Legal
November 30, 2022
Caesars Sportsbook Fined in New Jersey in Dispute Over Hockey Wager
Caesars Sportsbook lost a legal dispute with a bettor and got a fine from the New Jersey Division of Gambling Enforcement. Caesars Sportsbook Denied to Pay Out Winnings of $27,000 Associated Press reported that Caesars Sportsbook has been tied up in a legal dispute with one of its clients since last year. A bettor made […]
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November 28, 2022
Sweden’s Newest Gambling Law Refines Existing Regulations
Despite the ongoing political instability in the country, the Swedish parliament is preparing to implement a new set of gambling reforms. The new rules are more of an update to the current system rather than a complete overhaul and introduce new B2B supplier licenses and additional measures against unlicensed operators. Regulations regarding gambling advertisements and […]
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November 28, 2022
Illegal Operators Evaded Taxes in the Netherlands
The Netherlands admitted to having investigated five unlicensed gambling operators prior to the launch of the official Dutch online gambling market. The government planned to look into the businesses of seven other operators as well. Several Companies Took Bets but Didn’t Pay Taxes In revealing a memo from 28 October 2021, the Netherlands showed that […]
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November 28, 2022
Sri Lanka Lawmakers Discuss Creating a Gambling Regulator
Lawmakers in Sri Lanka are still considering the creation of a regulator that will be in charge of the licensing for gambling activities. Following debate over the weekend, the country came a step closer to regulating the activity and acknowledged the need for a gambling-specific regulatory body. Sri Lanka Lawmakers Consider the Creation of Gambling […]
Legal
November 28, 2022
Danish Regulator Urges for Enhanced Due Diligence Checks for FATF Countries
The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, released a reminder urging licensed gambling operators to conduct enhanced due diligence checks for countries gray-listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Enhanced Due Diligence Checks Are Needed On Friday, the Authority reiterated that licensees need to conduct enhanced customer due diligence (EDD) to fight against money laundering and […]
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November 28, 2022
KSA Fines Toto Online €400K over Targeting Young Adults
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced a new regulatory action against one licensee. Toto Online Targeted Young Adults, Says KSA On Friday, the gambling watchdog revealed it imposed a hefty fine against the operator Toto Online. The KSA released details outlining that the licensee breached the rules about gambling advertising. Upon investigation, […]
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November 28, 2022
Defrauded Norfolk Company Gets Money Back from Gambling Institutions
A Norfolk company has been able to recover more than GBP 1 million ($1.2 million) in stolen funds after one of its employees used the money to feed his gambling addiction. Defrauded Norfolk Company Receives Most of the Money Back The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) reported that Norfolk-based waterproof accessories seller SealSkinz received […]
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November 28, 2022
New Bill in Australia Proposes Crackdown on Loot Boxes
Loot boxes have caused controversy in many countries around the world. The virtual rewards, some of which holding real-money value, that are accessed via tokens or keys in exchange for real money were compared to gambling by many lawmakers. This resulted in urges for strict regulation and attempts to restrict video games containing loot boxes […]
Legal
November 25, 2022
TOPSport Once Again in Hot Water with Lithuanian Regulator
TOPSport UAB, a leading Lithuanian sportsbook, got in trouble with the country’s Gambling Supervisory Authority. The operator received a warning for violating regulations by engaging in illegal advertising, although the regulator has so far withheld from issuing a fine. The advent of the FIFA World Cup has caused several other similar incidents in the Baltic […]
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November 25, 2022
Malaysia Police Arrests Illegal Betting Suspects
The FIFA World Cup is the most popular and beloved event in professional soccer. As such it always attracts fans and bettors from all over the world. Unfortunately, some of these punters are not all that willing to follow the rules. The police in Malaysia, for example, just busted an alleged illegal gambling scheme. 10 […]
