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 […]
Sports
October 21, 2025
New Jersey Player Sues BetMGM for Changing Contest Rules to Help VIP Gambler
A New Jersey resident has sued BetMGM claiming the online casino giant changed the rules of a digital slot competition while it was ongoing to help a favored customer. The case, which brings up issues about safeguarding consumers in online gambling, will have oral arguments in January 2026 before the Superior Court of New Jersey […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Kalshi Hit with Lawsuit over Alleged Sports Gambling Operations
From gambling regulators to attorney generals and now private citizens, Kalshi has had to fend off one lawsuit after another. Although it appears to be winning at least in Nevada, the prediction market platform has not had a quiet moment. The latest legal development filed against it comes in the form of a New York […]
Legal
October 10, 2025
Evolution Prevails in US Securities Case After Court Dismisses Investor Lawsuit
Evolution AB has won a significant legal battle in the US after a federal judge dismissed a long-running securities fraud lawsuit against the Swedish gaming giant. The ruling, issued on September 5, 2023, by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, marks the definitive end of months of legal battles. Evolution Proved […]
Legal
October 10, 2025
Media Mogul Richard Desmond Seeks $1.58B in Damages from UKGC
Billionaire media mogul Richard Desmond has called on a court to lean on the side of “generosity” in evaluating a GBP 1.3 billion (approximately $1.58 billion) damages claim against the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC). This is a sum that would likely be covered by taxpayers if he prevails in the legal battle. Richard Desmond […]
Legal
October 8, 2025
Torch Electronics Hit With $500,000 Verdict in Missouri Gambling Case
A federal jury found that Torch Electronics, a major distributor of “gray market” gaming machines in Missouri, used unfair business practices by giving false information to retailers about whether its products were legal. Torch Electronics Fined $500,000 Over “No-Chance” Machines in Missouri Legal Battle On Monday, in St. Louis, the jury ordered Torch Electronics to […]
