Legal
September 23, 2021
Gambling Sponsors Face New Ban in the UK
Betting firms are likely to disappear from the front of soccer shirts in the UK, according to a report in Sportsmail, which states the government is almost certain to impose this type of advertising restriction for the gambling industry. Front-of-Shirt Ban The upcoming ban on front-of-shirt sponsorships for bookmakers will become part of the white […]
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September 23, 2021
Philippines President Duterte Signs New Controversial Tax Law on POGOs
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has just officially signed a new controversial tax scheme into law and it concerns all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). Today, Malacañang Palace announced that Duterte has enacted the Republic Act 11590 as a part of the efforts of the nation to boost its revenue, which the nation sees as one […]
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September 23, 2021
Station Casinos May Face Disciplinary Action, Fine from NGCB
The Gaming Control Board in Nevada may impose a fine or other disciplinary action against Station Casinos over accepted bets with already known outcomes. This year, the operator reported 167 such bets and the issue was the result of insufficient server memory for the Stadium Live program. Besides this year, the regulator has been notified […]
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September 22, 2021
Flutter Ends a Decade-long Legal Battle with Kentucky
A decade-long battle between the Stars Group, before its acquisition by Flutter, with the Commonwealth of Kentucky ended today. Flutter agreed to pay Kentucky $200 million in addition to a previously forfeited $100 million. The legal dispute dates back a decade when PokerStars allegedly offered online poker in Kentucky which was at odds with UIGEA. […]
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September 20, 2021
Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Venues in Austria Continues
Austrian police continue with its coordinated crackdown on illegal gambling venues, this time seizing 55 illegal gaming machines over the span of the 3-day police operation. Coordinated Effort The coordinated operation against illegal gambling establishments across locations in Upper Austria, carried out in collaboration with the State Police Directorate, uncovered that, at venues that have […]
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September 20, 2021
LA Court Finds Robert Durst Guilty of Murdering Susan Berman
On Friday last week, a court jury in Los Angeles found Robert Durst guilty of killing Susan Berman. The multimillionaire was found guilty of first-degree murder, which under California law may result in a life imprisonment sentence without parole. Berman’s murder case dates back to 2000 when she was found shot at the back of […]
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September 17, 2021
Will Missouri Legalize Sports Betting Anytime Soon?
Many states have legalized sports wagering, but Missouri is yet to initiate that process. Although lawmakers have made efforts this year, hopes are that the legalization of the activity will be back on the table during the next legislative season. Missouri Yet to Legalize Sports Wagering Since the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA (the […]
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September 17, 2021
Reality TV Celeb Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Tied to Massive Casino Deposits
A star of the reality TV show Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta, Maurice Fayne, isn’t feeling the love from judges, as he has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison. The sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to several crimes, including operating a Ponzi scheme and fraud tied to the Paycheck Protection […]
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September 17, 2021
Arizona Tribe Continues Legal Fight against Sports Betting in the State
The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe already lost round one of its legal fight against the state of Arizona, but it isn’t giving up. The tribe isn’t happy with the way new gaming compacts were created in the state and, in particular, how they led to the legalization of sports betting. It tried to get a judge […]
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September 15, 2021
Interpol Seizes $7.9M, Arrests 1,400 People for Illegal Gambling
Some 1,400 people were arrested and $7.9 million in cash was seized by Interpol in a global operation against illegal gambling. The operation was conducted during Euro 2020 across Europe and Asia. Overall, 28 countries participated in SOGA VIII, fighting against illegal gambling. Interpol Unveils Details Regarding SOGA VIII The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) […]