Latest Articles By Andrew O'Malley (32)
Trusted Nonprofit Manager Stole $1.8M to Fund Gambling Habit at Local Casinos
A former operations manager for the Fresno Arts Council (FAC) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing more than $1.8 million in public funds over nearly four years. She used the money to fund her gambling habit, as well as for vacations and covering personal expenses. Suliana Caldwell entered...
European Doctors Call Gambling a Public Health Crisis, Demand Urgent Reform
Europe’s most influential medical body is calling for sweeping reform of gambling legislation and declares the industry a public health crisis that needs immediate legislative action at both national and...
Louisiana Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos with Unanimous House Vote
Louisiana’s House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that aims to ban online sweepstakes gaming. Lawmakers voted 99-0 in favor of passage on April 14, with six abstentions. Rep. Laurie...
US Mail Carrier Accused of $630,000 Theft Scheme to Fund Gambling Habit
A former Sacramento County mail carrier faces 11 federal counts after he allegedly stole hundreds of checks, credit cards, gift cards and debit cards he was entrusted to deliver. He...
Inside DraftKings’ $1M Political Play to Protect Sports Betting and Unlock iGaming in Ohio
A super political action committee (PAC) funded by the parent company of DraftKings has spent more than $1 million on advertising to support more than a dozen Ohio Republican legislative...
MotorCity and Golden Nugget Invest Millions, But Poker Still Doesn’t Make the Cut
Two notable U.S. casinos announced significant renovation projects this month, promising guests upgraded hotel rooms, updated gaming floors, new dining options, and modernized technology. MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit and...
Washington D.C. iGaming Bill Could Unlock Shared Poker Liquidity Across States
A new bill in Washington, D.C. would legalize iGaming in the District, and the fine print includes a provision relevant to poker players. Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder introduced the...
Illinois House Passes Credit Card Gambling Ban in 100-1 Vote, Moves it to Senate
Illinois lawmakers have taken a significant step toward cutting the link between credit and gambling, advancing legislation that would prohibit the use of credit cards at casinos, ban ATMs inside...
Texas Holds Onto $2M Seized From The Lodge Card Club Despite Not Filing Charges
The deadline came and went on Wednesday without the Texas authorities filing any criminal charges against The Lodge Card Club. However, the state didn’t return the $2 million-plus it seized...
New Ohio Bills Signal Trouble for Future iGaming Legalization There
Two new bills in Ohio would completely ban online sports betting, cap bet sizes at $100, and stop bets on college sports. A group of Republican lawmakers introduced these bills...
