Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Richard JanvrinBovada Adds Three More States to Restricted List
Offshore gambling outfit Bovada has added PA, KA, and LA to its restricted list following cease-and-desist letters.

By: Richard JanvrinBelize Police Officer Arrested For Stealing Casino Chips
San Pedro officer Keir Roebin David Morey was arrested for stealing $320 in casino chips from a drug possession suspect's belongings.
By: Richard JanvrinB.C. Authorities Aim to Seize $880k in Money Laundering Case
British Columbia authorities are attempting to seize C$880k from an alleged money launder, Tujie Lai, who’s also wanted in China.
By: Richard JanvrinNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul Steadfast on Downstate Casinos
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul remains steadfast in issuing licenses to three downstate casinos despite the 10-year moratorium being lifted.

By: Richard JanvrinNew Alabama Bill Could Make Illegal Gambling a Felony
Alabama State Rep. Matthew Hammett has introduced a bill that would stiffen the penalties for subsequent illegal gambling offenders.

By: Richard JanvrinCouple Arrested For Muckleshoot Casino Robbery in Washington
A man and woman have been charged for an August 30 robbery conducted at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, Washington.

By: Richard JanvrinWynn Las Vegas to Pay $130M to Avoid Federal Prosecution
Wynn Resorts will pay $130M to avoid prosecution for using unlicensed agents and foreign gamblers to evade financial regulations.

By: Richard JanvrinTeenager Facing Up to 27 Years in Prison For Luxor Murder
A teenage female is facing between 11 and 27 years in prison for a murder at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

By: Richard JanvrinChiefs Superfan Sentenced to Prison for 11 Bank Robberies
Kansas City Chiefs superfan “Chiefsaholic” has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for robbing banks and laundering funds via casinos.

By: Grant MitchellMGM Scrubs Right-to-Termination, Commits to $8bn Osaka Casino
MGM Commits to $8bn Japanese Casino