Tag: Illegal Gambling
Florida governor signs bill dealing with seized gambling assets into law
On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 5203 into law, which deals with property seized by the Florida Gaming Control... more
Michigan regulator emphasizes commitment to stopping illegal gambling
The Michigan Gaming Control Board Wednesday restated its commitment to identifying and removing unregulated casino-style gambling machines... more
Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter stole money, told lies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime... more
MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles... more
Firing of Ohtani’s interpreter a reminder sports betting is still illegal in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and... more
65% of bets Americans placed on the Super Bowl were illegal: Yield Sec report
According to the American Gaming Association, approximately 68 million Americans were expected to bet on the recent Super Bowl between the... more
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
