Legal Headlines

By Sadonna Price

North Carolina Gambling Contributions to Political Campaigns Under Review

May 31, 2023

Summary: Almost $900,000 was donated from 2019-2022. Video gambling games were under review during that time. Some contributors provided money to the same donors multiple times a day. Gambling is a hot topic of debate in North Carolina especially video kind. For the past few years, lawmakers have tried to legalize and regulate the industry […]

By Sadonna Price

PGCB Bans More Parents for Unattended Children

May 25, 2023

Children are being left unattended in Pennsylvania to gamble at a rapid rate, and the Gaming Control Board is trying to take action. Any adult that leaves a child alone to wager at a casino or sportsbook is subject to punishment, including an outright ban. This week, the Board banned five people from casinos in […]

By Sadonna Price

AARP Florida and Gaming Regulators Helping Seniors Avoid Illegal Casinos

May 23, 2023

Summary Dozens of facilities are operating illegally in Tampa Bay Gaming regulators are working to press charges against illegal operators Seniors should be aware of these facilities and avoid them. Illegal casinos are prevalent in the state of Florida and it seems that senior citizens are falling prey to these unregulated venues. Known as internet […]

By Sadonna Price

NY Senator Jessica Ramos Temporarily Blocks Mets Owner Casino Plans

May 22, 2023

Summary: Cohen needs legislative approval to start any project next to Citi Field. Senator Ramos has no plans to introduce a bill yet. Locals are not happy with the idea of a casino. It seems that a plan which a recent survey showed support for bringing a casino to Citi Field is coming to a […]

By Sadonna Price

East Texas Police Raid Multiple Locations Searching for Illegal Gambling

May 18, 2023

Summary: A game room in Pritchett was raided. It is unclear the scale of the illegal gambling operation. Several warrants were served in the raid. Organized crime and illegal gambling is a major problem not just in Florida as we reported yesterday but also in Texas and just this week, a raid took place to […]

By Sadonna Price

Florida Continues to Crackdown on Illegal Casino Gaming Arcades

May 17, 2023

Summary Slot machines are only legal in licensed casinos. Florida Gaming Control Commission is sending out Cease and Desist letters. Over three dozen letters have been mailed to illegal operations. Illegal casinos are operating in the southwestern portion of Florida and officials are trying to shut such facilities down. Police and gaming regulators have been […]

By Sadonna Price

Shreveport Officials Consider Allowing Smoking in Casinos

May 12, 2023

Summary Shreveport banned workplace smoking in 2020. Modifications would allow smoking in casinos with 25% or more smoke-free. Health officials advise against the change. In most US states where casino smoking is still allowed, efforts are being made to stop patrons from lighting up. In Louisiana, one parish wants to add smoking back in. Shreveport […]

By Sadonna Price

Convicted Criminal Accuses BetMGM, Borgata of Exploiting His Gambling Addiction

May 11, 2023

Summary: Sam Antar alleges that BetMGM and Borgata took advantage of his gambling problems He claims to have received marketing emails enticing him to gamble even after his release from prison Antar is the nephew of convicted fraudster Eddie Antar Sam A. Antar, a convicted criminal from New York who sued multiple gambling operators in […]

By Sadonna Price

St. Louis County Seeks Casino Smoking Ban in Missouri

May 3, 2023

Summary Total smoking ban on the table in St. Louis County. Health officials say only a total ban will work for player and employee health. Local casinos do not want a full smoking ban due to the issues it may cause. Smoking has become a hot topic of debate when it comes to land-based casino […]

By Sadonna Price

NH House Committee Debates Approval Of Online Gambling Bill

April 27, 2023

Summary: Casinos and beneficiaries of charitable gaming remain opposed to online gambling legalization They claim it would cannibalize charitable casinos Supporters of the Bill maintain online gambling would bring massive benefits to the state The New Hampshire House Ways and Means Committee recently discussed a Bill seeking to legalize online gambling in the state. Present […]