Court over Unpaid Fees
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that it will be taking legal action against 33 offshore gambling operators. According to Alejandro Tengco, PAGCOR’s chief executive officer and chair, the companies in question have failed to pay billions of pesos in fees. Tengco noted that the 33 gambling companies include companies that have since […]
Legal
August 15, 2023
888 Subsidiary Reaches Settlement Following KYC and EDD Failings
This settlement is the outcome of an internal review conducted by 888 subsidiary Virtual Global Digital Services earlier this year, which unveiled several deficiencies in their Know Your Customer (KYC) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) practices. These shortcomings prompted the company to take corrective measures and cooperate with the regulatory authorities to address the issues. […]
Legal
August 15, 2023
Legal Battle over Sports Betting Continues in Florida
It was back in 2021 when Florida legalized sports betting. Through a new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the activity launched on November 1, 2021, but was halted shortly after, on December 4, 2021. At the time, a court ruled that the compact between the tribe and the state violated federal law, […]
Legal
August 14, 2023
SkyCity Sets Aside $29.2M for Upcoming AUSTRAC Penalty
Casino and hospitality company SkyCity Entertainment has set aside AUD 45 million (around USD 29.24 million, current conversion rates) for a potential penalty. The operator expects to be hit by a fine because of its recent anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CTF) breaches. SkyCity admitted that it is currently available to […]
Legal
August 14, 2023
Kentucky Launches Lawsuit Against Bovada’s Gambling Operations
The lawsuit, initiated by plaintiff Billi Jo Woods, allegedly accuses Bovada of operating an illegal gambling entity within the state, leading to significant financial losses for its users. Lawsuit Targets Bovada and its Affiliates for Alleged Gambling Violations The legal action targets Morris Mohawk Gaming Group, along with Alywin Morris, Calvin Ayre, and Harp Media […]
Legal
August 13, 2023
Minnesota Police Bust Illegal TikTok Gambling Scheme
Blake Carl Fitzgerald faces prison after running an illegal gambling scheme. The 40-year-old allegedly used livestreaming services to wager remotely on behalf of other people. The Minnesota man ran his illegal scheme on TikTok and Discord, Bring Me the News, a local news outlet, claims. According to a criminal complaint, Fitzgerald ran the scheme between […]
