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Second Alleged Scattered Spider Member Arrested in Connection to 2023 Casino Cyber Attacks
UK authorities have arrested a 17-year-old in connection to last year’s cyberattacks on Caesars and MGM Resorts International. The teenager from Walsall in central England is accused of belonging to the hacking group Scattered Spider and has been charged with blackmail and violations of the Computer Misuse Act. On July 18, the Regional Organised Crime […]
Red44 Court Case Unresolved — Managers of Illegal Gambling Site Get Repeated Continuances
Eleven defendants charged with felonies for running an illegal offshore gambling site known as Red44 may be nearing their sixth trial date continuance. A judge in the US District Court, Northern District of Alabama, had set a July 22 deadline to receive pretrial motions from defense counsel in USA vs. Timothy J. Pughsley, et al. However, […]
Former Indiana Lawmaker Eberhart Sentenced to One Year in Casino Corruption Case
A federal judge sentenced former Shelbyville, Indiana, Rep. Sean Eberhart to one year plus one day in federal prison for his role in a longstanding casino corruption case. Last November, Eberhart pled guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud after evidence surfaced that he traded political advocacy for the promise of a lucrative casino […]
Casino Security Guard Arrested at San Francisco International Airport With Allegedly Stolen Cash
A casino security guard suspected of stealing $31,000 in cash from Artichoke Joe’s Casino in San Bruno, California, was released on recognizance after authorities arrested him while attempting to board a flight to the Philippines. According to prosecutors, John Villareal worked briefly on Artichoke Joe’s security team before allegedly stealing the cash from a lockbox […]
Bovada Calls West Virginia ‘Restricted,’ State Regulator Warns More Illegal Gambling Sites to Leave
Bovada may have ended operations in West Virginia, but the state gaming regulator is persisting with its “cease and desist” letters against Bovada and other illegal offshore gambling sites. On July 15, Bonus saw the “restricted” notice on Bovada’s site and heard from a West Virginia Lottery official about the state’s continued investigation into other […]
DraftKings Reignmakers NFT Lawsuit Will Proceed as Judge Rejects Arguments for Dismissal
DraftKings has failed in its motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that its Reignmakers non-fungible tokens (NFTs) constitute securities and are illegal to sell without approval by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). US District Court Judge Denise J. Casper found sufficient merit in plaintiff Justin Dufoe’s claims that she believes the case should proceed. However, surviving a motion to […]
Court Approves $18 Million Payout to Former Golden Nugget Online Gaming Shareholders
Former Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) investors have agreed to a $22 million class action settlement, ending their challenge to the online casino platform’s 2022 $1.56 billion all-stock sale to DraftKings. This outcome means that almost everyone who owned GNOG stock at the time of the sale will receive some compensation. Delaware Chancery Court’s Vice […]
Hermalyn Claims DraftKings CEO Robins Holds a Personal Grudge in Latest Filing
According to DraftKings’ former VIP boss Mike Hermalyn, the company’s lawsuit against him constitutes retaliation for CEO Jason Robins feeling “deeply wounded” by Hermalyn’s departure for Fanatics. Hermalyn casts this as a personal vendetta or “animus” on Robins’ part, claiming that the DraftKings CEO has a history of “retaliating against departing employees.” Hermalyn opposes the motion […]
Bonus Q&A: West Virginia Lottery’s Myers on Illegal Gambling Site ‘Cease and Desist’ Letter
Bovada may not be the only illegal online gambling site the West Virginia gaming regulator is ordering to leave the state. On July 5, the West Virginia Lottery director hinted to Bonus that other sites may be included in the regulator’s “cease and desist” letter. Bonus asked Lottery Director John A. Myers the following question: Please let […]
West Virginia Joins States Fighting Bovada, Sends Illegal Site Owner ‘Cease and Desist’ Letter
Fighting Bovada is an effort more states are joining, with West Virginia adding its name to the list of gaming regulators sending “cease and desist” letters to the illegal offshore gambling site’s owner. On July 3, a West Virginia Lottery official’s office confirmed to Bonus that it sent the letter to Harp Media. Colorado and […]
