07/22/20 Unions drop MGM safety lawsuits The Culinary Union will negotiate directly with MGM after accusing casinos of putting staff at risk through a lack of Covid-19 measures.
07/21/20 Man gambles US$9m from Covid-19 relief funds A man from California has been caught gambling in Las Vegas with the money obtained from the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
07/21/20 Casino workers guilty of stealing $5m Two women have been sentenced to prison and another six people have pleaded guilty to stealing more than US$5 million from a Florida casino.
07/20/20 Greek tennis director suspended for betting breaches Tournament director Antonis Kalaitzakis has been suspended for 20 months by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) for breaching betting regulations.
07/20/20 Wynn sexual harassment case dismissed A Judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the operator filed by women who alleged they were sexually harassed by former CEO Steve Wynn.
07/14/20 Pennsylvania: illegal gambling ring sentenced Four members of an illegal gambling ring with ties to organised crime have been tried in Western Pennsylvania.
07/13/20 Kentucky: prison for illegal online gambling operator A man from Kentucky who ran websites offering illegal sports betting has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.
07/03/20 Lithuania warns poker schools over illegal sites Lithuania’s Gambling Authority has warned poker schools over the use of illegal online poker sites on training courses.
06/30/20 Vegas casino workers sue over dangerous conditions Staff have filed a lawsuit accusing three casinos of skimping on Covid-19 safety measures.
06/25/20 Hamburg takes legal action against betting brands Hamburg has launched legal action against three companies it accuses of operating illegal online casinos as German states clash over iGaming.
06/11/20 California tribes sue the state California tribes have filed a lawsuit against the state demanding more time to qualify legal sports betting proposal.
06/11/20 Betsson to appeal €2m fine in Sweden The iGaming operator’s subsidiary Betsson Nordic will appeal a €2m fine over unauthorised sales and promotions in Sweden.
06/10/20 Liverpool FC sued over BetVictor deal Liverpool Football Club is being sued over a £1million commission the club is alleged to owe over its £15million sponsorship deal with BetVictor.
06/02/20 UK to study crime and problem gambling link Former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith to chair a commission researching link between criminal activity and problem gambling.
06/02/20 Mansion facing UK investigation The UK regulator confirms it is carrying out an investigation into online gambling operator Mansion’s M88 brand.
