Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

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

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...

Arkansas anti-casino group banks sizable June donation

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...

Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma persisting with Legends Resort and Casino plan

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

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...

Crown Resort Limited facing Victoria fines over responsible gambling deficits

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...

American Gaming Association commends Congressional letter

In the United States and the American Gaming Association trade group has praised a Congressional letter asking the federal government to start seriously clamping down on illegal offshore iGaming operators. T...

National Lottery sees annual sales decrease amid ongoing cost of living crisis

In the United Kingdom and the operator of the National Lottery reportedly saw its aggregated sales for the twelve months to the end of March drop by 3% year-on-year to approximately £8.1 billion ($9.9 billion)....

Osaka casino resort proposal may soon be subjected to a local referendum

In Japan and the plan to bring an $8 billion integrated casino resort to the city of Osaka could reportedly be in danger after an anti-gambling group managed to collect enough signatures to trigger a local refe...

The Star Entertainment Group Limited license suitability probe wraps up

In Australia and a lawyer assisting the New South Wales government inquiry into The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly recommended that the firm be barred from holding a local casino license until ...