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February 26, 2026
Valve Under Fire in New York as AG Says Loot Boxes Are Gambling
Loot boxes in video games have once again found themselves in the spotlight after New York authorities initiated a lawsuit against Valve. In a complaint, New York Attorney General Letitia James postulated that the video gaming company’s products are essentially gambling that targets children. Loot Boxes Remain a Controversial Feature For context, loot boxes are […]
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February 25, 2026
Massachusetts Court Allows Case Against DraftKings Promotion to Proceed
The Massachusetts Superior Court has allowed a class action lawsuit against DraftKings to proceed, despite the operator’s attempt to invoke summary judgement. The lawsuit relates to a promotion, which many customers found to be misleading and unclear. The Deposit Bonus Offer Was Misleading, Customers Say The promotion in question was the “$1,000 Deposit Bonus” DraftKings […]
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February 25, 2026
Italy Cracks Down on Illegal Gaming, Raids Two Dens
Italian authorities have cracked down on an illegal gaming den tied to a Maltese gaming company as part of broader action against illegal gaming. The police also seized several illegal gaming machines from a separate location. Italian Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Dens According to recent reports, the police in the Italian province of […]
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February 19, 2026
Sportsbet Files Counterclaim in Class Action Lawsuit over Fast Code Service
Flutter Entertainment-owned Australian online gambling company Sportsbet has filed a counterclaim in response to a class action lawsuit concerning allegedly illegal fast codes it had offered to bettors. Sportsbet Files Counterclaim According to Sportsbet, if the courts determine its use of fast codes was unlawful, then customers who used those codes and profited from bets should […]
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February 19, 2026
Crypto Scam Lawsuit Links Alleged $1M Bitcoin Losses to Bets on Stake.com
Federal prosecutors in Connecticut have launched a new case that places crypto gambling platform Stake.com at the center of an alleged investment fraud scheme that ran for nearly four years. A 24-year-old man faces multiple federal charges after authorities accused him of soliciting Bitcoin from investors under the promise of steady returns, only to divert […]
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February 18, 2026
Nevada Sues Kalshi in Escalating Battle over Sports Event Contracts
Kalshi’s efforts to establish itself as a nationwide sports event contract operator have hit a wall in Nevada, where state regulators have launched a fresh legal challenge to restrict the platform. On Tuesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board filed suit to block the New York-based company from offering contracts tied to professional and collegiate sports. […]
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February 17, 2026
Cyprus Shuts Down BookieCo Amidst Organized Crime Crackdown
Cyprus has moved to shut down a licensed betting operator after its owner became involved in a high-profile organized crime investigation. Such a sudden and forceful action is almost unprecedented in the island’s recent history. It showcases how seriously authorities take any threat to the gambling sector’s credibility, especially when organized crime may be involved. […]
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February 17, 2026
Peoria Drops Par-A-Dice Casino Lawsuit Against Boyd
The City of Peoria has withdrawn its lawsuit against Boyd Gaming, the Illinois Gaming Board, and the City of East Peoria after Boyd decided to abandon plans to build a 29,000-square-foot casino facility on its current Par-A-Dice Casino site. City of Peoria Drops Lawsuit Peoria’s decision to withdraw its lawsuit followed Boyd Gaming’s shift in […]
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February 16, 2026
Las Vegas Night Club Promoter Accused of DUI, Hitting Two Adults and a Child
Gavin Caci, 28, a nightclub promoter in Las Vegas, is accused of causing a DUI crash involving a family visiting from the United Kingdom. Two adults and a small child were hurt in the incident. Night Club Promoter Accused of Hitting Family With His Car According to court records, Caci was found to have a […]
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February 12, 2026
Mississippi Advances Bill to Collect Child Support From Casino Winnings
Mississippi’s House and Senate passed House Bill 520/Senate Bill 2369 earlier this week, which would require unpaid child support to be collected from gambling winnings. What Is This New Bill? House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 2369 are almost identical measures that would require casinos to check significant winnings against a state database managed by […]