Legal
August 29, 2022
More Australian Casinos Face Investigation over Illegitimate Junket Schemes
The shocking revelations of the dubious business in Australia’s casinos resulting from the joint investigation of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and 60 Minutes continue. This time discrepancies around attracting Asian wealthy gamblers have been uncovered at Townsville’s The Ville and The Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns, which may lead to a probe from […]
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August 26, 2022
Police Nabs Four Who Stole $400K from Gambling Machines
Four individuals are facing charges over their alleged participation in a statewide video gaming burglary ring. Alleged Burglary Ring Members Face Charges in Illinois On Thursday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released details regarding the recent arrests of three individuals believed to be involved in a burglary ring that operated in multiple Illinois counties. The […]
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August 26, 2022
Police Busted Illegal Las Vegas Brothel
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) busted an illegal brothel that was frequented by hundreds of men, Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The county has a strict ban on prostitution, despite Nevada’s generally favorable stance on licensed brothels. The Brothel Offered Services to Hundreds of Men The illegal establishment was close to the Las Vegas […]
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August 25, 2022
Malta Gaming Authority Cancels DGV Entertainment’s License
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), which is the gambling industry regulatory body in the region, announced it canceled DGV Entertainment Group Limited’s license. Gambling Regulator in Malta Cancels DGV’s License The enforcement action comes after the MGA uncovered multiple breaches of the rules by DGV Entertainment. Consequently, on August 4, 2022, the Authority gave notice […]
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August 24, 2022
Star Queensland Third Hearing Day, More Damning Revelations Surface
The inquiry into Star’s Queensland establishment – The Star Gold Coast – is being very productive, with the storyline, unfortunately, mimicking that of The Star Sydney. Multiple breaches and downright illegalities have surfaced from the second review into Star’s operations and today’s story is about expensive gifts to players banned from playing in attempts to […]
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August 23, 2022
UK Addict Stole from JD Sports to Gamble on Crypto
A gambling addict from the United Kingdom stole his company’s money to wager on cryptocurrencies. However, his employers eventually learned of his schemes. Mahmood Stole over $33,000 Siraj Mahmood used to work at a JD Sports retail in Manchester. His job was to help unsatisfied customers who had issues with the company’s products or wanted […]
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August 23, 2022
Star Queensland Promoted Products to High-Risk Players
It turns out the drama surrounding the Australian casino giant Star Entertainment Group is not over yet. According to an ongoing inquiry into the operator’s business in Queensland, Star actively marketed its products to high-risk gamblers. Star Incentivized High-Risk Gamblers to Play Star was recently involved in other scandals in New South Wales where investigators […]
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August 23, 2022
ABC Investigations Questions Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Probity Checks
The Queensland probe into Star Entertainment’s casino operations in the state started earlier today and it’s looking into, among other things, the state government’s backing of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project by Star, which carries a price tag of AU$3.6 billion ($2.50 billion) and was approved despite the group’s suspected links to various criminal organizations […]
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August 19, 2022
EU Extends Standstill Period for Belgian Ad Ban to Sep 9
On May 8, the European Commission received the Belgian government’s “Draft Royal Decree laying down detailed rules for advertising gambling.” The document was issued by the Offences and Special Procedures Department in Belgium and spoke about a ban that would be imposed on gambling advertisements in the country. The royal decree mentioned one exception: ads […]
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August 18, 2022
Pennsylvania Regulator Issues New Fine & Bans Players
In mid-June, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) issued a total fine of $32,500 against three companies for different violations. The same regulator unveiled that its gaming revenue in July increased by 1.28%, right after it welcomed Pariplay to its iGaming market via a new license in mid-August. The regulator that oversees gambling operations at […]
