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Poker promoter’s hopes dashed in Wisconsin

August 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Wisconsin

A judge in Wisconsin has upheld the state's ban on poker play outside of Indian casinos. The case was brought by professional poker player Mark Kroon and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) state director, Steve V...

Rivers Casino found liable in sexual harassment suit

Kim M

August 14, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

A Pittsburgh Rivers Casino cocktail waitress was awarded more than $1 million by a federal jury when it found the casino liable for violating its own zero-tolerance sexual harassment policy. After Wednesday’...

Federal judge in Boston delays decision in Martha’s Vineyard casino case: Updated

Kim M

August 13, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

Those seeking to stop the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) from turning an unfinished community center into a Class II tribal gambling facility on Martha’s Vineyard will have to wait for a ruling...

Colusa Indian Community suing for damages and expenses due to alleged shoddy casino work

Sadonna Price

August 12, 2015

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

The Colusa Indian Community, also known as the Cahil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians, is currently seeking millions of dollars due to what the tribe is calling shoddy work at their casino. The tribe is seeking a mi...

Ruling for dismissal in Wyoming lawsuit near according to judge

Kim M

August 12, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Wyoming

The ruling whether or not to dismiss a lawsuit filed against a Cheyenne man by the Wyoming Lottery Corporation for allegedly using defamatory statements to undermine the relationship between it and national lot...

Judge says that Stockton can find another buyer for Showboat in Atlantic City

Kim M

August 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino closures, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

On Monday a judge ruled Stockton University’s contract with Glenn Straub, a Florida developer and new owner of the Revel casino, terminated, enabling the school to find a new buyer. A deal between Stockton a...

Lower ranking creditors sue trustees for Caesars’ senior and middle tier lenders

Lars Jones

August 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Bankruptcy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Fearing they may be frozen out a group of lower ranking creditors have sued senior lenders of Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., further complicating an already labyrinthine maze of litigation in Caesar's pla...

Challenge to New York casino dismissed

Alex Lanter

August 11, 2015

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

New York Supreme Court Judge dismissed lawsuit that was supposed to derail plans for a $425 million hotel and casino resort in Tyre, Seneca Country. The lawsuit was filed back in March by Finger Lakes Gaming &a...

Castle Rock Casino sues Kansas gaming commission, others

Kim M

August 8, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Kansas

The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Kansas Gaming Facility Review Board and members of both groups, along with the Kansas Lottery and its executive director have all been named in a lawsuit filed by the Ca...

Lottery terminals in Puerto Rico threaten tourism industry according to association

Lars Jones

August 8, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino closures, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican economy is in deep trouble with a public debt of $72 billion and the government is scrambling for ways to bolster revenues and avert a calamity. One move to get quick cash saw Finance Minister ...

Sault Chippewas optimistic they will prevail in gaming dispute

Kim M

August 7, 2015

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

The state of Michigan and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians are embroiled in an off-reservation gaming dispute which according to attorney for the tribe, John Wernet, should be decided soon. Attorney Gener...

Judge delays decision on returning VictoryLand assets; MacGregor may reopen anyway

Lars Jones

August 6, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Alabama, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Circuit Judge Williams Shashy said he wants to see what transpires in the Alabama Legislature as well as in other pending cases and appeals before deciding whether to order the return of 1,600 electronic bingo ...

MGM Resorts files lawsuit challenging Connecticut law

Renee Kingsley

August 6, 2015

U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Connecticut, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

MGM Resorts was very excited when it received approval to build a mega-casino resort in Springfield, Massachusetts. MGM was counting on the Massachusetts gambling industry and also expected gamblers from the ne...

Judge denies Cherokee County’s injunction against Crawford casino construction

Renee Kingsley

August 5, 2015

Casino proposals, Casino News, U.S.A., Casino openings, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Kansas

Cherokee County had earlier filed a temporary injunction as it wanted to stop a casino from being constructed in Crawford County. However, a Kansas city judge denied the county’s request stating that the Kansas...

Chukchansi Gold casino sets sights on reopening

Kim M

August 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, California, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

A federal order closed the central California, Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino last October, but with a $35 million deal with creditors close to fruition, the casino could be reopened as soon as Labor Day, ...

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Poker promoter’s hopes dashed in Wisconsin

Rivers Casino found liable in sexual harassment suit

Federal judge in Boston delays decision in Martha’s Vineyard casino case: Updated

Colusa Indian Community suing for damages and expenses due to alleged shoddy casino work

Ruling for dismissal in Wyoming lawsuit near according to judge

Judge says that Stockton can find another buyer for Showboat in Atlantic City

Lower ranking creditors sue trustees for Caesars’ senior and middle tier lenders

Challenge to New York casino dismissed

Castle Rock Casino sues Kansas gaming commission, others

Lottery terminals in Puerto Rico threaten tourism industry according to association

Sault Chippewas optimistic they will prevail in gaming dispute

Judge delays decision on returning VictoryLand assets; MacGregor may reopen anyway

MGM Resorts files lawsuit challenging Connecticut law

Judge denies Cherokee County’s injunction against Crawford casino construction

Chukchansi Gold casino sets sights on reopening

Illegal Gambling Dominates U.S. Online Market, Report Finds

NJ Man Loses $59K Casino Chip Claim After Court Cites Illicit Origins

Publishers Clearing House Files for Chapter 11 to Cement Digital Shift

Crown Names New Melbourne Chair, Partners with AFL’s Harley Reid

Novomatic Secures United Arab Emirates Gaming License for Expansion