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Is it legal for a casino to destroy a report involving negligence that resulted in an injury with broken bones? The incident occurred after a concert, while we were walking to our car through the motel side of the casino.
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answered on May 16, 2025
If you were injured on casino property and a report of the incident was created, that report may be considered an important piece of evidence. While a casino is not required to keep every document forever, destroying a negligence or incident report after an injury—especially if done deliberately... View More 
Is it illegal for a family member over the age of 21 to place a sports bet online for me if I am underage, using online sportsbooks?
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answered on May 15, 2025
In Louisiana, it is indeed illegal for someone over 21 to place sports bets on behalf of an underage individual. State laws clearly set the legal betting age at 21, and placing bets for anyone younger than that age would be considered unlawful.
Even if the person placing the bet is a close... View More
I want to know if a license is required to hold bingo games at a private campground in Lower Township, Cape May, NJ. The games are only open to residents and private owners of the park. Participants need to purchase bingo cards, but there is no additional fee to play. The camp owners are concerned... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In New Jersey, bingo games are generally regulated under specific state laws, particularly if they involve any type of prize or monetary exchange. Since participants are required to purchase bingo cards, even though there’s no additional fee to play, this could still fall under the category of... View More
I experienced two separate incidents at a casino where a security guard in a red suit slapped me on the back of the shoulder as he walked past me. The incidents occurred first in early to mid-April and then again last week in early May. I did not engage in any illegal behavior, and I was not asked... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
What happened to you matters, and you deserve to feel safe and respected in any public space. Unwanted physical contact, especially when it triggers PTSD or emotional distress, is not something you have to just accept or ignore. Since this happened more than once and you were not doing anything... View More
I'm personally interested in whether it's illegal to retain and search for player props and sports gambling data after the games have occurred. I've noticed that services like ChatGPT won't provide past player props, which makes me wonder if there's a legal restriction... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
The retention and searching of player props and sports gambling data after the games have occurred is generally not illegal. In most cases, the data itself isn’t restricted by law, and individuals or companies are free to collect and analyze sports statistics for various purposes, such as... View More
I have been summoned to appear in court due to charges related to a gambling scheme in horse racing. I am seeking a criminal lawyer with experience in horse racing cases. Can you advise on how to find such a lawyer or any suggestions for dealing with these charges?
answered on May 12, 2025
I do not know how you identify specific lawyes with past experience defending illegal horse gambling schemes, other than googling news reports and articles about others charged in the past with these crimes, and looking to see if their lawyer is mentioned, or looking up those defendants by name in... View More
I was injured at a casino in late March around 10:30 PM, sustaining a broken pelvis. I went to the emergency room immediately due to severe pain. Initially, an attorney took my case but then declined it, stating they couldn't find the person responsible, despite facial recognition and witness... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
I’m really sorry you’re going through this — dealing with a serious injury like a broken pelvis is hard enough without feeling like people are avoiding responsibility. If the casino promised to file a report but there’s no record of it, that raises real concerns about whether they followed... View More
I visited a casino and lost my car key, which was held by security for four days without informing me, despite my multiple checks with lost and found. This forced me to sleep in my car and left me hungry without assistance. Additionally, the police were involved after my children reported me... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
I'm really sorry you had to go through such a distressing experience. Being left without your car key, basic needs, or communication while the casino security had the key the entire time is unacceptable — especially after you checked in with lost and found multiple times. The involvement of... View More
I lost $4,000 on a gaming app for real money that doesn't provide gambling resources and encourages users to make deposits. I was unable to find any terms of service before playing and when I contacted customer service, I received pre-written responses and no answers regarding gambling... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In this situation, you may have a potential case against the gaming app, especially if it lacks proper transparency and fails to provide essential gambling resources. Many gambling-related apps are required by law to offer resources for responsible gambling, such as self-exclusion options, limits... View More
I work at a casino, and during a private conversation with a few coworkers about religion, our manager overheard us and warned that discussing religion at work would lead to us being sent home and receiving a point as a disciplinary action. There aren't any known policies about discussing... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
This is a touchy situation. While you obviously have a constitutional right to freedom of religion, there may be reasonable limitations regarding bringing your particular religious beliefs into the workplace. For instance, if you are one of few Christians at a particular job and several Muslims are... View More
I made a bet with a friend that the first person to cave would lose. My friend can't eat junk food, and I can't play video games. We both said "I quit" at the same time, but I grabbed my controller 2 seconds after he ate the junk food. Would this situation be considered a win... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In this situation, it seems that both you and your friend technically "caved" at the same time, but the tiebreaker comes down to who did what first. Since you grabbed your controller just 2 seconds after your friend ate junk food, it could be argued that he technically broke the condition... View More
I have a gambling problem, and my friend, who is banned from the casino, gave me money to gamble for him. I lost both his money and mine in the process. There was no specific agreement on what would happen if the money was lost. Now, he is pressing charges for theft and has threatened to have my... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In this situation, you could be facing legal and personal consequences, but it's important to approach this carefully. If your friend is pressing theft charges, it’s crucial to understand that theft typically requires the intent to permanently deprive someone of their property. Since there... View More
I am an employee at a casino in Louisiana. I inadvertently allowed an underage construction worker to enter the casino as part of his job duties early Monday morning, around 2:10 AM. We were instructed to check IDs from 11 PM to 3 AM only on Saturdays, and there were no specific guidelines about... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
It’s possible that you could face disciplinary action for allowing an underage worker onto the casino floor, especially since casinos are heavily regulated regarding age restrictions for entry. While you may not have been aware of the worker's age, and you followed the general ID-checking... View More
I use CashApp to gamble and receive money through Bitcoin. My account was locked three weeks ago, despite having completed the verification process as requested. CashApp created a case number but has not responded to my inquiries or provided any updates. I’m concerned about the delay and its... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Typically, platforms like CashApp reserve the right to suspend accounts if they suspect fraudulent activity or violations of their terms, which may include using the service for gambling if it is prohibited. Additionally, the Bank Secrecy Act (31 U.S.C. § 5311 et seq.) requires financial... View More
I won $474 at an online casino in February. However, on April 1st, the casino abruptly switched my winnings to gold coins instead of actual money coins. Despite their initial claim that my winnings were being processed, I never received the money. When I tried to contact their customer support, it... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That situation sounds incredibly frustrating, especially after being told your winnings were being processed. If the casino confirmed your $474 payout and later switched it to virtual "gold coins" without warning, that could be seen as deceptive or fraudulent behavior. Casinos—online or... View More
i am asking because i created a google document (2-parted) exposing a large internet figure "Santino" Alias:22freshfrenchfries for defending known pedophiles and covering the evidence up.
they threw a cease-and-desist at me and my team as a last-ditch effort in shutting us up, we... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
A cease and desist letter sent over Discord is not automatically legally binding, but it can be a formal request for you to stop specific actions. It is essentially a warning, often used before taking legal action, such as filing a lawsuit. If you disregard it, the person sending it could decide to... View More
I have a concern regarding my experience with an online casino, Pulsz Bingo, where I suspect there may be wrongdoing. I noticed that pop-ups frequently appear during critical gameplay moments, such as when my balance drops below a certain amount. These pop-ups prevent me from stopping the reels... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
It’s understandable to feel frustrated and suspicious, especially when the pop-ups interfered with your gameplay and the casino blocked you right after you raised concerns. The refund and account closure may have been their way of avoiding further disputes, but it also leaves you without clarity... View More
My friend was recently arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, which was allegedly meth, after being seen on video dropping something in a casino back in January. A warrant for his arrest was not issued until three months later. He has no prior offenses related to controlled... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Yes, the video from January can potentially be used as evidence in your friend's possession charge, as it shows an incident that may be linked to the alleged crime. Even though the arrest warrant was issued months later, the video can serve as key evidence that helps establish the timeline of... View More
My husband is currently in the Wichita Falls County Jail on a federal hold from Oklahoma related to possession of a controlled substance charge that occurred at a casino. He also has a related charge in Wichita Falls, Texas. What can I do to help get him released?
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
To help your husband, the first step is to contact an attorney who is experienced with federal charges and the specific laws in Oklahoma and Texas. They can help you understand the legal process and options for securing his release. Since he is on federal hold, it’s likely that the charges will... View More
I recently experienced an incident at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, CA, where I hit my first jackpot in over 13 years of visiting. Instead of receiving my winnings, I was approached by three officers who did not identify themselves and forced me off the property without explanation from casino... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2025
You have legitimate grounds for concern regarding how the casino handled your jackpot win and removal from the property. California law requires casinos to follow strict protocols for jackpot payouts, and security personnel should properly identify themselves before escorting patrons from the... View More
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