Legal
November 2, 2022
Top Sport Hit with Third Penalty in So Many Months
The gambling operator Top Sport is having a busy couple of months as it is facing yet another fine by the Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority. Top Sport is the first and the largest betting company in Lithuania, and it is deemed to be the most popular online betting platform in the country. However, that does […]
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October 31, 2022
Lawsuit Against MGM Resorts Authorized as Class Action
A lawsuit against MGM Resorts in connection with charges for mismanagement of employees’ retirement fund has been authorized as a class action by a Nevada federal court. Retirement Fund Mismanagement Lawsuit Against MGM Resorts Turns into a Class Action Play USA reported that on October 19, Judge Jennifer Dorsey certified the lawsuit filed by Eboni […]
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October 28, 2022
CFTC to Rule on Elections Market Bets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which is the primary derivatives regulator in the US, is expected to decide on a very important matter by the end of this week: should traders be allowed to place market bets on the upcoming elections in the country? Opposing voices have issued warnings regarding the risks associated with […]
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October 28, 2022
Argentina: Protecting Illegal Gambling to Send Prosecutor to Jail
The former regional prosecutor in the city of Rosario, Argentina, Patricio Serjal, may go to prison for 12 years for his participation in an illicit association created to protect an illegal gambling operation. Going behind Bars but for How Long? A 12-year sentence is what the prosecutors of the Agency for Organized Crime and Complex […]
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October 26, 2022
Cambodia Must Do More to Exit FATF’s Gray List
Cambodia has been working hard to crack down on gambling-related fraud and exit the Financial Action Task Force money laundering gray list. While the country has been making some impressive strides, there is still some work to be done, Transparency International Cambodia said. Cambodia Must Still Do More Cambodia had come to be synonymous with […]
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October 26, 2022
Japan to Penalize Players at Offshore Gambling Websites
Many countries around the world are trying to protect their citizens from illegal offshore gambling websites. In China, authorities are targeting overseas destinations such as Cambodia and the Philippines and exerting soft power to shutter the offshore gambling sectors. In Australia, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is targeting bad actor websites one by one. […]
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October 25, 2022
Class Action Against Scientific Games and Subsidiaries Filed in Kentucky
A class action has been filed against Scientific Games Corp. and two of its subsidiaries. The lawsuit was submitted to Fayette Circuit Court, Kentucky. Class Action Against Scientific Games for Offering Virtual Slot Machines in Kentucky The Lexington Herald Leader reported that Hannelore Boorn, a woman living in Lexington, has filed a class action lawsuit […]
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October 24, 2022
Class Action Against Caesars Entertainment Filed in Louisiana
A class action against casino giant Caesars Entertainment has been filed in Louisiana on charges that the company has been robbing its customers of small proportions of their winnings due to its unjust payout policy. Caesars Robs its Patrons with Millions of Transactions Each Worth a Few Cents Louisiana resident Mike Young, who has been […]
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October 24, 2022
Grave Coercion Lawsuit Against Okada Moves Forward in Philippines Court
The attempt of Japanese billionaire and founder of the Okada Manila Casino Resort, Kazuo Okada, to throw away grave coercion charges has been discarded by a Philippines Metropolitan Trial Court judge. Lawsuit Against Okada and his Group Moves Forward in Court The lawsuit filed by Okada Manila Casino Resort operator Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment […]
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October 24, 2022
Nebraska Gaming Regulator Approves Sports Betting Rules
Nebraska is inching closer to making sports betting a reality in the Cornhusker State. While there are still a few more steps to go, all signs point to a successful launch in the coming months. Initial plans are for a relatively limited rollout but legislation isn’t set in stone. Few Questions Remaining Sports betting rules […]
