Casino
September 17, 2025
SGLA and SPGA Merge to Create “Clear and Consistent Voice”
In May, we reported that the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), a new advocacy group supporting sweepstakes casinos in the U.S., had joined the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) in their efforts to counter the growing animosity towards the sector. Now, the two gambling trade groups have officially joined forces, creating a single body […]
Industry
September 16, 2025
Operators Reach Out to Local Communities as New York’s Casino Race Intensifies
The race to secure one of New York’s three coveted downstate casino licenses is entering its final phase, as recent community advisory committee (CAC) hearings have exposed the different paths developers are taking to win over New Yorkers. On September 15, two leading contestants, Freedom Plaza on the East Side of Manhattan and Resorts World […]
Legal
September 16, 2025
Northern Mariana Islands Face Fresh Casino Controversy amid Investor Lawsuit
The Northern Mariana Islands’ longstanding struggles to develop a sustainable casino industry face a fresh setback, as Chinese investors filed a $13.4 million lawsuit in New York against the developers of a planned casino resort on Tinian. The suit, lodged in the New York State Supreme Court in July, accuses key figures behind the project […]
Casino
September 16, 2025
Suspended Florida Sheriff Tied to $21M Gambling Network
Recently unsealed records tied to allegations against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez say the lawman allegedly supported the growth and protection of a multimillion-dollar gambling network spread across Central Florida. $21M in Five Years In a 255-page affidavit, prosecutors detailed the way Lopez was directly involved in finding new locations, shielding operators, and […]
Blockchain
September 16, 2025
DOJ Wants to Take $5M in Bitcoin Connected to SIM-Swap Attacks
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has started a civil forfeiture action to take over $5 million in Bitcoin that investigators believe thieves stole through planned SIM-swap attacks on cryptocurrency owners across the country. SIM-Swap Hackers Accused of Laundering Millions in Bitcoin via Casino Accounts Federal prosecutors claim the thefts happened between October 2022 and […]
Casino
September 16, 2025
Prison Time for Former Washington State Employee Who Embezzled $900K
Several days ago, a former Washington State employee, Matthew Randall Ping, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for wire fraud after stealing nearly $900,000 from the government. Money Lost, Trust Shaken Ping pleaded guilty to wire fraud and to submitting a false tax return. US District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright had this to say […]
Casino
September 16, 2025
Veikkaus Suspends Betting on Floorball as Probe Unfolds
Veikkaus has confirmed that it will temporarily not accept wagers on elite men’s floorball competitions, because of suspicious betting activities that have triggered an inquiry by the Finnish Center for Sports Ethics. The bets were placed on the elite tiers of the sport, including the F-Liiga, the Finnish Cup, international events, and other games that […]
Casino
September 15, 2025
Mohegan Sun Announces Two Winners of $650K+ Prizes
Mohegan Sun has once again blessed its guests with huge prizes as two separate players won prizes of more than $650K. These included a lucky slot player and a fortunate blackjack table player. Slot Enjoyer Scoops Up $659K Two Mohegan Sun players have scooped up huge prizes, winning a total of $1.3 million over the […]
Casino
September 15, 2025
Maryland Man Arrested with Guns, Ammo Near Casino
Anne Arundel County authorities have arrested a 56-year-old Upper Marlboro man after discovering a vehicle packed with firearms, ammunition, and body armor near Arundel Mills. The mall is the most popular retail shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Maryland, hosting the Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland with 4,000 slot machines and 200 live tables. Disturbing […]
Casino
September 15, 2025
Airbnb, GLVSTRA, and Short-Term Rental Operators Fight Clark County
Clark County has a controversial rule that requires a minimum 1,000-foot distance between licensed rental properties. This means securing a license here is tough, leaving hundreds of would-be operators like Sam and Lisa Hankins in limbo. The spouses, who decided to join forces with Airbnb and the Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association (GLVSTRA), have […]
