Legal Headlines

By Sadonna Price

Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Gambling Legislation for Oahu

January 11, 2023

The push comes at a time when illegal gambling is an issue. More than 7,200 illegal gambling rooms are in operation. Lawmakers want to create a safe and regulated market. Representatives John Mizuno and Daniel Holt of Hawaii recently introduced legislation to legalize poker and sports betting in Oahu, Hawaii. The area is ripe with […]

By Sadonna Price

New York Legislation Would Allow Convicted Felons to Work in Casinos

December 9, 2022

Summary Governor Kathy Hochul must decide if she will sign the legislation. Current laws ban casinos from hiring a convicted felon. Conservatives are against the measure. Legislation regarding casino gaming in New York is currently under review by Governor Kathy Hochul. A bipartisan bill S1443B passed within the Senate and Assembly earlier this year and […]

By Sadonna Price

Major Changes Ahead in ND As Tribes Sign New Gaming Compacts

December 6, 2022

Summary Mobile betting can occur within tribal lands. Online gambling may eventually move to the entire state. Legal changes are needed to make such changes to gaming laws. Governor Doug Burgum has agreed to a tall order in the state, having signed new gaming compacts with five tribal nations in North Dakota (Turtle Mountain Band […]

By Sadonna Price

Illegal Gambling Operators Cost US States $13.3bn in Taxes

December 1, 2022

Summary Americans wager around $511bn each year with illegal operators. State governments are losing over $13bn in tax revenues each year. The 2022 totals are higher than the $11.7bn spent in 2021 from legal gambling services. While gambling is growing across the United States in the regulated sense, illegal services are still at play. Unregulated […]

By Sadonna Price

Mass. Gaming Commission Reviewing Casino Laws Amidst Expansion Plans

November 23, 2022

Summary Wynn Resorts wants to build a new poker room and betting parlor. The referendum might conflict with Encore’s plans. The commission might not have jurisdiction over the new facilities. Gaming regulators in Massachusetts are reviewing the 2013 referendum that was passed in Everett to allow the creation of the Encore Boston Harbor casino. Legal […]

By Sadonna Price

PGCB Launch New Campaign to Stop Child Endangerment

November 17, 2022

Summary The board is concerned about the number of kids being left in vehicles at local casinos. A total of 269 incidents involving 441 minors has been recorded in the state. The number is much higher thus far when compared to 2021’s 279 minors left unattended. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is getting tired of […]

By Sadonna Price

California Voters Shoot Down Both Sports Betting Bills

November 9, 2022

Summary Prop 26 and 27 failed to move forward. Sports betting will continue to be delayed in California. Close to $600m was spent in campaigning efforts by tribes and sportsbooks. It seems as though sports betting is not going to happen in California. No matter how bad fans, sportsbook operators, and tribal groups want to […]

By Sadonna Price

North Dakota Gov. Rejects Tribes Request for Exclusive iGaming Rights

November 3, 2022

Summary Governor says state law does not allow the tribes to have exclusive iGaming rights. The state is endorsing the change for legal gambling age to 19. Credit and debit cards will also be allowed for betting American Indian tribes in North Dakota requested exclusivity when it comes to online gambling and sports betting in […]

By Sadonna Price

Iowa Man Awarded $1.7m in Casino Beating Case

November 1, 2022

Summary The attack took place in January 2021. Attorneys for the plaintiff requested a verdict of $1.98 million. Damages were provided for past medical expenses, and additional requests. An Evansdale man has received a large compensation package after a juror ruled in his favor regarding a casino attack case in Waterloo, Iowa. Montana Gunhus, age […]

By Mihajlo Ivanovic

Americans Ordered To Stop Playing At Metaverse Casino Due To NFT Fraud

October 26, 2022

Summary Four U.S. states issued cease and desist orders against virtual casino Slotie over an alleged illegal investment scheme The virtual casino is accused of defrauding investors through its NFTs Regulators have warned investors of the significant risks involved in investment products linked to the metaverse Virtual casino Slotie has been ordered to terminate its […]