Legal
March 25, 2026
Pennsylvania Lawsuit Targets Leading Gambling Operators
A pair of Pennsylvania bettors has filed a sweeping lawsuit aimed at some of the country’s most recognizable sportsbook operators. The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at Northeastern University’s law school has filed a complaint in Philadelphia alleging that platforms operated by DraftKings and FanDuel are not merely venues for wagering, but carefully engineered systems […]
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March 25, 2026
Woman Pistol-Whips a Man in Bally’s Casino, Turns Herself In
Delaware’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has reported the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting a man with a handgun during a dispute at Bally’s Dover Casino earlier this month. Suspect Turns Herself In Following the Incident The incident happened on March 14 when an argument broke out at a craps table when a male […]
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March 24, 2026
Estonian Official Challenges Dismissal over Gambling Tax Error
A dispute over a costly legislative error in Riigikogu, the Estonian Parliament, may be heading to court. A longtime adviser is preparing to challenge her dismissal after an oversight in the country’s gambling tax law. The taxation error, which became known in January, resulted in no online casino taxes for 2026. As a result, the […]
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March 24, 2026
Taiwan Busts Money-Laundering Operation That Took Advantage of Macau’s Casinos
Taiwan has successfully busted a multi-billion-dollar crime ring that used casinos in Macau to launder illicit proceeds. A total of 10 people have been indicted for operating the scheme and violating Taiwan’s law. The Operation Laundered Money via Macau’s Casinos Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau announced that it has put an end to the scheme, which […]
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March 23, 2026
UK Court Ruling Casts Doubt on Refund Claims
A recent ruling in the UK High Court of Justice has resolved a prolonged gambling debt dispute. According to a recent RacingPost report, racehorse owner Alan Spence must now repay more than GBP 840,000 ($1.13 million) to David Solomon despite arguments that the debts were tied to unlicensed betting activity and should therefore be unenforceable. […]
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March 23, 2026
Valve Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Loot Box Gambling System
A fresh legal challenge has been brought against Valve, with plaintiffs accusing the gaming firm of operating mechanics that closely resemble gambling practices. The complaint, filed in federal court in Washington state, targets the company’s use of paid “loot boxes” in several of its most popular titles. Counter-Strike Loot Boxes Accused of Mimicking Gambling At […]
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March 20, 2026
Court Sides with BetCity in Case Involving Employee Said to Have Defrauded the Casino
A court in the Netherlands has ruled that a BetCity employee and player who collaborated to defraud the operator must repay significant damages. This comes after officials understood that the employee actively helped the player win. BetCity Employee Issued Thousands of Euros in Betting Credits to Players The situation arose when a player of the […]
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March 17, 2026
Sports Agent Sues MGM Resorts Over Allegedly Spiked Drink
A judge has denied MGM Resorts’ motion for a summary judgment in a case involving Dwight Manley, a real estate investor and former sports agent of Dennis Rodman. In his complaint, Manley stated that he was offered a spiked drink during a visit to an MGM property. Manley Says He Signed a Credit Deal While […]
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March 17, 2026
Whatnot Faces Claims Over Randomized Pool Card Games
Whatnot, a fast-growing platform that sold more than 76 million sports cards last year, is facing arbitration demands filed by a group of customers. They claim that the company has been running what they describe as an illegal gambling operation dressed in collectible marketplace clothing. Box and Repack Breaks Cross the Line At the center […]
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March 16, 2026
Arizona Bark Scorpion Stung Another Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino Visitor
Another visitor at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino has been stung by a scorpion and is now considering legal action. The sting happened in December, several months after the other sting at the same property that GamblingNews recently reported. A Second Sting Has Occurred at the Same Property A few days earlier, GamblingNews reported that […]
