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September 3, 2024
Bill Allowing California Tribes to Sue Cardrooms Gains Traction
For years, Native American Tribes in California and cardrooms argued over the legality of games offered by the latter. The Tribes’ main issue is with poker, baccarat and blackjack games offered by cardrooms. Their opponents found a way to offer such games through third-party proposition player providers and argued that those games operate in line […]

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August 30, 2024
Flutter Entertainment to Appeal $330M Aviator Ruling
Irish gambling giant Flutter Entertainment announced Thursday it would appeal a $330 million court ruling in Georgia. A Georgian court verdict last week ruled Flutter and its associate Spribe liable in a case filed by Aviator LLC, a former shareholder of Flutter’s Georgian unit, Adjarabet, ordering the defendants to pay damages. The Court Case Did […]

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August 29, 2024
Kentucky Lawsuit Claims Aristocrat’s Social Casinos Are Illegal Gambling
Social casino games are a popular form of entertainment that is not classified as gambling. Such games allow players to engage in casino-style games by using virtual currency. While that currency can be purchased with real money, it cannot be converted back into real money. At the same time, social casino games winnings can be […]

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August 28, 2024
Gibraltar Gambling Operator Settles £25,000 Regulatory Case with Gambling Division
A Gibraltar-based gambling operator has agreed to a £25,000 ($33,000) regulatory settlement with the government’s Gambling Division. This case showcases the territory’s improvements in regulation after it exited the FATF greylist at the beginning of this year. The Gibraltar regulator reaffirmed its commitment to a safe, fair, and equitable market and remained optimistic regarding the […]

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August 28, 2024
Cherokee Nation Petitions against Arkansas Casino Referendum
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, has filed an appeal with the Arkansas Supreme Court, hoping to prevent a proposed ballot referendum that could invalidate a casino license awarded to Pope County. This case has raised significant debate, causing the Arkansas Supreme Court to prioritize the issue. Tribal Interests […]

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August 28, 2024
California Man Pleads Guilty in Illegal Bookmaking Case
A professional poker player from Long Beach, California, recently admitted to money laundering and running an illegal bookmaking business. The case that raises eyebrows involves Damien LeForbes, who recently signed an agreement to plead guilty to money laundering and operating an illegal bookmaking business in Las Vegas, as well as California. What’s known so far […]

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August 27, 2024
Aviator LLC Wins $330M Lawsuit against Spribe and Adjarabet
Aviator LLC has successfully sued Spribe and Adjarabet over their use of the Aviator name. As a result, the defendants had to pay $330 million in damages to the plaintiff and forfeit trademark registrations that infringed on its copyright. Aviator LLC Says Its Copyright Was Infringed Aviator LLC, for context, owns several trademark registrations for […]

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August 27, 2024
DraftKings in $65M Payment Battle with NFL Players Association
Earlier this month, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) decided to take the leading gaming and betting operator, DraftKings, to court over an alleged breach of a licensing contract. The lawsuit stemmed from the American betting giant’s decision to shut down its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace and Reignmakers, a popular NFT-based fantasy sports game. DraftKings and […]

Legal
August 27, 2024
Russia’s FSB Cracks Down on Illegal Prison Gambling Operation
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has cracked down on an illegal gambling ring inside a penal colony in the Rostov region, according to reports from local news outlets. According to 161.ru, the ring was equipped with multiple card decks and many casino chips. Penal Colony Inmates Were Hosting a Gambling Ring The gambling operation was […]

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August 26, 2024
Met Police Ends Probe into UK Gambling Scandal, UKGC’s Investigation Continues
The UK Metropolitan Police has concluded its probe into the general election, arguing that the offenses did not constitute misconduct in public office. In the meantime, the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) investigation continues. The Mets Will No Longer Investigate the Matter On Friday, the police said that it had ended its investigation as the offenses […]
