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Gambling News - 'Legal'
Sports
March 28, 2024
Bookie Tied to Gambling Scandal Counted on Ohtani Link to Boost Business
A recent gambling controversy resulted in the firing of an interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Japanese baseball star, Shohei Ohtani. The case, which is being investigated involved Ippei Mizuhara, a longtime friend and interpreter for the baseball star. Allegations against Mizuhara claim he stole at least $4.5 million from Ohtani’s bank account. The money […]
Sports
March 26, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Says He Never Bet on Sports, Was Unaware of Mizuhara’s Habits
Shohei Ohtani, a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, commented on the recent controversy involving his interpreter and friend, Ippei Mizuhara. For reference, the latter man was recently fired amid a serious gambling offense. Ohtani’s longtime interpreter and friend was accused of transferring a whopping $4.5 million from the baseball star’s […]
Legal
March 25, 2024
Casino Thieves Face Charges and Prosecution; NC Police Raid Illegal Dens
A man in a motorized wheelchair has stolen $5,000 from another guest at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on March 8 but was only made public last Friday. According to the local reports, the victim was playing slot games at the Pittsburgh property. After cashing out and placing his money in his pocket, […]
Legal
March 21, 2024
Bloomberry Ends Hostilities with GGAM via $300M Settlement
Bloomberry Resorts Group, one of the Philippines’ gambling leaders, has at last settled its conflict with Global Gaming Asset Management (GGAM), agreeing to buy its GGAM-owned shares back in a $300 million deal. This would effectively mark the end of a lengthy court battle. The issue stems from Bloomberry’s decision to cancel its contract with […]
Legal
March 20, 2024
Evolution Seeks to Reveal the Identity of Rival Who Alleged Misconduct
Back in 2021, an anonymous company submitted a report in which it alleged that live specialist Evolution had been involved in misconduct and had operated its products in prohibited jurisdictions. Years later, the former company’s identity might finally be revealed, should Evolution’s lawsuit succeed. For reference, Evolution denied the original claims, slamming them as defamatory. […]
Legal
March 19, 2024
Entain Says BetCity’s Failings Have Incurred Damages of $63-169M
Entain’s legal battle against BetCity’s former owners continues as the former company claims damages of between €58 million and €156 million ($63-$169 million). The former company used two different methods to calculate the damages, Casino Nieuws said. For reference, Entain acquired BetCity in a $482 million deal in January 2023. The major acquisition allowed the […]
Legal
March 19, 2024
DraftKings Escalates Prosecution against Former VIP Head
DraftKings, the prominent online sports betting giant, has intensified its legal battle against Michael Hermalyn, the former head of its VIP program, with fresh accusations of corporate espionage. The allegations come in response to Hermalyn’s recent appointment as the president of the VIP division at Fanatics. Hermalyn allegedly misappropriated trade secrets during his time with […]
Legal
March 18, 2024
Raided Cardroom Owner Accepts Plea Deal after Two Years in Court
Joe Vongkaysone, the Texan who ran the state’s biggest poker club, has agreed to plead guilty to a count of participation in organized crime and a single count of gambling promotion. As reported by PokerNews, the man has avoided the charge of keeping a gambling place, thanks to his plea deal. Vongkaysone ran the Watauga […]
Casino
March 18, 2024
Two Rivers Casino Employees Arrested in Roulette Cheating Conspiracy
State police have arrested two employees of Rivers Casino following an investigation into what authorities describe as a complex cheating conspiracy at a Roulette table. Robin Schnepp, a table games dealer, and supervisor Anthony Laush stand accused of aiding at least two players in cheating on multiple occasions, resulting in significant winnings. A Roulette Game […]
Legal
March 15, 2024
Man Who Ran Betting Fund Denies Scamming Investors Out of $500,000
A man from Pennsylvania has denied his involvement in a sports betting fraud case, pleading not guilty to the allegations. The man, Elijah Goshert, allegedly used sports betting investors’ money for personal benefits. For reference, Goshert, 47, is a former telecommunications worker who founded a sports betting fund called the Magellan Sports Fund. He claimed […]