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California Cardrooms Battle on with Tribal Casinos Over Gaming Rights, as Confusing Lingo Further Clouds Clarity
California cardrooms are facing an uncertain hand as tribal casino operators turn up pressure on state officials to enforce exclusivity laws, leaving some employees worrying about job security. This week, the state’s Bureau of Gambling Control (BGC) held a hearing in Clovis...
Minnesota Legislator Introduces Bill to Legalize Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos
Minnesota Representative Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) has introduced a new bill that would legalize sports betting at tribal gaming facilities in the state, but it’s an open question as to whether or not Native American tribes want anything to do with it. The...
UK Bans Gambling Ads on Kid-Friendly Websites and Games, US Industry Experts React
In the UK, ads with gambling messages will soon disappear on websites and video games which are popular with children or teenagers. Under the new rules announced on Wednesday, gambling ads will not be shown on select media where children or young people...
Mohegan Sun Restaurant Manager Allegedly Embezzled $103K To Support Gambling Habit
An ex-assistant manager showed up in court this week to face a charge for allegedly embezzling over $100,000 from a restaurant in Connecticut's Mohegan Sun casino. Six-Figure Haul The attorney representing Adam G. Johnson, 43, of Griswold, Connecticut, entered a not guilty plea...
Onboard Casino Planned for World’s Largest Yacht Project, Which Will Have to Navigate Maritime Gaming Laws
A 750-foot mega-yacht that would include its own shipboard casino -- a project predicted to cost $775 million to build, although it is still on the drawing board -- would outstage the current record-holder for world's largest, the 590-foot, $400 million Azzam. The...
NCAA Considering Reviewing All March Madness Buzzer Beaters to Clarify Results for Gamblers
The NCAA released a statement on Friday saying that it would consider reviewing all buzzer beaters during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, regardless of whether or not those shots actually had an impact on which team won the game. That would be...
Indiana Sports Betting and Casino Bill Passes Unanimously Through Senate Committee
A bill that would legalize sports betting and authorize a new casino in Terre Haute has overcome its first major hurdle on Wednesday afternoon, passing a committee in the Indiana State Senate. The Public Policy Committee gave its unanimous approval to the...
Disney Has No Interest in Offering Sports Betting, But ESPN Won’t Ignore Legalized Gambling
While a major media conglomerate might be in the perfect position to profit off the spread of legalized sports betting, Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company has no interest in offering three-team parlays at Epcot Center. During a Tuesday quarterly earnings...
Mount Airy Casino Fined $250K for Failing to Monitor Patron’s Drinks Before He Killed Jogger
Pennsylvania's Mount Airy Casino Resort will pay over $250,000 after it was revealed a patron last February had eight drinks at the casino, and later struck and killed a jogger with his vehicle. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) imposed the fines, claiming...
American Gaming Law: Las Vegas Casino Attorney Analyzes New Wire Act Opinion
American gaming law continues to widely impact the casino industry and other forms of gambling. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) recently released a new interpretation of the Wire Act which threatens to end online sports betting –...
