Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Richard JanvrinNew 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.

By: Richard JanvrinWOW 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.

By: Richard JanvrinJudge 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.

By: Richard JanvrinWSOP Investigating Millionaire Maker Collusion Claims
WSOP is reviewing the Millionaire Maker final over possible collusion between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll.

By: Richard JanvrinNew 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.

By: Richard JanvrinPublishers Clearing House Acquired By Modo Casino Operator
ARB Interactive, which operates Modo Casino, has acquired Publishers Clearing House for $7.1 million.

By: Richard JanvrinCaesars Sued for Allegedly Deceptive $2,500 Casino Promotion
The Public Health Advocacy Institute is suing Caesars over a welcome bonus.

By: Richard JanvrinCalifornia Introduces Legislation To Outlaw Sweepstakes Casinos
California has a bill that could ban sweepstakes casinos.

By: Richard JanvrinNY 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.

By: Richard JanvrinFather 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.