Legal
December 22, 2021
Former LA Official Under Investigation Won’t Come Clean on Gambling Past
Jose Huizar is the focal figure of a six-year investigation into suspected corruption in City Hall politics in Los Angeles. Along with his associates, the former councilman was allegedly involved in a $1.5-million pay-to-play scheme where real estate developers made cash and campaign donations in return for help in getting building permits through the approval […]
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December 20, 2021
MGA Executive under Investigation, May Face Charges for Data Misuse
As one of the most lucrative jurisdictions in the EU for gambling, Malta has gotten the attention of many operators. The country’s tax rate combined with its EU membership makes it an attractive destination for gambling operators. Currently, the gambling industry in the country is regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Despite the growing […]
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December 17, 2021
Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down Case Against Vaccination Lottery Draws
The United States rolled out its vaccination program fairly early into the pandemic and it quickly turned out to be one of the most successful anywhere in the world – at first. Presently, 61.1% of the population is fully vaccinated with 488 million doses of various COVID-19 vaccines given, which notes a significant slow down […]
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December 16, 2021
UKGC Fines Buzz Bingo $1M over AML, Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced on Thursday that it took regulatory action against Buzz Group Ltd operating as Buzz Bingo. UK Gambling Regulator Slams Buzz Bingo with a $1M Fine Citing an investigation, the regulator claimed that the operator breached money laundering, as well as social responsibility rules. Thus, it imposed a £780,000 ($1,038,820) […]
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December 14, 2021
Paysafe Facing Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Fraud
Paysafe is being sued for alleged securities fraud. Several law firms have come forward to support a lawsuit for investors against the company. Paysafe has been a regular payments platform provider for the gaming industry and went public earlier this year. Paysafe Not So Safe Several law firms are in on the action, but it […]
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December 13, 2021
Floridian Gambling Initiative Supporters Spent Double in November
Two important Floridian organizations have spent more than $20 million combined in November, in a new attempt to collect signatures that would help them insert a series of gambling initiatives onto the state’s 2022 ballot. The pair have doubled down on their stakes, spending over $10 million each while promoting their petitions, raising awareness on […]
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December 13, 2021
PlayUp Granted Restraining Order against US CEO Laila Mintas
Less than 2 years after Australian sports betting firm PlayUp had appointed Dr. Laila Mintas as its US CEO, the company was granted a temporary restraining order against her to prevent further damages. Prevent Further Damages The temporary restraining order against PlayUp US chief executive officer Mintas was granted by a Nevada court following a […]
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December 13, 2021
Unibet Is Warned by the Danish Regulator for Breaching Money Laundering Law
Denmark’s Spillemyndigheden, which is the country’s gambling regulator, has warned Unibet, a brand by Kindred Group, after ruling that it breached the regulations concerning money laundering. Kindred Group also ceased its operations in the Netherlands recently. Suspicious Activity Took Place Between 2016 and 2018 The money laundering case is tied to a customer of Unibet who […]
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December 13, 2021
Women Face Charges Following Casino Identity Theft, Embezzlement
Last Friday, three Mississippi women faced a judge on charges of wire fraud and aggravated theft of identity. On September 8, a federal grand jury in Jackson indicted Crystal Holliday, 33, Annie J. Blalock 62 and Ashton Crouthers, 33, all of Union, MS, with a scheme to use wire fraud and identity theft in order […]
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December 9, 2021
Ohio Legalizes Sports Betting, Licenses to Be Issued in April 2022
Ohio sports betting is officially legal as the state’s General Assembly passed a bill on Wednesday. After three years of massive talks and debates on the topic, both the House and Senate voted to approve House Bill 29. Ohio Senate voted 31-1, and Ohio House voted 72-23, and hence, the bill is now in the […]