Legal
September 14, 2021
ACMA: Foxtel Guilty of Breaching Gambling Advertising Rules
Foxtel Cable Television was found guilty of breaching gambling advertising rules, an investigation of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has concluded. Maintaining Advertising Rules Australian media watchdog ACMA ruled against a complaint filed by the media operator regarding an incident in April 2021, and, despite the fact that Foxtel self-reported the breach, the […]
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September 13, 2021
Former BCLC Exec Admits He Leaked Money Laundering Activity at Canadian Casinos
For the past several years, certain lawmakers in Canada have been trying to wrap their heads around a problem that still eludes them. A handful of casinos in the country seem to have had no problem laundering massive amounts of money through their doors. Despite the issue having been made public in 2018, there are […]
Legal
September 9, 2021
Entain Foundation Announced Second Seton Hall Bootcamp
Entain Foundation, a trust charity established by global gambling group Entain, announced today it would be delivering its second educational program aimed at improving the knowledge of gaming industry personnel. Introducing Responsible Gambling Issues Known as the Seton Hall Bootcamp, the educational program for legal, regulatory, compliance and business experts funded by Entain Foundation US […]
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September 7, 2021
Sports Betting to Launch in Arizona Despite Yavapai-Prescott Opposition
A win for gambling in Arizona as the state will see sports betting launched, despite opposition from the local Yavapai-Prescott Tribe. This was officially ruled by Maricopa County Superior Court’s judge James Smith. Arizona is Moving on With Sports Betting The lawsuit from the Yavapai-Prescott targets Governor Doug Ducey and the director of the Department of Gaming. The initial conflict came […]
Legal
September 7, 2021
Japanese Lawmaker Accused of Accepting Bribes in IR Scheme Heads to Jail
The idea of bringing integrated resorts (IR) to Japan to allow casino gambling has been tossed around for more than 20 years. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that the plan gained enough traction for it to be accepted. The entire time, opponents argued that bringing casinos into the country would only lead […]
Legal
September 6, 2021
Missouri AG Returns Money from Gaming Devices Manufacturer
As Torch Electronics is caught in a legal dispute with state authorities over the status of gaming devices at truck stops, Missouri’s AG has chosen to return contributions by the company. Missouri AG Distance Himself from Torch Electronics Missouri attorney general Eric Schmitt has been embroiled in a mild controversy involving contributions by Steven Miltenberger and his spouse, Sondra Miltenberger. […]
Legal
September 1, 2021
UKGC Fines Daub Alderney with $8m, Rank to Appeal
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed an $8m (£5.8m) fine on Kittybingo and Regalwins operator Daub Alderney over social responsibility and anti-money laundering incompliance related to its online offering. Daub Alderney to Pay $8.06m Fine Daub Alderney will pay a $8.06m (£5.85m) fine for breaching the UK Gambling Commission’s rules aimed at preventing money laundering and protecting vulnerable customers. Apart from the financial penalty, Daub Alderney, which runs digital brands […]
Legal
September 1, 2021
Flutter Turns to US Supreme Court to Overturn Settlement Ruling
Global gambling group Flutter Entertainment petitioned the US Supreme Court, seeking a review of a $1.3-billion regulatory settlement for damages against subsidiary The Stars Group (TSG). Damages for Historical UIGEA Violations The petition relates to a December 2020 ruling of the Kentucky Supreme Court to reinstate a 2015 ruling against TSG made in the Franklin […]
Legal
August 31, 2021
Evobet’s Breach of Malta’s Regulations Has Gotten Its License Voided
The Malta Gaming Authority revealed that it has revoked the license of Evobet Limited. The reasons for the cancellation are laid on MGA’s site as the inability on the operator’s side to abide by the gambling regulations and pay its regulatory fees. Thus the MGA has referred to article 10 from the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations […]
Legal
August 30, 2021
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Challenges Arizona’s Sports Gambling
As Arizona draws closer to an official launch of its sports gambling industry on September 9, not everyone is happy with the arrangement. In fact, the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, operating the Bucky’s and Yavapai casinos in Prescott, is one to put up a legal fight against the current arrangement that is soon to mandate sports gambling laws in the state. According to […]