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DOJ Accuses Western Union of Anti-Money Laundering Violations, $586M Fine Tendered
Western Union will pay US federal authorities $586 million for anti-money laundering (AML) violations, the largest forfeiture ever imposed on a money services business by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The wire service company’s transgressions...
Donald Trump Inauguration Speech Not a Big Pay Day for Online Gamblers
President Donald Trump's inauguration speech last Friday delivered plenty of fist-pumping excitement to those who voted for him, but for gamblers who took odds on precisely what he would say, the address didn't deliver much...
Casinos Push Towards Millennials by Booking Hipper Concert Acts
Move over Cher and Celine. Casinos are chasing the millennial, and in order to get them inside their doors, numerous gambling venues are booking concert acts that appeal to the 20 and 30-somethings. From bringing...
Tennis Players Attacked on Social Media by Angry Fans Allegedly Gambling on Matches
Multiple tennis players are speaking out against social media attacks levied by persons who are allegedly gambling on matches and frustrated from losing. Over the past year, numerous tennis stars, the majority of which are...
Atlantic City Reinvestment Authority Focuses on Casinos Over Urban Development
The Atlantic City reinvestment board responsible for overseeing the city's revitalization has spent a considerable amount of its budget on funding projects that benefit the resort town's casinos. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) is...
LVS to Pay DOJ $7 Million to End Investigation into Payments in China
Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands will pay almost $7 million to resolve a Department of Justice investigation into federal anti-bribery law violations in China and Macau. It is illegal, under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices...
Florida Gambling Bill Sponsor, State Senator Bill Galvano, Denies Conflict of Interest
Florida State Senator Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton), sponsor of the state’s new comprehensive gambling expansion bill, is under fire over failing to declare a possible conflict of interest. The Associated Press reported Thursday that Galvano recently...
As Macau Recovers, Hong Kong’s Casino Investors Pinnacle on Forbes Asia’s “Richest” Rankings
Nothing says you've made it like hitting any Forbes "Richest" list. And now Hong Kong casino investors and owners are showing up on the Asian edition of that iconic list, thanks to a stabilization of...
FanDuel to Offer Golf, Despite Legal Question Mark
FanDuel is to add golf to its DFS menu even though it may be testing the boundaries of legality in the US. The company has been hesitant to offer contests based on golf in the...
New York Offers Problem Gambling Treatment at State-Run Centers, Addiction Rates Remain Stable
New York will soon be home to three new upstate casinos, and to calm fears among opponents to gambling expansion, the state is increasing its addiction therapy services at its six treatment facilities. The Office...
