Bitcoin recognized as a payment method by new Japanese law Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyEconomy/FinanceJapan April 3, 2017 0After months of debate, the legality of Bitcoins in Japan is finally taking shape, thanks to a new law that...
North Korea “Sony code” found in $81m cyber heist laundered in PH casinos Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHackingMoney LaunderingPhilippines March 23, 2017 0In the U.S., federal prosecutors are looking into whether North Korea played a role in the February 2016, theft of...
Tinian Dynasty Hotel And Casino owner suing United States immigration officials Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Fines, Lawsuits & LitigationNorthern Mariana Islands March 13, 2017 0In the Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands, the owner of the now-closed Tinian Dynasty Hotel And Casino is reportedly...
Absolute Poker founder pleads not guilty in federal court Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPoker LawU.S.A.Online gambling regulationOnline PokerMoney LaunderingThe Players LoungeOnline Gambling NewsLicensingFines, Lawsuits & Litigation February 24, 2017 0Scott Tom, founder and co-owner of Costa Rica-based Absolute Poker, arrived in the U.S. from Barbados Thursday to face money...
More criticism for proposed gaming legislation in Kenya Adam Morgan KenyaLatest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationSports betting February 21, 2017 0In Kenya, the effort by parliamentarian Jakoyo Midiwo to pass legislation that would dramatically revamp the nation’s land-based and online...
Only the names have changed; operations resume at Pyla ‘casinos’ after November police raids Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCyprusUnlicensed Operation February 21, 2017 1The Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris reported on Thursday that operations are on again at ‘casinos’ in the village of Pyla,...
Robert Soper resigns from top job with Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsConnecticutPennsylvania February 16, 2017 0The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has announced the immediate resignation of its President and Chief Executive Officer. According to a...
U.S. Attorney’s office sponsors casino AML, regulatory training in Saipan Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMoney LaunderingSaipanData ProtectionNorthern Mariana IslandsSaipan February 9, 2017 0Government stakeholders in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands casino industry are getting specialized training in a variety of...
Gardens Casino hoping to hold on to gaming licensing in California Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCaliforniaLicenses January 31, 2017 0After admitting they failed to follow federal anti-money laundering laws properly, the Gardens Casino is hoping they will be able...
Western Union to pay $586 million federal penalty Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Fines, Lawsuits & LitigationFinancial Fraud January 21, 2017 0In the United States, global financial services firm Western Union has reportedly agreed to pay a fine of $586 million...
Boss of former Bitcoin exchange Coin.mx pleads guilty in federal court Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Online Gambling NewsCrimeFines, Lawsuits & Litigation January 13, 2017 0In New York, the operator of unlicensed Bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has pled guilty to federal charges including bank fraud and...
First ever Cyprus gambling and iGaming show to reveal new regional opportunities; Updated Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCyprusConferences / Trade Shows January 12, 2017 0Based on their past success for hosting successful and groundbreaking gaming events all over Africa, Eventus International will be hosting...
Japan lawmakers to begin discussions on new casino legislation Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsJapan January 11, 2017 0In Japan, a team of legislators from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are to reportedly begin meeting later this month...
Former boss of Sheriff Gaming files lawsuit against Dutch authorities Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNetherlands January 11, 2017 0In the Netherlands, the past Chief Executive Officer for former three-dimensional online games developer and operator Sheriff Gaming has reportedly...
California casino gambling license in jeopardy Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCaliforniaMoney LaunderingLicensesFines, Lawsuits & Litigation January 6, 2017 0In southern California, The Gardens Casino is reportedly in jeopardy of losing its gambling license following accusations from state officials...