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Nevada Supreme Court hears jurisdiction and change of venue request in Jacobs v Sands et al

September 2, 2015

Macau, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

Five years after filing a wrongful termination suit and more than three months after a Nevada judge decided her court had jurisdiction over the case, lawyers for Steve Jacobs and Las Vegas Sands argued their ca...

Stockton University could soon have buyer for Showboat property

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September 1, 2015

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

Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the closing of the Showboat casino in Atlantic City, and owner Stockton University said its weighing “several” options of expressed interest and hopes a sale is forthco...

Caesars bondholders denied immediate ruling on debt guarantee

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August 31, 2015

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Bloomberg reports that bondholders owed $7 billion by Caesars have been denied an immediate ruling as to whether or not the casino giant broke the law, thus giving Caesars several more weeks grace to negotiate ...

Charges of theft, money laundering in casino scheme filed against New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran

Kim M

August 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, North America Casino News, Money Laundering, Conspiracy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, New Mexico

On Friday, Republican Secretary of State Dianna Duran was charged with embezzlement, fraud, money laundering and campaign finance violations by New Mexico's Democratic attorney general. The 64-count complain...

Baha Mar files reorganization plan in Delaware bankruptcy court

Kim M

August 28, 2015

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Baha Mar mega resort developer, Baha Mar Ltd, run by Sarkis Izmirlian, announced yesterday that a Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization has been filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. ...

Court ruling means “game on” for opponents of Lago casino project

Kim M

August 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York

It’s been close to a year since three counties in upstate New York were selected by the New York State Gaming Location Board as sites for Las Vegas-style casinos, and the battle rages on for the $425 million La...

Florida officials and Seminole Tribe restart gambling negotiations

Sadonna Price

August 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe have been in a stalemate when it comes to blackjack and other casino games. The Seminole Tribe had an exclusive deal to offer such games within the state, with the co...

High Roller’s attempt to avoid $11.1m casino debt spoiled by Canadian Court

Sadonna Price

August 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, Financial Fraud, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Singapore

Back in February of 2013, Jian Tu, also known as Tu Jian, visited the Marina Bay Sands and opted for a credit line of S$9.94m. The Las Vegas Sands property is still waiting on payment as Tu has not been willing...

Caesars reportedly to pay $20 million money laundering penalty

Alex Lanter

August 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Money Laundering, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

Caesars Entertainment Corp (CEC) has reportedly reached an agreement with the Department of Justice to settle its US money laundering charges. A report from Reuters reads that the casino giant has settled to pa...

Judge stops CRDA’s attempt to seize piano tuner’s home; for now

Kim M

August 23, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino closures, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) has 180 days to “reevaluate the feasibility of the proposed project” and introduce concrete plans that justify its use of eminent domain to seize Charlie Bir...

Malta revising gaming law, player protection focus

Kim M

August 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, Italy, Malta

An update to Malta’s gambling legislation will focus on safeguards for customers of online gambling by gaming regulators in the southern European island country. According to a Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) r...

Oklahoma state senator stole $1.8 million; more than $200k spent at casinos

Kim M

August 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, Oklahoma

In an Oklahoma federal court on Thursday, two-term State Senator Rick Brinkley admitted to stealing $1.8 million and filing a false tax return from the nonprofit agency where he worked. The 54 year old senat...

Conservative Judicial Watch sues DOJ over 2011 opinion that online gambling is legal

Kim M

August 20, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Mobile gaming, Lottery, Sports betting, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Department of Justice’s 2011 revision of the scope of the Wire Act of 1961 is under scrutiny by Judicial Watch, who has filed a federal lawsuit seeking documents pertaining to the ruling. The lawsuit fil...

Martha’s Vineyard tribe’s referendum re-affirms support for bingo casino

D. Graham

August 17, 2015

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

In an email to the Associated Press, tribal chairman Tobias Vanderhoop has confirmed that with a 110-110 vote and eight disqualifications, “there will be no change to the present course of the tribe.” The triba...

Atlantic City’s Borgata responds to Phil Ivey and Cheung Yin Sun countersuit

D. Graham

August 17, 2015

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According to the legal response filed on Friday, the Borgata admits to destroying the playing cards integral to the lawsuits and counter-lawsuits between Phil Ivey, his co-defendant, and the Atlantic City casin...

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Nevada Supreme Court hears jurisdiction and change of venue request in Jacobs v Sands et al

Stockton University could soon have buyer for Showboat property

Caesars bondholders denied immediate ruling on debt guarantee

Charges of theft, money laundering in casino scheme filed against New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran

Baha Mar files reorganization plan in Delaware bankruptcy court

Court ruling means “game on” for opponents of Lago casino project

Florida officials and Seminole Tribe restart gambling negotiations

High Roller’s attempt to avoid $11.1m casino debt spoiled by Canadian Court

Caesars reportedly to pay $20 million money laundering penalty

Judge stops CRDA’s attempt to seize piano tuner’s home; for now

Malta revising gaming law, player protection focus

Oklahoma state senator stole $1.8 million; more than $200k spent at casinos

Conservative Judicial Watch sues DOJ over 2011 opinion that online gambling is legal

Martha’s Vineyard tribe’s referendum re-affirms support for bingo casino

Atlantic City’s Borgata responds to Phil Ivey and Cheung Yin Sun countersuit

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