Fines, Lawsuits &amp; Litigation

July 25, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Licenses, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In a first of its kind ruling, Florida gambling regulators have reportedly given casino operator West Flagler Associates Limited permission to close the dog racing track at its Magic City Casino and replace it ...

US District Judge upholds Carson City casino license transfer

July 24, 2017

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

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A ruling by the Carson City Board of Supervisors that allows the Horseshoe Club to transfer its unrestricted gaming license to the new Silver Bullet casino has been upheld by US District Judge James Wilson. ...

Dutch court rules regulator is within its rights in fining online gambling sites

July 21, 2017

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

Lawmakers in the Netherlands ruled to uphold the Dutch Gaming Authority's, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), right to impose significant fines on foreign online gambling providers that offer their services and products...

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

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, 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

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

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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

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

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

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

July 12, 2017

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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

July 11, 2017

Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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

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