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Roblox Can’t Escape Class Action Suit for Illegal Gambling, Despite Partial Dismissal
Roblox will need to defend itself from allegations of collusion with third-party casinos after a California judge ordered only a partial dismissal of a proposed class action. The company had sought to escape the suit, claiming it isn’t liable for the activities of third parties misusing its platform. On Tuesday, United States District Judge Vince […]
Pennsylvania Skill Game Manufacturers and Operators Fight Philadelphia City Council Ban
G&B Amusements, a distributor of Pace-O-Matic (POM) gaming machines, and Philly-based 7-Eleven franchise owner Tariq Jalil are suing the city of Philadelphia to keep the machines operating in spite of a municipal ban. The lawsuit is an attempt to block legislation passed by Philadelphia City Council last week banning skill machines inside convenience stores and […]
Hermalyn Calls DraftKings Allegations ‘Unnecessary Character Assassination’ in Legal Response
In a legal response to DraftKings’ motion for a preliminary injunction, Fanatics’ Michael Hermalyn argues he did nothing wrong by accepting his new position at Fanatics. Instead, DraftKings’ former head of VIP claims the allegations amount to “unnecessary character assassination.” Hermalyn’s legal team filed its opposition to DraftKings’ preliminary injunction request last Thursday, a week […]
West Flagler Hits a Dead End in Florida as Supreme Court Denies Quo Warranto
West Flagler Associates is rapidly running out of options for its challenge to Florida’s sports betting model, having been rebuffed by the Florida Supreme Court while waiting for what will likely be a similarly unfavorable response at the federal level. On both fronts, courts have indicated to the retail gambling operator that it is approaching […]
Bookmakers Tied to Ohtani, Sibella Scandals Operated Separately Says Confidential Source
Reports directly linking the bookmaking rings in the Shohei Ohtani and Scott Sibella scandals were premature, according to information received by Bonus on Friday from a source, speaking on condition of anonymity. Despite a number of similarities between the two stories—including connections to Las Vegas casinos during Sibella’s tenure—bookmakers Wayne Nix and Mathew Bowyer did not operate as […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declines Appeal in Banilla Skill Games Case, Pace-o-Matic Still Pending
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has declined to hear an appeal by state authorities defending their seizure of gray market “skill game” machines from Banilla Games. That means the Commonwealth Court’s order that the machines be returned to their original owners will stand, and the machines can continue to operate. That case was one of two appeals before the […]
Roblox Faces New Legal Action Alleging Collusion With Illegal Third-Party Gambling Sites
A new group of plaintiffs is suing Roblox and the operators behind Bloxflip, RBXFlip, and RBLXWild over accusations of collusion related to illegal gambling. Specifically, the proposed class action alleges that Roblox and the trio of illegal third-party online casinos prey on Roblox’s predominantly underage users. The latest attempt to secure a class-action follows a […]
Former Evolution Employee Sues Under New Jersey Anti-Discrimination Laws, Says Disability Wasn’t Accommodated
A former live casino dealer is suing Evolution Gaming for unlawful termination and discrimination based on a disability. The plaintiff, Tanaisha S. London, worked as a game presenter in New Jersey between March 7, 2022, and Sept. 15, 2023. During her employment, she suffered severe injuries in a car accident. Due to her injuries, London […]
DraftKings Brands Hermalyn Actions ‘Brazen, Egregious, and Indefensible’ in Spicy New Legal Filing
DraftKings’ (DK) latest filing in its case against former employee Michael Hermalyn details spicy new allegations against DK’s former SVP of growth. Filed on March 14 in Massachusetts District Court, the motion for preliminary injunction details “new and overwhelming evidence” uncovered that “demonstrates the urgent need for a preliminary injunction.” According to the filing, Hermalyn’s […]
New Jersey Gambler Sam Antar Appeals to Third Circuit to Consider His Case Against BetMGM
Self-described gambling addiction sufferer Sam Antar will appeal the Jan. 31 dismissal of his lawsuit accusing BetMGM and Borgata Online of predatory practices leading him to lose millions of dollars. On Feb. 26, his lawyer, Matthew Pitt, filed a notice to appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, asking the case to be […]
