Articles by Richard Janvrin

Man Faces Charges After Firework Blast and Theft at PA Casino
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Man Faces Charges After Firework Blast and Theft at PA Casino

A man, Jeremy Allen Hartman, attempted to steal alcohol and then lit off fireworks in a bathroom at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.
06/09/2025
Legal
Sweepstakes Casino Majority Owner Pushing For Complete Control
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Sweepstakes Casino Majority Owner Pushing For Complete Control

VGW majority owner Laurence Escalante is pushing to gain complete control of the company.
06/07/2025
Legal
New York AG Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New York AG Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Casinos

New York AG Letitia James sends cease and desist letters to 26 sweepstakes casinos.
06/07/2025
Legal
Three More States on Deck to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Three More States on Deck to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

Connecticut, Nevada, and Louisiana are on track to ban sweepstakes casinos alongside Montana.
06/04/2025
Legal
Complexity Announces It's Leaving Apex Legends Competitive Play
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Complexity Announces It's Leaving Apex Legends Competitive Play

Complexity is done with Apex Legends competitive play.
06/03/2025
Esports
Connecticut Gambling Regulator, High 5, Reach $1.5M Settlement
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Connecticut Gambling Regulator, High 5, Reach $1.5M Settlement

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and High 5 agreed to a $1.5 million settlement.
06/02/2025
Legal
United Kingdom Searching For a Head of Video Games and Esports
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

United Kingdom Searching For a Head of Video Games and Esports

The search for a Head of Video Games and Esports in the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport is ongoing in the United Kingdom.
05/30/2025
Esports
Stake.us California Lawsuit Sent to Arbitration
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Stake.us California Lawsuit Sent to Arbitration

Stake.us and plaintiff Dennis Boyle will now deal with the lawsuit privately as it heads to arbitration.
05/30/2025
Legal
Ohio To Legalize Online Casinos, But Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Ohio To Legalize Online Casinos, But Ban Sweepstakes Casinos?

Ohio has introduced two bills to legalize online gambling, and one includes banning sweepstakes casinos.
05/28/2025
Legal