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Legal
January 12, 2026
Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Bury the Hatchet with New Settlement
Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Light & Wonder have released a joint statement, confirming that they have agreed to settle their pending litigation in Australia and the United States. This marks the end of months of IP-related hostilities. Aristocrat and L&W Reach an Agreement The case in question revolved around Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train game, […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Tribes Unite to Challenge Prediction Markets over Gaming Rights
Native American tribes have united against prediction markets, arguing that such platforms encroached upon territory long governed by tribal gaming law. This newest development marks another chapter in the ongoing high-stakes legal and political disputes over who controls wagering in the United States and the place of tribal operations within the gambling sector. Prediction Platforms […]
Legal
January 9, 2026
Lucky Eagle Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Judge Orders Psych Test
Keryan Rashad Jones, 34, the suspect linked to the fatal shooting that claimed two lives at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in September of last year, has pleaded not guilty. However, suspicions rise if Jones can even understand what he is being accused of, so his attorney requested a psychological examination. Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Not […]
Legal
January 7, 2026
Churchill Downs Secures Decisive Court Win in Michigan
The protracted legal battle between Churchill Downs and the Michigan gaming regulator finally reached its conclusion, marking a pivotal moment for online horse wagering in the United States. On January 6, the federal court issued a decisive ruling in favor of the Louisville-based operator, permanently blocking Michigan’s attempt to shut down TwinSpires, Churchill Downs’ advance […]
Legal
January 5, 2026
Casino in Hot Water for Firing Dealer Who Suffered Heart Attack
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore has found itself in hot water due to its alleged firing of an employee who suffered a heart attack. An agency representing the employee in question is now suing the property, seeking damages. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Terminated the Worker in Question The case relates to Quann Massey, a worker who joined the […]
Legal
January 2, 2026
Drake and Adin Ross Face Legal Action over Alleged Illegal Gambling Promotion
A new legal dispute in the USA has placed two of the internet’s most recognizable figures at the center of a heated debate over influencer-driven gambling promotion. Music superstar Drake and popular streamer Adin Ross are named in a newly filed class-action lawsuit that accuses them of helping direct consumers toward real-money gambling through the […]
Legal
December 17, 2025
Evolution Lawsuit May Overshadow Playtech’s Hidden Value According to Analysts
Playtech’s share price has faced enduring pressure throughout the year, mainly due to the uncertainty of its involvement in the long-running legal battle with live casino supplier Evolution. While analysts argue that the market is overlooking the hidden value in Playtech’s investment portfolio, the evolving litigation continues to cloud sentiment and suppress the stock. Investors […]
Legal
December 17, 2025
Romance Fraudster Who Scammed Women for Gambling Money Lands in Jail
Nigel Baker, a man notorious for his involvement in a romance fraud in the UK, has received a 17-year prison sentence. The man exploited divorced women to accumulate money which he then lost to gambling. The Man Exploited Lonely Mothers for Money Baker, a 56-years-old father of two, gained notoriety for posing as a prominent […]
Legal
December 15, 2025
Penn Faces Patent Lawsuit over Its Hollywood Casino App
Penn Entertainment finds itself embroiled in a fresh legal dispute that could have substantial implications for how modern betting apps are designed and operated. The pattern infringement lawsuit, filed by a little-known technology firm, Single Action Bet Tech LLC, accuses Penn and its digital arm of unlawfully using “single-action” betting technology inside the Hollywood Casino […]
Legal
December 15, 2025
Australian Fortune Teller Believed to Have Laundered Money at Star Sydney
An Australian fortune teller and feng shui master is facing significant charges due to alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate. Among other things, the woman is believed to have encouraged clients to take gambling loans and to have laundered some AUD 800,000 at The Star Entertainment Group’s Star Sydney casino. Authorities Arrested a Woman with […]