Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (“JEI”) regarding its recent data breach. The JEI data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 5,600 individuals.
ABOUT JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.:
JEI is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities in four regions of the United States.2 Founded in 1977, JEI’s goal is to develop a strategic and geographically diverse portfolio of gaming, lodging and mixed-use facilities that provide guests with an unrivaled entertainment experience.2 Today, JEI owns and operates several casino brands throughout Colorado, Ohio, Nevada, and Louisiana. Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, JEI employs over 2,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, JEI reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, JEI recently became aware that it has experienced a data security incident. As a result, JEI launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, JEI confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and copied by an unauthorized third party on September 23, 2024. As a result, JEI began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
On November 6, 2024, JEI began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, JEI is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that JEI filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
