Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Matt Bekier resigns as boss of The Star Entertainment Group Limited

In Australia and the boss for The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly announced his resignation at the same time as another senior executive officially confirmed to an ongoing public inquiry that th...

Camelot Group to challenge National Lottery operating decision in court

In the United Kingdom and Camelot Group is reportedly soon set to launch a legal challenge against the Gambling Commission’s recent decision not to award it with the ten-year National Lottery operating license....

Third Australian state finds Crown Resorts Limited unfit to run a casino

The Western Australia royal commission looking into Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly found the casino operator unfit to hold a local gambling license due to the possibility that it may have been complicit i...

The Star Entertainment Group Limited probe hears about Suncity Group link

In Australia and the public inquiry into The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly been told that the local casino operator continued working with junket firm Suncity Group despite telling the market ...

Gambling Commission penalizes National Lottery operator Camelot Group

In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has announced that it has levied a fine of £3.15 million ($4.17 million) against Camelot Group after finding failures linked to the lottery operator’s...

New Jersey set to sue over quashed Atlantic City casino PILOT deal

The state of New Jersey is reportedly soon expected to officially appeal a February 25 court ruling that invalidated its amended payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) arrangement with the nine casinos in Atlantic City...

New York threatening Seneca Nation of Indians over revenue-sharing hold-up

The eastern American state of New York has reportedly told the casino-operating Seneca Nation of Indians that it could soon face ‘enforcement and collection efforts’ tied to the pair’s long-running dispute over...

California card rooms suing to halt November sportsbetting ballot initiative

In California and a pair of prominent card room operators have filed a lawsuit to challenge the legality of an upcoming statewide referendum that could legalize sports wagering and allow tribal casinos to offer...