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December 5, 2025
HG Vora Challenges the Verdict of Penn Entertainment’s SLC
The legal clash between hedge fund HG Vora and Penn Entertainment continues, with the former now scrutinizing the recent findings of the operator’s special legal committee (SLC). HG Vora asserted that the committee committed significant factual errors in its assessment. The Hedge Fund Says the SLC Committed Significant Factual Errors The current clash stems from […]
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December 5, 2025
Evolution–Playtech Dispute Deepens as Case Takes Another Dramatic Turn
The long-running legal showdown between Evolution and Playtech has taken a new and unexpected turn in New Jersey, as newly filed sworn testimony threatens to undermine the central defense of the Swedish supplier. A December 1 submission by investigative firm Black Cube introduced new technical evidence that, if accepted, could change how regulators and courts […]
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December 5, 2025
Resorts World Las Vegas Faces RICO Lawsuit
Resorts World Las Vegas has once again found itself in hot water due to an alleged racketeering scheme and illegal bookmaking. This follows earlier problems the property has faced. Resorts World Las Vegas Under Fire Resorts World Las Vegas is facing a federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit that targets former casino […]
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December 4, 2025
Nigel Farage Aide Under Fire for Alleged Association with Gambling Syndicate
George Cottrell, a key member of Reform UK, has been accused of association with a major gambling syndicate. According to claims filed at a high court, the man served as the syndicate’s frontman. The Syndicate Placed Bets on Behalf of Successful Gamblers According to the allegations, Cottrell was associated with a syndicate that also involved […]
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December 1, 2025
Ex-UPay Chief Remains in Arrest for Alleged Facilitation of Illegal Gaming
Bekhzod Botirov, the former chief executive officer of payments provider UPay, has remained in custody in Uzbekistan due to allegations of illegal gambling transactions. The man was arrested earlier this year, with supporters describing his detention as a pressure campaign against the Humans company group. Botirov Was Arrested over Alleged Ties to Illegal Gambling On […]
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December 1, 2025
NGCB Again Warns Operators Who Offer Sports Event Contracts
Earlier this month, US District Judge Andrew Gordon ruled in favor of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), finding that companies such as Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com engage in illegal gambling when they sell shares tied to the outcomes of sporting events. Following this landmark decision, the NGCB issued an additional notice to casinos, sportsbooks, and […]
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December 1, 2025
California Court Rejects OddsJam’s Attempt to Dismiss Swish Case
The California Superior Court has rejected OddsJam’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit by Swish Analytics, allowing it to proceed. The two companies have been locking horns for a year now, with the latter alleging that the former unlawfully appropriated its odds calculations. Swish Analytics Took OddsJam to Court In December 2024, Swish Analytics, a sports […]
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December 1, 2025
Kazakh Couple Arrested for Using Spycam to Defraud Australian Casino
New South Wales police have detained a Kazakhstani couple accused of using a concealed camera and earpieces to cheat their way to nearly AUD 1.2 million (around $784,000) at Crown Sydney casino in Australia. Couple Accused of Cheating in Crown Sydney Casino According to New South Wales police, a 36-year-old woman by the name of […]
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November 28, 2025
Suspects Behind Illegal British Columbia Casino Receive Charges
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s Joint Illegal Gaming Investigation Team (JIGIT) has arrested several people tied to an illegal gambling operation in Saanich. The reported unlicensed violation has led to numerous charges against the involved individuals. The Operation Led to Over a Dozen Arrests According to the announcement, the JIGIT just […]
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November 28, 2025
Macau Police Arrest Scammers Who Scammed Scammers
The Macau Judiciary Police have arrested a group of people who extorted casino scammers for money. The group is said to have procured at least HKD 800K ($102,779). The Extortion Gang Threatened Scammers As reported by Macau Daily, the police have arrested a gang of over a dozen people who extorted casino scammers for money. […]