Money laundering seems like a pretty far-fetched idea for most who work hard for a living and gambling online simply for the fun of it. However, the black market of the global drug trade is everywhere. Whether you notice it or not, this undercover, illegal industry rakes in billions of […]
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Legal troubles remain for Chicago casino plan
While gaming lovers across Chicago are getting ready to hit the city’s brand new casino, obstacles still remain for those approving the plans. When Illinois lawmakers approved plans for a Las Vegas-style venue, the city of Chicago was ready to be the largest American city with a casino. There are […]
Japan proposes to withhold taxes on winnings by foreigners
The Japanese government is looking over proposals to withhold taxes on winnings by non-resident foreigners at casino resorts. It is said to be studying the tax system as sources claim tax investigations would prove difficult once gamblers left the country. Countries such as South Korea and the US currently employ […]
Malta Casino Mogul Charged With Journalist Murder
Malta casino mogul Yorgen Fenech has been charged with the murder of an anti-corruption journalist. Fenech, one of Malta’s richest men, was arrested earlier this month in connection with the 2017 car-bomb attack on journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. He was charged with murder on Friday. The tycoon was intercepted by […]
PA casino operators say PASS to overpriced casino licenses
The Pennsylvania Gaming Board Control’s auction of the first of five mini-casinos was canceled on Wednesday after receiving no bids for the overpriced casino licenses. It was quite an embarrassing moment for the PGCB, which went ahead with the auction, only for it to be closed just 60 seconds later. […]
MGM sues US government over tribal casino proposal
MGM sues the federal government for allowing a new tribal casino to open near one of its resorts. The company has expressed worry over the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Indian tribes opening a new casino in East Windsor, Connecticut, close to its own Springfield, Massachusetts, venue in the past. MGM […]
Indiana PAC hold public meeting lobbying government official to approve casino license
The Advance West Central Indiana PAC has started holding public meetings to discuss plans for a new casino in Vigo County. Around 25 people were present at the group’s first forum, which is supporting the effort to build a new gambling venue. Chairman of the political action committee, John Collett, […]