VGCCC Allows Crown to Keep Melbourne Casino License Amid Strong Warnings


Ruling favors Crown The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has ruled Australian casino giant Crown Resorts can keep its Crown Melbourne casino license. VGCCC gave Crown Melbourne two years to reform The welcome news comes after the VGCCC gave Crown Melbourne two years to reform. Former VGCCC Executive Commissioner and CEO Peter Cohen […]

Opinion: What to Expect From the Irish Poker Open 2024 


International and colloquial, serious and mad, pure and impure  The French have a wonderful expression for the times when they can’t quite put their finger on something. Things have a certain “Je ne sais quoi” or “I do not know what” when they possess a poetic, ephemeral quality that eludes expression. The Irish don’t have […]

Pennsylvania Fines Two Online Gaming Licensees for Prohibited Operations


Two sportsbooks in Pennsylvania were fined last week for allowing prohibited bets on their online gaming platforms. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has handed down $20K in fines for regulatory violations. The culprits were DraftKings and Betway. (Image: PGCB) The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) fined DraftKings and Betway for allowing a banned service and […]

Illegal Gambling Operations Raided in Four States as Part of Continuing Crackdown


A series of raids on illegal gaming operations across the country has seen several people arrested over the past month. The City of Flint Municipal Center, pictured above. A local business was raided recently by Michigan authorities for alleged gambling. (Image: MLive.com) In Flint, Mich., two men were charged earlier this month with running a […]

Another Headache for Star Entertainment as Customer Data Leaked in Law Firm Hack


A big leak Star Entertainment can’t seem to stop stepping on rakes. After having its casino licenses suspended in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland, having to pay over AU$200m (US$130m) in fines, and its CEO resigning on Friday, the company is now dealing with the fallout of a significant data breach. Hackers accessed millions […]

Developer Behind Fairfax Casino Effort Tried to Woo Ted Leonsis With Arena


The real estate development company behind an unsuccessful effort to bring a commercial casino to Fairfax County, Va. in the Tysons area also failed to lure billionaire Ted Leonsis to support the initiative. The aborted offer included offering the NBA Wizards and NHL Capitals owner a new arena. Billionaire Ted Leonsis sits courtside watching his […]

Gambling Property Petitions Have Improper Names, Three Florida Men Sought


Florida officials arrested one man last week and are seeking two others after the names of dead residents were found on casino-related petitions. A petition is signed, pictured above. One man was arrested in Florida after casino-related petitions had improper signatures. (Image: AAUW) Haggi Amirally, 29, of Miami, was arrested Thursday for handing in more […]

Mom Gets 16-Month Prison Term After Stealing £27k from Kids’ Sports Fund to Fuel Gambling


A 48-year-old mom who stole more than £27,000 ($34,030) from a childrens’ sports fund to fuel her gambling addiction has walked free from court but received a suspended 16-month prison sentence. Jennifer Morrison was a voluntary treasurer with rugby club Haydock Warriors between 2017 and 2022. During that time, Morrison was responsible for managing the […]