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December 5, 2022
Doctor Who Defrauded the NHS Could Not Return to Work
Dr Aled Meirion Jones, 41, who defrauded the National Health Service (NHS) by stealing nearly £68,000 while he worked as a kidney specialist, could not return to hospital work, because his suspension was extended. Jones, from Rookwood Close, Cardiff, worked as a registrar in the nephrology and transplant unit at the University Hospital of Wales […]
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December 2, 2022
EGBA Praised Ireland for Moving Forward with the Gambling Bill
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) praised in a press release the Irish government’s efforts to introduce changes to the country’s gambling regulatory framework and bring it in line with regulatory regimes in other EU member states. Support for the New Gambling Bill Responding to the publishing of the Gambling Regulation Bill by the […]
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December 2, 2022
Alabama Authorities Seize 108 Illegal Machines
Alabama authorities have seized more than a hundred gambling machines in Etowah County. The investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made as of the time of this writing. Five Illegal Casinos Were Identified and Raided The police began investigating the case following complaints from people in an East Gadsden neighborhood. Thanks to […]
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December 2, 2022
Kindred Risks $6.3M Fine in Poland
Kindred Group’s sports betting brand Unibet risks a fine of up to $6.3 million because of allegations that it targeted customers in Poland. Unibet does not have a license in Poland and was accused of breaching the rules by a local operator. Kindred Actively Targeted Polish Customers STS Gaming Group, which is the biggest gambling […]
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December 2, 2022
Soccer Pro Griffiths Questioned by London Police
32-year-old professional striker Leigh Griffiths has been questioned by the authorities in relation to an open investigation regarding a series of alleged incidents tied to gambling in sports. Griffiths, who played for Celtic FC between 2014 and 2022 and represented Scotland’s national soccer team in over 20 official matches, was taken to the London Road […]
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December 2, 2022
Chau and the Defendants Will Receive the Final Verdict on January 18
The final verdict from the legal proceedings against former Suncity Group CEO and chairman Alvin Chau and 20 other defendants will be stipulated in the middle of January next year, as per the schedule announced by the Macau Court of First Instance on December 1. Chau Directs Apologies to Suncity Group Staff Inside Asian Gaming […]
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December 1, 2022
1xBet’s Bankruptcy in Curaçao Appears Inevitable
1xBet, one of the world’s largest online sports betting companies, continues to make headlines in the worst possible ways. The company is now facing an imminent threat of bankruptcy in Curaçao, after a prolonged legal battle with the Foundation for the Representation of Victims of Online Gaming (SBGOK). 1xCorp N.V., originally from Russia, operates 1xBet […]
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December 1, 2022
Austrian Police Seized and Destroyed Illegal Slots
The Austrian financial police have cracked down on unlicensed gambling operators, seizing over a hundred illegal slot machines. The law enforcers also found almost $18,000 in cash, which is now kept by the police. 123 Illegal Slot Machines Seized in Austria A big operation against illegal gambling saw Austrian authorities raid fraudulent venues across the […]
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December 1, 2022
Queensland Regulation Targets Sportsbooks’ Free Bets, Says Report
Free bets are a popular incentive offered by sportsbooks that involves a so-called cash return whenever a bettor loses a bet. Different companies offer a variety of those bets and some of the most popular involve a matching amount of “return” upon losing a bet. For example, if a bettor places $100 and loses, the […]
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November 30, 2022
AUSTRAC Opens Civil Penalty Proceedings against Star Entertainment
The Star does not seem to catch a break as AUTRAC, Australia’s financial crimes authority, has launched civil penalty proceedings against the Group and its entities. The proceedings were brought up with a federal court and they are targeting Star Entertainment Group and its subsidiaries, The Star Pty Limited and The Star Entertainment QLD Limited. […]