Legal
February 13, 2023
GeoComply’s Patent Infringement Case against Xpoint Dismissed
Geolocation technology supplier Xpoint had its motion to dismiss related the patent infringement case filed by competitor GeoComply granted by a federal court in a key decision for the geolocation market. Case Dismissed by Court The ruling issued on Friday, February 10 by Judge William J. Bryson from the Federal Circuit in the District of […]
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February 13, 2023
Danish Gambling Authority Scores Win Against Illegal Bingo Operator
The executive authority that is busy guaranteeing the protection of Danish gamblers against illegal and unfair forms of gambling first discovered the unnamed gambling operator’s illegal services in 2019. The Operator Breached the Danish Gambling Monopoly Rules Supervised by the Danish Ministry of Taxation, Spillemyndigheden found that the respective company was offering illegal games of […]
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February 13, 2023
UKGC Vows to Strike Balance in Introduction of Affordability Checks
The topic of how these checks have affected gamblers and the industry overall has been making headlines for weeks now. There were many stories where punters were being required to submit personal financial information, and some were so reluctant, they claim they’d rather turn to the black market. Confusion Around Affordability Checks Andrew Rhodes is […]
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February 10, 2023
Texas Lawmaker Disagrees with Betting and Gambling Proposals
After the start of the legislative season early in January, lawmakers in the state are trying to push the legalization of sports betting, as well as casino gambling. Different proposals seek to legalize the activities, predicting that betting and gambling will deliver economic stimulus and at the same time reduce the share of the black […]
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February 10, 2023
Hawaii Bill Proposes Taxation for Vacation Gambling Trips
Many residents from the state like to take trips to locations that offer gambling entertainment primarily because the activity is illegal in Hawaii. One of the most popular locations is the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas. Yet, while many enjoy the activity and it brings profits for operators involved in the organization process, […]
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February 10, 2023
KSA Fines Two Illegal Gambling Operators Nearly $2M
On Thursday, the gambling watchdog confirmed it imposed a regulatory action against Domiseda and Partners sro from Slovakia, as well as Equinox Dynamic NV from Curaçao. The €1.8 million ($1.9 million) total fine breaks down to €900,000 ($965,800) against each of the two operators. The KSA said that it launched a probe into the operations […]
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February 9, 2023
Former Clerks in Missouri Town Embezzled $663,604
The news was confirmed by law enforcement officials who have investigated the case and have collected enough evidence against the now-former city clerk and assistant clerk of Flordell Hills. The pair lived together in neighboring Florissant and are said to have embezzled as much as $663,604. The theft happened over 614 checks that the culprits […]
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February 9, 2023
Hawaii Sees Legal Sports Betting Attempts Fold for 2023
The Aloha State’s dogged resistance to the introduction of legalized gambling is finally beginning to fade, as more legislators have been insisting that the state desperately needs a tourism boost and a way to generate more revenue while taking aim at illegal gambling. Despite the gathering momentum, a proposal that would have seen online sports […]
Legal
February 8, 2023
Lithuanian Gambling Watchdog Issues Fines against Two Operators
The gambling watchdog said Tuesday it imposed fines against Amber Gaming, as well as Top Sport. The duo, according to the regulator, breached Lithuania’s gambling regulations by contacting their customers via email and encouraged them to gamble. This, according to Lithuania’s Gambling Supervisory Authority is in breach of Article 10, Paragraph 19 of the country’s […]
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February 8, 2023
Australian Regulator Fined Bet Nation but Some Believe More Should Be Done
The Northern Territory Racing Commission fined Amused Australia, the firm behind Bet Nation, for promoting its products to self-excluded individuals. Experts are not certain whether the fine will be enough to make the company change its approach. Bet Nation Promoted Promo Offerings to Excluded Persons In December, the Northern Territory regulator fined Bet Nation, which […]
