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February 28, 2022
Aussie Pub Receives AU$100K Fine over Incitements for Gambling
A pub in Australia was fined last week after an investigation discovered the venue offered incentives for visitors that gambled. Former GM Tips Regulator A disgruntled general manager at the Rose and Crown Hotel in Parramatta, Greater Western Sydney, Australia tipped the regulator about malpractice at the venue. The tip resulted in an investigation led […]
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February 28, 2022
Judge Rules New Jersey Wrong in Atlantic City PILOT Bill Dispute
New Jersey goofed. The state violated the terms of a 2018 consent order between itself and Atlantic County when it hastily approved the PILOT Bill, a new casino payments-in-lieu-of-taxes law. However, it still may be able to go ahead with the program, despite its dubious legal status. PILOT Bill in New Jersey Illegal Last Friday, […]
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February 25, 2022
Kentucky Senate Bill Seeks Mobile Gambling Legalization in State
Kentucky lawmakers are once again pushing ahead with a proposed legalization of numerous gambling verticals in the state. The state, which successfully fined the former The Stars Group brand PokerStars, has been trying to open up to various forms of gambling for a while now, citing the potential economic benefits and a piling debt as […]
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February 24, 2022
Kenya Continues to Clamp Down on its Gambling Industry
The government of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi is going after the multibillion-dollar betting industry. New legislative proposals being considered by lawmakers would restrict gambling to five-star hotels with casinos. There is also the possibility of a four-year jail term and a fine of $87,519 for operating outside of established hours. Nairobi Cracks Down on […]
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February 23, 2022
Trustly, ClearOn Receive Fines from the Swedish Financial Authority
The Financial Supervisory Authority in Sweden announced that it imposed fines against Trustly over anti-money laundering breaches. Upon investigating, the Authority found that ClearOn had deficiencies related to money laundering and imposed an administrative fine. Trustly Receives a Fine and a Warning in Sweden Finansinspektionen, the Financial Supervisory Authority in Sweden announced on Tuesday that […]
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February 23, 2022
Oklahoma Moves Closer to Legal Sports Betting, But Hurdles Remain
A committee in Oklahoma’s House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow sports betting in state casinos. The bill was approved by the committee on Monday, and will now move to the full House for what is almost certainly going to be a convoluted debate. OK Committee Says OK To Sports Betting House Bill […]
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February 22, 2022
Hawaii To Keep Gambling Off-Shore Until Common Sense Kicks In
For years, Hawaii lawmakers have discussed legalized gambling in the state. Also for years, they have repeatedly rejected the idea. Joining Utah, Hawaii is the only other state to prohibit all forms of gambling. It’s going to stay that way a little longer, too. Hawaii Rejects Gambling Proposals The Hawaii state legislature has declined to […]
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February 22, 2022
Casino Kidnap Caper Ends in Jailtime for One of the Criminals
A man kidnapped from a casino in Maryland last year is still recovering from the incident. However, he will get a little satisfaction watching his abductors head to jail. The US Attorney’s Office of Maryland announced Friday that a DC man had pleaded guilty to participating in the kidnapping and subsequent robbery of the victim. […]
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February 21, 2022
Bill in Connecticut Calls to Ban Greyhound Racing
A new bill introduced in Connecticut proposes to ban greyhound racing in the state. Bill 5174 Proposes to Prohibit Dog Racing in Connecticut Currently, more than 40 US states have already banned greyhound racing. While so many states declared the activity as illegal, some still offer it. One of those states is Connecticut. But if […]
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February 21, 2022
Nebraska: A Bill Proposes Vending Machines for Lottery Tickets
A bill in Nebraska proposes to introduce lottery ticket sales via vending machines. New Bill Proposes Changes to Rules for Selling Lottery Tickets Nebraska is one of the US states that has restricted casino gambling to Tribal operators. The state also offers wagering on horse racing, as well as lottery. But the state’s current gambling […]