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Racetrack Betting Drones Do Not Violate Copyright Law, Says UK Government
The UK government currently has no plans to prohibit the controversial use of drones around horse racing and other sporting events. That's because they do not infringe copyright law. That’s according to Lord Callaghan, parliamentary under-secretary of state for the Department of...
Irish Lottery Seeks ‘Must be Won’ Rule Change After No Jackpot for 27 Weeks
Irish National Lottery officials on Wednesday will ask the Irish legislature, the Oireachtas, to change the rules to prevent the current interminable and exhausting 27-week lottery jackpot rollover from ever happening again. No one has won the top prize in the biweekly...
Alabama-Coushatta Join Supreme Court Case that Could Legalize Tribal Gaming in Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has joined a US Supreme Court case which could legalize tribal gaming in the Lone Star State. The tribe has filed an amicus brief in the case, brought by the El Paso-based Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe (Tigua)....
PlayUp Gets TRO Against Former US CEO Who Denies Sabotaging FTX Deal
A Nevada federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order request by Australian sports betting operator PlayUp against the former CEO of its US arm, Dr. Laila Mintas. PlayUp sued on Nov. 30, claiming Mintas had deliberately sunk a $450 million takeover...
Online Gambling Spree by Detroit Sergeant Fueled By Prisoner ATM Cards: Prosecutor
A former sergeant for the Detroit Police Department (DPD) who embezzled more than $30,000 after stealing ATM cards meant for inmates in his custody faces up to ten years in prison if convicted. Derek Loranger used the money for online gambling, according...
Money Laundering Investigation into Aussie Pub Slots Called by Top Regulator
The chief gambling regulator in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has called for an investigation into the extent to which criminals launder money through slot machines in the state’s non-gaming venues. Philip Crawford, chairman of the Independent Liquor and...
Seminole Signature Blocking: LVS Drops Temporary Injunction Pursuit
An LVS Corp.-backed political action committee, “Florida Voters in Charge” (FVC), has withdrawn a request for a temporary restraining order against campaign groups linked to the Seminole tribe. FVC sued the Seminole groups last week, accusing them of using aggressive and underhand...
Macau Junket Meltdown Could Leave Thousands Jobless
On Monday, Macau’s Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) opened a special support counter for workers affected by the closure of Suncity’s junket operations in the gambling hub. An official DSAL source who spoke to The Macau Daily Post said it was unclear how...
Queensland Appeal Court Won’t Toss Case Against $30M Baccarat Whale
A Singaporean baccarat high roller with ties to the online betting industry is being chased for a A$43 million (US$30 million) gambling debt by the Star Gold Coast Casino in Queensland, Australia. Billionaire Dr. Wong Yew Choy failed in his bid to...
Ronaldo Lawyers Want to Block Las Vegas Police Files in Palms Casino Rape Allegation
Lawyers for Cristiano Ronaldo are seeking to suppress Las Vegas Metro Police (LVMPD) records of an investigation into a rape claim made against the soccer star. Las Vegas woman Kathryn Mayorga alleges that Ronaldo raped her at his penthouse at the Palms...
