Tag: Legal

08/29/23 8:49 PM

DOJ “takes seriously” illegal gambling as college and NFL wagering kicks off

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
As the college football season kicks off in earnest this weekend and the NFL follows a week later, the Department of Justice told state... more
08/19/23 1:07 PM

Athletes’ confidence, competitiveness explain willingness and risk to bet on own games, experts say

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
Allegations of Iowa and Iowa State athletes illegally wagering on sports is one thing. Accusations that some of them bet on games in which... more
08/12/23 4:15 PM

Iowa coach Ferentz says the integrity of the game cannot be compromised as betting probe unfolds

  • John Bohnenkamp, Associated Press
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kirk Ferentz has known for weeks that several of his Iowa football players were under investigation for illegal... more
08/10/23 9:15 PM

Seven more current and former college football players charged in Iowa gambling investigation

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
Jirehl Brock and three other Iowa State football players along with three current or former Iowa football players and a student assistant... more
07/25/23 4:16 PM

Oklahoma attorney general joins lawsuit over tribal gambling agreements, criticizes GOP governor

  • Sean Murphy, Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s new Republican attorney general accused Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday of failing to follow state law and said... more
07/22/23 2:13 PM

Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation renews lawsuit over Alabama casino they say desecrated a sacred site

  • Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — The Muscogee (Creek) Nation has asked a federal appellate court to reinstate its lawsuit against the Poarch Creek Band of... more
07/15/23 1:37 PM

Las Vegas police officer found guilty in string of brazen casino heists could get life sentence

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal jury convicted a Las Vegas police officer Friday on all counts of stealing nearly $165,000 during a trio of... more
07/12/23 8:34 PM

Suspect in Caesars Palace standoff that frightened poolgoers is a fugitive in Colorado kidnapping; bail set at $750K

  • Ken Ritter, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man accused of instigating a hostage standoff and throwing furniture out of a broken 21st-floor window at Caesars Palace... more
07/11/23 8:41 PM

‘I could die today’: Casino employee recalls armed heist at trial of Las Vegas police officer

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — At the trial of a Las Vegas police officer accused in a trio of casino heists, an employee said Tuesday that she had never... more
07/10/23 8:59 PM

Settlement stands in North Dakota gambling case after company retracts scrutinized email

  • Jack Dura, Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A recent settlement between North Dakota’s attorney general and three gambling equipment distributors will stand... more