Legal
May 13, 2022
Kansas Finally Makes Sports Betting Legal, Immediately Gets Sued for $25 Million
After a long battle to legally bring sports betting into the lives of sports aficionados and bettors in Kansas, state representatives have finally signed the much-anticipated bill. The new legislation will enable residents to place sports wagers using phones and dedicated computer apps at any of the four land casinos owned by the state. The […]
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May 13, 2022
India’s Online Gaming Grows but Harm Sparks Concerns
Gaming harm is on the rise in India as online gaming becomes more and more popular, BBC reported. While lawmakers argue whether real money games (RMG) constitute gambling or not, citizens continue to fall victim to the industry. Many Indians Are Addicted to RMGs The report tells the story of Faisal Maqbool – a 31-years-old […]
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May 12, 2022
Judges Dismissed Mr Green’s Appeal against KSA’s Fine
Mr Green, a William Hill-owned online gambling company, was recently fined for allowing Dutch players to play. Although it made its offerings available in the country, the operator is not licensed in the Netherlands. The company appealed to a court in The Hague for a reduction of its fine but to no avail. Mr Green […]
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May 12, 2022
Star Entertainment’s Director May Have Misled Shareholders
The investigation of the Australian gambling company Star Entertainment continues. The operator was accused of being linked to organized crime and may have also lied to shareholders, finds show. Heap Might Have Misled the Shareholders Currently, the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority is reviewing whether Star is suitable to hold a license. Adding to […]
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May 11, 2022
Paddy Power Manager Lost Job for Giving Betting Credits
Emma Phillips, a former Paddy Power manager, was fired in 2020 for allowing bettors to play on credit. She appealed the decision but the court ruled that she was in the wrong. Phillips Did What She Saw Other Companies Do Philips appealed to Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission. In her opinion, she did nothing wrong and […]
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May 10, 2022
Easing Bonus Regulations May Boost Swedish Economy
Easing gambling regulations may help the Swedish economy, a new research claims. According to Branscheforenigen för Onlinespel (BOS), lifting certain regulations may increase tax revenue and create new jobs. Dr Sanandaji Believes There Is a Significant Unrealized Potential Dr Nima Sanandaji compiled compelling evidence about how Swedish gambling can become better and more contributing to […]
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May 10, 2022
Ex-Camelot CEO Says Legal Dispute Could Cost UKGC $1.2B
The looming court battle between the UK Gambling Commission and Camelot over the fourth UK National Lottery selection bid will surely have its repercussions. The immediate fears are that the Gambling Commission would need to tap into good causes money in order to fend off the court challenge issued by the outgoing lottery operator, that […]
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May 10, 2022
Belgium to Ban Nearly All Forms of Gambling Advertisement
Belgium has taken drastic measures in its fight against gambling harm. The country began a process that will see gambling ads banned from billboards and all forms of media. Belgium Will Prohibit Most Gambling Ads The bill to end gambling advertising was introduced this weekend in a draft Royal Decree. The new rules will likely […]
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May 10, 2022
Four Years in Jail for Man Gambling with Late Brother’s Money
A court case in Singapore initiated in 2019 for violation of the Intestate Succession Act resulted in a four-year jail presence for 62-year-old Tan Siong Choon, who had misused his late brother’s money for gambling and buying stocks, Singapore media Today reported. Gambling behind the Misappropriation of Funds Siong Choon was sentenced to 4 years […]
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May 9, 2022
Two Bodies at MGM Cotai Suggest a Double Murder at the Casino Resort
A double murder at a gambling venue in Macau has led to the deaths of two women. The police are on the lookout for the perpetrator. Two Women Were Found Dead The crime took place at the MGM Cotai resort and casino. The bodies were found in one of the rooms on the 9th floor. […]
