FanDuel Class Action in California Withdrawn but Might Come Back Summary California resident Martin Beltran filed a class action in July alleging that FanDuel’s daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests are gambling, not games of skill, and therefore unlawful in the state. The suit accused FanDuel of breaching California’s Unfair Competition Law, the Consumer Legal Remedies […]
Police Facing Lawsuit by ex-South Carolina Coroner after Raid on a Poker Game Summary Former Richland County coroner Gary Watts has filed a lawsuit against the Irmo Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) after last year’s raid on an office where a private poker game was taking place. Watts says the […]
Baton Rouge Woman Faces Arrest for Scam Tied to Casino Money Laundering Summary The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old Ashana K. Webb on charges including bank fraud, theft exceeding $25,000 and unlawful transfer of funds. Investigators allege Webb led a phishing campaign in early May that targeted Neighbors Federal Credit Union members, tricking […]
Study Blasts Quality of New Jersey Casinos, Ties It to Smoking Summary A recent NJ.com air-quality study, highlighted by Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, finds hazardous indoor air on Atlantic City casino floors linked to second-hand smoke. The NGO says casino claims about advanced filtration are overstated and cannot eliminate the harms from tobacco smoke. An […]
HK Makes History Approving Bill to Legalise Basketball Betting Summary Hong Kong’s legislature approved the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 11 September, paving the way for regulated basketball wagering. The measure passed by 77 votes in favour, two against and two abstentions. The bill permits the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs to grant […]
Delta Force reveals new season, “War Ablaze” Summary Team Jade has announced Season “War Ablaze” for Delta Force, arriving on PC, console and mobile on 23 September. The update adds a Recon Operator called Raptor who uses drones for intel, a new Warfare map named Fault set among ancient ruins with dense fog and the […]
Embark unleashes The Finals Season 8 Summary Embark Studios has launched Season 8 of THE FINALS — titled “GAME TIME” — bringing a major visual and gameplay update focused on more immersive destruction alongside new weapons, competitive tools and quality-of-life features. The headline changes include Smooth Destruction (buildings and suspended structures react and break more […]
LETTER: A better way to collect tax dollars Summary The letter argues that before the 1913 income tax the federal government raised sufficient revenue through tariffs and excise taxes to fund major national projects, including the transcontinental railroad, and to wage wars. The writer contends the introduction of the federal income tax has enabled corruption […]
Caesars reports major support for Caesars Palace Times Square at public hearing Summary The public hearing process for the Caesars Palace Times Square proposal has concluded and Caesars reports a clear majority of public support. Two in-person hearings drew hundreds of supporters (with many turned away due to capacity limits) and thousands of written submissions […]
Grand Sierra Resort to start construction on $1bn concert and sports venue at end of September Summary Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) will break ground on a 300,000-square-foot concert and sports arena in downtown Reno on 30 September 2025. The arena — designed for concerts, special events and sports such as basketball — will seat more […]
