Ukraine prosecutor investigated for ties to illicit gambling
Former Ukrainian Prosecutor General Yuri Lutsenko is under investigation for his alleged ties to illicit gambling operations in the country. This is not the kind of attention he wants right now. ... Read more
Wire Act lawsuits picking up friends (of the court)
Lawsuits by states looking to overturn the Department of Justice's recent Wire Act revision are picking up steam, and friends of the court. This legal fight now involves at least 16 states. ... Read more
Wynn Resorts catch $20 million fine from Nevada gaming regulators
The Nevada Gaming Commission issued a record $20 million fine to Wynn Resorts for failing to investigate sexual harassment claims. Those claims were made against founder Steve Wynn. ... Read more
Myanmar Opens Door to Legal Casinos...for Foreigners
The Lower House of the Myanmar Parliament recently passed a bill legalizing casinos in the country, but only for foreigners. It's a move designed to increase tourism in the beleaguered land. ... Read more
Gambling Addiction Emerges in Supreme Court Nominee Fight
Senate Democrats are asking some very pointed questions about whether or not Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has a gambling problem. ... Read more
Connecticut Kills Sports Betting Bill While West Virginia Remains Confused
Connecticut lawmakers killed a sports betting bill due to questions of who will operate sports books, while West Virginia is just confused. US sports betting is still a work in progress. ... Read more
Baazov Wields PokerStars Deal in Attempt to Dodge Insider Trading Charges
David Baazov is attempting to get his insider trading charges dismissed by saying he thought the PokerStars deal would never happen. It's his latest attempt to stay ahead of Canadian justice. ... Read more
West Virginia Promise Sports Betting 90 Days After Supreme Court Ruling
West Virginia lottery officials are promising that regulated sports betting will be ready just 90 days after the Supreme Court ruling. It's another sign that the US gaming market is in for some big changes. ... Read more
Big Name International Operators Join American Gaming Association
The American Gaming Association is welcoming six new members, including three big name operators who you already know. It's another sign that regulated sports betting could be coming to America. ... Read more
UKGC Steps Away from FOBT Limits
The good folks at the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) are backing away from their effort to tighten up regulations on FOBTs. But the £2 maximum wager may not be entirely dead. ... Read more