State regulators are alleging five violations of gambling laws during the first three months of sports betting in Deadwood.<\/p>\n
The allegations involve a total of 12 casinos, betting operators and workers.<\/p>\n
The new gambling option began Sept. 9 and is limited to the city of Deadwood. The accusations are made by the Commission on Gaming, which meets Wednesday. <\/p>\n
Most of the allegations relate to accepting sports bets of more than $1,000 the state limit. The commission can punish the violations by revoking or suspending gaming licenses. It can also impose fines up to $100,000 per violation. <\/p>\n
Some of the casinos, operators and workers have come to agreements with the commission that say they admit or don't deny the conduct alleged in the complaint.<\/p>\n
Allegations <\/p>\n
Internet Sports International is accused of accepting a $1,550 bet Sept. 18 at the Gold Dust casino on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons game. <\/p>\n
Cadillac Jack's and its operator BetMGM are accused of accepting a $3,000 bet for the same game on the same day. <\/p>\n
Cadillac Jack's and BetMGM are also accused of accepting a $1,300 bet Sept. 20 on the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game.<\/p>\n
BetMGM has a third accusation for accepting a $1,500 bet Sept. 19 at Tin Lizzie on the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Miami Dolphins game. <\/p>\n
Deadwood Mountain Grand and operator IGT are accused of a different kind of violation. They allegedly allowed seven futures bets for the World Series on Oct. 26, even though futures aren't allowed under state law. <\/p>\n
Resolved cases<\/p>\n
Tin Lizzie was accused of failing to notify the commission when it learned on Sept. 19 that its sports betting system was capable of accepting bets over $1,000. The casino has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine. It will be fined $1,500 more if it has another violation in the next 12 months. <\/p>\n
A casino worker has agreed to a $350 fine after being accused of failing to notify the commission after issuing a $1,500 wager on Sept. 19. The wager was on the Eagles v. Dolphins game. <\/p>\n
Two workers have admitted to issuing the $3,000 bet Oct. 18 on the Buccaneers v. Falcons game. One will be fined $350 and the other will be fined $150. <\/p>\n
Another worker will pay a $150 fine after admitting to issuing the $1,300 wager Sept. 20 on the Lions v. Packers game. <\/p>\n
Two workers will be fined $150 each after admitting to accepting the futures bets on Oct. 26. <\/p>\n
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