Legal
August 29, 2025
Judge Dismisses Ex-Light & Wonder Exec’s Whistleblower Case
A federal judge in Michigan has ruled to dismiss key parts of a lawsuit brought by former Light & Wonder executive Michael Amormino, arguing that the complaint lacked sufficient evidence to proceed under state whistleblower or public policy protections. Legally Deficient Claims Amormino, who served as head of casino studio for North America beginning in […]
Legal
August 27, 2025
DraftKings Says It Was Right to Void Golf Bettor’s $14.2M Payout
US betting and gaming giant DraftKings has insisted that it was in the right to void the wagers of an Iowa man who was set to win some $14.2 million. The operator insisted that its policy allows it to cancel any bets due to errors. A Player’s Bets Were Voided The situation stems from the […]
Legal
August 22, 2025
Entain Launches New IP Infringement Legal Dispute
Entain has initiated new legal proceedings in the English High Court, going after matched betting firm Oddsmonkey in what may become another prominent intellectual property dispute in the gambling sector. The claim, brought on 21 August as Entain Operations Limited and others v Liquidity Trading Limited and others, does not yet contain any concrete details […]
Casino
August 22, 2025
New Jersey Woman Keeps Case Against Bally’s $2.5M Jackpot Alive
When a jackpot hits in Atlantic City, New Jersey, or anywhere else in the United States, there is one small detail to be mindful of. Game glitches void all wins, and this is precisely what happened in the case of the plaintiff, Roney Beal. However, there seems to be one specific term that the plaintiff […]
Legal
August 21, 2025
Kalshi Draws New Tribal Challenge as Ho-Chunk Nation Files Suit
The Ho-Chunk Nation has filed a federal lawsuit against online exchange Kalshi, accusing the company and its partner, Robinhood Markets, of running illegal sports gambling operations on tribal lands. The complaint filed Wednesday in the Western District of Wisconsin follows earlier actions by California tribes and draws attention to the mounting tribal resistance to Kalshi’s […]
Legal
August 20, 2025
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against VGW in Montana
A federal judge has put an end to Montana’s legal battle with VGW Holdings, dismissing a lawsuit against the Australian sweepstakes company. For context, VGW no longer operates in the state. One Less Thing for VGW to Worry About VGW, which is one of the biggest sweepstakes operators in the US, has been experiencing rapid […]
Casino
August 19, 2025
High 5 Entertainment Loses First Round in California Lawsuit
A California judge has made a tentative ruling against High 5 Entertainment in a case that might shake up sweepstakes-style casinos operating in the state. San Francisco Judge Allows Lawsuit Claiming High 5 Misled Player to Move Forward On August 14, Judge Christine Van Aken of the San Francisco Superior Court refused to throw out […]
Sports
August 19, 2025
Prosecutors Want Shorter Jail Time for Bookie in Ohtani Betting Case
Federal prosecutors have asked for a 15-month jail term for California bookie Matt Bowyer, who played a part in a big betting ring tied to Shohei Ohtani’s former translator. This case has caught the eye of the whole country. Their request is way less than what federal rules usually suggest, which could have put him […]
Legal
August 7, 2025
Churchill Downs Scores Another Legal Victory in Michigan Betting Dispute
Churchill Downs Incorporated, parent company of the TwinSpires betting platform, scored another court win in its long-running legal dispute with the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the regulator’s request to stay a lower court order that has allowed TwinSpires to continue operating in the state. Interstate Laws Clash […]
Legal
August 5, 2025
Lawsuit over Vegas’ All Net Resort and Arena Fails to Gain Traction
A federal judge has thrown out a racketeering lawsuit related to the dysfunctional All Net Resort and Arena project. This decision marks the latest setback in a protracted legal battle over millions in disputed loans and a failed dream of bringing NBA basketball to the Las Vegas Strip. While the plaintiffs could press on with […]
