Taj Mahal can keep Trump’s name; faces anti-money laundering charges
Taj Mahal Casino can keep the Trump name; fined over anti-money laundering violations.
Trump Taj Mahal fined a record $10m for willfully violating Bank Secrecy Act
Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal casino fined a record $10m for willfully violating Bank Secrecy Act but may only pay $50k after bankruptcy.
AGA welcomes FinCEN sportsbook scrutiny; Adam Meyer’s ‘Victim A’ identified
American Gaming Association welcomes FinCEN's increased scrutiny of Vegas sportsbooks; Adam Meyer's $25m extortion 'Victim A' identified.
US Treasury wants casinos to monitor sportsbooks for ‘red flags’
US Treasury Department wants casinos to monitor sportsbook transactions to guard against international betting sites laying off wagers.
Macau casino whale owes junket operators $450m
Chinese coal magnate Lu Zhong Lou said to owe Macau casino junket operators over $450m; Macau to sign money laundering MOU with US watchdog.
Casinos told not to accept customers who work at marijuana dispensaries
US casinos warned not to accept bets from employees of medical marijuana dispensaries unless they subject them to rigorous scrutiny.
Bitcoin value plummets after China bars banks from Bitcoin dealings
China's central bank issues warning to banks not to deal with Bitcoin transactions, causing Bitcoin value to shed 25% in a few hours.
Mt. Gox to log Bitcoin purchases and withdrawals in bid for respectability
The Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange announces it will require users to produce government ID and utility bill to purchase or withdraw Bitcoins.
DoJ indicts Liberty Reserve, “the bank of choice for the criminal underworld”
The US Department of Justice unseals money laundering indictments against Costa Rica-based virtual currency providers Liberty Reserve.
FinCEN guidance on virtual currencies could impact Bitcoin exchanges
US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issues guidance on virtual currencies, suggesting Bitcoin exchanges are in for greater scrutiny.
