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New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying ‘loot boxes’ promote gambling
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general has sued video game developer Valve, claiming the “loot boxes” found in Counter-Strike and... more
U.S. consumer sentiment slumping, analysts say
A post-government-shutdown recovery in consumer sentiment has been aborted, according to a Jefferies Equity Research analysis, published... more
Florida Gaming Control Commission shuts down three illegal gambling locations
Calvin Coolidge lives again. The name of the 30th president was used as a code name for a recent operation conducted by the Florida Gaming... more
Brightstar Lottery, California Lottery reach six-year contract agreement
Brightstar Lottery on Tuesday announced that its subsidiary, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a six-year instant ticket... more
Florida: Florida Gaming Control Commision, with help from Homeland Security and IRS, seizes illegal machines
The Florida Gaming Control Commission recently assisted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations and the... more
Michigan: Man sentenced to running illegal gambling operation
The Michigan Gaming Control Board on Thursday announced the sentencing of a man involved in an illegal gambling operation at Pfeffer’s... more
Loto-Québec to build new gaming hall in Saguenay
Loto-Québec on Friday announced the development of a new gaming hall in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. Salon de jeux de Saguenay will transform... more
Nevada regulators uphold 15-year ban, $100K fine for trainer whose horses tested positive for methamphetamine
Despite a plea from horse trainer Ricardo Castillo, the Nevada Gaming Commission upheld a $100,000 fine and banned him from racing for 15... more
Unregulated gambling operator Pace-O-Matic found liable for convenience store attendant robbery-murder
Pace-O-Matic, an unregulated gambling company operating in the “skill” gambling industry, and manufacturing partner Miele... more
How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities
The indictments announced Thursday of a poker cheating ring involving NBA figures and backed by the mafia emphasized their alleged... more
