Legal
February 8, 2023
KSA Fines Bingoal $380,000 for Responsible Gambling Failures
Cruks is the Dutch self-exclusion program which is designed to protect consumers from excessive gambling habits and is often a first step in the recovery of players who have been spending too much on gambling products. The Netherlands, as a whole, has taken a number of measures over the past months to ensure that vulnerable […]
Legal
February 8, 2023
US SPAC Firm Starts Legal Action against Okada Manila
The lawsuit was filed on February 2 in the Delaware Court of Chancery and calls for the prompt consummation of the merger, which was initially agreed upon in October 2021. Universal Entertainment to Review Lawsuit Amidst Merger Extension The ultimate parent company of Okada Manila, Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp, has stated that they will carefully […]
Legal
February 8, 2023
Macau Police Arrests DICJ Employee for Running Prostitution Website
The arrest of the 58-year-old employee of DICJ has shaken the city of Macau. The individual had been working at the bureau for 30 years. The investigation into the case began last September when the PJ arrested 19 individuals and 54 mainland Chinese women for their involvement in the illegal operation. Prostitution Website Ran for […]
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February 7, 2023
Two More Class Actions Filed Against Star Entertainment Group
The allegations claim that the company made false statements regarding their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing duties. This follows previous similar lawsuits filed against The Star by Slater & Gordon in March 2022 and Maurice Blackburn in November 2022. Angry Shareholders Join Two New Class Actions Against Star Entertainment Group Business News Australia reported that […]
Legal
February 7, 2023
Another Effort to Legalize Mobile Sports Betting in Texas
Texas gets closer to the legalization of mobile sports betting as a new bill gains traction. The bill, known as SB 715, was introduced by state senator Lois Kolkhorst on Monday and seeks to bring the vertical to the second-largest state in the US. Experts believe that the new bill may be more successful than […]
Legal
February 6, 2023
Playtech Looking for English Court Ruling Regarding Caliplay Dispute
Playtech, which has been Caliplay’s joint venture partner during the latter’s Mexico launch nine years ago, has sought a court declaration that would help solve a contractual disagreement between the two parties. The provider of gambling and financial trading services and software has asked for a clarification that would help put an end to its […]
Legal
February 6, 2023
Court Orders Ex-tribal Leader to Pay Restitution over Bribery
On Thursday, the US Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts, ordered Cedric Cromwell, who used to hold the position of a chair of the Mashpee Wampanoags, a Native American tribe, was ordered to pay restitution of $209,687.54 to the Tribe. The latest announcement reveals that while Cromwell was a part of the leadership of the Tribe, […]
Legal
February 6, 2023
Tim Costello Continues His Crusade for NSW Gambling Reforms
As the chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), Costello has been deeply involved in the fight to bring meaningful positive change to New South Wales’ gaming market. The organization aims to protect ordinary people from gambling harm and curb the industry’s criminal times and money laundering potential. To that end, they have […]
Legal
February 3, 2023
Court Declares GGL Blocking Order against Lottoland Unlawful
As revealed by iGB, Germany’s Higher Administrative Court of Rhineland-Palatinate, recently ruled against a blocking order issued by the country’s gambling regulator against Lottoland, an online lottery provider based in Malta. The Court followed an appeal as the GGL previously ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to Lottoland, claiming the operator and its […]
Legal
February 2, 2023
Aruze Gaming Filed under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
Supplier of casino content and technology Aruze Gaming announced it has filed for bankruptcy in Nevada court as part of a company-wide restructuring plan. Financial Restructuring Ahead Aruze Gaming informed investors in a press release that it has filed in the US Bankruptcy Court for the State of Nevada a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 […]
