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Industry
July 19, 2024
Banned Player Wins Casino Jackpot, Gets Arrested
A banned Iowa player won a jackpot in a casino, despite being self-excluded. The man, who used a fake identity, was arrested, prompting an investigation into the matter. Matthew James Wessels, 43, was a self-excluded player who enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January last year. However, Wessels couldn’t […]
Legal
July 19, 2024
Man Sentenced to Prison for Gambling-Motivated Robberies
A man from Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been sentenced to prison because of gambling-motivated robberies. The man, according to court documents, struggled with severe gambling addiction. According to evidence presented at trial, M. Candelaria, 36, had serious gambling problems, causing him to rob his own father-in-law, John Doe. On September 14, 2021, Candelaria teamed up […]
Legal
July 16, 2024
Philippine Police Hunt Mayor Accused of Espionage and Running Fake Casinos
Alice Guo, the Mayor of Bamban town in the Philippines, is now a fugitive, facing serious allegations of being a Chinese spy and running fake casinos. According to a recent BBC article, authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Guo. However, she has gone into hiding, evading law enforcement and bolstering suspicions regarding her involvement […]
Legal
July 11, 2024
Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud
Jontay Porter, former center for the Toronto Raptors, pled guilty on Wednesday in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a high-profile betting scandal that led to his lifetime ban from the NBA. Porter, released on a $250,000 bond guaranteed by his mother and wife, will face sentencing on 18 December. The Betting […]
Legal
July 11, 2024
Former Indiana Lawmaker Sentenced to Prison in Casino Corruption Scandal
A former legislator in Indiana was recently sentenced to one year in prison after agreeing to help a casino operator with favorable conditions in exchange for a future well-paid position with the company. The criminal case involves Sean Eberhart, a former lawmaker who was a representative for Indiana House District 57. Overall, he held the […]
Legal
July 9, 2024
Legal Battle between DraftKings and Former Head of VIP Reaches New Juncture
The legal dispute between sports betting giant DraftKings and its former head of VIP, Michael Hermalyn, has intensified, with the US Court of Appeals now hearing arguments over whether California or Massachusetts law should govern the case. The legislative differences in these jurisdictions could impact the case’s resolution, motivating this ongoing debate. The Choice of […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
Are Offshore Bookmakers Losing the Battle Against the Regulated Sector in the US?
The writing is on the wall. Yet neither party is quite satisfied. Since the overturning of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018 by the Supreme Court of the United States, the country has become a fertile ground for sports betting operations. Fast forward to 2024, and the debate about whether this […]
Legal
July 3, 2024
DraftKings Extortion Case Plaintiff Revealed as Steven Jacobs
The legal battle over the alleged DraftKings customer data leak took a dramatic turn as Steven Jacobs, the attorney representing the anonymous plaintiff, confirmed that he himself was the plaintiff. This revelation corroborates earlier reports and speculation based on court filings and statements on social media and should significantly affect the ongoing court proceedings. The […]
Legal
July 3, 2024
Michigan Illegal Gambling Case Settled, Owner Agrees to Stop
The case concerning an illegal gambling establishment in Michigan has reached a legal settlement, with the owner agreeing to no longer engage in similar operations. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the settlement was reached on May 7, resolving the matter for good. Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha, who ran the unlicensed gambling operation, agreed to […]
Legal
June 28, 2024
FTC Dismisses MGM’s Legal Challenge to Its Investigation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dismissed MGM Resorts’ challenge to an investigation into its data security protocols. While the casino and hospitality powerhouse alleged due process violations, the FTC filed a motion to dismiss these claims. For context, the FTC issued a civil investigative demand (CID) into the operator’s business in the wake […]
