It seems that a string of online casinos have been participating in questionable practices as of late.  The latest instance that has caused a few heads to turn emanated from Online Casino La Isla, where a laptop computer was stolen containing private information of the casinos members.  Not only does this incident address physical security concerns of La Isla's operations, it brings into question the fact that La Isla's players private information was being stored on a laptop to begin with.

Whether or not a laptop was really stolen, and was the casinos excuse for leaking information to third-party affiliates, the fact remains that this online casino did not do all they could to safeguard their most precious assets - the players themselves.  Despite the fantastic explanation of a laptop being stolen, their is no excuse for leaving private information exposed with such vulnerabilities.

What prompted La Isla management to report the story was because players started to receive unsolicited emails announcing a fake promotion that warranted the players to make a deposit.  The emails were addressed from laislacasino@cashette.com, which the casino says have been traced to Cashette Inc. in Freemont, California.  The email could have easily been created and tapped into from an outside hacker, thus giving no substantial proof that Cashette Inc. was responsible for the string of doctored emails.

In addition to La Isla, several other online casinos operated out of a single network have been accused of offering bonuses to players upon making certain deposits.  However, after the deposits have been made, the players were informed the offer was no longer valid.  According to online regulations, if a bonus offer is made and accepted, the online casino is obligated to honor it.  Casino watchdogs, like eCOGRA, have been getting a flood of complaints of this network, which consists of Jupiter Club, Grand Bay, Jackpot Wheel, Bella Vegas, Roadhouse Reels, and Lake Palace Online Casino.