Legal
October 26, 2023
Supreme Court Clears Online Sports Betting in Florida Amid Legal Battles
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has removed a temporary hold on the Seminole Tribe of Florida‘s plan to introduce online sports betting across the state. Seminole Tribe Triumphs Despite Legal Challenges The controversy began in 2021 when the Seminole Tribe inked a deal with the state of Florida allowing them to offer […]
Legal
October 25, 2023
Proposal in the Netherlands Calls for Increase in Gambling Tax
Taxation of retail and online gambling provides a vital stream of revenue for countries across the globe. Currently, there are strict rules regulating the gambling sector in the Netherlands and licensed operators in the country are subject to a 29.5% gambling tax. Now, a new proposal seeks to change the taxation of gambling for operators […]
Legal
October 25, 2023
Former Australian MP Jailed for Gambling with Taxpayer Money
Former Australian MP Russell Northe was slapped with a prison sentence after using his position to gamble with taxpayer money. The court handed the ex-politician a 21-month sentence in spite of his ongoing mental health problems. Northe is a former Victorian MP who became a member of the Nationals’ parliament in 2006. However, he left […]
Legal
October 25, 2023
Hearing Of Former NH Senator Case Accused of Fraud Postponed
Andy Sanborn, a former New Hampshire Senator and owner of Concord Casino, continues his legal fight against allegations of fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds. Recently, his defense asked for a delay in his hearing with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. Sanborn’s lawyer, Zachary Hafer, cited medical reasons, explaining that his client was “very sick,” […]
Legal
October 25, 2023
Michigan Authorities Seize Illegal Gaming Machines and Gift Cards Worth $182,430
Michigan state investigators executed two search warrants leading to the seizure of illegal gaming equipment and gift cards. The raids took place on 18 October and resulted in authorities confiscating six slot-type gaming machines, 11 computers, $6,306 in suspected gambling proceeds, and $182,430 worth of Simon Giftcards. Authorities Collaborated to Ensure Decisive Action The operation […]
Legal
October 24, 2023
Feds Call For Progress on Florida Sports Betting Ruling
The legal battle in Florida by the pari-mutuel companies, West Flagler Associates and Bonita-Fort Myers Corp, over the exclusive sports betting compact of the Seminole Tribe of Florida continues. In the latest part of the legal saga, US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar submitted a 29-page response last week which comes after a decision by Chief […]
Legal
October 24, 2023
Virginia: Richmond Casino Opponent Wins Lawsuit on Voter Lists
An anti-casino group in Virginia can now focus its campaign efforts ahead of the November ballot after a judge’s decision related to voter registration lists. Paul Goldman is known as the founder of the No Means No Casino group in the state. He is also an experienced political analyst who rejects a proposal for a […]
Legal
October 23, 2023
Macau Court Confirms Ex-Junket King Chau Prison Sentence
In January, the 49-year-old founder and chief executive officer of casino junket Suncity Group Ltd., Alvin Chau, was indicted for fraud, criminal association, money laundering, and illegal gaming. Some 20 other people were indicted for the same crimes. While the former CEO was not convicted of money laundering at the Court of First Instance, he […]
Legal
October 23, 2023
Lottery Hearing Of Former NH Senator Accused of Fraud Delayed
The hearing between Andy Sanborn, the owner of the Concord Casino and former New Hampshire Senator, and the Lottery Commission was delayed for the second time recently. The latest delay comes after Sanborn’s defense claimed that he was too ill to effectively defend against the accusations that he spent COVID-19 relief funds for personal expenses. […]
Legal
October 23, 2023
Battle Brews over the Legality of California’s Card Rooms
The legal status of California’s commercially operated card rooms is under intense scrutiny as James Siva, Chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), penned a critical op-ed in Tribal Gaming and Hospitality. The contentious issue centers on whether these establishments, which have evolved from informal games into full-fledged casino-style offerings, violate state law […]
