Michigan Man Facing Felonies for Third Time Over Illegal Gambling Machines David Hoppe, a 57-year-old man from East China Township, Michigan, has recently made headlines for being arrested on illegal gambling charges for the third time. Authorities allege that he was supplying illegal gambling machines to Spin City, an internet gaming café located in Flint. […]
Gold Rush Files Countersuit in Illinois Case, Alleging Conspiracy Over Gaming Terminals and Rival Vendors The intense competition surrounding the placement and management of gaming terminals has taken a legal turn as Gold Rush Gaming, Inc., a prominent operator in Illinois, amended its counterclaims in an ongoing civil lawsuit. At the heart of the dispute […]
Online Lotteries Provide Critical Aid in Pandemic Times Online lotteries have become an essential source of revenue for state programs particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when traditional land-based lottery sales have significantly dropped. States with online lotteries are thriving during the pandemic. (Image: Pennsylvania Lottery) During this time, states with online lottery options have reported […]
Video Gambling, Sweepstakes Machines Generate Controversy in Illinois The Chicago suburb of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, is in the spotlight as it contemplates restricting the number of video gambling locations within its borders to around a dozen. This decision is largely influenced by the potential legalization of video gambling machines in nearby Chicago, which is vigorously […]
Utah Lawmakers Pass New Bill to Outlaw Slot Machines and Fringe Gambling Utah legislators have proactively passed a significant bill targeting “fringe gambling,” a movement specifically designed to crack down on the unauthorized presence of slot machines in non-casino environments. This legislation aims to eliminate the proliferation of unlawful gaming devices, such as illegal slot […]
How Bribery Charges Against Former Illinois Rep. Luis Arroyo Impact Future Gambling Legislation A former Illinois state representative has entered a not guilty plea to charges of bribing an unnamed senator in an effort to gain support for gambling legislation. This high-profile case has raised eyebrows in both the political and gambling communities. Luis Arroyo […]
New Jersey Man Admits to Forging IRS Documents to Hide Massive Gambling Winnings A New Jersey man is now facing potential prison time after pleading guilty to a scheme involving the systematic misreporting of his gambling winnings to the IRS. By submitting false casino tax filings to hide the true extent of his income, he […]
FBI and Local Police Bust Massive Illegal Gambling Ring in Hawaii: 15 Suspects Charged and $150,000 in Cash Seized Federal authorities and local law enforcement recently dismantled an illegal gambling operation on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, charging 15 suspects in connection with the scheme. This operation involved the seizure of 60 non-permitted gaming machines […]
California Bill Makes It Easier to Seize Profits from Illegal Gambling California is making strides to tackle the problem of illegal gambling with a newly passed legislative bill, Assembly Bill 1294, which enhances the ability of local authorities to seize illicit profits from criminal gambling operations. This bill aims to provide a framework that could […]
How Apple’s New Gambling Rating Impacts Your Favorite Mobile Gambling Apps In a significant shift for the digital gaming industry, Apple has mandated that developers of mobile applications in its App Store label even simulated gambling content as suitable only for users aged 17 and over. This decision is designed to create much safer environments […]