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 […]
Duterte Reverses Decision on Impulsive Shutdown of Philippine Lottery Operations Lottery operations in the Philippines have resumed just days after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered their shutdown, citing “massive corruption.” On Saturday, authorities rushed to enforce this decision, placing “closed” signs on thousands of lottery outlets across the nation. This sparked widespread debate about the prioritization […]
Expanding Casino Resorts in the Philippines: Future Plans for Leisure and Resorts World Amidst Government Scrutiny Leisure and Resorts World Corporation (LRWC) has announced ambitious plans to expand its footprint by adding between 10 and 15 new locations throughout the Philippines, a move designed to redefine the luxury landscape of the regions premier casino resorts. […]
From Corruption Scandals to Winning Big: The Truth About Playing Lottery Games in the Philippines In a significant move to combat widespread irregularities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has shut down several hundred venues across the nation that were illegally hosting various lottery games. This crackdown, ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte, specifically targets unauthorized operators […]