Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Wyoming Gambling Task Force Renewed To Pursue and Refine Gambling Legislation
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Wyoming Gambling Task Force Renewed To Pursue and Refine Gambling Legislation

Wyoming lawmakers are continuing efforts to address illegal gambling and update state gaming laws.
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Seeking Expedited NCAA Eligibility Decision
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Seeking Expedited NCAA Eligibility Decision

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby remains under investigation for alleged gambling violations.
Oklahoma Overrides Anti-Sweepstakes Veto
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Oklahoma Congress Overrides Gov.’s Anti-Sweepstakes Casino Veto

Anyone who is found guilty of conducting or facilitating online sweepstakes casino business may be punished with Class 2 felony charges.
Dana White Urges Donald Trump To Reverse Gambling Tax Provision
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Dana White Urges Donald Trump To Reverse Gambling Tax Provision

Dana White is urging President Donald Trump to reverse a controversial gambling tax deduction cap.
Oklahoma Gov. Vetoes Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Oklahoma Gov. Surprisingly Vetoes Proposed Sweepstakes Casino Ban

Anyone found guilty of conducting or facilitating operations would have been punishable with Class 2 felony offense charges, including fines and up to 30 days in jail.
Police officer placing handcuffs on a suspect during an arrest
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Indonesia Arrests 321 in Jakarta Gambling Raid

Indonesian police arrested 321 foreign nationals in a Jakarta raid targeting over 70 illegal online gambling sites, seizing cash, devices, and immigration documents.
Texas Man Fit for Trial for Shooting 7 at Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Man Accused of Shooting 7, Killing 2 at Casino Ruled Fit to Stand Trial

293rd District Court Judge Maribel Flores this week determined that Jones had completed a psychological exam that greenlighted him for a trial.
Handcuffed person in orange prison uniform behind bars
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Navy Detains 14 Chinese Fled Cambodian Scam Crackdown

Thai naval forces detained 14 Chinese nationals crossing illegally from Cambodia, with suspected ties to cyber-scam networks and online gambling operations.
Gavel and legal penalty tiles representing AGCO fines against Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions in Ontario
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

AGCO Fines Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40K Each in Ontario

Ontario's AGCO fined Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40,000 each after their games were found accessible on unregulated gambling sites in the province.
A wooden judge's gavel with a gold band striking a sound block on a courtroom desk
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Court Jails Ex-Senator's Son for 132 Years in Gambling Case

A Bangkok court sentenced a former senator's son to 132 years for illegal online gambling. Find out how the network operated and what was seized.