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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 […]
Lottery
June 28, 2024
Seattle Man Has “Gut Feeling” After Buying Scratch Ticket, Wins $2M
A Seattle lottery player has won a whopping $2 million jackpot prize with a Chrome Scratch ticket, according to Washington’s Lottery news release dated June 27. “Positive Gut Feeling” After Ticket Purchase The man said he had a “positive gut feeling” after he bought his ticket in WA after straying away from purchasing a […]
Legal
June 18, 2024
High 5 to Pay Back Millions as WA Deems Its Products Illegal
High 5 Games, a New York-based gaming company, has found itself in hot water as its social casino apps have been labeled as “illegal gambling” in Washington. Western Washington District Court Judge Tiffany Cartwright determined that the company’s products violate the state’s gambling rules, potentially forcing High 5 to pay back the money it took […]
Casino
April 23, 2024
Bail Set at $5M for Accused Muckleshoot Casino Stabber
Despite the extensive efforts of casinos in terms of security, incidents do take place in such establishments from time to time. Generally speaking, weapons of any sort are not permitted on the gaming floors and to ensure the well-being of their guests, casinos constantly monitor this through CCTV surveillance, live security and use of metal […]
