Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Bovada Adds Three More States to Restricted List
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Bovada 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.
Belize Police Officer Arrested For Stealing Casino Chips
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Belize 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.
B.C. Authorities Aim to Seize $880k in Money Laundering Case
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B.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.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Steadfast on Downstate Casinos
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New 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.
New Alabama Bill Could Make Illegal Gambling a Felony
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New 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.
Couple Arrested For Muckleshoot Casino Robbery in Washington
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Couple 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.
Wynn Las Vegas to Pay $130M to Avoid Federal Prosecution
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Wynn 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.
Teenager Faces Up to 27 Years In Prison for Las Vegas Casino Murder
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Teenager 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.
Chiefs Superfan Sentenced to Prison for 11 Bank Robberies
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Chiefs 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.