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Casino
June 27, 2025
Passengers of Returning American Airlines Flight That Caught Fire Get “Free Play”
An American Airlines flight headed for Charlotte had to make an unexpected return to Las Vegas on Wednesday morning after passengers witnessed alarming smoke and flames coming from one of the engines shortly after takeoff. “We Could Hear Lots of Booming Noises” Things took a scary turn just after Flight 1665 lifted off from Harry […]
Casino
March 14, 2025
Man Admits to Theft of Kalispel Tribal Artifacts from Northern Quest Casino
A Yakima, Washington, resident has entered a guilty plea for stealing precious cultural items from the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, yet the objects are still missing. Kevin William Wissman, 61, confessed in federal court on March 12 that he took five baby moccasins and a beaded leather glove from a display […]
Lottery
February 17, 2025
Washington’s Lottery Achieves Top Responsible Gambling Certification
Washington’s Lottery has been awarded the highest level of responsible gambling certification thanks to its emphasis on balancing fundraising for state initiatives with supporting players who may face gambling-related harm. Washington’s Lottery Achieves Highest Responsible Gambling Certification Last week, Washington’s Lottery which provides entertainment to citizens and raises funds for the government, has achieved the […]
Legal
February 10, 2025
High 5 Games Ordered to Pay $25M to Players in Washington
High 5 Games has been ordered to pay $25 million to plaintiffs accusing the company of offering illegal gambling in the state of Washington. This comes as part of a broader pushback against social casino gaming in America. The Complaint Sought Damages According to the class action lawsuit, which was filed by former High 5 […]
Legal
January 31, 2025
Washington Tribes Warn Players about Online Casino Scam
Washington tribal operators are concerned about the proliferation of a prominent scam inviting players to gamble online. To make matters worse, some of these ads have impersonated existing operators, trying to pass their products as legal. As it turns out, the scammers might not be interested in offering casino games but in stealing customers’ data. […]
Legal
December 18, 2024
Washington Court Dismisses Maverick Gaming’s Sports Betting Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by a gaming company that challenged the existing sports betting market established in Washington was recently dismissed. Lawsuit Challenges Tribal-State Gaming Compacts Washington was among the US states that legalized sports betting back in 2020. After the legalization in March 2020, legal retail sports betting launched the next year, in 2021, after […]
Sports
November 4, 2024
Washington State Reiterates Ban on Election Betting Amid Kalshi’s Rise
In Washington, while prediction marketplaces such as Kalshi are gaining traction, it is still a no-go for anyone thinking of placing bets on election results. Representatives of the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) want to remind everyone that this kind of betting is prohibited in the state. It does not matter that Kalshi states it […]
Legal
September 18, 2024
Man Said to Have Used Massage Gun to Steal from Casino Appeared in Court
A man with the initials D.H. has appeared in court after allegedly using a massage gun to steal from a casino in Washington. He was released from custody but prohibited from entering venues with slot machines. The Man “Stimulated” the Machine to Make Coins Fall Casino crime is nothing new as criminals have long recognized […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
Robbery at Muckleshoot Casino Results in Charges Against Couple
Despite the efforts of casinos to prevent crimes such as scams, robberies and fraud, such cases are not uncommon. Culprits often target brick-and-mortar casinos considering their easy access to high amounts of cash. At the same time, fortunate casino winners also fall victim to robberies. In one such criminal case, a man and a woman, […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Suspected Fraudsters Indicted in Bank Fraud Case from Washington
Two women, suspected of bank fraud were recently indicted. The case involves Beth Ann Hayes and Kaydee Jean Baker, both from Thurston County, Washington. The women are suspected of using a bank account belonging to the Kalispel Tribe’s Northern Quest Resort & Casino without authorization. On Friday, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of […]
