Legal Headlines

By Sadonna Price

Las Vegas Police Officer Casino Heist Trial Begins Today

July 10, 2023

Summary: The three robberies took place over four months. Rogers is said to have used his police weapon in the robberies. Almost $165,000 was stolen during the casino heists. The trial of a Las Vegas police officer accused of robbing three casinos begins today. Caleb Rogers, age 35, is set to fight charges that he […]

By Sadonna Price

PGCB Slaps Financial Penalties On Two Operators for Non-Compliance

June 29, 2023

Summary: PGCB hits gaming operators with financial penalties for non-compliance Harrah’s Philadelphia was hit with a $35,000 fine over underage gambling The casino operator will be downsizing its slots and table games by September The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has taken enforcement action against two operators this week for violating the state’s gambling laws. […]

By Sadonna Price

Nevada Casino Under Fire in Racial Lawsuit by Former Tribal Chairman

June 20, 2023

Summary The lawsuit claims discrimination because Thompson is Native American. The incident involves a fire and took place in 2022. The suit is asking for $15,000 in damages. The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno is in hot water, after it was revealed that the Nevada casino is part of a lawsuit involving racial […]

By Sadonna Price

Seneca Nation Displays Negative Reaction to NY State Assembly Casino Ruling

June 19, 2023

Summary Lawmakers are not ready to move forward with the legislation. Unionized employees of gambling facilities are rallying against the effort. Seneca Nation calls Assembly members actions ‘despicable’. It was a hot news weekend in New York State as the Assembly and unionized casino workers showed protest against a plan by the Seneca Nation to […]

By Sadonna Price

Richmond City Council Still Vying for Urban One Casino

June 13, 2023

Summary This ongoing effort requires a voter referendum. Voters have already vetoed the plan once before. The casino would cost $562.5 million to construct. Bringing a casino to Virginia has been a long and drawn-out effort. In 2019, the state’s lawmakers passed legislation to allow five casinos, each in an economically struggling area. Richmond was […]

By Sadonna Price

Seneca Nation & Hochul Administration Negotiating Rochester Casino

June 12, 2023

The casino would be part of a new gaming compact. The private talks came as a shock to Rochester leaders. The Senate passed a bill concerning the new compact but failed in the Assembly. The Seneca Nation of Indians currently offers casino gaming in the state of New York based on a gaming compact. News […]

By Sadonna Price

Mass. Gaming Commission Adds Voice to Call to Action Against Illegal Gambling

June 1, 2023

Summary: Regulators want full protection for consumers via licensed only gaming. Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, and Nevada are among other states in the effort. Opponents point out lost revenues to offshore providers. Gambling regulators from across the United States are teaming up to try and stop offshore gaming providers from offering services in the country. […]

By Sadonna Price

North Carolina Gambling Contributions to Political Campaigns Under Review

May 31, 2023

Summary: Almost $900,000 was donated from 2019-2022. Video gambling games were under review during that time. Some contributors provided money to the same donors multiple times a day. Gambling is a hot topic of debate in North Carolina especially video kind. For the past few years, lawmakers have tried to legalize and regulate the industry […]

By Sadonna Price

PGCB Bans More Parents for Unattended Children

May 25, 2023

Children are being left unattended in Pennsylvania to gamble at a rapid rate, and the Gaming Control Board is trying to take action. Any adult that leaves a child alone to wager at a casino or sportsbook is subject to punishment, including an outright ban. This week, the Board banned five people from casinos in […]

By Sadonna Price

AARP Florida and Gaming Regulators Helping Seniors Avoid Illegal Casinos

May 23, 2023

Summary Dozens of facilities are operating illegally in Tampa Bay Gaming regulators are working to press charges against illegal operators Seniors should be aware of these facilities and avoid them. Illegal casinos are prevalent in the state of Florida and it seems that senior citizens are falling prey to these unregulated venues. Known as internet […]