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Statement By The Table Mountain Rancheria Tribal Council And Casino Board Of Directors

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The Table Mountain Rancheria Tribal Council and Casino Board of Directors are preparing to “Welcome Back” guests on Monday, June 8, 2020 with doors opening from 10am until 2am and closing from 2am to 10am for continuous sanitation of the property.

On Monday, March 16, 2020 Table Mountain Casino ‘Voluntarily Closed’ as a precaution to the nationwide COVID-19 Pandemic and the CDC Recommendations, and in collaboration with Governor Newsom and our local Government.

During our twelve (12) week closure, our Casino and Rancheria teams have collaborated on an extensive and aggressive Health and Sanitation Program that emphasizes the safety, health and protection of our guests, team members and Tribe.

Upon arrival to our property, you will see firsthand our New Standards of Operations are as follows:

  • The Casino Floor will be open to a 25% capacity of #750 active slot machines to allow for social distancing
  • There will be a Guest occupancy level of 650 during the first phase of opening
  • Guests must be active players, as no loitering will be permitted
  • Mandatory temperature readings will be taken at the entrance doors. Guests with temperatures over 100.1 will be given a courtesy 2nd reading after five minutes; if temperature remains high, entry will be denied
  • Guests age 65 and older and/or anyone with underlying health issues should follow CDC/Government guidelines on attending group events
  • Masks are required upon entry and throughout your visit
  • Club Cards are required for entry (Hosts will be available in the queue for sign-ups and reprints of Club Cards)
  • Social Distancing decals have been placed throughout the property
  • Table Games, Poker and Bingo will be closed until further notice
  • Valet service will not be offered at this time
  • No bus program will be offered at this time
  • Food and Beverage: Eagles Landing Restaurant and the Mountain Feast Buffet will be closed until further notice
  • TM Café will be open with a limited menu and all orders will be served in to-go containers
  • The Mountain Feast Buffet will be utilized as a seating area to eat with a social distancing set up
  • No children age 17 and under will be permitted on the property
  • We have converted to a NO SMOKING property, with a designated limited access outside smoking area
  • Plexiglass has been installed at our Club Hosts “Help Stations” and at our Casino cages
  • Nearly 250 Sanitation Stations have been placed throughout our property for our Guests and Team Members to access
  • Our Team Members have been provided with a mandatory social distancing training program and issued masks as a mandatory part of their uniform; gloves have been issued to be utilized as a precautionary tool based on their job duties
  • Our TMC ‘Clean Team’ will be providing continuous sanitation throughout business hours, and at any time a guest may request their machine be sanitized for their comfort

As we enter this phase of reopening, the Tribal Council and Casino Board of Directors would like to remind our property guests that we are in this together and yes, it will take time to adjust to our new Standards of Operations as they are a necessity for all of our health and safety.

In advance, we would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we welcome you back.

Our Tribal Council and Casino Board of Directors would like to recognize and thank our Tribal Nation’s Leaders as we unite and implement our ‘Extensive Health and Sanitation Protocols’ for the protection of our guests, team members and Tribal people.

This has been an unprecedented road that we have traveled to bring stability to our Tribal Governments. Table Mountain Rancheria commends your leadership and we will continue to join forces with Tribal Nations, Governor Newsom, the CDC and local governments for the protection of our communities.

Stay safe on this journey as we welcome our guests back.

SOURCE Table Mountain Casino

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Casino ATM Scam in Edmonton Reveals Money Laundering and Drug Links

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Law enforcement in Alberta continues to search for the last suspect in a sophisticated fraud operation that targeted ATMs in Edmonton-area casinos and resulted in over CAD 1 million ($720,487) in losses throughout Western Canada.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has confirmed that Hisham Ismaeel, 28, remains at large with a province-wide warrant for his arrest. He faces charges of fraud exceeding $5000 and possessing proceeds of crime. Police have already arrested four other men linked to the scheme. Investigators describe the operation as a well-planned effort to exploit financial systems and clean dirty money.

The accused, Elliot Miao, 42, Van Bau Ta, 39, Hassan Jaafar Haydar Ahmad, 37, and Dennis Jones, 42, showed up in the Alberta Court of Justice last week. They face charges from fraud and money laundering to owning criminal property. Miao also has a narcotics trafficking charge after police found cocaine when they searched with warrants.

Investigators claim the group made coordinated withdrawals at several casino ATMs, timing their transactions to avoid getting caught. This action messed up ATM networks in the area and showed flaws in the systems that banks and casinos use to stop misuse.

The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region led an investigation that involved six search warrants in Edmonton. The Edmonton Police Service, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), and several banks supported this effort. Officials said the case shows how teamwork between public agencies and the private sector plays a key role in combating modern financial crime.

AGLC representatives pointed out that casino operators in the province must follow strict reporting and surveillance rules under Canada’s anti-money laundering laws. The specific casinos affected remain unnamed, but the Edmonton region has seven licensed facilities. AGLC said its policies helped spot problems and backed the RCMP’s investigation.

Compliance experts say this fraud shows how criminals change their methods to take advantage of weak spots in reporting limits and transaction checks. They claim that casinos, which deal with lots of cash, are still easy targets unless they keep improving their detection systems and teach their front-line workers to notice coordinated actions like several big withdrawals happening one after another.

For now, the case highlights both the money and crime aspects of casino-related fraud. Besides the million-dollar losses, finding drugs during the raids points to a bigger criminal operation where financial crimes and drug dealing overlap.

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Bragg Confirms Cyber Attack – Hackers Access Internal IT Systems

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Bragg Gaming Group, a leading online gaming technology provider, has confirmed a major cybersecurity incident that compromised its internal IT infrastructure in the early hours of Saturday, August 16, 2025.

The company detected unauthorized intrusion attempts that successfully breached its internal network, triggering an immediate and comprehensive incident response.

Key Takeaways

  • Bragg Gaming Group experienced a cybersecurity breach involving access to internal IT systems.

  • No customer personal data or payment information appears to have been compromised.

  • The company has enacted full containment and investigation protocols.

Details of the Breach

According to a preliminary forensic analysis by Bragg’s internal security team, the attack was a targeted breach aimed at the company’s internal computer environment. While the exact method of intrusion is still under investigation, early indicators suggest a sophisticated exploit of internal network vulnerabilities.

Fortunately, the company’s customer-facing systems, including sensitive user data and financial information, appear to have been unaffected. Bragg’s existing encryption protocols and access control systems successfully prevented the attackers from accessing customer information.

Immediate Response Measures

In response to the breach, Bragg launched a multi-tiered containment strategy, including:

  • Network Segmentation to isolate affected systems

  • Enhanced Monitoring of data flows across its Remote Games Server (RGS) platform

  • Security Audits of critical infrastructure, including the Bragg Hub and PAM systems

  • Engagement of Independent Cybersecurity Experts to assist in incident analysis and system hardening

Bragg’s Security Operations Center has also elevated its alert level, initiating 24/7 monitoring across all server clusters and network endpoints. In addition, company-wide penetration testing is now underway to proactively identify any residual vulnerabilities.

Business Continuity Maintained

Despite the severity of the breach, Bragg reports that its operations remain unaffected. All gaming services, including iCasino and sportsbook offerings across regulated markets, continue to function without disruption.

“While this incident is deeply concerning, we are confident in the rapid and thorough response initiated by our team,” a company spokesperson stated. “We remain committed to protecting our infrastructure, our partners, and most importantly, our players.”

Looking Ahead

As part of its response, Bragg has also launched mandatory security awareness training for all employees to reinforce best practices and prevent future incidents.

Cybersecurity analysts will continue working with Bragg to determine the full scope of the attack, improve system resilience, and maintain the trust of its users and stakeholders.

Bragg’s handling of the incident highlights both the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats and the importance of robust, responsive defense systems in the digital gaming sector.

Source: cybersecuritynews.com

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AGCO Removes Cap on Seller Commission for Charitable Lottery Products

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated several lottery policies to remove the cap on seller commission for Paper Raffles and Media Bingo, along with removing the prohibition on Catch the Ace paper lotteries, to align with other charitable lottery products.

Licensed charities may now negotiate commissions directly with sellers and determine commissions, provided they are reasonable and tied to the cost of service provided by the seller.

These updates further the AGCO’s commitment to adopt an outcomes-based regulatory approach and reduce burden for the charitable gaming sector. Local charitable organizations will have greater flexibility to make decisions that best serve their fundraising objectives.

Important Reminders

• Charities must still receive approval for other expenses incurred under their licence and retain receipts for seller commission paid.

• Licensing authorities will not require documentation to be submitted as part of the application process, however, charities are still subject to audit to determine compliance.

• Charities are reminded of their legal requirement to meet their obligations under the Criminal Code and with respect to conducting and managing a charitable gaming scheme.

• As with all licensed charitable lottery events, charities must take the necessary steps to ensure that they are conducting and managing the lottery event within Ontario.

For charitable gaming-related inquiries, email an AGCO Eligibility Officer at [email protected] or call AGCO Customer Service at 1-800-522-2876, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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