Legal
May 14, 2026
Former Texas Lottery Commission Director Was Briefly Indicted for Abuse of Office
The former director of the Texas Lottery Commission, Gary Grief, has been indicted for abuse of office. However, the case was quickly dismissed, according to court documents. The Texas Lottery Commission Was Embroiled in a Huge Scandal Grief first came under fire due to the $95 million Lotto jackpot scandal in 2023, which prompted the […]
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May 12, 2026
Waitress Sues Casino over Disputed High-Stakes Tip
A Maryland waitress thought an unexpected tip had changed her life. Instead, she alleges that her employer took everything. Tajia Mackyeon filed a federal lawsuit against MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino this month, claiming that the casino illegally seized a $76,000 tip she received from a high-stakes player. A High-Stakes Patron Showed Surprising Generosity […]
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May 11, 2026
Soccer Players in Hot Water Due to Match-Fixing
Two soccer players have found themselves in hot water due to their participation in the manipulation of games. One betting agent has also been convicted with them. The Trio Was Convicted of Match-Fixing The individuals in question include soccer athletes Brian Fok and Luciano da Silva, as well as betting agent Waheed Mohammad. Fok is […]
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May 11, 2026
Celebrity Chef Named in Federal Gambling Investigation
Federal prosecutors have revealed new details about what they describe as a massive gambling and extortion network. The case involves 22 individuals and stretches far beyond the region. The indictment, which became public in April, reveals that the suspects operated out of two restaurants- Gino’s Steakhouse in Merrillville and Paragon in Hobart, using them as […]
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May 8, 2026
Judge Lowered Bail of Former Las Vegas Police Officer Charged with Stalking
Former Las Vegas officer Jason De La Garrigue appeared at the Regional Justice Center facing multiple aggravated stalking charges. Judge Nadia Wood lowered his bail to $250,000, down from $1 million, after hearing arguments from De La Garrigue’s attorney, David Roger, the prosecutor, and testimony from individuals who claim they were stalked. Jason De La […]
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May 6, 2026
Herndon Moves to Block Downtown Casino as Legal Battle Looms
A plan to build a casino in downtown Herndon, Virginia, has been brought to a standstill after the Planning Commission moved forward with a resolution aimed at prohibiting future casino development, potentially triggering a legal dispute with the developer. Herndon Officials Block Casino Development According to FOX 5, the casino was proposed for a site […]
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May 4, 2026
Kalshi Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Leading prediction market platform Kalshi now faces another legal challenge in Massachusetts, where a bettor claims the company is operating in violation of state gambling law. The lawsuit, filed at Suffolk Superior Court, charges Kalshi with running an unlicensed sportsbook operation while presenting itself as a financial exchange. Kalshi Allegedly Lacks Critical Consumer Safeguards The […]
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April 30, 2026
Nelly Avoids Assault Charge in Missouri Casino Case
The legal troubles facing rapper Nelly have cleared, at least for now. A Missouri court recently dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge tied to a confrontation at Ameristar Casino last summer. Instead, Nelly secured an agreement requiring him to accept a lesser charge. Instead of facing the original allegation, the Grammy-winning artist accepted responsibility for a […]
Legal
April 29, 2026
Drake, Adin Ross, DJ Akademiks Named in New Gambling Lawsuit
Several high-profile entertainers and personalities have been named in a new racketeering and illegal gambling lawsuit, with a new lawsuit filed in New Jersey last Wednesday, April 22. Gambling Lawsuit Names Influencers, Popular Gambling Platform The lawsuit targets Drake, Adin Ross, and DJ Akademiks over their alleged promotional ties and support of Stake.us, which is […]
Legal
April 28, 2026
Flutter’s Sky Betting and Gaming Wins Key Appeal in UK Court
Flutter Entertainment has achieved a major legal victory in the UK after the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling against its subsidiary, Sky Betting and Gaming. The case known as RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd involves a problem gambler who claims that the operator used his personal data to target him with marketing […]
