New York has intensified its dispute with prediction market operator Kalshi, filing a lawsuit that seeks billions of dollars in penalties and alleging that the company has been running an unlicensed gambling business in the state. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the legal action against KalshiEX, LLC, arguing that the company’s prediction market offerings fall within New York’s legal definition of gambling. State officials contend that Kalshi has operated without obtaining the licenses required under New […]

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The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has initiated legal action against the City of Vallejo, California, and its council following approval of an Encroachment Permit and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians. The dispute concerns a proposed temporary casino in Vallejo, planned to include 24 single-family residences, a tribal administration building, a parking garage, and a 45-acre biological preserve near Interstate 80 and Highway 37. The casino, with a projected cost of $700 million, would operate […]

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Rhode Island has launched legal action against prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, escalating the growing national dispute over whether sports-related event contracts should be treated as financial products or illegal sports betting. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that Rhode Island filed a lawsuit in Superior Court seeking a declaration that sports event contracts offered by the two companies fall under the state’s gambling laws. The filing also seeks to block the platforms from continuing to offer sports-related contracts to Rhode […]

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed legal action against video game developer Valve, alleging that certain in-game features in popular titles function as illegal gambling systems. The complaint targets mechanics known as “loot boxes” in games including Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2, arguing they encourage users to spend money for randomly generated virtual items that may later be exchanged for value. Allegations Focus On Loot Box Mechanics Authorities claim the system resembles gambling because users pay for a chance at rare digital […]

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In a landmark move, twelve online casino operators in Curaçao have accepted an out-of-court settlement for failing to properly verify the identities of their players, a critical violation under the island’s legal framework. This marks the first instance in which the Curaçao gambling industry has been held accountable for non-compliance with identity verification regulations. The Public Prosecutor’s Office (PPO), overseeing this case, found that these operators did not adhere to mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, which are essential to preventing illegal activities such as fraud, […]

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Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, operated by Caesars Entertainment Inc., faces a lawsuit filed by Jordan Kerr, a seasoned card counter who prefers the term “advantage player.” The lawsuit stems from an incident in October when Kerr claims he was illegally detained by casino security after refusing to provide identification. Incident at Horseshoe Casino: According to Kerr, the situation unfolded just after midnight on a Friday. He had been playing blackjack at the Horseshoe Casino in Maryland when a supervisor approached him, requesting his driver’s license. […]

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Tabcorp, the Australian betting and entertainment provider,  has commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court against the competing provider Entain and the NSW division of the Australian Hotels Association. Tabcorp claims that these entities have failed to disclose “sufficient” information about their recent advertising deal that allowed NSW pubs to advertise Entain’s online betting platforms. Disputable advertising deal: Tabcorp launched the legal action in the Supreme Court on Monday afternoon after it had sought preliminary discovery from Entain and New South […]

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In Nepal on Monday, three reportedly tax-defaulting casinos and two mini-casinos were served with a three-day ultimatum by the Department of Tourism to either pay what’s owed or face legal action. The Kathmandu Post reports that according to Tourism Department officials, millions in renewal fees and annual royalties are owed by the Malla Hotel-housed Casino Venus, the Casino Royale at the Hotel Yak and Yeti and the Radisson Hotel-housed Casino Rad. “We have served a three-day ultimatum on tax defaulting […]

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