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Prominent Technologies says its new games are not covered by the ban, but their claim has drawn early skepticism from the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear. The Pennsylvania-based game maker was one of two companies that began operating what they called "skill games" in Kentucky gas stations, convenience stores and bars across Kentucky in…

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Bridgeport Township raid yields numerous gambling devices, thousands in cash, more than $180K in gift cards confiscated

DETROIT, Oct. 23, 2023 - On Wednesday, Oct. 18, state investigators executed two search warrants following a joint investigation by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) that yielded the confiscation of six slot-type gaming machines - four of which were Nudgemaster machines, 11 computers, $6306 in…

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Michigan shuts down illegal online gambling operation

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - An out-of-state-gambling company has had its Michigan operations shut down after it was discovered the company was offering its online games to Michigan residents without the proper license, Michigan's Attorney General's office said. Massachusetts-based Golden Hearts Games has signed an Assurance of Discontinuance after an…

Law ・ 13 September 2023

State of Michigan

Attorney General Nessel Shuts Down Internet Gambling Corporation's Illegal Michigan Operations

LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, through her office's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED), secured an Assurance of Discontinuance on September 1st, effectively shutting down the illegal Michigan operations of Massachusetts based Golden Hearts Games, Inc. The out-of-state corporation was informed by the Department of…

Law ・ 13 September 2023

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Gambling Machine Robbers From Joliet, Wilmington Get Sentenced

JOLIET, IL - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday that a Joliet man and his friend from Wilmington both pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison for burglarizing businesses and stealing cash from video poker machines. According to the press release, their plea is part of an ongoing burglary case that Raoul announced in 2022…

Incidents ・ 04 July 2023

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AG Platkin, Division of Gaming Enforcement Announce Two New Tools to Help Problem Gamblers

ATLANTIC CITY - With the NBA and NHL finals in full swing- and fans betting on everything from which team will win, by how much, and how many points individual players will rack up - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck today announced two new tools to assist problem gamblers: a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 June 2023

St. Louis Today

On illegal gambling, new attorney general says solution lies with local officials

JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri's newly minted attorney general signaled a hands-off approach Tuesday to the spread of illegal gambling across the state. Moments after being sworn in as the state's 44th attorney general, Republican Andrew Bailey told reporters that thousands of unregulated and untaxed slot machines are the responsibility of local…

Law ・ 04 January 2023

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2 killed, 6 injured in series of stabbings outside Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS - Two people were killed and six others were injured in a series of stabbings in front of a Strip casino Thursday. Police received reports of the stabbing on the 3100 block of Las Vegas Boulevard South just after 11:40 a.m., according to Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief James LaRochelle. LaRochelle said a man started stabbing…

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Police Nabs Four Who Stole $400K from Gambling Machines

Four individuals are facing charges over their alleged participation in a statewide video gaming burglary ring. On Thursday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released details regarding the recent arrests of three individuals believed to be involved in a burglary ring that operated in multiple Illinois counties. The Attorney General…

Incidents ・ 27 August 2022

Casino City Times

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Gambling Sites ・ 13 May 2022

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Marlton man sentenced for assault at Bally's Hotel and Casino

A Marlton man has been sentenced for his unprovoked attack on another person and attempted robbery at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. On December 23, 2020, Shawn P. Applewhite was seated at a slot machine inside the casino at around 7:35 pm and then suddenly got up and tried robbing someone right near him by putting a box cutter to the…

Land-based ・ 28 April 2022

New Jersey Office Of Attorney General

Acting AG Platkin Announces Prison Sentence for Man Who Committed an Attempted Robbery at Atlantic City Casino

TRENTON - Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that a Burlington County man has been sentenced to prison for threatening a casino patron with a box cutter during a robbery attempt at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., in December 2020. Shawn P. Applewhite, 25, of Marlton, N.J., was sentenced to eight years in…

Land-based ・ 28 April 2022

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State Warns About Illegal Gambling Platforms Ahead of College Basketball Tournament

As we get closer to the start of the NCAA basketball tournament, some state leaders are issuing a warning about sports betting and the risk of betting through platforms that aren't licensed to legally operate in the state. The state Department of Consumer Protection and Attorney General William Tong warn that only three gaming operators are…

Tournaments ・ 14 March 2022

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Gambling Games, Money Seized during Raids in Lansing, Michigan

The gaming regulator in Michigan released details regarding two raids against alleged storefront casinos in Lansing. During the raids, more than $90000 in cash was seized as well as a total of 82 gambling machines. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) released details Tuesday regarding two raids done in Lansing, Michigan recently. Under a…

Incidents ・ 09 March 2022

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Canadian developer Pong to pay California $3.5M over illegal gambling

Pong Game Studios Corp. has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by California for violations of laws on unfair competition and false advertising. The firm, which provided software to illegal sweepstakes cafes throughout the state, is mandated to permanently cease its operations. If it fails to comply with the judgement terms, it may be held liable for…

Law ・ 27 November 2021

Sierra Sun Times

California Attorney General Secures Multimillion-Dollar Judgment Against Pong Game Studios, Permanently Halts Illegal Gambling Operation

October 30, 2021 - OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced formal court approval of a multimillion-dollar stipulated judgment against Pong Game Studios Corporation (Pong). Under the terms of the judgment, Pong agrees to pay $3.5 million in civil penalties, costs, and attorney fees, as well as permanently halt its illegal…

Law ・ 31 October 2021

California Globe

CA Supreme Court Halts Illegal Gambling Operations by Canadian Company

A Canadian gaming company agreed to pay $3.5 million to the state of California and halt all operations statewide after it was found to have conducted illegal gambling through casino-style "sweepstakes cafes." Pong Game Studios Corp. has for years provided software to these cafes, which are run out of gas stations, convenience stores, and other…

Law ・ 30 October 2021

State of California Department of Justice

Attorney General Bonta Secures Multimillion-Dollar Judgment Against Pong Game Studios, Permanently Halts Illegal Gambling Operation

OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced formal court approval of a multimillion-dollar stipulated judgment against Pong Game Studios Corporation (Pong). Under the terms of the judgment, Pong agrees to pay $3.5 million in civil penalties, costs, and attorney fees, as well as permanently halt its illegal gambling operations in…

Law ・ 28 October 2021

RLS Media

Man Indicted On Charges He Threatened Casino Patron With Box Cutter in Attempted Robbery in Atlantic City

Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced that a man has been indicted by a state grand jury for allegedly threatening a casino patron with a box cutter during a robbery attempt at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City in December 2020. Officials said Mr. Shawn P. Applewhite, 25, of Marlton was indicted on Friday, Aug. 6, on these…

Incidents ・ 09 August 2021

Daily Voice

Burlington Man Charged In Brazen Atlantic City Casino Boxcutter Robbery Bid

A South Jersey man put a box cutter to the neck of an Atlantic City slot machine player during an attempted robbery, then fled after the would-be victim fought back, authorities said. Shawn P. Applewhite, 25, of Marlton, demanded the victim's money and jewelry, but he stood up and fought him off, an indictment returned by a state grand jury in…

Land-based ・ 18 August 2021

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NJ Man Charged In Brazen Atlantic City Casino Boxcutter Robbery Attempt

Atlantic Daily Voice servesAbsecon,Atlantic City,Brigantine,Egg Harbor City,Elwood,Linwood,Longport,Mays Landing,Northfield,Pleasantville,Port Republic &Ventnor City Return to your home site A South Jersey man put a box cutter to the neck of an Atlantic City slot machine player during an attempted robbery, then fled after the would-be victim fought…

Land-based ・ 10 August 2021

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Queensland Government Announces Plan to Minimize Gambling Harm

A new initiative to address problem gambling in Queensland was announced by state government officials during the first day of the Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW). The Queensland Government released a 4-year plan aimed at tackling problem gambling by minimizing gambling harm and preventing state residents from developing problem gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 August 2021

Queensland Government

New plan to tackle gambling harm in Queensland

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence The Honourable Shannon Fentiman A four-year plan to prevent and minimise gambling harm to Queenslanders, families, and local communities has been released by the Palaszczuk Government during Responsible Gambling Awareness…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 July 2021

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Same Politicians Who Legalized Weed and Casino Gambling Killed Skill Games

It began when voters approved a state-run numbers racket - the lottery - in 1987. Since then, all manner of wagering has been approved for our gambling pleasure. Virginia now has horse racing, off-track betting, sports betting and soon, casinos. But in their wisdom, members of the General Assembly - the same ones who battled tirelessly to bring…

Politics ・ 25 June 2021

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New Hampshire Casino Owner Accused Of Covid Relief Fraud

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella announced that a casino owner in the state is in hot water. Formella said that after an investigation, he found Win Win Win, LLC, doing business as "Concord Casino", and its owner, former New Hampshire State Senator Anthony M. "Andy" Sanborn not suitable to be associated with charitable gaming in New…

Incidents ・ 05 September 2023