Legal
November 15, 2019
California Tribes Pushing for Sports Betting Legalization in 2020
A new proposal brought up by 18 Native American tribes may see California change its constitution in November 2020 and introduce sports betting. Cardrooms will be left out of the deal. California Gearing Up for Sports Betting in 2020 California’s Native American tribes are stepping up their efforts to zone out card rooms in the […]
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November 13, 2019
Judge Rules That Seneca Tribe Owes New York State $255M
A New York federal judge has ruled that the Seneca Tribe must pay two years of backpay from its revenue sharing compact with New York State. Seneca Tribe Ordered to Pay $255M to New York State New York State and Seneca Nation have been in disagreement over revenue payments for nearly three years, and it […]
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November 12, 2019
ACMA to Ban Illegal Offshore Betting Websites
Australia’s communications watchdog has warned gamblers in the country to withdraw their funds from illegal gambling sites before websites get blocked Taking action against illegal offshore betting companies The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that internet service providers will be asked to stop the functioning of gambling sites that are failing to comply with […]
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November 12, 2019
Sportsbooks SportPesa and Betin Get Favorable Ruling
Betin and SportPesa may be close to returning in Kenya after the Kenyan Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled against a government attempt to introduce taxes on players’ winnings rather than their stakes. Is SportPesa Going to Return in Kenya After Favorable Ruling? The long-embattled SportPesa sportsbook may finally see a light in the end of the […]
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November 11, 2019
Bookmaker Pays Vulnerable Player More Than £100,000
A major UK betting operator is set to pay more than £100,000 for failing to protect a player who placed unaffordable bets An unnamed gambling company in the UK has reached an out-of-court settlement for breaching the Gambling Commission’s social responsibility code, thus letting a 32-year old wager to lose more than £134,000 on online […]
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November 7, 2019
Former Attorney General Beshear Wins Kentucky’s Gubernatorial Seat
Pro-gambling Andy Beshear of the Democratic Party trounces Bevin to clinch Kentucky’s top seat. Beshear is expected to actualize his expanded gambling plan. Kentucky Gets Gambling Advocate, Beshear, as Governor Former Attorney General Andy Beshear of the Democratic Party stunned incumbent governor Matt Bevin to clinch the gubernatorial race in what was a paper-thin victory. […]
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November 7, 2019
Colorado Wins Referendum – Betting Available in 2020
Colorado has become the 19th state to legalize sports betting after winning a referendum with a narrow advantage. Colorado Okays Sports Betting Legislation Colorado is now officially the 19th U.S. state to has legalized its sports betting industry, after a narrow vote took place on Wednesday, November 6. Proposition DD, as the draft bill is […]
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November 3, 2019
California Reportedly to Discuss Sports Betting Future
Legalizing sports wagering in California would be a tough sell, but Golden State lawmakers may finally be meeting to discuss the possibility and empower a multi-billion industry within the state. California May Finally Be Setting Up a Discussion about Sports Betting California will reportedly have a hearing regarding the future of sports betting in the […]
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November 2, 2019
Sportradar Responds to Business Insider Allegations over Mafia Links
One of the largest sports data providers, Sportradar, has been accused of working with rogue operators connected to the Italian mafia, a Business Insider Italia article reported. Sportradar Refutes Criminal Link Accusations Sportradar, an established provider of sports data and bookmaker platforms, responded to allegation raised by a Business Insider Italia’s investigation that linked the […]
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October 31, 2019
Colorado to Decide on Sports Betting Future on Referendum
Colorado to vote in November on sports betting in the state Estimated $29 million to enter the state coffers if betting is made legal Concerns raised about preventing problem gambling behavior Voters in Colorado will have to decide whether they approve of legalizing sports betting in the state, with some expressing supports and other firmly […]