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October 6, 2021
Penn Agreed to Settle Responsible Gambling Claims in Indiana
Penn National Gaming and the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) agreed to a settlement related to responsible gambling violations made by the casino operator earlier this year. Blank Terms and Conditions The settlement ordered by the IGC on September 29 involves a financial sanction of $12,500 for two occasions on which Penn National’s Barstool Sportsbook brand […]
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October 4, 2021
Portugal Contemplating All-Day Ban on Gambling Advertising
The concept of prohibiting ads related to gambling isn’t new – several countries already have similar protocols in place. Portugal could be the next to join them and approval of strict limitations on when gambling ads can be aired is almost a guarantee. Four separate bills have been presented to lawmakers in the country, all […]
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September 29, 2021
Swedish Administrative Court Rejects Fine Appeal from XC Gaming
Last year, the Swedish gambling regulator levied a fine on XC Gaming after it determined that the gaming operator offered multiple bonuses for its highest-depositing customer. Although XC Gaming appealed the $571,000 fine, the Administrative Court rejected the appeal today. The court deemed the infringement as very serious and agreed that the sanction introduced by […]
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September 28, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago Suspect in Casino Robbery Released after 10 Years
Anthony “Bussa” Contrera, a Tunapuna resident who was accused of participating in a casino robbery in Curepe, Trinidad and Tobago, has been released. The accusations date back to 2010, when a security guard was shot fatally during the robbery. Casino Robbery, Murder Suspect Walks Away A Tunapuna resident who was accused of murdering a security […]
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September 28, 2021
Sports Betting in Florida Faces Second Federal Lawsuit
Florida sports betting is facing a second legal challenge after two of Miami’s most outspoken critics of gambling filed a lawsuit against the US Secretary of the Interior on Monday in an attempt to block the process. Off-Reservation Gambling Illegal Backed by auto retailer Norman Braman and developer Armando Codina, the suit against US Secretary […]
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September 27, 2021
Dutch Regulator Fines Tipico, Operator Says It Did Not Target Netherlands
The Netherlands has fined Tipico over illegal gambling as the operator may have been offering Dutch gambling products to citizens without a former authorization by the country’s regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The country has issued several fines to what is considered illegitimate operators over the years, including brands such as Royal Panda, Leo Vegas, The Stars Group […]
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September 27, 2021
New York Faces Federal Investigation over Seneca Gaming Compact
New York State violated federal laws. That’s what the Seneca Nation of Indians believes as it continues to fight a judge’s order to pay millions of dollars to the state. The issue revolves around payments the tribe has been ordered to make in accordance with its existing gaming compact with the state; however, those payments, […]
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September 27, 2021
Long Island Casino Avoids Citizen-Led Effort to Be Shut Down
Casino-goers in and around Long Island will still be able to visit Jake’s 58 in Islandia after a federal judge shot down an attempt by local residents to shutter the casino. The fate of the gambling venue has been uncertain for several years after its owner, Suffolk OTB, found itself in financial trouble, leading to […]
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September 24, 2021
If Brazil Legalizes Gambling There May Be Billions in Tax Revenue Proceedings
Talks about the legalization of gambling in Brazil continue. While the country continues to shape its tax reform, the taxation of gambling may bring a nice boost for the government coffers. Besides boosting tax revenue, the legalization of gambling may increase tourism volumes and create new workplaces. Gambling Legalization in Brazil to Help with Taxes, […]
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September 23, 2021
Spelinspektionen: Generally Positive about Stricter Rules for Gambling Ads
The Ministry of Finance in Sweden introduced a proposal for stricter regulation of gambling ads earlier this year. Now, the Swedish gambling regulator unveiled that it is generally positive about stricter rules for advertising gambling products. Currently, similar special regulations are in place for advertisements for alcohol in the country. Swedish Regulator Is Generally Positive […]