Online Gambling News: Growing Pains in America

An expected legal challenge Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made history in May by approving a 30-year tribal gambling compact in the state. It gave the Seminole Tribe of Florida exclusive rights to offer online and retail sports betting. However, due to the controversial nature of that contract, lawmakers have been anticipating a legal challenge at…

It seems that sports bets in the Keystone State are not enough for at least one legislator there. Representative Ed Neilson believes that Pennsylvania esports betting will be the next big money maker, and that the activity could quickly be legalized and regulated there. According to an article in Fortune Business Insights, the he esports…

Fraud and money laundering charges A nun facing 40 years behind bars after embezzling more than $835,000 of school cash to fund her gambling habit has gotten off relatively lightly. US District Judge Otis D. Wright II sentenced her to one year and a day in federal prison for fraud and money laundering charges. Kreuper…

The Virginia Lottery Board has issued the Hard Rock Bristol a license to operator the first casino in the state. This following a review of their application materials, a background investigation, and a 7-0 vote. Board Chairman Ferhan Hamid stated “Since enacted by the 2020 General Assembly, the Board’s priority for casino gaming in the…

Crown keeps Melbourne license The government of the Australian state of Victoria has allowed operator Crown Resorts to keep its Melbourne casino license in response to the findings of the state’s royal commission. illegal, dishonest, unethical and exploitative” The Victoria government received the Crown Melbourne report by royal commissioner Ray Finkelstein on October 15. His…

The Blackstone group is once again looking to the sell their Cosmopolitan Las Vegas property. And all you need to add this resort to your portfolio is a meager $5 billion… maybe more. It’s being reported that Apollo Global is exploring an offer. Another potential partner is MGM Resorts International. However, representatives for Blackstone, Apollo…