Tag: Illegal Gambling
Ohio illegal gambling operators face convictions
Four men in Stark County, Ohio, face substantial prison sentences for crimes including tax evasion, illegal gambling, money laundering and... more
Florida: Legislature considers bills to eliminate and increase penalties for illegal slot machines
Illegal slot machines have long been a problem in Florida. In May 2023, the Tampa Bay Times published a story that claimed there were 70... more
Michigan regulator tells three online gambling companies to cease and desist
Three online gaming companies in Michigan received cease-and-desist letters from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) for operating... more
Florida: Ex-nightclub owner sentenced to 71 months for charges including illegal sports gambling
Former Florida nightclub owner Dion De Cesare has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for running an illegal sports gambling... more
Florida: Local residents seek crackdown on illegal gambling establishments in Havana
In Havana, Florida, residents have raised concerns about the proliferation of internet cafes that, according to the Florida Gaming Control... more
Alabama lawmakers advocate for stricter gaming laws following illegal casino activities
Growing concern over illegal gaming has prompted State Representative Andy Whitt to advocate for more stringent statewide regulations in... more
Ohio: Cincinnati investigation related to gambling finds no other evidence of betting on college baseball
CINCINNATI (AP) — An investigation into Cincinnati baseball related to interactions with a gambler found two secondary NCAA violations... more
Michigan among seven states asking Justice Department to regulate offshore sites
The Michigan Gaming Control Board Thursday announced that it has joined a coalition of regulators from seven gaming states urging the U.S.... more
Illegal gambling revenue is U.S. is $511 billion per year: American Gaming Association study
Despite commercial and tribal gaming being legal in 36 states, many American still gamble with illegal or unregulated sportsbooks and... more
Philippines shuts 214 illegal online gambling operations
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Philippine officials say they have shut down at least 214 illegal Chinese offshore gambling operations and... more
