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Xpoint Prevails Against GeoComply in Years-Long Geolocation Patent Case
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has unanimously upheld the dismissal of GeoComply’s 2022 infringement case against Xpoint.
Florida Man Arrested in Hard Rock Tampa Explosives Case Makes First Court Appearance
A Florida man accused of planting explosive devices in bathrooms at Hard Rock Tampa made a brief court appearance on Tuesday to seek a continuance. He faces up to 30 years in state prison. Brian Eckley, 46, is accused of placing the “crude” remote-controlled devices in men’s bathrooms at the casino on Sept. 29 and […]
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Data Sharing Failure
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is facing a lawsuit alleging it failed in its “unambiguous statutory obligation” to obtain casino data and provide it to researchers. The action, filed in Suffolk Superior Court by the Massachusetts-based Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI), seeks a Mandamus Order to compel the MGC to collect and share the data […]
Andy Sanborn, Concord Casino Indicted By New Hampshire Grand Jury for COVID Relief Fraud
Former state senator Andy Sanborn and his casino business face two counts of pandemic relief fraud—theft by deception and unauthorized taking.
Bovada Fails to Comply With Tennessee Cease-and-Desists, Fined for Unlicensed Gambling
Despite multiple cease-and-desist letters being sent by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, Bovada has yet to end operations in the state.
Activist Gambler Robert Cipriani Sees Lawsuit Against Resorts World and Scott Sibella Thrown Out
A federal judge has dismissed Robert “RJ” Cipriani’s lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) and its former president and chief operating officer, Scott Sibella. The suit argued that the defendants retaliated against the Cipriani, aka Robin Hood 702, for bringing criminal activity to light. In his six-count lawsuit, the activist gambler accused RWLV and […]
Red44 Court Case Delayed Again — Trial for Illegal Site’s Managers Continued Until Dec. 3 or After
The 11 defendants charged with felonies related to allegedly running an illegal online sportsbook called Red44 asked for and received a trial delay. That means their day in court won’t happen until after Dec. 2. The continuance US Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden granted on Sept. 19 in the case filed with the US District Court, Northern District of […]
Dragon Train Slots Will Disappear on Wednesday, as Light & Wonder Abandons Injunction Appeal
Dragon Train Chi Lin Wins will disappear from US retail and online casinos on Wednesday, as that it the deadline for Light & Wonder (LNW) to comply with a preliminary injunction ordering it to withdraw the product from the market. The company had initially intended to appeal the order but dropped its objections. The online version […]
Charlotte Officials Consider Calling on State to Intervene in Gray Market ‘Fish Games’
A Charlotte City Council committee looking to crack down on “fish game” arcades has asked staff to investigate potential new regulations as it considers asking Raleigh legislators to weigh in. Members of the city’s Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee raised the possibility of the addition to its legislative agenda at an Oct. 7 meeting. […]
Arkansas Supreme Court Rejects a Challenge to Ballot Measure for Local Approval on Fourth Casino
The Arkansas Supreme Court has partially dismissed a lawsuit challenging an upcoming ballot measure that would revoke a retail casino license in Pope County and make it harder for the state to issue new ones. The court rejected claims by the Arkansas Canvassing Compliance Committee (ACCC) and Cherokee Nation Entertainment that the group Local Voters in […]
