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April 7, 2022
Missouri’s Proposed Sports Betting Bill Might Include a Higher Tax Rate
The Missouri sports wagering bill has passed in the state House last month, but now, it is highly likely that a higher tax rate will be included, if it is debated and passed in the state Senate. Although a specific number wasn’t revealed, the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Dan Hegeman, stated that he […]
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April 7, 2022
NJ Resident Sues FanDuel for Violating the State’s Consumer Fraud Act
FanDuel has been under scrutiny by a New Jersey man who claims that the sportsbook did not allow him to withdraw $300 and thus, engaged in a civil conspiracy. Paul Manganaro claims that since FanDuel refused to transfer his funds, it violated the Consumer Fraud Act of the state. A Class Action Suit Might Be […]
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April 5, 2022
Man Turns to Drug Dealing to Cover Gambling Debt, Sentenced to 3 Years
The evidence that people from poorer social backgrounds are much likelier to gamble and resort to crime is well-documented. The case of Ricardo Randev is just the latest example of a person who took to drug dealing to cover a gambling debt that was beyond his means. Randev, who was apprehended by police in Cronton […]
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April 4, 2022
Paraguay Senate Passed Bill to Protect Minors from Slot Machines
Paraguay lawmakers approved a bill that will stop the privatizing of the country’s gambling regulator, the National Gambling Commission, which delegated its slot machine control over a private entity via a controversial contract last year. Municipalities to Authorize Slot Machine Operations Aimed at protecting minors from the influence of slot machines, the Senate approved a […]
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April 1, 2022
$36M Missing, Junkets Involved, Says Macau Police
Earlier this week, the Judiciary Police in Macau unveiled details regarding a case involving junkets that resulted in $36 million in missing proceeds. Two Men Arrested, Police Say They Took Money from 18 Individuals Police authorities in Macau said Tuesday that they arrested two men, allegedly involved in a criminal syndicate and fraud related to […]
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March 31, 2022
Man in Panama Defrauded Spanish Government of $5.5M
A man from Panama is in hot water with Spanish and Panamanian authorities after the suspect worked for a government agency and used his position to misappropriate and siphon off funds to fuel his gambling habits. He will now face the consequences of the choices he has made over the past 13 years, with a […]
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March 30, 2022
New Proposal for Casino Gambling Gains Traction in Nebraska
A bill in Nebraska that seeks to expand the gambling options in the state gained traction earlier this week after. A New Casino Bill Receives Approval from Lawmakers Legislative Bill 876 was introduced early in January this year. The bill’s primary sponsor is Senator Tom Briese, who is also a chairman of the General Affairs […]
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March 30, 2022
Slim Chances for State Lottery & Gambling in Alabama in the Near Future
Sports betting aficionados, lottery, and casino players in Alabama were getting ready to pop the champagne in celebration of the approval of a state lottery, casinos, and sports venues by the end of the year. The two separate lottery and casino proposals backed by Sen. Geg Albritton and Rep. Chip Brown were looking mighty fine […]
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March 29, 2022
Ontario Boosts Responsible Gambling Efforts
Days before the launch of the regulated iGaming market in Ontario, the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) announced that its RG Check Accreditation Program is now a part of the requirements for operators that plan to launch their services. In a statement released Tuesday, the RGC congratulated the government in Ontario, iGaming Ontario (iGO) and the […]
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March 28, 2022
Camelot Plans to Challenge GC’s Decision for the National Lottery, Says Report
Earlier this month, the Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK announced that it selected Allwyn Entertainment as the preferred applicant to win a license to operate the National Lottery in the country. This was rather an unpleasant surprise for Camelot, which has been in charge of the lottery for the last 28 years. Now, a […]
