Legal
May 12, 2023
Gamal Aziz’s Varsity Blues Scandal Conviction Overturned on Appeal
Aziz was previously found guilty of bribery and fraud after allegedly paying $300,000 to have his daughter enter a top university. The so-called Varsity Blues scandal had 57 people charged with various crimes, with many pleading guilty. However, Aziz’s perseverance and experienced legal team made him one of the few to overturn his charges. The […]
Legal
April 28, 2023
UK Court Dismisses Millionaire’s Claim that a Sportsbook Ignored His Addiction
The Central London County Court has dismissed the case of a millionaire who claimed that a sportsbook exacerbated his problem gambling and caused him to lose a lot of money. The millionaire’s request to have his money back was turned down. The man in question is Scott O’Brien, a rich British entrepreneur. In his case, […]
Legal
October 13, 2022
Judge Clears Up Allegations against Steve Wynn
On Wednesday, the casino tycoon Stephen A. “Steve” Wynn won his battle against the U.S. Department of Justice when a federal judge in Washington DC ruled that Wynn could not be required to register as a foreign agent. DOJ Sought to Force Wynn to Register under FARA In May, the Department of Justice filed a […]
Legal
October 26, 2020
Oklahoma Governor Will Not Appeal US District Court Ruling
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released an official statement regarding the court ruling on gaming compacts last week, claiming he would not appeal the decision which would have statewide ramifications. According to the ruling in July, tribal gaming compacts which expired at the end of last year were automatically renewed for another 15 years starting January […]
Legal
May 4, 2020
Sports Book License Applications Still Welcomed in Germany
The sports betting license process in Germany will continue despite being legally blocked by the court, as the licensing body, the Darmstadt Regional Council, announced last week it would continue to accept new sports book applications. Third Amendment The third amendment of the State Treaty on Gambling, effective January 1, 2020, tasked the Darmstadt Regional […]