Legal
December 23, 2022
Miccosukee Tribe Sues Insurance Company for $5M Swindled in a Casino Fraud
The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida launched a legal proceeding against its insurer Great American Insurance Company seeking to recoup $5.3 million, which was swindled in an elaborate embezzlement scheme at its Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami-Dade County. Four employees, three spouses and a girlfriend were convicted of theft, computer fraud, and money laundering. Beginning […]
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December 22, 2022
DCMS Committee Probes UK Gambling Regulation Changes
A new inquiry will probe into the UK government’s progress in addressing gambling harm and protecting people from problem gambling. Details of the new inquiry emerged Wednesday. New DCMS Committee Looks into Gambling Regulation in the UK The new probe will see the Digital, Media, Culture, and Sport (DCMS) investigate what changes are made in […]
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December 22, 2022
Survey Shows 60% of Students in US Colleges Gamble Illegally
During the period from December 7 to December 9, Intelligent.com conducted a survey among US college students asking them questions about their habits connected to gambling. The representative sample was 986 students who were 18 years or older and were enrolled in part-time and full-time undergraduate, college, and graduate programs across the US. Colleges Promote […]
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December 22, 2022
Sweden Clamps Down on Unlicensed Gambling with New Law Proposal
The new law proposal was submitted on December 20. If Swedish politicians vote in favor of the legislation it is supposed to come into force on July 1, 2023. The Swedish minister for financial markets Niklas Wykman commented on the reasons for the proposal: Through these proposals, the Government is taking important steps in the […]
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December 22, 2022
Betr Slammed with a Fine for Promoting to an Excluded Player
Betr, a sports betting operator focusing on micro bets, has been fined in Australia. As reported by ABC News, the gambling company breached the local rules by incentivizing a self-excluded gambler to play. Betr Promoted Betting to an Excluded Customer The player in question simply referred to as “Mr M,” was contacted by betr prior […]
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December 22, 2022
Australian Sports Body: Current Gambling Ads Regime Is Balanced
A parliamentary inquiry on the need for further advertising and broadcast restrictions in Australia was told by the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (Compps) that the current regime, complemented by action in individual sporting codes, is sufficient. Existing Arrangements Strike the Right Balance The group representing major Australian sports, including the Australian Football […]
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December 20, 2022
German Court Ordered Operator to Reimburse Player for $14.8K
Player Reimbursed Their Losses in Full The player placed bets on the operator’s website vulcanvegas.com for approximately two years, between 2020 and 2022. His losses were estimated at around €14,000(approximately $14,831), and the German court’s ruling was made by default, as Brivio didn’t show up. The court order also covers the associated court costs, according […]
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December 20, 2022
MGM Springfield Gets Green Light for Massachusetts Sports Betting
MGM Springfield is the second casino in the Bay State to have cleared the bar for a sports betting license from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which did not come without its challenges. For one, MGM Springfield missed a deadline which forced the commission to postpone a vote. MGM Springfield’s License: Long Time in the Making […]
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December 19, 2022
Ohio May Seek to Fine Penn’s Barstool over “Betting Promo” Blooper
One of those is Barstool Sports, the sportsbook alter ego of Penn Entertainment, which could be slapped with a $250,000 fine by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. According to the regulator, Barstool Sports may have already violated state laws with regard to sports wagering. Ohio Gambling Regulator to Look into Penn’s Barstool Betting Blooper The […]
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December 16, 2022
PlayUp Denied Ohio License Due to Illegal Gambling Concerns
Australia-based betting operator PlayUp will likely fail to obtain its Ohio license after the state’s regulator uncovered potential illegal gambling activity related to the company’s PlayUp Slots+ product. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) expressed its intent to suspend the licensing process until PlayUp takes the necessary action to remedy the issues. Ohio Will Be […]
