Legal
September 21, 2020
UK’s Johnson to Oversee Gambling Review, Sees Gambling as Exploitation
Downing Street and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have taken a keen interest in the upcoming gambling legislation review. Johnson, together with advisors, will seek to introduce changes to the existing regulatory framework, the Guardian reported, citing sources. The review is initiated by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), but sources close […]
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September 19, 2020
Father and Son Plead Guilty in Illegal Gambling Ring in PA
After pleading guilty for running an illegal gambling ring in Pennsylvania, Robert “Bobby I” Iannelli and his son Robert “Rusty” Iannelli entered into a plea agreement. They were sentenced to 10-year probation and a fine of $225,000 each. Father and Son Plead Guilty After pleading guilty for running an illegal gambling ring in Western Pennsylvania, […]
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September 17, 2020
Marina Bay Sands Hires Law Firm to Investigate Transfers
Employee transfers to third parties for more than $1 billion are being investigated at Marina Bay Sands. The Singapore casino resort of Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands has hired a prominent law firm to look into the dealings with gamblers’ money. Davinder Singh Chambers LLC, a specialist in dispute resolution and international arbitration, has been […]
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September 16, 2020
Gambler Sues BetEasy over Unpaid Winnings of Some AU$1.2M
Ms. Renee Bell, an Aussie gambler is entering into a legal battle with the bookmaker BetEasy over unpaid winnings of approximately AU$1.2 million. Gambler Files a Legal Complaint about Unpaid Winnings with BetEasy An Australian gambler sues the bookmaker BetEasy over unpaid winnings of some AUS$1.2 million (US$876,342). Back in May 2018, Renee Bell placed […]
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September 15, 2020
Prague Introduced Blanket Ban on Slot and Video Gaming
Official authorities in Prague approved a blanket ban on all electronic and mechanical slot and other gambling machines across the city. The decree that will enter into force January 1, 2021, is going to honour all existing licenses with the last ones expiring in 2024. Blanket Ban on Electronic Gambling and Video Lottery Terminals Lawmakers […]
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September 15, 2020
South African Gambling Regulator Stated Online Casino Is Illegal
The National Gambling Board (NGB) in South Africa issued on Monday a media statement regarding the legality of online gambling in the country expressing its concern the topic appeared for public discussion in some circles. The regulator made it clear all forms of online gaming besides sports betting is strictly prohibited. The regulatory body, an […]
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September 15, 2020
AGA Launches New Marketing Code, William Hill to Oversee It
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has introduced a new binding code of conduct that sets new standards for responsible advertisement among the organization’s members, and specifically for their sportsbook product. According to AGA’s code of conduct, entitled Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering, messages may not promote irresponsible or excessive participation in sports betting contests. […]
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September 14, 2020
Ireland Delays New Gambling Regulatory Legislation for 2021
Irish Minister of Justice Helen McEntee has said that the launch of the country’s overhauled gambling regulatory framework will have to take a back seat until at least 2021. The mulled legislation is focusing on the entire specter of gambling products. Ireland’s Gaming and Lotteries Bill 2019 was signed into law in December 2019 and […]
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September 13, 2020
Star Filed Complaint against Insurer for Denying Indemnity Claim
Australian casino operator The Star Entertainment Group filed a complaint in court after its insurance carrier, Chubb Insurance, refused to pay a legitimate claim in accordance to the insurance policy. The casino and entertainment operator elected to turn to the court for the issue after Chubb Insurance denied a claim submitted by the Star in […]
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September 13, 2020
Sports Betting Operators Concerned with Draft Regulation
Sports betting rules in Virginia released for public comments by the state lottery were subdued to criticism by some of the operators. Big wagering names such as Flutter-owned FanDuel and Boston-based DraftKings openly expressed their discontent at some of the consumer protection measures put forward for discussion. The draft regulation was published by the Virginia […]