Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

New Jersey Anti-Sweeps Bill Passes, Awaiting Governor's Signature
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New Jersey Anti-Sweeps Bill Passes, Awaiting Governor's Signature

With bill A5447 passing, it now requires a signature from Gov. Phil Murphy. If signed, sweepstakes casinos will be banned.
WOW Vegas Sets July 11 Deadline on Sweepstakes Coins in Louisiana
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

WOW Vegas Sets July 11 Deadline on Sweepstakes Coins in Louisiana

WOW Vegas is leaving Louisiana and sets a July 11 deadline on its players using sweepstakes coins.
Judge to Allow Gambling Evidence in Illinois Official Trial
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Judge to Allow Gambling Evidence in Illinois Official Trial

A jury will hear gambling evidence in the felony trial of Dee Ann Schippert, accused of stealing over $100K from a health department.
WSOP Investigating Millionaire Maker Collusion Claims
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

WSOP Investigating Millionaire Maker Collusion Claims

WSOP is reviewing the Millionaire Maker final over possible collusion between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll.
New Jersey To Raise Sports Betting Tax to 19.75
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New Jersey To Raise Sports Betting Tax to 19.75%

New Jersey is set to raise sports betting taxes to 19.75%, not 25% as Governor Phil Murphy had requested.
Publishers Clearing House Acquired By Modo Casino Operator
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Publishers Clearing House Acquired By Modo Casino Operator

ARB Interactive, which operates Modo Casino, has acquired Publishers Clearing House for $7.1 million.
Caesars Sued for Allegedly Deceptive $2,500 Casino Promotion
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Caesars Sued for Allegedly Deceptive $2,500 Casino Promotion

The Public Health Advocacy Institute is suing Caesars over a welcome bonus.
California Introduces Legislation To Outlaw Sweepstakes Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

California Introduces Legislation To Outlaw Sweepstakes Casinos

California has a bill that could ban sweepstakes casinos.
NY Sweepstakes Casino Ban Awaits Governor’s Signature
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NY Sweepstakes Casino Ban Awaits Governor’s Signature

New York’s anti-sweepstakes bill has passed both chambers and would outlaw dual-currency games immediately if signed into law.
Father Sues Argosy Casino, Driver After Son Killed in DWI Crash
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Father Sues Argosy Casino, Driver After Son Killed in DWI Crash

A Missouri father is suing a hotel and driver, alleging that overserved alcohol led to the DWI crash that killed his 25-year-old son.