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Pittsburgh Mayor threatens to sue for $11.4 million casino cash overdue

June 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

On June 26th 2015, the mayor of Pittsburgh, Bill Peduto has threatened to take legal action against an authority that is the overseer of the city finances. The mayor is demanding that $11.4 million of gambling ...

Alabama AG files appeal in VictoryLand forfeiture case

Lars Jones

June 28, 2015

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

In the ongoing tug-of-war between Alabama businessman, Milton McGregor and Attorney General, Luther Strange, Assistant Attorney General John Kachelman has filed a notice of appeal to the most recent ruling. In ...

Okada’s Universal Entertainment sued for US$3.42 billion by shareholder

Lars Jones

June 27, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Japan, Bribery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Philippines

According to a filing with the Japanese stock exchange as reported on Asian news outlet GGRAsia, Universal Entertainment Corp shareholder, Tsuyoshi Hosoba, is suing for damages related to Wynn Resorts Ltd.'s ca...

Oregon Lottery Chair steps down week after her firm files suit against Commission

Lars Jones

June 26, 2015

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

This morning Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced that Portland lawyer Elisa Dozono will no longer chair the Oregon Lottery Commission as she is resigning. Dozono is a partner in the Miller Nash law firm whi...

Alabama judge rules in favor of VictoryLand gaming facility

Sadonna Price

June 26, 2015

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

Update: Alabama AG files appeal in VictoryLand forfeiture case In the state of Alabama, Circuit Judge William Shashy has ruled against the state in a case involving the gaming facility VictoryLand. In 2013, ...

William Hill and Ladbrokes under investigation by Australian Federal Police

Sadonna Price

June 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Top gambling operators William Hill and Ladbrokes are about to be under investigation by the Australian Federal Police due to allegations of both companies breaking local gambling laws. According to reports fir...

Florida Seminole Tribe refuses to shutdown blackjack games

Renee Kingsley

June 25, 2015

Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The five year deal that the Seminole tribe cut with the state government of Florida is about to expire and the tribe has been unable to work out a new deal with state legislators. The earlier deal which the tri...

Billionaire Steve Wynn ordered to pay $422,389 in legal fees & costs

Renee Kingsley

June 25, 2015

U.S.A., Las Vegas, California, Macau, Asian Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

Casino tycoon and billionaire Steve Wynn is no stranger to lawsuits or controversy as Wynn Resorts and Steve Wynn have had their fair share of battles over the years. What Wynn is not accustomed to is losing an...

Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino refuses to cooperate with commission

Renee Kingsley

June 24, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Casino Cheating, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Conspiracy, Racketeering, Crime, Northern Mariana Islands, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud

The Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino located on the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) was hit with a record $75 million fine at the start of June 2015. The fine was imposed by the US Department...

U.S. casinos suspicious transaction reports up 69% over last year

Lars Jones

June 20, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Las Vegas, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Money Laundering, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

According to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) U.S. casinos increased suspicious activity reports to the agency by 69% last year. At a recent conference in Las Vegas, ...

Tribe to break ground on casino in Yuba County

Lars Jones

June 20, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, California, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

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The Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians plans to begin construction of a scaled down off-reservation Class II gaming facility within the next two months. This, according to a federal court filing in Sacrament...

Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma seeks dismissal of lawsuit

Lars Jones

June 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Kansas, Oklahoma

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is asking a federal court to throw out a lawsuit naming them as co-defendants. The suit by Attorney General Derek Schmidt aims to block the tribe from expanding a casino on the bord...

UK advertising standards authority criticizes William Hill for recent advertising campaigns

Sadonna Price

June 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

William Hill is a top gambling operator in the United Kingdom that provides both land based and online gambling options. The company’s most recent advertising campaign has come under fire by the UK Advertising ...

Caesars Interactive to pay $15,000 for iGaming violation

Sadonna Price

June 17, 2015

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

Caesars Interactive Entertainment is the online gambling section of the Caesars Entertainment company, providing online gaming options for players located within the borders of New Jersey. The New Jersey Gaming...

NC Supreme Court; Sheriff may enforce ban on gaming machines

Lars Jones

June 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, North Carolina

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On Thursday the North Carolina Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision that kept the Onslow County sheriff from enforcing laws banning video poker gaming. The decision was issued a month and a half after ...

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Pittsburgh Mayor threatens to sue for $11.4 million casino cash overdue

Alabama AG files appeal in VictoryLand forfeiture case

Okada’s Universal Entertainment sued for US$3.42 billion by shareholder

Oregon Lottery Chair steps down week after her firm files suit against Commission

Alabama judge rules in favor of VictoryLand gaming facility

William Hill and Ladbrokes under investigation by Australian Federal Police

Florida Seminole Tribe refuses to shutdown blackjack games

Billionaire Steve Wynn ordered to pay $422,389 in legal fees & costs

Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino refuses to cooperate with commission

U.S. casinos suspicious transaction reports up 69% over last year

Tribe to break ground on casino in Yuba County

Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma seeks dismissal of lawsuit

UK advertising standards authority criticizes William Hill for recent advertising campaigns

Caesars Interactive to pay $15,000 for iGaming violation

NC Supreme Court; Sheriff may enforce ban on gaming machines

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