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April 27, 2021
CTC: 15 Companies Willing to Become Sports Betting Providers
The Connecticut Lottery Commission (CLC) received 15 responses to its Request for Qualification (RFQ) as companies came forward to express interest related to the state’s sports wagering and online betting. CTC Needs Partners Seeking qualified and experienced operators to provide solutions for the online and retail sports wagering systems and services, the CTC issued the […]
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April 27, 2021
Spelinspektionen Issued SEK2M Fines to LeoVegas and ATG
Swedish gambling watchdog Spelinspektionen announced today hefty sanctions to two gaming operators in the country, LeoVegas and horse racing firm ATG, for violations of the Money Laundering Act and the Gaming Act. LeoVegas Spelinspektionen noted that gambling companies must counteract any possibility for using their business as a money-laundering tool or source of terrorism financing, […]
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April 27, 2021
UEFA Launches Probe into Ibrahimovic Bethard Ownership
AC Milan striker and soccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be investigated by a UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector, probing his ties to Bethard and whether he has violated the organization’s Code of Ethics. Ethics Inspector to Scrutinize Ibrahimovic’s Bethard Case UEFA is looking closer into the allegations that AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been […]
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April 26, 2021
BC Government Figures Call Allegations of Criminal Ties Offensive
British Columbia has been embroiled in a scandal of its own for the past two years or so. The province is facing allegations that the government knowingly turned a blind eye to money laundering in casinos several years back. British Columbia’s Probe into Casino Corruption Rages On Commenting on the issue, former B.C. finance minister […]
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April 23, 2021
Unibet Receives Mobile Sportsbook Permit in Virginia
Unibet Interactive, the US sports betting brand of Kindred Group, received this week a mobile sports betting permit in Virginia to expand its presence into 4 states. “We are excited to add Virginia to the growing list of states that Unibet and Kindred Group call home as we continue our expansion in the US market.” […]
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April 23, 2021
Five Men Arrested after SWAT Raids Gambling Dens in Arkansas
The police arrested 5 men in Fort Smith, Arkansas, who ran an illegal gambling operation. Five Men Arrested in Arkansas for Running Illegal Gambling On April 16, after a 5-week investigation, SWAT teams raided gambling dens in Forth Smith, Arkansas where illegal gambling took place. The police booked 5 men for running illegal gambling operations […]
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April 23, 2021
Kentucky Judge Rules $100m Bond Payment in PokerStars Case
A Franklin Circuit Judge has ruled out against PokerStars and ordered the $100 million in bonds placed with insurers to be paid to the state of Kentucky. Kentucky Judge Sides with State in PokerStars Penalty Kentucky is determined to seek interest payments from Flutter Entertainment, the present owner of PokerStars, for the card room’s operations […]
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April 23, 2021
Florida Able to Recover from Almost-certain Defeat of Sports Gambling
It seemed like Florida was about to miss an opportunity to reap the benefits of sports gambling this year, but it has apparently found success at the last minute. Governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have reached an agreement for a new tribal gaming compact that will see the Sunshine State launch […]
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April 22, 2021
Germany on Course to Launch New Federal Gaming Regulation
The state parliament of Sachsen-Anhalt ratified Germany’s Fourth Amendment on the State Treaty on Gambling (GlüNeuRStV), paving the way for a July 1, 2021 launch of the new gambling regulation. Scheduled Launch Firmly in Sight Sachsen-Anhalt was one of 3 remaining German states which had to officially approve the new gambling regulation, after the Treaty […]
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April 21, 2021
ACMA Asks ISPs to Block More Illegal Gambling Websites
The watchdog in charge of communications and media in Australia asked internet service providers to block several offshore gambling websites. Upon investigating, the ACMA has found out that those websites have been operating illegally and in breach of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act. ACMA Urges ISPs to Blacklist Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites The Australian Communications […]