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Gambling News - 'Legal'
Legal
August 14, 2023
SkyCity Sets Aside $29.2M for Upcoming AUSTRAC Penalty
Casino and hospitality company SkyCity Entertainment has set aside AUD 45 million (around USD 29.24 million, current conversion rates) for a potential penalty. The operator expects to be hit by a fine because of its recent anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CTF) breaches. SkyCity admitted that it is currently available to […]
Legal
August 14, 2023
Kentucky Launches Lawsuit Against Bovada’s Gambling Operations
The lawsuit, initiated by plaintiff Billi Jo Woods, allegedly accuses Bovada of operating an illegal gambling entity within the state, leading to significant financial losses for its users. Lawsuit Targets Bovada and its Affiliates for Alleged Gambling Violations The legal action targets Morris Mohawk Gaming Group, along with Alywin Morris, Calvin Ayre, and Harp Media […]
Industry
August 14, 2023
Illinois Greenlights Ex-Convicts for Non-Gambling Work at Casinos
Illinois has signed a new bill into law, allowing casinos to hire convicted felons for non-gambling positions. This means that casino companies will be able to hire such people in a variety of positions, such as waiters, housekeepers, chefs, porters, etc. However, ex-convicts will remain barred from working as dealers and slot attendants. The measure, […]
Legal
August 13, 2023
Minnesota Police Bust Illegal TikTok Gambling Scheme
Blake Carl Fitzgerald faces prison after running an illegal gambling scheme. The 40-year-old allegedly used livestreaming services to wager remotely on behalf of other people. The Minnesota man ran his illegal scheme on TikTok and Discord, Bring Me the News, a local news outlet, claims. According to a criminal complaint, Fitzgerald ran the scheme between […]
Legal
August 3, 2023
Four Illegal Casino Arrestees Face Gun-Related Charges
Four Californians were arrested during the raid of an illegal casino in Oakland. All of the arrestees were armed with illegal weapons, with one of them likely serving as a lookout. As a result of their possession of illegal firearms, the culprits now face gun-related charges. The raid was carried out on July 5 after […]
Legal
July 31, 2023
Pennsylvania Regulator Hits Casinos with $67,500 in Fines
A recent public meeting saw the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) take decisive action against several casinos for various regulatory breaches, resulting in substantial fines. The Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) took decisive action to ensure strict adherence to gaming regulations, maintain a safe and fair betting environment, and protect vulnerable individuals from harm. […]

Legal
July 20, 2023
Hawkeyes Lineman Absent From Big Ten Media Days Amidst NCAA Investigation
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) investigation targeted 41 athletes and one employee at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, alleging they violated gambling-related rules. Defensive lineman Noah Shannon admitted he was among these suspects, preferring to wait for the review to end before representing his team during Big Ten Media Days. Shannon […]

Legal
July 20, 2023
Steve Wynn Agrees to Pay $10M and Cut Ties with Nevada Gaming
Steve Wynn, the former CEO of Wynn Resorts, has agreed to pay a fine of $10 million to settle his outstanding trouble in Nevada. In addition, the mogul will leave Nevada gaming for good. Mr Wynn has been in hot water in the state after he was accused of sexual abuse and misconduct against female […]

Legal
July 12, 2023
CONACOM Probes Conajzar over Alleged Favoritism
Paraguay’s competitions regulator, the CONACOM, will investigate the recent sports betting tender to see if it was indeed unfair, as many people claim. According to the authority, the competition was set in a way that favored the local participant. The tender to operate Paraguay’s national sports betting franchise was launched last year. The competition was […]

Casino
July 11, 2023
Crown’s Claim of Financial Hardship Questioned by Federal Court
In a recent development, Federal Court Justice Michael Lee has raised doubts about Crown’s assertion that it cannot afford to pay the AUD450 million ($301 million) fine imposed by AUSTRAC in a single payment. The fine was levied against the casino giant for numerous breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws. Justice Lee Questions Crown’s […]