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Gambling News - 'Legal'
Legal
November 18, 2024
Baha Mar Developer Pushes for Nassau Hotels as Security in Fraud Case Appeal
Sarkis Izmirlian, the original developer of the Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas, has filed a new legal motion in the New York State Supreme Court, urging that two prominent Nassau hotels owned by China Construction America (CCA) be used as security for his $1.642 billion damages judgment. This Move Extends a Fierce Legal Battle […]
Poker
November 18, 2024
Teen Arrested for Murder of Poker Pro Matthew Bergart After Toronto Shootout
Toronto police arrested a 16-year-old suspect in the murder of professional poker player Matthew Bergart, who was killed in a home invasion in April. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was taken into custody after a dramatic exchange of gunfire in Toronto’s West Queen West neighborhood that saw over 100 shots fired between two rival […]
Legal
November 14, 2024
FBI Raids Polymarket CEO’s Home amid Illegal Betting Investigation
In a dramatic early morning operation, federal agents raided the New York apartment of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan, seizing his phone and electronic devices. The raid happened at 6 am on Wednesday, as Coplan, 26, was awakened by FBI agents who demanded he surrender his electronics. Though Coplan wasn’t arrested, such action further strains Polymarket’s […]
Legal
November 14, 2024
Nevada Attorney Wants NGCB Discrimination Lawsuit to Proceed
The attorney behind a former Nevada Gaming Control Board department head believes that a racial discrimination lawsuit should progress, despite the board’s earlier effort to dismiss the legal action. The attorney said that there was sufficient evidence to support claims that a former board member had been discriminated against by a person who fostered a […]
Legal
November 12, 2024
Casino Crime Update: From Robbery to Gambling Rings
New spikes of casino-related crimes across the USA have highlighted issues ranging from violent robberies and fatal shootings to fraud and illegal gambling operations. Some of the recent cases further shaped the ongoing discussions on casino security and law enforcement efforts as more US states consider legalizing gambling. Casino Crime Can Vary in Severity A […]
Industry
November 11, 2024
California Man Takes Sweepstakes Operator to Court
A Californian class action specialist has filed a lawsuit against a sweepstakes operator, arguing that its products constitute illegal gambling. As the pushback against the sweepstakes sector continues, the legal expert hopes to get the company banned in California. Pulze Gaslit Users The lawsuit was filed by Smith Krivoshey on behalf of Dennis Boyle and […]
Industry
November 11, 2024
Xpoint’s Win Against GeoComply Heralds a More Open Geolocation Market
Geolocation technology provider Xpoint achieved a significant legal victory after the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled last Friday that it had dismissed rival company GeoComply’s patent infringement allegations. This decision reinforces a prior judgment from the US District Court, which found GeoComply sought to patent on non-patentable subject matter. This Ruling […]
Legal
November 11, 2024
Fashion Statement Got Vegas Visitor Beaten, Lawsuit Claims
Issues with security guards in tourism-heavy areas are nothing new. One Las Vegas visitor, however, has now filed a lawsuit that alleges security personnel beat him up for wearing his pants too low. A Senseless Act of Violence As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Javier Marquez was visiting The Venetian with his wife. […]
Casino
November 11, 2024
Cherokee Nation Strikes Back as Voters Challenge Its Arkansas Casino
Last week, voters in Arkansas approved a constitutional amendment that would revoke Cherokee Nation Entertainment’s license to build a casino in Pope County. The tribal company has now submitted a legal challenge to the amendment, hoping to retain its license. If the company succeeds in blocking the amendment, it will be able to continue with […]
Legal
November 5, 2024
Indonesia Suspends 11 Officials Who Facilitated Online Gambling
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital has suspended 11 employees who were suspected of involvement in illegal online gambling activities. Authorities believe that the workers in question might have facilitated criminal gambling in the country. Gambling Crime Is a Serious Violation in Indonesia According to the ministry’s official announcement, the 11 employees were arrested […]