Legal
May 14, 2021
Nebraska Legislators Compromised College Sports Betting
Nebraska lawmakers have modified the gambling regulation bill, which would permit sports betting, excluding home games or sporting events, including in-state teams. Nebraska Lawmakers Have Modified the Gambling Bill On Thursday, Nebraska lawmakers changed the gambling regulation bill, allowing sports betting but excluding home games or sporting events, including in-state teams, hoping to increase voters’ […]
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May 14, 2021
Thieves Busted Using Jamming Devices at Florida Gaming Venues
A quintet of would-be thieves didn’t do a good job of covering themselves as they committed their crimes and will now pay the price. A media outlet in Jacksonville, FL, highlighted the recent bust of a theft ring that was using electronic jammers to steal from gaming arcades in Columbia County. However, it indicates that […]
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May 14, 2021
Chinese Crypto Trader Stands Trial in Online Gambling, AML Case
A prominent crypto trader stands trial in China as the country is prosecuting the “Paofen platform” crew which allegedly laundered over $7 billion. Trial against Paofen Platform Crew Begins China has been determined to crack down on illegal gambling and has pursued various means to do so, from massive raids on its territory to projecting soft power […]
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May 14, 2021
Stakers Weighs Its Options as Appeal to Lift License Suspension in the UK Fails
It’s a well-known fact in the gaming space that the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) expects gaming operators to toe the line at all times and that it doesn’t allow much margin for error. The regulator has repeatedly cracked down on companies that it feels aren’t playing by the rules, issuing fines, suspending licenses, and even […]
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May 13, 2021
Crown Resorts Looks to Appease Regulators by Eliminating Junkets and Cash
Crown Resorts knows that its livelihood and future as they currently stand are on the ropes. As the casino operator faces increased scrutiny over its operational integrity across Australia, it has to know that its fate has likely already been sealed. However, as it looks to stave off any further damage or public relations nightmares, […]
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May 12, 2021
ASA Issues a Ruling on Paul Coleman’s VIP Inner Circle
The Advertising Standards Authority issued a ruling today regarding the text of an ad appearing on Paul Coleman’s website. The texts relate to advertising a money-back guarantee and suggest that gambling may provide an alternative to employment, which according to the ASA breaches CAP Code Rules. ASA Reveals a Ruling Regarding an Online Ad The […]
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May 12, 2021
Dutch Authorities Investigate Pro Footballer for Yellow Card
A yellow card issued during an Eredivisie game has prompted Dutch authorities to investigate whether a player was fixing a prop bet for someone they knew. “Spot Fixing” Now Elicits Response from Authorities Dutch police are looking into what could be a potential match-fixing during an Eredivisie game. According to authorities, the case concerns a “spot-fixing” […]
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May 12, 2021
Credit Card Gambling Is Again up for Debate in Australia
Credit cards are once again an incendiary topic for sports gambling bodies in Australia, lawmakers and anti-gambling bodies. Credit Cards Once in the Crosshairs of Lawmakers A bill sponsored by Senator Stirling Griff in Australia is facing pushback from the gambling industry as the legislation seeks to minimize the use of credit cards for the […]
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May 11, 2021
Former PGCB Duo Sets Law Firm, Targets New Market Entrants
A new law firm targeting the gaming industry was founded by the former director of licensing at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Susan Hensel and her former colleague attorney Joseph Grad. Gaming-Related Services Their boutique law firm Hensel Grad PC will look to provide gaming-related services to a wide range of domestic and international […]
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May 11, 2021
Four NY Casinos Owe the Gaming Commission $17.7m in Fees
The Gaming Commission has failed to bill four casinos in New York, which owe more than $13 million in oversight fees. Four NY Casinos Owe Millions to the Gaming Commission in Fees A year after its initial report, the New York State Comptroller’s Office said that 4 casinos owe $13 million to the Gaming Commission […]