Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Former Indiana casino executive sentenced to two-month federal prison term

August 18, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Indiana

In the American state of Indiana and a prominent former casino executive has reportedly been sentenced to serve two months in federal prison after being found guilty of running a scheme that illegally funneled ...

Entain hit with record-setting Gambling Commission fine

Adam Morgan

August 17, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

Less than a week after hitting the online sportsbetting exchange at Smarkets.com with a six-figure fine and the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission regulator has now reportedly ordered Entain to pay a penalty ...

Okada Manila ownership row headed to court in the Philippines

Adam Morgan

August 16, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, Philippines

In the Philippines and the long-running battle to determine who has ultimate control over the 993-room Okada Manila facility is reportedly heading to court after owner Universal Entertainment Corporation announ...

Double defeat for Arkansas anti-casino group’s referendum campaign

Adam Morgan

August 16, 2022

Arkansas, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In the southern American state of Arkansas and a group that is lobbying against the move to bring a commercial casino to Pope County has reportedly been dealt a setback associated with its petition drive. Ac...

Smarkets.com hit with six-figure Gambling Commission penalty

Adam Morgan

August 12, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has announced the imposition of a six-figure fine against the online sportsbetting exchange at Smarkets.com for a series of anti-money laundering and ...

The Star Entertainment Group Limited brings in an outside monitor

Adam Morgan

August 11, 2022

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has announced the voluntary engagement of an independent monitor to oversee its ‘renewal program’ and ensure that it is abiding by the...

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino opening delayed until the second half of 2023

Adam Morgan

July 29, 2022

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In Australia and The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly announced that the opening of its casino within the $2.8 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development has been delayed again owing to construct...

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated hit with $50,000 New Jersey penalty

Adam Morgan

July 28, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

In the eastern American state of New Jersey and prominent casino operator Caesars Entertainment Incorporated has reportedly been ordered to pay a fine of $50,000 for a number of employee registration infraction...

Crown Sydney to kick off casino gambling from August 8

Adam Morgan

July 25, 2022

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In Australia and casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly announced that it will be opening one of the gaming floors within its $1.5 billion Crown Sydney facility from August 8. According to a re...

Arkansas anti-casino group banks sizable June donation

Adam Morgan

July 20, 2022

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In the southern American state of Arkansas and a group advocating for a November constitutional referendum that could remove Pope County as the site for an envisioned casino resort has reportedly been receiving...

Gambling Commission loses National Lottery ‘enabling agreement’ appeal

Adam Morgan

July 15, 2022

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In the United Kingdom and Gambling Commission regulator has reportedly announced that it is ‘disappointed’ by yesterday’s Appeals Court decision that reversed a late-June ruling from the High Court. Accordin...

Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma persisting with Legends Resort and Casino plan

Adam Morgan

July 13, 2022

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The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is reportedly still pursuing a scheme to bring a large casino resort to central Arkansas despite the real prospect that the entire project may be cancelled by means of an upcomin...

Gammix Limited issued with a Netherlands ‘cease and desist’ order

Adam Morgan

July 12, 2022

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, The Players Lounge, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands

The gaming regulator for the Netherlands has announced the issuance of an immediate ‘cease and desist’ order against prolific Malta-licensed online casino operator Gammix Limited. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA...

Macau casinos sitting through second coronavirus-related lockdown

Adam Morgan

July 11, 2022

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In Macau and the government has reportedly ordered local casinos and most of the enclave’s other commercial businesses to close for at least a week in an attempt to fight the rising prevalence of coronavirus. ...

Crown Resort Limited facing Victoria fines over responsible gambling deficits

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2022

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Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited is reportedly facing the real prospect of being ordered to pay fines totalling almost $68 million for responsible gambling shortcomings at its flagship Crown Mel...