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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Steadfast on Downstate Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Steadfast on Downstate Casinos

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul remains steadfast in issuing licenses to three downstate casinos despite the 10-year moratorium being lifted.
09/17/2024
Legal
New Alabama Bill Could Make Illegal Gambling a Felony
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New Alabama Bill Could Make Illegal Gambling a Felony

Alabama State Rep. Matthew Hammett has introduced a bill that would stiffen the penalties for subsequent illegal gambling offenders.
09/16/2024
Legal
Couple Arrested For Muckleshoot Casino Robbery in Washington
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Couple Arrested For Muckleshoot Casino Robbery in Washington

A man and woman have been charged for an August 30 robbery conducted at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, Washington.
09/13/2024
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Wynn Las Vegas to Pay $130M to Avoid Federal Prosecution
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Wynn Las Vegas to Pay $130M to Avoid Federal Prosecution

Wynn Resorts will pay $130M to avoid prosecution for using unlicensed agents and foreign gamblers to evade financial regulations.
09/12/2024
Legal
Teenage Facing Up to 27 Years in Prison For Luxor Murder
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Teenager Facing Up to 27 Years in Prison For Luxor Murder

A teenage female is facing between 11 and 27 years in prison for a murder at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
09/11/2024
Legal
Chiefs Superfan Sentenced to Prison for 11 Bank Robberies
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Chiefs Superfan Sentenced to Prison for 11 Bank Robberies

Kansas City Chiefs superfan “Chiefsaholic” has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for robbing banks and laundering funds via casinos.
09/10/2024
Legal
New York Casino Jake’s 58 Evacuated After Chemical Smell
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New York Casino Jake’s 58 Evacuated After Chemical Smell

Long Island, New York Casino Jake’s 58 was evacuated over the weekend following a chemical-like smell.
09/09/2024
Legal
Attorney Allegedly Stole $1.8M Trust Fund for Gambling
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Attorney Allegedly Stole $1.8M Trust Fund for Gambling

A Florida lawyer is named in a lawsuit for allegedly stealing a client’s $1.8M trust and gambling it away at Hard Rock Tampa.
09/06/2024
Legal
Ohio Senator Introduces First Online Casino Bill
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Ohio Senator Introduces First Online Casino Bill

Ohio Sen. Niraj Antani has introduced the first-ever Ohio online casino bill. However, some massive caveats come with it.
09/05/2024
Legal