Legal
January 9, 2023
Texas Considers Bill to Legalize Limited Casino Gambling and Sports Betting
The new bill would generate the necessary framework for building the Texas Gaming Commission. The new body would be responsible for supervising legalized gambling in the state that continues to celebrate its “Wild West” roots. What Would the Bill Include? Originally, the amendment was pre-filed by state senator Carol Alvarado last November. At the moment, […]
Sports
January 9, 2023
Bernie Kosar Fired Over Gambling on Browns Match
Regardless of what the intent is, the rules are clear, and there have not been any exceptions in this regard. The NFL’s strict restrictions imply that this is part of the league’s integrity, and Kosar’s situation shows that integrity comes above all else. Cleveland Browns Fired Bernie Kosar His bet was for $19,000, and he […]
Poker
January 2, 2023
Dallas Looking at $600K in Legal Fees to Curtail Poker Businesses
Texas is one of the US states that have strict laws when it comes to gambling and the activity is in fact illegal in the state. Placing monetary wagers on any game that involves dice, cards or machines such as slots is forbidden. However, a loophole related to poker enabled a statewide expansion of the […]
Legal
December 23, 2022
Miccosukee Tribe Sues Insurance Company for $5M Swindled in a Casino Fraud
The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida launched a legal proceeding against its insurer Great American Insurance Company seeking to recoup $5.3 million, which was swindled in an elaborate embezzlement scheme at its Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami-Dade County. Four employees, three spouses and a girlfriend were convicted of theft, computer fraud, and money laundering. Beginning […]
Legal
December 22, 2022
Sweden Clamps Down on Unlicensed Gambling with New Law Proposal
The new law proposal was submitted on December 20. If Swedish politicians vote in favor of the legislation it is supposed to come into force on July 1, 2023. The Swedish minister for financial markets Niklas Wykman commented on the reasons for the proposal: Through these proposals, the Government is taking important steps in the […]
Legal
December 20, 2022
German Court Ordered Operator to Reimburse Player for $14.8K
Player Reimbursed Their Losses in Full The player placed bets on the operator’s website vulcanvegas.com for approximately two years, between 2020 and 2022. His losses were estimated at around €14,000(approximately $14,831), and the German court’s ruling was made by default, as Brivio didn’t show up. The court order also covers the associated court costs, according […]
Legal
December 20, 2022
MGM Springfield Gets Green Light for Massachusetts Sports Betting
MGM Springfield is the second casino in the Bay State to have cleared the bar for a sports betting license from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which did not come without its challenges. For one, MGM Springfield missed a deadline which forced the commission to postpone a vote. MGM Springfield’s License: Long Time in the Making […]
Legal
December 16, 2022
PlayUp Denied Ohio License Due to Illegal Gambling Concerns
Australia-based betting operator PlayUp will likely fail to obtain its Ohio license after the state’s regulator uncovered potential illegal gambling activity related to the company’s PlayUp Slots+ product. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) expressed its intent to suspend the licensing process until PlayUp takes the necessary action to remedy the issues. Ohio Will Be […]
Legal
December 16, 2022
New Legislation Proposal Targets Illegal Slot Machines in Missouri
New legislation cracking down on illegal electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at gas stations and corner stores in Missouri may be introduced at the Missouri House in January 2023. Missouri Lawmakers to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Machines The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that St. Louis riverside district representative Rasheen Aldridge is pushing forward a plan, […]
Legal
December 15, 2022
Lawsuit Opposing Pope County Casino Dismissed
The battle over Pope County’s proposed casino project continues to rage on in court with the latest chapter of the legal battle ending with the dismissal by circuit judge Wendell Griffen. The judge took into consideration a lawsuit filed against the Cherokee Nation Businesses by the Citizens for a Better Pope County which seeks to […]
