Legal
October 28, 2021
Sweden: Spelinspektionen to Evaluate Online Gambling Restrictions
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, announced in a statement on its website today that the government has requested a review of the gambling market in the country. The regulator also confirmed restrictions on online gambling operators will be lifted on November 14, 2021. Evaluation of Online Gambling Restrictions The Swedish government instructed the regulator to evaluate […]
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October 28, 2021
In-person Sports Betting Registration Could be Nixed in Illinois
When Illinois first decided to embrace legal sports betting, it decided that forcing some people to drive hundreds of miles to register for an online sports betting account was completely logical. It didn’t take long for the state to realize the flaw in its plan, as COVID-19 kept everyone locked down with nowhere to run. […]
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October 27, 2021
Las Vegas Authorities Arrest 4 Connected to Drug Trafficking
Globally, law enforcement authorities have rounded up 150 potential criminals involved in money laundering and international drug trafficking in an operation dubbed Operation Dark HunTor. Among those, law enforcement in Las Vegas arrested four suspects. Their money-laundering activity and drug ring included operations in several countries, as well as the use of the dark web. […]
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October 27, 2021
Problem Gambler Loses $539K, BetEasy Receives a $40,200 Fine by Watchdog
The Northern Territory Racing Commission released a decision regarding issues with a problem gambler that was able to start betting again. The case dates back to 2019 but a decision on the matter was released last week. Problem Gambler Loses $539K, Seeks to Recover Them from Operator The person involved in the situation was referred […]
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October 22, 2021
Vivaro Gaming’s License Reinstated by Administrative Court
One of the two gaming brands which had their operating licenses in Sweden revoked last month, Vivaro Gaming, will have its gambling permit reinstated following a ruling of the Swedish Administrative Court. License Reinstated Vivaro Gaming, BetConstruct’s European B2C subsidiary, had its license revoked by the Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen in September, after it failed […]
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October 22, 2021
Connecticut: West Haven State Rep Allegedly Stole $600k, Faces Charges
Court documents released by the US Attorney’s Office District of Connecticut reveal that Michael DiMassa was employed for 12 years at the City of West Haven. DiMassa allegedly defrauded the City of West Haven of more than $600,000 which resulted in charges against him of wire fraud. Part of that sum was allegedly used for […]
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October 22, 2021
Russian Court Sentences 1xBet Operator to Three Years in Prison
1xBet might have legitimate operations around the world, but it isn’t welcome in Russia. That hasn’t stopped it from operating there, however, and some of the online gaming platform’s in-country operators have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. One has now been found guilty and yesterday learned her fate. 1xBet Entrepreneur Avoids […]
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October 20, 2021
Minnesota Casino Employee Sentenced to 8 Months in Federal Prison
A former female employee at a Native tribe-owned casino in Minnesota has been sentenced to eight months in prison for embezzling funds from the property of the resort. In March, Jennifer Lynn Boutto, 33, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and embezzlement of the funds by the tribe. Boutto Admitted to Stealing $315,000 While […]
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October 20, 2021
New Lawsuit over Cashless Gambling Could Disrupt the Gaming Industry
Cashless gambling is all the rage at casinos across the US and other countries. Propelled, in part, by the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to reduce physical money transactions, thought to spread the virus, more casinos began introducing cashless options at their gaming tables and slot machines. Sightline Payments has been a pioneer in the […]
Legal
October 19, 2021
Star Entertainment Facing Class Action Lawsuits
Law firms Maurice Blackburn and Slater and Gordon announced they are preparing to launch class action lawsuits against The Star Entertainment Group following revelations that the casino operator’s board of directors ignored serious operational risk warnings. Star Stock Plummets Both law firms are preparing to launch class-action lawsuits on behalf of Star’s investors, who saw […]