Legal
August 6, 2021
Transnational Money-Laundering Leader Pleads Guilty
US citizen Xizhi Li participated as a leader in a money-laundering network, pleaded guilty earlier this week. After a massive cross-agency investigation, the Department of Justice found out that the organization laundered millions of dollars. If found guilty, Li may be facing 20 years in prison. Multi-Million Money-Laundering Scheme Uncovered Earlier this week, a US […]
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August 3, 2021
Interim Gambling Commission CEO Defends Regulators’ Actions
Ongoing criticism hurled at the Gambling Commission in the UK for its deafening silence during the administration process of Football Index provoked the commission’s interim chief executive to respond. ‘CVA May or May Not Happen’ Andrew Rhodes, who stepped to the executive role in June to replace his predecessor Neil McArthur, who was forced to […]
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August 2, 2021
MGCB Authorizes Parx Interactive to Launch Sports Betting
Parx Interactive, a digital gaming and betting brand of Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Inc., is set to expand its presence in Michigan after a regulatory approval today allowed the brand and its partner to launch online sports betting. 14th Fully Authorized State Operator The approval for the launch of online sports wagering for Parx Interactive […]
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July 30, 2021
EC: Expert Group on Gambling Services Will Not Be Reinstated
The European Commission refused to reinstate a decommissioned cross member state expert group despite national regulators’ call. KSA-Led Initiative Unsuccessful The European Commission’s refusal to reinstate the Expert Group on Gambling Services was revealed after Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) released the Commission’s response to a request sent by KSA Chairman Rene Jansen on behalf […]
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July 26, 2021
Former Baccarat Dealer at Star Sydney Gets 2 Years in Prison over Betting Scam
After participating in a gambling scam last year, a former Star Sydney employee was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. The baccarat dealer, together with two accomplices, cheated the property out of $368,000 in 2020. Former Baccarat Dealer at the Star Sydney Involved in a Betting Scam A former baccarat dealer, previously employed by the Star […]
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July 26, 2021
Chicago Police Officer Learns Fate for Participation in Illegal Sportsbook
A Chicago Police officer has received a 15-month jail sentence from US District Judge Virginia Kendall for his role in an illegal sportsbook operation with ties to Costa Rica. Chicago Police Officer Gets a Jail Sentence On Thursday, Nicholas Stella, a 43-year old police officer from the Chicago police department, received a 15-month jail sentence […]
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July 23, 2021
Unibet Fined $36,000 for Offering Gambling Inducements in NSW
Unibet, the online betting and gaming brand of Kindred Group, was found in breach of gambling laws in New South Wales (NSW) in Australia and was handed a fine of AU$48,000 ($36,000). Offering Enhanced Odds The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) investigated three occasions in which advertisements promoting inducements to participate in gambling […]
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July 23, 2021
Ontario Gambling Watchdog Sets New iGaming Rules
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission in Ontario created iGaming Ontario which was tasked with regulating the iGaming market that is set to roll out later on this year. Reportedly, the new gambling watchdog released new rules affecting gambling ads, as well as online slot games. Ontario’s New Gambling Watchdog Rolls Out iGaming Rules Earlier this […]
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July 22, 2021
Borgata Atlantic City Faces Lawsuit by Poker Pro Scott Robbins
Scott Robbins, a professional poker player from Massachusetts, is suing the Borgata casino after one of his jokes allegedly brought him a lifetime ban and a visit to a psychiatrist. The poker pro’s lawsuit reveals two dozen allegations against the Borgata, seeking compensation of some $1.2 million. Professional Poker Player Files Lawsuit against the Borgata […]
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July 21, 2021
Georgia Is Yet to Expand Casino Gambling, Sports Betting
Georgia is known to have some of the strictest laws on gambling in the US. While sports betting and casino gambling expansions in the state have failed before, reportedly major industry players have formed a coalition to make yet another push. If the state expands gambling and legalizes sports wagering, undoubtedly, fresh taxes will boost […]