Legal Debates Intensify Over Connecticut Sweepstakes Parlors and Their Impact on Slot Machines If it looks like a slot machine but calls itself a sweepstakes, what is it? That’s the question Connecticut lawmakers are struggling with. The ongoing battles regarding the legality of sweepstakes parlors in the United States have gained new momentum, particularly in […]
Tragedy Strikes Florida Sweepstakes Parlors as G-Shine Gang Leader is Killed in Shooting The violent confrontation at a local gaming establishment has highlighted the intense security risks sometimes associated with the rise of sweepstakes parlors. A reputed leader of the G-Shine Bloods gang from Trenton, New Jersey, was shot dead by a security guard after […]
Federal Prison Sentence Issued to Las Vegas Woman Involved in Major Sweepstakes Scams A 50-year-old woman from Las Vegas, Andrea Burrow, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for her role in a massive $9 million fraud operation centered on sophisticated sweepstakes scams. This criminal scheme functioned similarly to predatory gambling tactics, specifically […]
A Leap From Las Vegas Casino Tower Planned for 2021 High-Flying Start The New Year in Las Vegas is set to be a spectacular event, blending the high-stakes excitement of a premier Las Vegas casino with a jaw-dropping stunt from the iconic Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod tower. This thrilling experience, which captures the same […]
BetMGM Brings Top-Tier Online Casino Gaming to Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s iGaming market gained a new player this week as BetMGM officially launched its online casino app in the state. This move marks Pennsylvania as the fourth state to host BetMGM’s iGaming services, following New Jersey, Nevada, and West Virginia. BetMGM has launched iGaming in Pennsylvania, and […]
North Carolina Authorities Raid Six Alleged Illegal Gambling Dens Law enforcement officers in North Carolina have dismantled six suspected illegal gambling operations, seizing a trove of unlicensed gambling machines, cash, weapons, and illegal drugs. These raids were part of a larger initiative aimed at curtailing unlawful gambling practices throughout the state. One of the gambling […]
Worst-Case Scenario for Sports Betting: Jacksonville Jaguars Favored to Earn No. 1 NFL Draft Pick Little was expected from the Jacksonville Jaguars this season, and now, those expectations have dropped even further following the release of two of their pivotal players. As Gardner Minshew steps in as the new starting quarterback, uncertainty surrounds the team’s […]
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 […]