Gambling News - 'Usa'
Legal
October 23, 2024
Mount Airy Casino to Face Revived Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit
The COVID pandemic might be over but its lasting effects continue to haunt certain businesses. For example, Mount Airy Casino Resort, a gambling property in Pennsylvania, now faces a lawsuit over alleged hand sanitizer-related negligence. A Guest Injured Her Elbow Tatiana and Peter Oudolsky were visiting the Pocono Mountains property during a holiday in July […]
Casino
October 23, 2024
Gambler Loses $150,000 Jackpot Due to Self-Exclusion
Hitting a hefty six-figure casino jackpot is, without a doubt, a reason for celebration. However, for one particular gambler, the sweet news of a big win quickly turned sour. According to Kelley, a casino employee known on TikTok as @casinomassagekelley, a gambler who recently hit a $150,000 jackpot was denied his prize. Accused of Trespassing […]
Legal
October 23, 2024
Manhattan Beach Lawyer Caught Defrauding Clients to Fuel Gambling Addiction
The California Supreme Court has officially disbarred a Manhattan Beach lawyer with the initials S.V.R. The man has been found guilty of defrauding his clients out of $117,000 to fund a gambling addiction. The court confirmed 19 instances of professional misconduct and admonished S.V.R.’s actions, which included fabricating a cancer diagnosis to elicit sympathy during […]
Industry
October 23, 2024
Integrity Compliance 360 Taps Former NJDGE Director as Special Advisor
David L. Rebuck, a gambling industry veteran who served as director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), has now joined consultancy Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) as a special advisor. IC360 Taps into Regulatory Talent to Bolster Private Offer In his role, Rebuck will prove invaluable in helping spearhead the company’s efforts to […]
Legal
October 23, 2024
Station Casinos Takes NLRB to Court to Block Union-Busting Allegations
Station Casinos has filed a lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), arguing that the board’s system has “failed it.” The constitutional challenge comes amid union-busting allegations against the casino operator and seeks to challenge the association’s structure. Station Casino Challenges NLRB’s Structure and Authority Station Casinos’ main objective is to stop the union-busting […]
Legal
October 23, 2024
Lawsuit Claims Excessive Alcohol Led to Woman’s Death at Caesars Indiana
A recently filed lawsuit against Caesars Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino claims wrongful death and seeks tens of thousands in damages. The Legal Case Claims Negligence, Wrongful Death The case dates back to March this year when one patron visited the popular gaming and entertainment venue in Southern Indiana. The visitor, identified as Michelle Kelley, […]
Sports
October 23, 2024
First Circuit Court Enforces DraftKings Non-Compete Despite California Move
The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit just backed the enforcement of a non-compete deal between DraftKings and Michael Hermalyn, a former executive even though he moved to California. Court Battle in DraftKings Case Shows Impact of Choice-of-Law Clauses The case, DraftKings Inc. v. Hermalyn, shows how strong well-written contract terms can be […]
Sports
October 23, 2024
CFTC Heightens Oversight on Election Betting Amid Upcoming Elections
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has stepped up its watch on election betting platforms because the US elections are coming up soon. CFTC Keeps Watch on Political Prediction Markets as Kalshi Appeals Decision CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam told Bloomberg Television that the agency plays a part in keeping an eye on political derivatives […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
Former Presidents Back Harris in Nevada as Election Looms
The battle for Nevada continues to get more heated by the day as politicians vie to secure important Vegas votes. With the battle between Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-POTUS Donald Trump raging on, other former presidents have also decided to chime in. Former Democratic Presidents Back Harris Former President Barack Obama recently appeared in […]
Lottery
October 22, 2024
Powerball Jackpot Survives Recent Draw, Gets Closer to Half a Billion
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are always the same, 1 in 292.2 million. Many lottery players tried their luck for a shot at the popular lottery game’s jackpot which stood at $456 million on Monday. However, nobody was able to match correctly all the winning numbers to secure the mind-blowing prize. The Grand […]