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MGM, Venetian join Galaxy in Macau back tax ruling results

June 30, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Macau, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Venetian Macau and MGM Macau have had their appeals denied which related to tourism taxes owed from 2011 and 2009 respectively. Galaxy Entertainment Group had previously exercised their last appeal on taxes owe...

California governor boosts tribe’s casino aspirations

Adam Morgan

June 30, 2016

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

In California, Democratic governor Jerry Brown has signed an updated gambling compact with the Buena Vista Rancheria Of Me-Wuk Indians following a federal ruling in favor of the tribe’s casino aspirations. A...

Amaya holds annual general meeting in private

Adam Morgan

June 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, Economy/Finance, Online Poker, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud

Tuesday saw online gaming firm Amaya hold its annual general meeting (AGM) behind closed doors as it continued to evaluate takeover offers including one headed by its under-investigation former Chairman and Chi...

Slot referendum approved by Jacksonville City Council

Adam Morgan

June 29, 2016

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

In Florida, Jacksonville City Council has overwhelmingly authorized a referendum for the coming November ballot that could see the BestBet Poker Jacksonville facility permitted to offer up to 2,000 slots. Th...

California tribe remains optimistic for new casino despite setbacks

Adam Morgan

June 28, 2016

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

In California, the Big Sandy Rancheria Of Mono Indians is not giving up on its decade-long dream of building a new casino near the small town of Friant despite failing in a recent attempt to have an off-reserva...

Poarch Creek land-into-trust bill could also aid Florida effort

Kim M

June 27, 2016

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

A bill introduced by Rep. Bradley Byrne, H.R.5486, could benefit the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in both Alabama and in Florida. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act confirms that acreage...

Alabama AG responds to judge’s Greenetrack ruling

Kim M

June 26, 2016

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

In the seemingly never-ending battle over the operation of electronic bingo machines in the state of Alabama, on Wednesday, Circuit Judge Houston L. Brown gave the state 30 days to return 825 gambling machines ...

Scientific Games sues ex-VP over trade secrets potentially bound for IGT

Lars Jones

June 26, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Data Protection, Lottery, Georgia, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

Scientific Games International Inc. (Nasdaq:SGMS) filed suit in Gainseville, Georgia Wednesday asking a federal judge to stop former Sci-Games VP Brian Keith Cash from using information allegedly stolen from th...

Judge dismisses MGM’s suit over Connecticut casino law

Kim M

June 24, 2016

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

MGM Resorts International’s August 2015 lawsuit against the state of Connecticut, which sought to have the state’s new gaming act ruled unconstitutional, has been dismissed by a federal judge. In agreement w...

Colusa Casino Resort to be paid $20 million after settlement with construction company

Sadonna Price

June 23, 2016

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

The Colusa Casino Resort of California will be paid $20 million by the Hunt Construction Group, after a settlement was reached as part of a five year lawsuit over shoddy construction work of the casino venue. H...

Foes share costs for Cowlitz Tribe casino opposition

Adam Morgan

June 22, 2016

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

A federal lawsuit that seeks to stop the Cowlitz Tribe from opening its Ilani Casino in southern Washington is being almost entirely funded by private interests and the Confederated Tribes Of The Grand Ronde. ...

Trial date set in First Light Casino case

Adam Morgan

June 22, 2016

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

Although declining to grant a preliminary injunction, a federal judge has set a date to hear a lawsuit filed against a new casino being built in Massachusetts by the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council. ...

Gambling advocates ask to argue against amendment in Florida

Kim M

June 21, 2016

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

The Florida Supreme Court is being asked to allow an argument at a future hearing against an amendment to the constitution which would give voters exclusive rights over gambling expansion in the state. On Mo...

Arizona governor seeks to block Tohono O’Odham Nation questioning

Adam Morgan

June 20, 2016

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

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In Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey is asking a US District Court to block or severely limit efforts by the Tohono O’Odham Nation to question his staff over their opposition to a proposed Phoenix-area casino. Ac...

Problem gambling liability decided by WV Supreme Court

Kim M

June 20, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, West Virginia

The West Virginia Supreme Court has responded to a U.S. District Court’s question regarding recent litigation involving an Ohio man and whether or not the casino and game manufacturer have an obligation to shie...

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MGM, Venetian join Galaxy in Macau back tax ruling results

California governor boosts tribe’s casino aspirations

Amaya holds annual general meeting in private

Slot referendum approved by Jacksonville City Council

California tribe remains optimistic for new casino despite setbacks

Poarch Creek land-into-trust bill could also aid Florida effort

Alabama AG responds to judge’s Greenetrack ruling

Scientific Games sues ex-VP over trade secrets potentially bound for IGT

Judge dismisses MGM’s suit over Connecticut casino law

Colusa Casino Resort to be paid $20 million after settlement with construction company

Foes share costs for Cowlitz Tribe casino opposition

Trial date set in First Light Casino case

Gambling advocates ask to argue against amendment in Florida

Arizona governor seeks to block Tohono O’Odham Nation questioning

Problem gambling liability decided by WV Supreme Court

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

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