Legal
October 9, 2020
Case Citing £1.7m Betfred Jackpot Is Now Awaiting High Court Decision
Andrew Green, a now 53 old gamblers from the United Kingdom, is going to High Court next week to try and settle a £1.7-million voided jackpot case against Betfred. The £1.7m Betfred Lawsuit Awaits High Court Decision Two years ago, British gambler Andrew Green, 53, problems with established gaming giant Betfred began. Mr. Green is […]
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October 8, 2020
KHRC: Time to Confirm Court Did Not Miss Details of Material Consequence
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) is worried the state Supreme Court ruling that slot-like gaming systems at some of the race tracks in Kentucky do not constitute pari-mutuel wagering would have “crucial and wide-ranging” consequences. The commission asked the court for an additional 2 weeks to prepare a potential request for a rehearing of […]
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October 8, 2020
Gambling Cards May Be Devastating for Pubs and Clubs, Warns Former NSW Labor Leader
According to the former NSW Labor leader, Michael Daley, the newly proposed gambling cards may be devastating for pubs and clubs. The leader of Shooters, Fishers and Farmers, Robert Borsak, and Bankstown Labor MP Tania Mihailuk also oppose the gambling cards. Gambling Cards May Be Devastating for Pubs and Clubs According to the former New […]
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October 7, 2020
ASA Weighs in on Foxy Games and Betfair Casino Complaints
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has reached rulings in two complaints that reportedly suggested irresponsible gaming practices. ASA has outlined its conclusions for both Betfair Casino and Foxy Games’ ads. Regulator Praises Swift Action in Taking Down “Irresponsible” Advert The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) – the UK media watchdog – has reached a ruling in […]
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October 6, 2020
NSW: James Packer Told the Inquiry He Has Impaired Memory
James Packer, the businessman behind Crown Resorts, told commissioners from the independent inquiry his bipolar disorder badly affected a lot of his past actions. The casino mogul appeared for the first time in front of the inquiry members Tuesday afternoon. The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) in New South Wales (NSW) continues with hearings […]
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October 6, 2020
One Nation and NSW Green Forge Alliance to Enforce Cashless Poker Machines
NSW Green and One Nation are prepared to work together on enforcing a new cashless payment technology for poker machines. The move comes as a part of an overall push to minimize gambling-related harm in the state. NSW Green and One Nation Join Forces to Protect Poker Machine Consumers One Nation and NSW Green are […]
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October 5, 2020
New Georgia DA Takes Interest in Gambling Funds Allocation
Soon to be Georgia’s new DA, Anita Reynolds Howard questioned the distribution of $5 million of seized gambling funds by current DA David Cooke in September. Howard filed a court motion and cited Georgia Law outlining that a defeated DA cannot disburse forfeiture funds. Incoming Georgia DA Files a Court Motion against Outgoing DA Georgia’s […]
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October 4, 2020
NSW: Former Crown CEO Unaware of Possible Money Laundering
John Alexander, Chairman of Crown Resorts and former CEO of the casino operator could not recall being briefed about millions in cash found out in a junket’s private gambling room in the casino. The former media executive, now right-hand man of James Packer, was grilled during the ongoing investigation by the Independent Liquor and Gaming […]
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October 4, 2020
Still No Action from the IRS and Treasury on Slot Jackpot Limit
The slot jackpot threshold for reporting to the IRS was established back in 1977. Any win, equal or greater than $1,200 needs to be reported with IRS Form W-2G by both patrons and casinos. Despite that the gaming industry urged for changes of the threshold, so far no actions were taken by the IRS or […]
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October 2, 2020
Police Raised Charges against People Running Illegal Gambling
Police in Canada announced Wednesday 74 charges against people arrested during the coronavirus lockdown for operating an illegal casino in Ontario. Back in July, after a month-long investigation, police discovered a mansion in the suburbs of Markham was operating as a gambling den, while all legal casinos have being shuttered due to the lockdown imposed […]