Convicted embezzler and former Jacksonville Jaguars accountant Amit Patel is suing FanDuel for $250 million. In filings made at the U.S. District for the Southern District of New York, Patel accused FanDuel; its corporate owner Flutter Entertainment; and Boyd Gaming of enticing him to spend more than $20 million of the Jacksonville Jaguars' money on…
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) are working to change state regulations that allow trespassers and excluded players to collect winnings from casino operators. The proposed changes would change the definition of a patron and require casinos post signs saying that cheaters and excluded players are not eligible to collect winnings (though they would still…
West Texas A&M (WT) is banning access to online gambling sites via its Wi-Fi networks. It's a move that WT WT President Walter V. Wendler says is meant to protect students from "predatory" gambling site operators. It's also a move that's likely to be closely watched, and likely emulated, by colleges across the country as…
Representatives of the gaming industry are reacting to the proposed SAFE Bet Act, which would limit gambling advertising and kill bonus offers entirely, and are generally not enthused. Sponsored by Congressman Paul Tonko and Senator Richard Blumenthal is being described as "misguided" and "mind-boggling" by lawmakers and state gaming regulators. At a Semafor News event…
A prominent anti-smoking group is calling for a complete ban on cigarette smoking in casinos and is framing the issue as an element of responsible gaming. Late last week, the Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights (ANR) penned an open letter to lawmakers challenging the common understanding of how effective smoke filters are and whether smoking should…
A Michigan man was arrested this week and charged with eight felonies after allegedly making $2 million in fake deposits and $88 million in fraudulent bets with Caesars Sportsbook. The ambitious bettor is facing decades in prison if found guilty on the charges and is currently out on bail. Jeffrey Saco, 38 alleged scheme started…
Earlier this week MLB Players, Inc., the professional baseball players union, filed two separate lawsuit against four sportsbooks alleging that the operators used images of players without their permission. The lawsuits cover images that were used to promote both sports betting and fantasy products across several states. If successful, the lawsuits could drastically change how…
The red-hot US sports betting market could cool down considerably if the recently introduced The Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act (SAFE Bet Act) passes into law. Sponsored by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY), the SAFE Bet Act would put major new regulatory limits on how US-facing sportsbooks could…
Are the days of sports books throttling action from successful players coming to an end? That's definitely something that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is considering as it digs into the very common industry practice after winning players complained that there is no regulatory transparency with regards to what it takes to get throttled. Representatives…
Maine's casino inspectors are revolting against their boss at the Maine Gambling Control Unit, Executive Director Milton Champion. The casino inspectors voiced their complaints in an open letter that spells out their complaints, including allegations that Milton is subverting the legal process by making decisions without oversight from the Maine Gambling Control Board (MGCB). The…
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