Tag Archives: ReadWrite

Former tribal gaming manager sentenced for multimillion-dollar theft and federal tax fraud

A former manager for a tribal gaming company has been sentenced after pleading guilt to theft and tax fraud. 36-year-old Michael Anthony Houser has been sentenced to a total of 106 months in prison for one count of theft concerning … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Former tribal gaming manager sentenced for multimillion-dollar theft and federal tax fraud

Multiple defendants in NBA illegal gambling case are discussing plea deals

Three NBA figures embroiled in the NBA’s illegal gambling case are discussing plea deals, according to court records. The legal timeline for the NBA illegal gambling investigation could get shorter for some, as several figures on the 31-strong case are … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Multiple defendants in NBA illegal gambling case are discussing plea deals

New Caesars venue opens its doors to the trackside sportsbook, bar, and restaurant

Caesars Entertainment has opened a new sportsbook venue at New Jersey’s Monmouth Park, complete with a Shake Shack, bar, and more. The 16,000-square-foot trackside venue is called Caesars Sportsbook, opening with a ribbon-cutting event on November 22. The sportsbook venue … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on New Caesars venue opens its doors to the trackside sportsbook, bar, and restaurant

UK suspends Deadheat Racing’s license amid social responsibility and AML concerns

The UK’s Gambling Commission has suspended Deadheat Racing’s operating license after raising concerns about social responsibility and possible anti money laundering failures. Deadheat Racing has been operating with General Betting Standard licenses since January 2015, which let the company offer … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on UK suspends Deadheat Racing’s license amid social responsibility and AML concerns

Maryland Gaming Commission tells two casinos to ‘immediately cease and desist’

The Maryland Gaming Commission has slapped two casinos with ‘cease-and-desist’ letters, effective immediately. Two casinos have been delivered cease-and-desist letters by the Maryland Gaming Commission after the organization found that they had been operating games to those in Maryland without … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Maryland Gaming Commission tells two casinos to ‘immediately cease and desist’

BHA judicial panel hits Kitts and Higgins with major bans in Hillsin betting scandal

British racing officials have handed out some of the toughest integrity penalties seen in years after an independent disciplinary panel concluded that jockey Dylan Kitts and a sort of stand-in owner, John Higgins, worked together to keep the horse Hillsin … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on BHA judicial panel hits Kitts and Higgins with major bans in Hillsin betting scandal

NCAA sports betting rule change rolled back to keep ban for student athletes in place

Following a 30-day test run, a proposal to allow student athletes and staff to bet on professional sports has been rolled back. Having been put in place from November 1 by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) Division I leadership … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on NCAA sports betting rule change rolled back to keep ban for student athletes in place

Temple infractions decisions cite sports betting violations by athlete and staff members

An investigation into sports betting violations has led to three infractions decisions against a Temple student athlete and two staff members. The NCAA Committee on Infractions released three infractions decisions on November 21, all related to sports betting violations in … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Temple infractions decisions cite sports betting violations by athlete and staff members

Northern Ireland and Gibraltar on opposite sides in UK gambling tax hike debate

The fractious and polarized nature of the UK gambling tax hike debate is well publicized, with the ruling Labour government’s plans supported by think-tanks and reform campaigners, in contrast to the defensive position taken by the gambling industry.  However, the … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Northern Ireland and Gibraltar on opposite sides in UK gambling tax hike debate

Houston gambling den busted, with over $9,000 seized and one charged

A gambling den in Houston was busted by local police, which involved the seizure of $9,000 and resulted in one individual being charged. Detectives from Constable Mark Herman’s Regulatory Enforcement Unit responded to anonymous tips pointing to a location believed … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Houston gambling den busted, with over $9,000 seized and one charged