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Seminole tribe expands Florida casino betting

Seminole Tribe leaders last week announced a plan to roll out sports betting at their casinos in December - a first step in what could be a major expansion of gambling in Florida triggered by a go-ahead from the U.S. Supreme Court. The announcement came after more than two years of legal wrangling about a 2021 deal with the state that allowed the…
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IRS Criminal Investigation Warns Illegal Gambling Isn’t A Safe Bet For Taxpayers

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New Hampshire Casino Owner Accused Of Covid Relief Fraud

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Alleging COVID relief fraud, NH regulators say Andy Sanborn is unfit to run a casino

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office and the state Lottery Commission say Andy Sanborn, owner of a Concord bar and casino and a former state senator, fraudulently obtained $844000 in COVID-19 relief money and used it on luxury personal expenses, including the purchase of three race cars for himself and his wife, Rep. Laurie…
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Feds investigating Las Vegas casinos, say sources

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How Regulated is the Online Casino Industry in the US?

Legal online casino gaming is spreading rapidly across the US. Surprisingly, most states legalized the industry only after the Supreme Court struck down the PASPA Act in 2018. States have had the authority to regulate online casinos since 2011. This is when the Department of Justice replied to New York and Illinois' inquiry on whether they could…
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NTC Told: Block Illegal Online Gambling Sites

A network of digital advocates asked the National Telecommunications Commission today to block unregistered online gambling websites. In a letter to the National Telecommunications Commission, Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that illegally operating gambling sites have been proliferating the internet and has been advertising…
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Gaming Commission asks feds to shut down illegal gambling

GAMBLERS IN MASSACHUSETTS have a full menu of wagering options to choose from these days: physical casinos, sports betting in person or online, and the state lottery, which some officials are itching to bring online as well. One thing not on the menu, Bay State regulators want to make clear, is illegal gambling. Members of the Massachusetts Gaming…
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USA’s Thriving Online Casino Market

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How Online Casinos are Changing the Way Americans Enjoy Entertainment

In recent years, the online casino industry has exponentially increased in popularity. This can possibly be attributed to innumerable factors, including a wide variety of games, convenient access, and exciting bonuses. Online casinos have undoubtedly altered how Americans approach entertainment by facilitating access to their platforms from…
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The Legal and Regulatory Framework for Online Gambling in the United States

Gambling has been a popular pastime for many Americans, but online gambling has become increasingly prevalent with the advent of the internet. However, the legal and regulatory framework for online gambling in the United States is complex and constantly evolving, with a patchwork of federal and state laws and regulations that can be difficult to…
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How online casinos have evolved in the United States

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Will New York Online Casinos Ever Open?

Since New Jersey put its stamp of approval on legal online gambling in 2013, many states followed in its wake. Popular online casino "destinations" include Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Michigan. Today, several states are waiting in the wings for legal online casino approval. New York is one of them. The current online gambling market in the US is a…
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Tip of the iceberg: tackling illegal gambling

The industry has an evil twin. Alongside the highly regulated legal online gambling market sits another, roughly comparable in size, that has proved resistant to efforts to reduce its scale and spread. This black market effectively gave birth to the'white' online sector, but offers none of its safeguards or benefits. Illegal operators rarely offer…
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Nebraska senator targets ‘skill games’ for taxation, additional property tax relief

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - "Win Big Money" and "Win $15000 Today" read the signs at a small outlet at a strip mall in Kearney, Nebraska. One wall of the mostly barren shop is lined with video machines that are a dead ringer for slot machines that are now being played at Nebraska's first legal casinos in Lincoln and Grand Island. This…
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Nebraska senator to introduce legislation to tax "skill games" as they expand in the state

A Nebraska state senator, along with the operator of Lincoln's WarHorse casino, are targeting so-called "skill games" to pay the same taxes as slot machines, and to begin contributing to lowering property taxes. State Senator Tom Briese of Albion, who has made property tax relief a top priority, said he will introduce a bill in the Legislature this…
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Nebraska senator targets 'skill games' for taxation, additional property tax relief

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Nevada, US casinos break revenue records in May

Commercial casinos across the United States continue to rewrite revenue record books as the American Gaming Association said the industry had the best May ever and the second-best revenue month in history. In May, the industry hit $5.03 billion in revenue, up 7.9 percent year-over-year, despite widespread macroeconomic concerns, the…
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Casinos In the Metaverse Are A Gamble In More Ways Than One

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PAGCOR WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST PLAYING IN ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING SITES

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reiterates its call to the public not to patronize or engage in illegal online gambling to avoid being scammed, falling prey to identity theft and credit card fraud. Betting on illegal gambling activities is not only a criminal act; it also takes away from the government billions of pesos in…
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PAGCOR Warns Public Against Playing In Illegal Online Gambling Sites

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reiterates its call to the public not to patronize or engage in illegal online gambling to avoid being scammed, falling prey to identity theft and credit card fraud. Betting on illegal gambling activities is not only a criminal act; it also takes away from the government billions of pesos in…
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Indiana Eyes Online Casino in September 2023 via New Bill

This month, Indiana joined a very select group of US states by topping $10bn in lifetime sports betting handle. Now, if new legislation gets approval next year, it could soon add online casino gambling - a market that some believe could generate $1bn in annual revenue for the state. co-authors Senator Jon Ford and State Representative Ethan…
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Indy Gaming: Research gives AGA ammunition in fight with illegal gambling operations

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Can You Gamble Online From Other Countries?

People can gamble online from anywhere at sites that accept users from their region. Naturally, each country has laws regulating what forms of betting are allowed within their borders, but few say anything about residents using offshore sites. Even those regions that outright forbid this activity rarely seek to prosecute individuals who choose to…
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Understanding gambling law in Australia

Gambling is generally defined as an activity that involves betting money or something of real value on the outcome of an event that is decided entirely or in part by possibilities, such as a sports competition or a horse race, with the hope of winning an award or something else of value, even though it is difficult to provide an all-inclusive legal…
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New gambling legislation is a good start on the road to remedial action

This week, the Department of Justice followed the announcement of a regulatory office last March with publication of new legislation on gambling in a clear indication that Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has listened to the right people and that his much-publicised stand of not meeting the industry has paid some dividends. Lessons…
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Irish Government Approves Gambling Regulation Bill

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Ex-MLB star Yasiel Puig to plead guilty to lying in illegal gambling case

Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for lying to law enforcement in an illegal gambling case. USA TODAY Sports Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for lying to law enforcement about sports bets he placed with an illegal gambling operation, the Department of…
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Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig to plead guilty in gambling case

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig will plead guilty to lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday. Court documents unsealed Monday say Yasiel Puig Valdés, 31, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of making false statements and after…
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Ex-MLB Star Yasiel Puig to Plead Guilty to Lying in Illegal Gambling Case

Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for lying to law enforcement about sports bets he placed with an illegal gambling operation, the Department of Justice announced on Monday. Puig, whose full name is Yasiel Puig Valdez, will plead guilty to one count of making false statements, which carries a maximum…
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21 Chinese involved in online illegal gambling deported, says Immigration Bureau

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday said more Chinese involved in illegal online gambling have been deported. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said at least 21 Chinese boarded a Philippine Airlines flight to Wuhan, China on Wednesday afternoon. He said this was the second batch of illegal online gambling-related…
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PAGCOR insists spate of illegal online gambling arrests not linked to POGOs

Philippines gaming regulator PAGCOR has issued a statement in response to recent reports of illegal online gaming operations being shut down, insisting those involved are not linked to legitimate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). This follows increased media scrutiny on the industry and calls from some Philippine politicians to shut the…
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Gamers seek crackdown on estimated $300 billion illegal gambling market

Reports of a growing illegal gambling market consisting of unregulated slot machines in several states concerned Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden enough to look into it. The regional casino operator has 43 properties in 20 states, including the M Resort in Henderson. Seven of those licensed gaming locations are in its home state of Pennsylvania,…
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At G2E, AGA President Miller Focused on Illegal Offshore Gambling

LAS VEGAS - Each year at G2E, the annual conference and trade show that brings together the gaming industry, a handful of themes emerge. Last year, the chatter was about the exploding online sports gambling industry and the attendant concerns regarding the blitz of television advertising and the promotional free spending of online sportsbook…
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Philippines to shut 175 online casinos, deport 40,000 Chinese

The Philippines will shut 175 online casinos that are operating illegally and deport 40000 Chinese workers, a justice department official said. Licences of these online casinos, locally known as Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGO, have been cancelled by the gaming regulator, Department of Justice Spokesman Jose Dominic Clavano said in a…
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Pathways exist for online casino gambling in almost every U.S. state but obstacles remain

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July was the biggest month ever for US gambling

Commercial gaming in the USA broke the $5 billion threshold again in July, according to the latest numbers available from the American Gaming Association's (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. As the world health crisis gets smaller and smaller in the rear-view mirror, there are still lingering effects on the numbers year-on-year and when…
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Streamers React Twitch Ban of Unlicensed Gambling Content

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Philippine senator introduces bill to ban all online gambling

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Ireland Appoints Anne Marie Caulfield as Gambling Regulatory Authority CEO

Ireland's Minister of State for Law Reform, James Browne, has announced the appointment of Ms. Anne Marie Caulfield as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Legislation is currently being prepared for publication in the autumn. This will provide for the establishment of the new regulatory…
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Anne Marie Caulfield to spearhead Ireland's new Gambling Authority

James Browne, the Minister of State in charge of Law Reform in Ireland, announced the appointment of Anne Marie Caulfield as the boss of the new Gambling Regulatory Authority in the country. In her new position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate of the Gambling Regulatory Authority, Caulfield is expected to spearhead its operation in the…
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What Can the US Learn From Regulated Gambling Markets Like in the UK

Over a decade ago, the Department of Justice (DOJ) decriminalized online gambling and paved the way for legal sports betting and casino games on the Internet. However, it still took nearly nine years and a Supreme Court decision for states to pass new bills and hand out licenses to online gambling operators. Today, several states allow their…
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Twitch Streamers Get Physical at Gamescom over Gambling

A bizarre scuffle took place at Gamescom where a trio of Twitch streamers clashed over their views on gambling and whether this is appropriate content on the Amazon-owned streaming giant. While Twitch has remained silent on the matter and discreetly introduced a "Slots" category to make sure this type of content is kept separate, gripes about…
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How Gambling Problems Are Solved In the Different US States

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Biden administration says Florida, Seminole Tribe gambling deal should get OK

TALLAHASSEE - The Biden administration is urging an appeals court to reinstate a deal that gave the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida, nearly nine months after a Washington, D.C.-based judge ruled that the 30-year agreement violated federal law. A U.S. Department of the Interior brief filed Wednesday offered a…
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US Congress calls for a federal crackdown on the illegal offshore gambling market

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Twitch’s gambling boom is luring gamers into crypto casinos

Enneric Chabot, 26, didn't start gambling until he saw his favorite gamers doing it online. Three years ago, Chabot began regularly watching Felix "xQc" Lengyel, a former professional Overwatch player, as he competed in various video games on Amazon.com Inc.'s livestreaming site Twitch for audiences of up to 25000 viewers. In 2021, during some of…
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This Week in Gambling: A new US online gambling ban push

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Alan Cayetano wants online gambling stopped │ GMA News Online

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday filed a proposed measure seeking to prohibit and penalize all forms of online bets and virtual gambling. In his explanatory note, Cayetano said the ill effects of online cockfighting or "e-sabong" amongst Filipinos have demonstrated how online gambling platforms "can destroy the moral fiber of our…
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Parkwest Casinos Scores $210M Loan On Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens

A gaming and hospitality investor just scored big bucks to buy a casino and hotel in Bell Gardens, with enough left over to suggest bigger ambitions. Petaluma-based Parkwest Casinos scored a $210 million line of credit in connection with its purchase of the Bicycle Hotel and Casino last month, according to property records filed with Los Angeles…
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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Ireland

i Legislation and jurisprudence There are a number of different, parallel legislative regimes that control and regulate gambling in Ireland: the Betting Acts, which govern betting in Ireland; the Gaming and Lotteries Acts, which govern gaming, lotteries and other similar activities; the National Lottery Act 2013, which governs the Irish National…
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Is it legal to play in a casino in Ireland

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How Much Does Curacao Online Casino License Cost?

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Oregon Lawmakers to Consider Major Gambling Expansion

Lawmakers in Oregon have finally agreed to take a look at gambling expansion after extensive calls to do so from numerous groups, including local tribes. Legislative leaders announced on Friday that they will be creating an eight-person joint committee to review the state's gambling framework. Tribal leaders first requested such a review last…
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AGA Urges DOJ to Crack Down on Illegal Online Gambling

The American Gaming Association (AGA) is calling on the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to crack down on illegal offshore gambling platforms. The US gambling industry body sent a letter on Wednesday to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for help to battle against illegal online casinos, sportsbooks, and unregulated skill-based game…
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AGA Calls on DoJ to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Operators

The United States has been rapidly expanding its sports betting and iGaming landscape over the past few years, and yet, not enough is being done to address the reach of unregulated sportsbooks and online casinos, the industry's leading trade organization believes. The American Gaming Association is confident that the US Department of Justice may do…
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U.S. State Regulators Aim to Shutter NFT Casino

Security regulators in two U.S. states have issued cease-and-desist orders against an online casino offering non-fungible tokens. Alabama's State Securities Commission reported that it has filed a cease-and-desist order against Sand Vegas Casino Club. The Texas State Securities Board has also filed a cease-and-desist order and published its own…
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AGA Asks DOJ to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Sites

In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to "crack down on illegal and casinos and unregulated "skill game machines." "While the challenge of illegal gambling is not new, the brazen and coordinated manner in which it occurs - both online and in communities -…
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AGA To DOJ: Crack Down On Illegal Gambling Websites

In its most aggressive effort yet, the American Gaming Association on Thursday released a letter sent to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland calling on the Department of Justice to crack down - hard - on illegal offshore sportsbooks. The AGA's written request specifically singles out Bovada, MyBookie, and BetOnline as companies that "openly…
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The Growth of Online Casinos in North America

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Two Plead Guilty to Operating Illegal Gambling Business in Northern California and Conspiring to Launder Money

Two Los Angeles-area residents pleaded guilty today to operating an illegal gambling business and conspiring to launder money, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Pleading guilty today were Yosef Yitzchak Beshari, 29, of North Hollywood, and Efraim Journo, 30, of Los Angeles, in related cases. According to court documents, Beshari and…
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Ireland now accepting applications for chief executive of upcoming gambling regulator

Ireland's getting a new gambling regulator and needs someone to spearhead its operations. It is now accepting applications from anyone who thinks they might be a good fit for the position. James Browne, junior justice minister, has announced that a chief executive will be sought for the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), according to the Irish…
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U.S. Supreme Court hears Tigua gambling case

El Paso's Tigua Indians finally got their day before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, capping a three-decade legal battle with the state of Texas over whether the tribe can offer some type of gambling on its land. Lawyers for the Tiguas, the state and the U.S. Department of Justice spent just over 90 minutes in oral arguments before the high…
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Justice Department: Gambling center plan unconstitutional

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Department of Justice has released an opinion that the planned gambling machines in an entertainment center next to the Grants Pass Downs horse racing track amount to a casino that would violate the Oregon Constitution. The Justice Department ruled Friday that the machines are games of chance and "do not afford…
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Oregon DOJ: The Flying Lark is a prohibited casino

The Oregon Department of Justice has ruled that the 225 machines critical to a proposed horse racing-themed hospitality and wagering center in Grants Pass would not comply with Oregon law. The opinion issued to the Oregon Racing Commission Friday determined that the Historic Horse Racing terminals planned for The Flying Lark differ from live horse…
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Oregon DOJ: The Flying Lark is a prohibited casino
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Dutch Bros founder’s plan for Grants Pass gambling center unconstitutional, Oregon Justice Department finds

Travis Boersma seemed on the home stretch to revive horse racing in Oregon. But it appears he could finish out of the money. The Oregon Department of Justice on Friday released its opinion that the gambling machines the Dutch Bros co-founder intends to put in an entertainment center adjacent to the Grants Pass Downs track amount to a casino that…
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Dutch Bros founder’s plan for Grants Pass gambling center unconstitutional, Oregon Justice Department finds
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Gambling Nun Stole School Funds, Gets 366 Days in Jail

A nun facing 40 years behind bars after embezzling more than $835000 of school cash to fund her gambling habit has gotten off relatively lightly. US District Judge Otis D. Wright II sentenced her to one year and a day in federal prison for fraud and money laundering charges. Kreuper must also pay $825338.57 Besides the time in prison, Kreuper must…
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Gambling Nun Stole School Funds, Gets 366 Days in Jail
Casino News Daily

Playtech to launch live dealer studios in the USA

Playtech Plc (LON: PTEC) is making a slow return to the regulated US market after losing 40% of value when US legislators dropped the hammer on internet gambling in 2006 with the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Online gambling has never been specifically illegal in the United States but lawmakers made payment processing a…
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Playtech to launch live dealer studios in the USA
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Gambling venture files legal challenge against Oregon commission

GRANTS PASS, Ore. - Backers of a Southern Oregon gaming and entertainment venue have filed a legal petition against the Oregon Racing Commission over purported licensing delays for gambling machines. The petition, filed in Josephine County Circuit Court, suggests the delays may be driven by tribal concerns over the gambling operation, Oregon Public…
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Gambling venture files legal challenge against Oregon commission
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Gambling venture files legal challenge against OR commission

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - Backers of a Southern Oregon gaming and entertainment venue have filed a legal petition against the Oregon Racing Commission over purported licensing delays for gambling machines. The petition, filed in Josephine County Circuit Court, suggests the delays may be driven by tribal concerns over the gambling operation, Oregon…
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Feds' next move unclear in gambling fight

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) - As the Seminole Tribe pursues a legal battle to regain control over online sports betting in Florida, the federal government has not decided whether to launch an appeal. The Seminoles are appealing a decision by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, who last month scrapped a deal negotiated by Gov. Ron…
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What makes a well-regulated gambling industry?

Gambling is an activity that has been popular for centuries in the UK and around the world. Hundreds of thousands of people enjoy playing casino games each year and the way in which these games can be enjoyed has changed and adapted with the times. While land-based casino venues were once very popular, many players now prefer to play online casino…
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Cork player wins half-million Lotto Jackpot

A Cork man has scooped over half a million Euro in a popular online Lottery site - as Ireland's National Lottery's big jackpot continues to roll over. Brendan Murphy, a building contractor from just outside Macroom has won a total of €580015 on the online gaming site Lottoland, which is licenced in Ireland to allow players her to try over 40…
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Cork player wins half-million Lotto Jackpot
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Jeff Ifrah: We’re still writing the US gambling story

In an interview which featured in Issue 18 of the SBC Leaders Magazine, Jeff Ifrah - Founding Member and Managing Partner of Ifrah Law - reflects on his career as a renowned litigation attorney before offering his take on what we can expect from the US gaming industry in years to come. SBC: Firstly, can you tell us a little bit about your…
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Jeff Ifrah: We’re still writing the US gambling story
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LVS, Tribe-Backed Groups in Florida Gambling Ballot Row

It seems that the Seminole Tribe of Florida has a lot more enemies than friends at the moment, with a bitter row over its sports betting compact with the state still ongoing. Now, in another highly volatile situation, two groups backed by the tribe are about to face off with another supported by Las Vegas Sands. Florida Voters in Charge, a ballot…
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LVS, Tribe-Backed Groups in Florida Gambling Ballot Row
Daily Mail Online

LA casino is hit with $500,000 fine after 'looking the other way' to potential money laundering

A California casino was fined $500000 and is undergoing enhanced review after staff failed to alert authorities when a high-roller brought $100million in cash to use on games of baccarat. The high-roller, described only as a Chinese national, visited the Bicycle Hotel & Casino in Los Angeles County approximately 100 times over an eight-month period…
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LA casino is hit with $500,000 fine after 'looking the other way' to potential money laundering
Gambling News

AGA Calls on the Justice Department to Stop Illegal Gambling Machines

The American Gaming Association has urged the federal government not to allow illegal gambling machines to be manufactured. In a letter to the Justice Department, Bill Miller, AGA President, and CEO wrote that "support and resources from the Department of Justice and federal law enforcement agencies are critical to eliminating illegal gambling…
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AGA Calls on the Justice Department to Stop Illegal Gambling Machines
Casino News Daily

IGT demands a definitive answer about the legality of online gambling in the USA

International lottery giant, IGT filed a complaint against the United States Department of Justice last week asking for final clarification of the 1961 Wire Act - the U.S. federal law that has stood in the way of federally regulated online gambling in the country since the advent of the internet. In an 18-page complaint filed in U.S. District Court…
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IGT demands a definitive answer about the legality of online gambling in the USA
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How New Gaming Legislation Affects Gaming at Online Casinos

When most people place a bet at online blackjack, they expect a winning hand. Slot fans want to hit the jackpot while roulette players hope the wheel stops at their predicted number. Unfortunately, new online gamine legislation doesn't always deliver a winning hand to the casino industry. This article explores how the series of new gaming laws…
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How New Gaming Legislation Affects Gaming at Online Casinos
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