Casino
November 13, 2025
Indiana’s Teamsters Union Sues Shelbyville Over Casino Strike Dispute
The labor fight at the Horseshoe Indianapolis casino has escalated to federal court. Teamsters Local 135 has taken legal action against Shelbyville and its police chief. The union claims the city violated workers’ rights by removing strikers from public property. Shelbyville Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Suppression of Casino Workers’ Picket Line The lawsuit filed […]
Legal
November 12, 2025
Betway Backed by Maltese Court in $32K Winnings Dispute
A Maltese court has ruled in favor of Betway after a player attempted to claim EUR 30,279 ($32,600) in winnings, despite using his cousin’s payment account and being linked to other self-excluded accounts. Court Backs Betway in Dispute The Civil Court First Hall dismissed the claim brought by Reegan Tharmalingam, who opened an account under […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
Elderly Woman Accused of Drugging and Robbing Casino Patrons Sentenced
A woman in South Africa has been stealing money from senior citizens who were also casino patrons, with one case pinning Hannah Naidoo, herself 74 years of age, as the party responsible for a $19,000 theft. Woman Targets Trusting Casino Patrons, Risks Their Lives to Steal Jewelry, Money Naidoo was convicted of aggravated robbery in […]
Legal
November 6, 2025
BetMGM Fraud Case Moves Forward Despite Attempts to Dismiss
A New Jersey Superior Court judge has ruled that a lawsuit accusing BetMGM of changing the rules of a high-profile casino contest as it was ongoing will proceed. The court rejected the gambling company’s efforts to have the case dismissed, meaning that the court action will proceed as normal. This development only adds to the […]
Legal
November 5, 2025
China Sentences Five High-Ranking Bai Syndicate Gambling Kingpins to Death
A Chinese court has sentenced five senior figures of a notorious Myanmar mafia, the Bai family, to death as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on scam operations across Southeast Asia. The syndicate was involved in a range of crimes, including telecom fraud, illicit gambling, kidnapping, extortion, and forced prostitution. Five Bai Family Gangsters Sentenced to Death […]
Legal
November 5, 2025
Appeals Court Revives Resorts World Lawsuit
An appeals court has sent a high-profile lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas back to the US District Court for further review, giving high-stakes gambler Robert “R.J.” Cipriani another chance to pursue his claims. Missaplied Judicial Estoppel Cipriani, who posts online under the handle “RobinHood 702,” had been pushing his case for years, alleging that […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Playtech Pays Millions to Black Cube in Covert Campaign Targeting Evolution
A legal fight in New Jersey has exposed a network of hidden activities connecting gambling software powerhouse Playtech, private spy agency Black Cube, and casino game maker Evolution. Court papers show that Playtech gave over GBP 1.8 million ($2.4 million) to Black Cube from 2021 to 2024 for a secret project aimed to examine, and […]
Sports
October 27, 2025
Lawsuit Alleges Horse Racing Industry Collusion to “Defraud” Everyday Bettors
A new lawsuit filed by Hagens Berman, a law firm representing the interests of ordinary bettors, accuses some of the biggest names in the horse racing industry of knowingly colluding to give preferential treatment to anonymous gamblers who use computer-assisted wagering (CAW) platforms at the expense of everyone else. Horseracing Giants Targeted in New Lawsuits […]
Poker
October 22, 2025
Poker Pro Faces Sentencing for Threatening Judge and Tournament Executive
A big name in poker circles finds himself in hot water in Las Vegas. He stands accused of making online threats against a judge and a top official of the World Poker Tour. Poker Champion Jordan Cristos Jailed After Admitting to Cyberstalking Judge Jordan Cristos, a 38-year-old poker pro who has won over $3 million […]
Legal
October 21, 2025
Playtech Exposed as the Mystery Client Behind the Damaging Evolution Report
After almost four years of speculation, a New Jersey court filing has revealed that Playtech was the company behind the damaging 2021 report that sought to discredit live casino giant Evolution. The disclosure marks the culmination of a protracted legal struggle during which Evolution tried to expose the mysterious client of private intelligence firm Black […]
