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Sports
July 4, 2024
Court Decision Threatens DraftKings’ NFT Enterprises
DraftKings, the prominent online sportsbook operator, is grappling with significant legal and business challenges. A US Judge in Massachusetts recently denied DraftKings’ motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit related to its non-fungible tokens (NFTs), while the operator may also be considering selling off its unsuccessful VSiN media business at a significant loss. NFT Tech […]
Legal
July 3, 2024
DraftKings Extortion Case Plaintiff Revealed as Steven Jacobs
The legal battle over the alleged DraftKings customer data leak took a dramatic turn as Steven Jacobs, the attorney representing the anonymous plaintiff, confirmed that he himself was the plaintiff. This revelation corroborates earlier reports and speculation based on court filings and statements on social media and should significantly affect the ongoing court proceedings. The […]
Casino
June 28, 2024
Blackjack Win Leads to Unexpected Jackpot Denial at MGM Grand Detroit
Denise Ezell, a woman from Michigan, is suing MGM Grand Detroit after they refused to pay her a $127,000 jackpot she had won playing progressive blackjack. The 65-year-old has been gambling at the casino for more than two decades and filed a complaint in the US District Court Eastern District of Michigan asking for the […]
Legal
June 27, 2024
Court Dismisses Some of Aristocrat’s Claims against L&W
The Nevada District Court has dismissed some of Aristocrat Leisure’s claims against Light & Wonder, allowing only key claims to move forward. For context, the former company filed the suit earlier this year, alleging that the latter has committed an intellectual property violation. Speaking of which, Judge Gloria Navarro allowed the copyright and trade secret-related […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
DraftKings Employee Accused of Information Leak, Aiding Extortion
A new lawsuit alleges a senior-ranking employee of DraftKings aided an extortionist, who threatened to kill a New York bettor and asked him to pay a substantial sum to a recognizable sports betting influencer. The case was reportedly filed with the Supreme Court in Queens County, New York, by a person who withheld his identity. […]
Legal
June 25, 2024
Court of Appeals Sides with US Betting Operators in Infringement Case
A few years ago, Beteiro filed lawsuits against a number of leading sports betting operators in the United States. The legal action involved BetMGM, DraftKings, bet365 and FanDuel among others with lawsuits filed both in 2021 and 2022. In its legal challenge, Beteiro claimed GPS patent infringement by the leading betting operators. Beteiro’s primary issue […]
Legal
June 20, 2024
Lawsuit Against Casino That Withheld $3M Win Granted Leave to Appeal
The Michigan Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal in a woman’s lawsuit against a casino’s online platform that denied the gambler over $3 million in winnings. In 2023, a split panel at the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that, in the Davis v. BetMGM LLC case, the gambler’s fraud, conversion, and breach of contract […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Wrongful Death Trial Begins over Patron’s Passing in California Casino
Earlier this week, a state court jury in California heard the opening statements in a lawsuit alleging wrongful death at a casino in Bell Gardens. The incident dates back to 2022 when one casino patron, Jonathan Jung, passed away after being restrained by casino security at the Bicycle Casino. Family members of the deceased patron […]
Legal
June 18, 2024
North Carolina Casino Project Implicated in Corruption Scandal
A burgeoning corruption scandal in North Carolina has surfaced, linking campaign donations and casino developments to high-ranking state lawmakers and local officials. Former Rockingham County Commissioner Craig Travis filed a lawsuit alleging an intricate web of corruption, political manipulation, and campaign finance violations aimed at securing a casino in Stokesdale. Interested Parties Engaged in Intense […]
Legal
June 18, 2024
High 5 to Pay Back Millions as WA Deems Its Products Illegal
High 5 Games, a New York-based gaming company, has found itself in hot water as its social casino apps have been labeled as “illegal gambling” in Washington. Western Washington District Court Judge Tiffany Cartwright determined that the company’s products violate the state’s gambling rules, potentially forcing High 5 to pay back the money it took […]
