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UK Government Hands William Hill Record Fine, Intensifying 888 Holdings’ Troubles
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined three gambling companies under the William Hill Group (WHG) a total of £19.2 million ($23.8 million in today’s exchange rate) due to alleged social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The fine is the largest enforcement payment in UKGC’s history. WHG International Limited will pay £12.5 million ($15.5 […]
Former Evansville Pit Boss Charged With Running Illegal Poker Club
Edward Hill, a 53-year-old former pit supervisor at Bally’s Evansville has been charged with running an illegal poker club. He faces charges of corrupt business influence, professional gambling, and promoting professional gambling. Hill’s alleged criminal operation, Ed’s Poker Club, grew significantly after Indiana casinos shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the casino is back […]
Judge Says Loot Boxes Not Gambling, But “Deceptive” Class-Action Can Go Ahead
British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Margot Fleming has ruled that a lawsuit against Electronic Arts (EA) can go ahead despite rejecting the suit’s claim that video game loot boxes constitute unlawful gambling. Mark Sutherland, the lead plaintiff, also argued that EA engaged in “deceptive acts or practices.” Fleming wrote that for the loot boxes to […]
BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook Class Actions Say That ‘Free’ Bets Actually Cost Money
BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook face similar class action suits in federal court in New York, alleging “untruthful and deceptive promises.” The complaints involve promotions by the two online sports betting operators advertising “risk-free” or “free” first bets. Such offers usually require a qualifying deposit and may pay out betting credits rather than cash. Messaging by […]
Federal Judge Grants Class Certification In Wynn Resorts Lawsuit
A Federal judge ruled a lawsuit claiming Wynn Resorts covered up the alleged long-running misconduct of former CEO Steve Wynn can proceed.
California Court Dismisses Class Action Suit by Skillz Investors
A federal court in Northern California has dismissed a class action lawsuit by investors against Skillz, a mobile “skill gaming” company. The plaintiffs had accused the company of violating the Securities Exchange Act by misrepresenting or omitting facts to paint an exaggerated picture of its performance. Chief US District Judge Richard Seeborg ruled that they had failed to plead their […]
Flutter to Pay $4 Million to SEC for Alleged Due Diligence Failures by PokerStars in Russia
Flutter has agreed to pay a $4 million settlement to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for alleged due diligence failures relating to PokerStars‘ lobbying efforts in Russia. It’s the second time PokerStars’ gray market history has returned to haunt its new owner, following a much larger settlement with Kentucky in 2021. Flutter’s shares trade on the London Stock Exchange, so it isn’t […]
PredictIt Temporarily Safe from Shutdown as CFTC Issues New Letter, Rendering Current Case Moot
In a surprise legal move, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has retracted its August 2022 letter to PredictIt, only to issue a new one. By doing so, it says it has rendered PredictIt’s request for a preliminary injunction moot. Although this likely means that PredictIt can continue operating for now, the CFTC has issued a new […]
Appeals Court Deems “Open All” Electronic Pull Tabs Illegal In Minnesota
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that the state’s Gambling Control Board (MGCB) erred in allowing the addition of a quick play feature for electronic pull tab (EPT) machines. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) challenged the legality of the feature. The Appeals Court reversed an administrative judge’s decision in the regulator’s favor. SMSC argued […]
Oklahoma Tribes Fail to Block Lottery Tickets With Online Component
A federal court in Oklahoma has sided with Gov. J. Kevin Stitt, ruling that recent changes to the state’s gambling laws don’t violate its tribal gaming compacts. In his official capacity as Governor, Stitt was the defendant in a suit brought by the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes over two separate changes dating back to 2017 and 2018. The latter has […]
