Legal
August 28, 2026
Woman Believed to Be Behind Graves County Lottery Scam Faces Prosecution
The Graves County Sheriff’s Office reported that a woman believed to be one of the masterminds behind a local lottery scam is facing extradition proceedings for her return to Kentucky, where she will face prosecution. The Scheme Cost Kentucky Residents $80,000 The Sheriff’s Office clarified that the case dates back to September 2025, when citizens […]
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August 25, 2026
Automatically Included: Class Action Over Entain’s Fast Code Betting
Australian customers who lost money through Entain’s Fast Code betting service have been automatically included in a class action alleging the product breached the country’s gambling laws. The Supreme Court of Victoria has ordered Entain, which operates the Neds and Ladbrokes betting brands in the Australian market, to notify all affected customers about the proceedings […]
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi Man Dodged $2M in Tax, Spent $1M Gambling
A man in Mississippi pleaded guilty on Wednesday to having spent more than $1 million gambling while evading $2 million in federal income taxes, an official statement by federal prosecutors read. The case was detailed by Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division and US attorney Baxter Kruger for […]
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August 20, 2026
Fireman from Ohio Accused of Embezzling $1.6M to Cover Gambling Losses
Former Hambden Volunteer Fire Department assistant chief Richard Vandevander in Chardon, Ohio, is accused of embezzling $1.6 million from the department over three and a half years to cover gambling losses. Fire Department Assistant Chief Turns Himself In Richard Vandevander, 59, turned himself in and was arraigned Tuesday, August 18, in Geauga County Common Pleas […]
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August 19, 2026
Las Vegas Considers Imposing Fines on Airbnb for Unlicensed Property Ads
The Clark County Commission in Las Vegas is considering requiring short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo to assume financial liability for unlicensed properties advertised on their platforms, marking the county’s latest attempt to rein in short-term rentals. Why Does Clark County Want to Impose New Rules? The ordinance would impose a $500 fine on short-term […]
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August 18, 2026
Connecticut Judge Says CFTC Cannot Override Court’s Reading of Federal Law in Prediction Markets Case
Kalshi has been dealt another setback in Connecticut, this time with federal judge Vernon D. Oliver ruling that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cannot dictate an order that conflicts with the court’s own interpretation of federal law. The CFTC, said the judge, lacks the authority to override the court’s reading of federal law when […]
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August 17, 2026
Former NH Official Accused of Misusing Gambling Charity Funds
A New Hampshire nonprofit organization associated with a former state House speaker now faces scrutiny for allegedly failing to fulfill its legal duty to support local communities and using charity funds for unknown purposes. This potential misconduct reportedly continued for years, raising questions about how New Hampshire monitors the use of charitable gaming contributions. The […]
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August 12, 2026
Aviator Brand Dispute Spreads to Curaçao
Spribe and Aviator LLC remain locked in a sprawling legal conflict over the Aviator trademark, with lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions often siding with different parties. The newest development comes from Curaçao, where Spribe appears to have gained the upper hand. This victory could be one of the more impactful for Spribe, given Curaçao’s status as […]
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August 12, 2026
South Yorkshire Police Busts Illegal Gambling Operation
The authorities in South Yorkshire, UK, have cracked down on illicit gaming across Sheffield and Doncaster, seizing gold, and hundreds of thousands of pounds in cash. The raids ran for two days and were part of the latest editions of Operation Duxford and Operation Snaresbrook. Three People Were Arrested Between August 4 and 5, the […]
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August 11, 2026
Laos Deports 41 Thais Believed to Have Worked for Illegal Casinos
Laos authorities have continued their crackdown on illegal gambling with the extradition of some 41 Thai nationals believed to have ties to illicit casino operations. Reports say that the deportees were not the victims of human trafficking. The Thais Had Crossed the Border to Work for Unlicensed Operators As it turned out, the 41 Thai […]
