Fines, Lawsuits &amp; Litigation

September 22, 2015

NFL, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, MLB, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

A congressman involved in the effort to bring Las Vegas style sports betting to New Jersey said on Monday that the recent hike in fantasy sports offerings promising players big payouts may help to refocus atten...

Allowing prohibited gamblers costs three Atlantic City Casinos

September 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

Over $14,000 in fines have been issued to three casinos in Atlantic City after the properties allowed underage or self-excluded gamblers to enter their casino and place wagers. The fines were reported by the Ne...

Pojoaque Pueblo tribe accuses New Mexico state gaming commission of conspiracy

Renee Kingsley

September 21, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Mexico

The Pojoaque Pueblo tribe has accused state gaming officials in New Mexico of conspiring against the tribe by holding a closed door meeting and taking indirect steps to threaten gaming manufacturers and vendors...

NGC approves $1.5 million fine for Caesars

September 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Money Laundering, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

A 15 count complaint against Caesars Entertainment Corp. alleging money laundering at its Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas was settled with the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday for $1.5 million. Caesars ...

Borgata servers lose lawsuit; casino can fire individuals due to weight

September 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Labor Relations, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

Twenty servers of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa of Atlantic City filed a lawsuit against their employer, citing harassment and humiliation for the dress code. The group also claimed the casino singled out ...

Nevada rural casino owner to relinquish license Oct. 29

September 18, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Casino closures, Licenses, Bankruptcy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

Alleged issues outlined by the Nevada Gaming Control Board concerning a Humboldt County casino’s rewards club program and cash requirements have resulted in the agreed upon relinquishment of the state license b...

Poarch Band of Creek Indians takes on local official

September 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Alabama, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

James H. Hildreth is the Tax Assessor for Escambia County, Alabama and recently lost a lawsuit against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The tribe won the suit which prevented Hildreth from collecting as much a...

Judge won’t force Arizona to issue Class III license to West Valley

September 18, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Arizona, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

On Thursday a federal judge denied the Tohono O'Odham Nation's request to compel state officials to issue approvals for a Class III gaming facility in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. The tribe plans to open the...

U.S. judge won’t hear Baha Mar bankruptcy

September 18, 2015

Bahamas, Economy/Finance, Bankruptcy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

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Tuesday, a U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware ruled that most of the multi-billion dollar Baha Mar chapter 11 bankruptcy filing before it would not be heard in a U.S. court and dismissed all but one entity's abi...

Judge dismisses Michigan’s lawsuit aimed to block Lansing casino

September 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, North America Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Michigan

In Grand Rapids on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker ruled against the state of Michigan’s suit attempting to block a downtown Lansing tribal casino. The ruling viewed as a step in the right direc...

Formal extension by Pagcor given to Tiger Resort

September 17, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Casino project updates, Casinos of the Philippines, Asian Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Philippines

According to local Asian and other media sources, construction of Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc.’s $2 billion Manilla Bay Resorts casino located at Manilla’s Entertainment City, has been formally ...

Stockton University approves sale of Showboat; buyer identity remains a mystery

September 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

On Wednesday, Stockton University decided to approve the sale of the Showboat, a former casino of Atlantic City, which was not a quality purchase of the educational institution. The University decided to purcha...

Response from sports leagues in appeal in N.J. sports betting case requested

September 16, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have given the NCAA and four major professional sports leagues until September 29 to formally respond in a case regarding New Jersey’s ongoing legal battle over bringing La...

Last objection to Sun International’s Pretoria casino withdrawn