Legal
January 14, 2022
Smoking, PILOT Bill Continue to Be Center of Attention in Atlantic City
The New Jersey PILOT bill was presented as a way to help Atlantic City’s nine casinos overcome the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a contentious piece of legislation from the start that only became more problematic when it was approved in December. After legal challenges surfaced to try to get the legislation halted, […]
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January 13, 2022
New York and Senecas End Their Dispute, New Gaming Compact Is in the Works
The Seneca Nation of Indians and the state of New York managed to write history as they ended their years-long dispute regarding revenue sharing and thus, agreed to commence negotiations on a new gaming compact. Seneca Nation Will Receive $40 Million in Disputed Fees The president of the Seneca Nation, Matthew Pagels, took to Facebook […]
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January 12, 2022
Ourgame Goes After Former Director over Debt and Loans
Ourgame International Holdings Ltd has brought legal action against a company’s former director over the unmet loan and debt obligations. The total amount of the owed sum is estimated at $12.6 million. Director Faces Legal Proceedings from Former Company As a result, the company has been forced to file a civil complaint against Fu Qiang […]
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January 12, 2022
Bob Baffert and Churchill Downs Feud Continues, Lawsuits Might Be Filed
Bob Baffert, a US Hall of Fame trainer spoke to the New York Times and threatened to sue Churchill Downs due to the fact that the organization handed him a ban after his horse, Medina Spirit, failed drug tests and is not eligible to run this year. Churchill Downs is Planning to File a Countersuit […]
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January 12, 2022
Washington State Gaming Operator Sues to Block Tribal Gaming Monopoly
Maverick Gaming is determined to prove itself right. It has been fighting Washington State over its tribal gaming compacts for years and is now taking its fight to a federal court. If it were to win, the outcome could have serious ramifications for sports betting in several states, not just Washington. Maverick Launches Drawn-out Battle […]
Legal
January 11, 2022
Temporary Restraining Order Lifted, Mintas Seeks $75m in Damages
The legal battle between PlayUp, an online gaming company operating out of Australia, and its ex-US chief executive officer Laila Mintas saw a Nevada court dismiss the initial temporary restraining order. Ex Parte Restraining Order Lifted US District Court Judge Gloria Navarro ruled against the preliminary injunction order she had issued previously after being presented […]
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January 11, 2022
Man Claims Severed Head Found In Car He Was Driving Wasn’t His Doing
Las Vegas police have a lot of questions for Eric Holland. He is likely going to be charged with murder after allegedly being caught in a car with a bag with a head inside near the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino. In addition, there were coolers that contained two sets of human legs and a […]
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January 10, 2022
Philippine Court Clears Okada Manila Founder of Fraud
A legal battle involving Kazuo Okada that has been brewing for years is now only going to gain strength. The Court of Appeals of the Philippines has rescinded fraud allegations against the Japanese billionaire entrepreneur and Takahiro Usui, an associate, regarding claims of misappropriation of more than $3 million from Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment […]
Legal
January 10, 2022
Florida Supreme Court Might Decide Fate of State’s Casino Industry
Florida lawmakers are having a difficult time. They want to expand the state’s casino market but get blocked at almost every turn. The state’s attorney general now wants the Florida Supreme Court to review a measure that could ultimately lead to new casinos in North Florida. It would allow for a ballot measure to appear […]
Legal
January 6, 2022
Mississippi Makes the Fourth Attempt to Legalize Online Sports Betting
Mississippi goes on its fourth run to try and legalize online sports betting after it came close to finalizing the process at the end of 2021. This time, the effort is led by Cedric Burnett, who introduced House Bill 184 on January 4. House Bill 184 Will Amend the Mississippi Code The new House Bill […]