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California Bookmaker Pleads Guilty in High-Profile Illegal Gambling Case

Johnny K.
South Carolina, U.S.A., Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, MLB, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Illegal Bookmaking, Sports betting, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada
A Southern California bookmaker, Mathew Bowyer, has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to operating an illegal gambling business that included clients such as Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mi...

Star Sydney Faces Prolonged Oversight as NICC Extends Special Manager’s Tenure

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unsavory reports, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Oceania Casino News, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
Star Sydney's ongoing regulatory challenges have taken a new turn, with the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) deciding to extend the tenure of the casino's special manager. This decision come...

Cherokee Nation Challenges Arkansas Casino Ballot Measure in Supreme Court

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Tribal Gaming, Arkansas, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
In a significant legal move, Cherokee Nation Entertainment, together with a newly formed affiliate, has petitioned the Arkansas Supreme Court to dismiss a ballot measure that could obstruct their planned casino...

Philippine Senate Seeks to Outlaw POGO Operations with New Legislation

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Asian Casino News, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Philippines
In a significant move to reshape the gaming landscape in the Philippines, Senator Joel Villanueva has introduced Senate Bill No. 2752, dubbed the "Anti-POGO Act." This bill aims to repeal the existing law taxin...

China Enforces Strict Penalties for Cross-Border Online Gambling

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In a determined effort to curb the growing menace of cross-border online gambling, the Supreme People's Court of China has issued a directive to courts across the nation, mandating the continuation of stringent...

SkyCity Auckland Casino Announces Five-Day Closure After Regulatory Breaches

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SkyCity Entertainment Group will temporarily close its Auckland casino for five days in 2024, marking a significant event in New Zealand's gambling sector. This decision comes after the company admitted to brea...

Former Indiana State Rep Sean Eberhart Sentenced in Casino Bribery Scandal

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Unsavory reports, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Crime, Bribery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Indiana
Former Indiana State Representative Sean Eberhart has been sentenced to one year in federal prison following his conviction in a corruption scandal involving Spectacle Entertainment. The sentencing marks a sign...

Fanatics Fined $15K for Accepting Improper College Bet in Massachusetts

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NCAA, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined Fanatics Betting and Gaming $15,000 for accepting a prohibited wager on an in-state college team. The fine, recommended by the Investigations and Enforcement ...

Philippines Court Freezes Assets of Suspended Mayor Alice Guo Linked to Illegal POGO Activities

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The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) on the assets of suspended Mayor Alice Guo and other individuals allegedly linked to the illegal a...

FanDuel Penalized for Taking Bets on Pre-Recorded PFL Fights, Pays Over $230K

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FanDuel, one of the leading sports books in the United States, has been fined $2,000 and forced to pay out more than $230,000 in wagers after accepting bets on mixed martial arts fights that had already occurre...

Southern Ute Tribe Sues Colorado Over Online Sports Betting Dispute

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The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has initiated legal action against Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado state gaming officials, accusing them of mishandling the Tribe's online sports betting operations. Tribal C...

DraftKings Penalized $100,000 for Reporting Inaccurate Betting Data

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U.S.A., Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey
In a strongly worded reprimand, New Jersey's gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for providing incorrect sports betting data to the state. This was deemed “unacceptable conduct, " highlighting si...

US Tax Authority Announces Northern Marianas Gaming Regulator Owes $5.8M in Taxes

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The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has filed a federal tax lien against the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) of the Northern Mariana Islands, claiming over $5.8 million in unpaid taxes dating back to 202...