Legal
October 5, 2022
New Rules on Gambling Ads Safeguard the UK Youth
New rules on gambling advertising seeking to protect the youth in the UK came into effect late last week on October 1, 2022. Now, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), urged marketers to ensure compliance with the updated rules. Gambling and Lotteries Affected by New Rules for Advertising The newly enforced rules seek to reduce the appeal of content related […]
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October 5, 2022
Steve Wynn Racketeering Complaint Hits Appeals Court
Steve Wynn seems to be a name that often appears in the news cycle along with mentions of courts and allegations, and the last few years have really been busy. From allegations of sexual misconduct to being a Chinese agent, Mr. Wynn has been trying hard to clear his name, but a growing list of […]
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October 4, 2022
India Asks Media Companies to Stop Illegal Ads
Despite being illegal in India, online gambling is increasingly popular among locals. Some brands are so popular that they are being advertised on official TV channels, in breach of the country’s rules. As a result, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has once again asked media companies to block such content. India’s Ministry of Information […]
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October 4, 2022
IRGC Fines Companies Total of $150,000 for Credit Card Betting
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has issued three fines to various operators in the state. The Commission fined the operators in relation to the illegal use of credit cards accepted by the companies’ sports betting operations. These fines have been issued as part of a broader investigation into a company that was known to […]
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October 3, 2022
Spelinspektionen Clarifies Rules for Events with Minors
Sweden’s gambling authority Spelinspektionen has clarified the matter of betting on sports events that engage underage players. The clarifications have come as a result of a number of appeals piling up from operators that were fined and warned for accepting bets on matches played by minors. Bet365, ComeOn, and PokerStars Denied Their Appeals In July, […]
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September 30, 2022
GeoComply Filed Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Xpoint
Supplier of geolocation technology for the betting and gaming industry Xpoint is facing legal action from GeoComply for allegedly infringing on patent rights, a legal case filed this week in Delaware’s District Court revealed. Bad End to a Busy Month September turned out to be quite a busy month for Xpoint after signing agreements with […]
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September 30, 2022
Queensland Ready to Decide The Star’s Fate
Queensland’s Attorney-General received the final report from the external commission investigating the multiple reported regulation violations at The Star Gold Coast casinos. The operator was implicated in money laundering, ties to criminal organizations, and financial fraud. The commission’s findings will determine whether The Star will lose its license, which is a real possibility. The Growing […]
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September 30, 2022
Cambodia Identifies 1,700 Illegal Gaming Hubs
Cambodia’s prime minister provided an update on the war against illegal gambling, noting that law enforcement has identified over 1,700 illegal gambling facilities in Phnom Penh and Kandal. Cambodia Identifies Hundreds of Illegal Facilities Cambodia is experiencing some serious difficulties with illegal gambling and gambling-related crime. Illegal activities range from unauthorized casino gaming to straight-up […]
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September 29, 2022
BetMGM Faces Lawsuit for Coercing а Client Not to Report Glitchy App
A new lawsuit against gaming giant BetMGM was filed in the New Jersey Superior Court. A New York man suffering from severe gambling addiction is suing the operator for allegedly trying to cover up constant disconnections and similar issues by offering him substantial bonuses and further fueling his compulsive behavior. The Plaintiff Suffers from Severe […]
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September 29, 2022
Danish Gambling Watchdog Scraps One of Tipwin’s Two Injunctions
Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, announced it canceled an injunction issued against the German operator Tipwin. Danish Gambling Regulator Reassesses and Scraps Injunction The gambling regulator revealed Wednesday that it decided to cancel one of the two injunctions issued against Tipwin. The injunction against Tipwin was issued on June 21, 2022, after the regulator uncovered violations of the Money Laundering Act. Consequently, […]
