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NY Sweepstakes Casino Ban Awaits Governor’s Signature
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NY Sweepstakes Casino Ban Awaits Governor’s Signature

New York’s anti-sweepstakes bill has passed both chambers and would outlaw dual-currency games immediately if signed into law.
06/18/2025
Legal
Father Sues Argosy Casino, Driver After Son Killed in DWI Crash
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Father Sues Argosy Casino, Driver After Son Killed in DWI Crash

A Missouri father is suing a hotel and driver, alleging that overserved alcohol led to the DWI crash that killed his 25-year-old son.
06/14/2025
Legal
Man Charged With Aliante Casino Murder Could Face Death Penalty
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Man Charged With Aliante Casino Murder Could Face Death Penalty

Aerion Warmsley, the man accused of the Aliante Casino murder, could face the death penalty.
06/13/2025
Legal
Poker Player That Cosplays as Captain Jack Sparrow Arrested
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Poker Player That Cosplays as Captain Jack Sparrow Arrested

Poker player Scotter Clark, known for dressing as Jack Sparrow, was arrested in Tulsa after allegedly stabbing and running over two people.
06/13/2025
Legal
Family Sues Tropicana AC After 2023 Crash Kills 8-Year-Old Boy
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Family Sues Tropicana AC After 2023 Crash Kills 8-Year-Old Boy

Family sues Tropicana Atlantic City, alleging overserving and destruction of evidence in crash that killed 8-year-old boy in 2023.
06/11/2025
Legal
Man Faces Charges After Firework Blast and Theft at PA Casino
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Man Faces Charges After Firework Blast and Theft at PA Casino

A man, Jeremy Allen Hartman, attempted to steal alcohol and then lit off fireworks in a bathroom at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.
06/09/2025
Legal
Sweepstakes Casino Majority Owner Pushing For Complete Control
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Sweepstakes Casino Majority Owner Pushing For Complete Control

VGW majority owner Laurence Escalante is pushing to gain complete control of the company.
06/07/2025
Legal
New York AG Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New York AG Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Casinos

New York AG Letitia James sends cease and desist letters to 26 sweepstakes casinos.
06/07/2025
Legal
Three More States on Deck to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Three More States on Deck to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

Connecticut, Nevada, and Louisiana are on track to ban sweepstakes casinos alongside Montana.
06/04/2025
Legal
Connecticut Gambling Regulator, High 5, Reach $1.5M Settlement
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Connecticut Gambling Regulator, High 5, Reach $1.5M Settlement

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and High 5 agreed to a $1.5 million settlement.
06/02/2025
Legal