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Judge ‘troubled’ by state’s relationship with tribes in Glendale casino case

August 11, 2016

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

A federal judge has ordered the Arizona Department Of Gaming to turn over internal documents after earlier ruling that a state official had worked with a rival tribe in an effort to prevent the Tohono O’Odham N...

Marcel Luske, ex-PokerStars ambassador sues company for fraud

Renee Kingsley

August 11, 2016

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

PokerStars, the biggest online poker website in the world, is being sued by Dutch poker pro Marcel Luske in Nevada’s Clark County District Court for fraud, breach of contract, bad faith, interfering with his pr...

Appeals court tosses New Jersey sports betting law

Lars Jones

August 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

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Today a 12 judge U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals panel struck down a New Jersey law that was never implemented allowing Atlantic City casinos and race tracks in the state to offer Vegas-style sports betting...

Philippines Bank forced to pay largest fine in the country’s history for role in Bangladesh heist

Renee Kingsley

August 7, 2016

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

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC) in the Philippines made the news earlier this year for its role in the $81 million heist from Bangladesh’s central bank. The funds were hacked from the central bank’s accoun...

Cal Neva Resort & Casino once owned by Frank Sinatra now in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

Renee Kingsley

August 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Casino closures, California, Bankruptcy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Cal Neva Resort & Casino has been around for a long time and its ownership has changed hands on numerous occasions over the years. The legendary Frank Sinatra owned the casino during the 60’s before he ...

Schaghticoke Tribal Nation withdraws lawsuit against Connecticut 2015 gaming act

Sadonna Price

August 5, 2016

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

Both the Schaghitcoke Tribe and MGM Resorts International have legally challenged the 2015 gaming act of the state of Connecticut to no avail. MGM Resorts International’s lawsuit against the state was dismissed...

Wynn casino permit could face challenge by Somerville

Kim M

August 4, 2016

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

On Tuesday, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone said that while they won’t ask environmental officials in Massachusetts to reconsider their approval of a key waterfront development permit for Wynn Resorts’ $2.1 b...

Separate land in trust ruling keeps Mashpee tribe’s casino hopes alive

Kim M

August 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts, Washington

The lack of clarity and inconsistent reasoning in two opposite rulings last week by federal court judges in separate, but similar cases regarding land into trust applications approved by the Bureau of Indian Af...

Crown Resort’s $2 billion Barangaroo casino project faces legal challenge from local community group

Renee Kingsley

August 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Australia, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Just when Crown Resorts thought that it had cleared all major hurdles involved in the construction of its $2 billion Barangaroo casino in New South Wales (NSW) Australia, a local community group called Millers ...

Media company allegedly extorted money from India casinos

Kim M

August 2, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, India, Bribery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

A first information report (FIR), was registered by Goan police on Saturday against two senior officials of oHeraldo Publication for allegedly attempting to extort money from casino companies, Casino Pride and ...

Judge rules Florida card room’s player-banked games illegal

Kim M

August 2, 2016

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

In a decision that could have a ripple effect throughout the state of Florida, Judge Suzanne Van Wyk ruled on Monday that the player banked games offered by Jacksonville Kennel Club, Inc., also known as bestbet...

California tribe receives federal gaming compact approval

Adam Morgan

August 1, 2016

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

In central California, the North Fork Rancheria Of Mono Indians could soon begin construction of a new casino in Madera County after having the latest edition of its gaming compact approved by the federal Depar...

Bahamian Government backs decision over liquidation of the Baha Mar Casino after former Prime Minister levels criticism

Renee Kingsley

July 31, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Bahamas, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Caribbean Casino News, Bankruptcy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

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The Baha Mar Casino and Hotel was the biggest integrated casino resort to be developed in Nassau, Bahamas at an estimated $3.5 billion. The casino resort was initially scheduled to open in 2014 and generate tho...

Lawsuit dropped by Rivers Casino in tax dispute

Sadonna Price

July 30, 2016

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

A lawsuit was filed by Rivers Casino in Pittsburg challenging their yearly tax payment based on revenues from slot machine gaming just a few weeks ago and the suit has now been dropped. Late this afternoon, the...

Objections to new Peterborough casino to be heard in court

Adam Morgan

July 29, 2016

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

Residents opposed to a plan that would re-zone land on the outskirts of the Ontario city of Peterborough so that operator Great Canadian Gaming Corporation can build a new casino could be set to have their appe...

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Judge ‘troubled’ by state’s relationship with tribes in Glendale casino case

Marcel Luske, ex-PokerStars ambassador sues company for fraud

Appeals court tosses New Jersey sports betting law

Philippines Bank forced to pay largest fine in the country’s history for role in Bangladesh heist

Cal Neva Resort & Casino once owned by Frank Sinatra now in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

Schaghticoke Tribal Nation withdraws lawsuit against Connecticut 2015 gaming act

Wynn casino permit could face challenge by Somerville

Separate land in trust ruling keeps Mashpee tribe’s casino hopes alive

Crown Resort’s $2 billion Barangaroo casino project faces legal challenge from local community group

Media company allegedly extorted money from India casinos

Judge rules Florida card room’s player-banked games illegal

California tribe receives federal gaming compact approval

Bahamian Government backs decision over liquidation of the Baha Mar Casino after former Prime Minister levels criticism

Lawsuit dropped by Rivers Casino in tax dispute

Objections to new Peterborough casino to be heard in court

Greentube Alderney Hit with £1 Million Fine by UKGC for AML and Social Responsibility Failures

New Casino Proposal in Tysons Sparks Fresh Debate in Virginia Legislature

France Weighs Online Casino Legalization to Address Illegal Market

Cambodia’s Casino Tax Revenue Jumps 85% in 2024 to $63.1 Million

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