Legal
July 25, 2020
US: New Bill Proposes the Removal of Federal Excise Tax
A bipartisan bill aiming at repeal of federal excise tax on legal sports betting was introduced yesterday. Bill co-founders are Rep. Dina Titus (Nevada) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (Pennsylvania). The Repeal of Federal Excise Task Was Proposed Yesterday Yesterday, Friday 24, a repeal of the federal excise tax was proposed by a bipartisan legislation. The […]
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July 23, 2020
US Senate Committee Hears Argument For and Against Collegiate Sports Betting
A debate was held to discuss whether allowing bets on collegiate sports would erode the integrity of the sports. Betting on College Sports Puts Sports Integrity at Risk College sports betting is slowly being legalized across the United States. The practice has sparked a debate about the morality of the practice so much that the […]
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July 23, 2020
Jdigital Says Government Restricts Gambling Ideologically
According to Jdigital, Spain’s government has overshot in imposing gambling restrictions motivated not by hard data, but by ideological reasons. Jdigital Criticizes Spanish Government for Ideological Gambling Restrictions After submitting a request to the European Commission to introduce restrictive gambling measures in the country, Spanish officials have been criticized by the country’s digital gambling association, […]
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July 22, 2020
Oklahoma: Supreme Court Rejects Controversial State Compacts
The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a ruling yesterday stating that the two gaming compacts which St.Gov. Kevin Stitt signed with the Comanche Nation and the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, are invalid under Oklahoma law. Governor’s Tactics of ‘Divide & Conquer’ Backfired The 2 controversial compact deals were signed by the governor in April, in search of more […]
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July 22, 2020
Lawsuit against MGM Resorts by the Culinary Union Dropped
The lawsuit by the Culinary Union against two properties owned by the casino industry giant, MGM Resorts was dropped. However, the Union’s lawsuit against the Guy Fieri Las Vegas at Harrah’s, which is now owned by Eldorado, stays. Filed on June 29, the Lawsuit against MGM Resorts Was Dropped The Culinary Union has announced that […]
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July 20, 2020
RI: Legislature Removed In-Person Registration for Bettors
Bettors in Rhode Island may not need to visit a gaming facility to register in-person for an online gaming account, as lawmakers in the state passed a bill to remove that requirement and facilitate the on-boarding of customers. Bill H8097 has been approved by House and Senate, July 16, and was sent to the governor’s […]
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July 19, 2020
Sexual Harassment Lawsuit against Steve Wynn Dismissed
The lawsuit against Wynn Resorts filed by nine anonymous women who claimed they were sexually harassed by the company’s former CEO, Steve Wynn, has been dismissed by a federal judge. The women filed against the company stating it was well aware of the actions of its CEO and even tried to cover up the misconduct. […]
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July 18, 2020
ILGA Dished Hefty Penalty, RSL’s Conduct Contributed to Suicide
The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) in New South Wales (NSW) issued a record fine to Dee Why RSL, a military veteran’s club, for its irresponsible conduct related to the suicide committed by one of its patrons in 2018. The AUD$200,000 financial sanction imposed on the facility that contributed to the death of Gary […]
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July 18, 2020
PPP Fraud Investigation, Man Detained without Bond
The US Attorney’s Office in Central District of California announced Thursday a man alleged of bank fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Scheme (PPP) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security /CARES/ Act was detained without bond, pending court hearing on Tuesday. Andrew Marnell, a 40-year-old resident of Beverly Grove neighborhood in California who […]
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July 17, 2020
ACMA’s Enforcement Actions Continue, New Websites Blocked
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced today it is about to ask Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country to block more illegal gambling websites. The independent Commonwealth statutory body posted a list of 11 offshore gaming operators, advising their customers to undertake step towards withdrawing funds from them. Blocking Websites to Enforce […]