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Gambling News - 'Legal'
Legal
February 3, 2025
California Investigates Death of Man Who Was Shot by Officers After Cardroom Incident
California authorities are investigating the recent killing of a man who is said to have tried to run over another person near a local cardroom. The man was eventually shot down by the police, prompting questions about whether they were justified in the use of deadly force. The Culprit Allegedly Tried to Kill a Cardroom […]
Legal
January 31, 2025
Nevada Gaming Commission Rejects Settlement with Nicole Bowyer, Seeks Harsher Penalty
The Nevada Gaming Commission has rejected a proposed settlement with ex-Resorts World Las Vegas agent Nicole Bowyer. The proposal would have revoked her license for five years but the regulator does not seem to be willing to let her off the hook so easily. A Not-So-Independent Agent Nicole, for context, is the spouse of the […]
Legal
January 30, 2025
Original Spirit Denies Illegal Gambling Accusations, Threatens Legal Action
Ukraine-based live casino content developer Original Spirit UA has threatened to take legal action against law enforcement authorities after a recent raid allegedly destroyed equipment worth approximately $2.3 million. The company vehemently denies the allegations of illegal gambling operations and claims that the authorities targeted a legitimate business on false grounds. The Company’s Operations Suffered […]
Legal
January 28, 2025
DraftKings Reaches Agreement with NFLPA, Pauses Lawsuit
Sports betting powerhouse DraftKings has reached an agreement with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), potentially ending the legal battle between the two parties. The court proceedings will be put on hold while the operator wraps up its negotiations with the association. Buyers’ Remorse Is Not a Basis to Terminate a Contract The NFLPA, […]
Industry
January 27, 2025
Swedish Court Revises Decision, Forces ATG to Cover Legal Fees
Several years ago, Swedish horse racing betting giant ATG sued Wrangler for featuring the former company’s logo on a line of clothing. While the court initially sided with the operator, it has reportedly reversed its decision. ATG Lost the Lawsuit As mentioned, Wrangler had, between 2019 and 2021, offered a line of apparel featuring ATG’s […]
Legal
January 27, 2025
Vietnam Busts Mobster-Led Sports Betting Ring
Vietnam has scored a major victory against illegal gambling as authorities cracked down on a major illegal sports betting ring shortly after the busting of a huge money laundering operation. Both generated millions of dollars in profit and had a substantial presence in the region. The Betting Operation Generated Millions of Dollars in Revenue According […]
Legal
January 24, 2025
DraftKings Faces Legal Challenge over Alleged Player Exploitation
Leading US online sports wagering company DraftKings faces another class-action lawsuit. This newest legal challenge, filed in the Southern District of New York and spearheaded by Clara De Leon and Eric W. Mirsberger Jr., accuses DraftKings and its subsidiary Crown NY Gaming LLC of deceptive advertising and consumer manipulation. The Operator Allegedly Offered Misleading Bonuses […]
Legal
January 24, 2025
Canada Concerned About Links Between Online Gambling and Drug Trade
Canada’s financial intelligence agency, FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada), has raised alarms over the suspected use of online gambling platforms for laundering proceeds from fentanyl production and trafficking. The revelation underlines an uncomfortable link between the online gaming industry and the opioid crisis that has gripped Canada over the last few […]
Legal
January 20, 2025
Genshin Impact Dev Faces $20M FTC Fine over Loot Boxes
Cognosphere, the developer of the famous gacha game Genshin Impact risks a $20 million penalty over violations related to loot boxes. Genshin Impact Under Fire for Violations Genshin Impact, in classical gacha game style, offers randomized prizes to its players. Originating from the Japanese gachapon machines, the term gacha designates titles where players can spend […]
Legal
January 20, 2025
Vietnamese Man Murdered, Dumped into River over Gambling Debt
Vietnam’s struggles with illegal gambling continued as authorities identified the body of a man believed to have been murdered over a gambling debt. The authorities have since arrested several men in relation to the incident. The Man Took a Loan from a Shady Group The body of a man identified as “Hoan” was discovered on […]