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Brazilian Supreme Court Blocks Rio de Janeiro Lottery Licensees From Attempts to Operate Nationwide
Just one day after Brazil’s legal online casino market launched on January 1, the Federal Supreme Court intervened to end a long-standing battle between Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) and Brazil’s Attorney General Office (AGU) with implications for the new vertical. Justice André Mendonça issued a preliminary injunction ordering Loterj and the State of […]
Sanborn Appeals Concord Casino Case to State Supreme Court
Former New Hampshire state senator Andy Sanborn has asked the state Supreme Court to determine whether the New Hampshire Lottery Commission (NHLC) and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) unlawfully prevented Sanborn from selling Concord Casino. In the filing, lawyers for the embattled casino owner allege the state unlawfully blocked the sale by revoking Sanborn’s casino license […]
Kansas Skill Games Remain Ambiguously Legal as Supreme Court Tosses Manufacturer’s Lawsuit
The Kansas Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit by a subsidiary of prominent skill-game manufacturer Pace-O-Matic, seeking to confirm the legality of its skill game Dragon’s Ascent. The subsidiary, POM of Kansas, filed the suit in 2019, targeting multiple entities for their failure to affirm its products’ legality. The defendants included Derek Schmidt, who was […]
North Carolina Appellate Court Deems Skill Games Illegal, Reversing a Lower Court’s Decision
The North Carolina Court of Appeals deemed skill game machines illegal, as the court ruled against game manufacturer No Limit Games.
DraftKings and Fanatics’ Michael Hermalyn Settle Nearly Year-Long Legal Dispute
DraftKings and former employee Michael Hermalyn have reached a settlement to end their legal dispute over his departure from the company.
California Lottery Winner Sues Over Unclaimed Portion of $400M Jackpot
The lucky California lottery winner who took home half of a $395 million lotto jackpot is suing the California Lottery, the California State Lottery Commission, and the State of California over the unclaimed half of his Mega Millions prize. On Dec. 6, Faramarz Lahijani filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles’ Superior Court claiming entitlement to […]
Sands Nassau Proposal Faces Another Lawsuit, This Time From Village of Garden City Trustees
A lawsuit filed by the Village of Garden City wants to prevent Nassau County from leasing Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands (LVS) for its proposed casino. In the suit, Garden City claims recent lawmaker and regulator approvals violated the state constitution and Nassau County’s administrative code. LVS aims to build a $6 billion casino […]
Scott Sibella Surrenders Nevada Gaming License, Bringing Investigation to a Close
Former Resorts World Las Vegas CEO Scott Sibella surrendered his Nevada gaming license following a settlement with the state regulators.
DraftKings and FanDuel Accused of Potential Antitrust Violations by U.S. Senators
A pair of United States Senators have called for an investigation into potential antitrust activity by FanDuel and DraftKings.
Judge Rules RI Casino Not Responsible for Off-Site Attack, Emphasizing Importance of Cashless Gaming
A federal court in Massachusetts ruled that a Bally’s Casino in RI is not liable for the assault of a patron after he left its premises.
