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Legal
June 11, 2024
Two Ohio Men Receive Prison Sentences for Illegal Gambling and Tax Fraud
Two men from Ohio have been sentenced to prison after running an illegal gambling operation for years and hiding millions in taxes. The operation was running for approximately 10 years, accumulating millions in profits. The two man in question are Christos Karasarides Jr, 59, of Canton, and Ronald DiPietro, 65, of Clinton. The two men […]
Sports
June 10, 2024
Father Arrested After Leaving Baby in Car at Cleveland Casino Parking Lot
In late April, a distressing incident unfolded at the JACK Casino in Cleveland, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Kyle Miller of Elyria on charges of child endangerment. The 10-Month-Old Was Discovered by a Passerby The situation began with a 911 call reporting an unattended baby in a car on the fourth floor of the […]
Lottery
June 7, 2024
Ohio Lottery Picks IGT for 10-Year Contract, Replaces Intralot
The Ohio Lottery has selected IGT as the new vendor for a 10-year contract worth $50 million that will oversee over 10,000 slot-like gambling machines in the state for the first time since the terminals went live more than a decade ago. IGT to Replace Intralot In 2011, Gov. John Kasich allowed Video Lottery Terminals […]
Legal
June 3, 2024
US Police Arrest Casino Assailants, Raid Illegal Gambling Dens
The Billings Police Department in Montana has arrested a woman believed to have stabbed a man at a local casino. Delanie Laforge, 32, assaulted her victim in the High Tide Casino parking lot, stabbing him with a knife. Luckily, the man was able to walk into the property and ask the employees to call help. […]
Industry
May 22, 2024
Swatting Call to Hollywood Casino Leads to Columbus Man’s Arrest
A young man suspected of a swatting call at Hollywood Casino in Columbus, Ohio, is currently facing a number of felony charges, including interstate threatening communication, threats to damage and destroy by means of explosives or firearms, as well as cyberstalking. The man, identified with the initials B.C., had his recent detention hearing on Monday, […]
Industry
April 18, 2024
JACK Entertainment Opposes Online Gambling Legalization in Ohio
Unlike sports betting, which is legal in the majority of the US states, online gambling activities are legal in only seven states. The list where iGaming is legal includes major markets, such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia. The three aforementioned states border Ohio, where efforts toward the legalization of online gambling activities have reignited […]
Business
March 27, 2024
Tipico Becomes First US Sportsbook to Secure NCPG’s iCAP Accreditation
Tipico, a global leader in sports betting, has secured the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Internet Compliance Assessment Program accreditation (iCAP) in New Jersey and Ohio. The accolade highlights the company’s unparalleled customer protection efforts. The accreditation aligns with the NCPG’s goal to promote safer gambling and the reduction of gambling harm. Its iCAP accreditation […]
Business
March 21, 2024
MGM Resorts Contemplates Selling Ohio and Massachusetts Casino Ventures
MGM Resorts International is reportedly considering the sale of its casino operations located in Ohio’s Northfield Park and Springfield, Massachusetts. Stock Woes Prompt MGM Resorts to Mull Ohio and Massachusetts Property Sales Sources familiar with the matter revealed to Bloomberg that MGM Resorts is actively exploring the possibility of selling its properties in Ohio and […]
Industry
March 6, 2024
Ohio’s Sports Betting Handle Drops, Revenue Soars in January
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has published a report revealing that sports betting operators generated $113.1 million in January 2024, marking a 45.8% decrease compared to January 2023 and a 30% rise from December 2023’s figure. The Buckeye State’s sports betting market officially opened its gates to the public in January 2023, which is […]
Sports
February 26, 2024
Ohio Implements Ban on Player-Specific Prop Bets in Collegiate Sports
In response to a joint plea from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio has taken a definitive stance against player-specific prop bets in collegiate sports, marking a significant shift in the state’s gambling landscape. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) announced its decision to prohibit such wagers, effective March 1, […]
