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Japan’s Universal loses Supreme Court appeal

July 21, 2017

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

The Supreme Court of Japan has rejected an appeal to hear a defamation case brought by Japan's Universal Entertainment Corp against Reuters. The decision upholds two lower court rulings in the country. The C...

CT Gov. signs amended compacts, MGM vows continued legal fight over East Windsor casino

Lars Jones

July 21, 2017

Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Connecticut, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed amendments to Tribal/State gaming compacts on Thursday allowing two of the state's tribes to go ahead with plans to open a casino together in East Windsor. The signin...

Absolute Poker’s Scott Tom takes $300,000 plea deal in Black Friday indictment case

Kim M

July 19, 2017

Poker Law, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Poker, Costa Rica, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Eleven of the 12 defendants from the U.S. Department of Justice’s “Black Friday” crackdown on April 15, 2011, have now resolved their cases with the Department of Justice (DOJ) as the founder and co-owner of Co...

Iowa casinos face penalties for gambling violations

Sadonna Price

July 17, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Iowa

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has found two casinos in the state to be in violation of the self-ban on gambling just recently, settling penalties for both the Rhythm City Casino and the Riverside Casino...

Belfast woman files High Court lawsuit against Bet365

Adam Morgan

July 14, 2017

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

In the United Kingdom, a young woman from Belfast is reportedly taking the firm behind giant online sportsbetting operator Bet365 to the High Court in an attempt to receive the £1,009,960 ($1,308,215) she claim...

Sands PA Casino slapped with more fines for underage gamblers

Kim M

July 13, 2017

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

In Pennsylvania, in spite of heightened efforts to curb underage gambling at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, individuals under 21 continue to continue to make their way to the casino floor. The Las Vegas ...

UK Supreme Court to hear Ivey’s final appeal Thursday

Lars Jones

July 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Cheating, The Players Lounge, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

Well-known poker pro, Phil Ivey won about £7.8m playing Baccarat at Crockfords Club in London nearly 5 years ago in August. On Thursday, July 13 the Supreme Court of the UK will hear his final appeal seeking to...

Five casino-operating tribes taking New Mexico to federal court

Adam Morgan

July 12, 2017

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

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In New Mexico, five casino-operating tribes have reportedly filed a federal lawsuit in an attempt to thwart an effort by the western state to retroactively collect approximately $40 million in revenue-sharing p...

Genting Malaysia reveals bill for Massachusetts tribe has topped $347 million

Adam Morgan

July 11, 2017

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

After subscribing to promissory notes issued by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe last year for the purposes of helping the tribe to fund its planned First Light Casino and Resort in Massachusetts, Asian casino giant...

Betsson AB asks European Union to re-examine Dutch gaming laws

Adam Morgan

July 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands

Swedish online gambling operator Betsson AB has announced that it has written to the executive arm of the European Union asking it to re-open infringement proceedings against The Netherlands. Stockholm-based...

Former worker at PA casino indicted in money laundering scheme

Kim M

July 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Money Laundering, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

A former Mount Airy Casino Resort worker has been indicted by the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in a money laundering conspiracy. According to U.S. Attorney Bruce Brandler, 30-year-ol...

Seminole Tribe of Florida signs latest “banked” card games deal

Adam Morgan

July 6, 2017

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

In a move that reportedly took many state legislators by surprise, the Seminole Tribe of Florida has this week signed its latest agreement with Governor Rick Scott regarding the band’s right to offer “banked” c...

Stockbridge-Munsee Band delivers on threat to withhold casino funds

Kim M

July 6, 2017

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

The Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians is making good on the promise it made in early March to withhold a revenue sharing payment of $923,000 from the State of Wisconsin as the payment due date, Friday,...

Warner Bros Entertainment Incorporated settles $80 million lawsuit

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, California, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

American film company Warner Bros Entertainment Incorporated has reportedly settled an $80 million lawsuit with the estate of English writer J.R.R. Tolkien concerning the merchandizing rights for The Hobbit and...

Federal authorities take control of Primorye Entertainment Zone

Kim M

July 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Russia

Concerns regarding the slow development of the region have reportedly led to the federal government usurping control of the Primorye Entertainment Zone near Vladivostok, Russia, from the local government. As...

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Japan’s Universal loses Supreme Court appeal

CT Gov. signs amended compacts, MGM vows continued legal fight over East Windsor casino

Absolute Poker’s Scott Tom takes $300,000 plea deal in Black Friday indictment case

Iowa casinos face penalties for gambling violations

Belfast woman files High Court lawsuit against Bet365

UK Supreme Court to hear Ivey’s final appeal Thursday

Five casino-operating tribes taking New Mexico to federal court

Genting Malaysia reveals bill for Massachusetts tribe has topped $347 million

Betsson AB asks European Union to re-examine Dutch gaming laws

Former worker at PA casino indicted in money laundering scheme

Seminole Tribe of Florida signs latest “banked” card games deal

Warner Bros Entertainment Incorporated settles $80 million lawsuit

Federal authorities take control of Primorye Entertainment Zone

Coney Island Casino Proposal Promises $200 Million Community Trust Fund

Wynn Resorts Expands Reach with Acquisition of Crown London Casino

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Michigan Suspends TwinSpires’ Operations Over Advance Deposit Wagering Violations

Belle Corp Pursues Clark Casino Expansion Amid Challenges