Legal Headlines

By Mihajlo Ivanovic

Massachusetts To Impose Responsible Gaming Software on All Licensed Slots

September 14, 2022

Summary Responsible Gaming Month continues to make an impact across the U.S Massachusetts first state to have all slots install responsible gambling software Massachusetts set to discuss sports betting regulations this week Massachusetts became the first to install responsible gaming software on every slot machine across the state. With the launch of ‘PlayMyWay’, the Massachusetts […]

By Jayson Peter

Bally’s Acquisition of Tropicana for $308m Gets Approved

September 9, 2022

Summary NGCB gives approval for Bally’s to acquire Tropicana Las Vegas Bally’s plans to redevelop the casino after a couple of years Bally’s keen on making a big splash in the Nevada gaming market The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) approved Bally’s Corp.’s $308 million acquisition of the Tropicana Las Vegas this week. Bally’s bought […]

By Sadonna Price

Alabama DOR Must Choose Tax Process that Could Negatively Affect Casinos

September 2, 2022

Summary Hundreds of millions in back tax payments may be owed. GreeneTrack was forced to close due to tax rule changes. The Department of Revenue has not announced if tax payments will be collected. The Alabama Department of Revenue must decide soon if it will move ahead with tax collection and rules that are now […]

By Sadonna Price

PA Against Gaming Expansion Call for Illegal Skill Game Crackdown

August 24, 2022

Summary An estimated $650 million has been lost in lottery sales due to illegal games. The group also wants to stop video game terminal legislation. More skills games are reportedly in the state now than when a study was conducted in 2017. Illegal skill games appear to still be a problem in Pennsylvania and one […]

By Jayson Peter

Former Indiana Senator Sentenced to Jail Time for Casino Money Scheme

August 18, 2022

Summary The former senator will spend 10 months in prison. The charges stem from illegally funneling money from a casino company. Waltz reportedly helped move around $40,000 in illegal campaign contributions. A former Indiana state senator finds himself headed to jail after sentencing in an illegal casino money funneling scheme case. Republican Brent Waltz’s campaign […]

By Sadonna Price

Ethics Concerns Causes Resorts World NY to Part Ways with Security Director

August 15, 2022

Summary Pearson was the public safety advisor for Mayor Eric Adams while also working with the casino. Resorts World felt this was an ethics concern as the casino hopes to expand its operations in Queens. The security directory never told the casino he was moonlighting in the other position. Resorts World Casino has decided to […]

By Sadonna Price

Bally’s Files Application for Chicago Casino with Illinois Gaming Board

August 12, 2022

Summary Bally’s plans to create a $1.7 billion riverfront casino-resort. A temporary casino may open by next summer. Plans may be stalled if the application process takes a year to complete. It is now up to Illinois gambling regulators if Bally’s Corporation will open a casino in Chicago. The company filed its application for licensing […]

By Sadonna Price

Massachusetts Gaming Execs Push for Sports Betting Legalization

July 26, 2022

Sports betting prohibition is affecting casinos in Massachusetts in a negative manner. The gambling option is already live in 35 states including nearby Connecticut, New York, and New Hampshire. Players are traveling out of state when money could stay in Massachusetts if lawmakers would pass legislation. Massachusetts commercial casinos are growing tired of waiting for […]

By Sadonna Price

Illinois Man Faces Felony Charge for Stealing from Employer to Gamble

July 7, 2022

The accused reportedly took over $4,000. The cash was spent at Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel Myers has a hearing set for next week in Scott County Court Unfortunately for places of business, theft is a common occurrence. Sometimes the theft is via an outside source while other times, the business is affected by […]

By Sadonna Price

Phillips 66 Comes Out Against Illegal Gambling at Branded Missouri Venues

July 5, 2022

Summary Phillips 66 does not want to see its branded stations providing gambling games. Video gambling machines are popping up everywhere in the state. Operators argue that their games are legal based on Missouri state laws. Phillips 66 is a major fuel supplier in the United States that offers its services in Missouri. The company […]