Legal
March 24, 2021
TheScore’s CEO Discusses Sports Gambling with Canada’s House of Commons
Canada is working on legislation that would allow the country’s sports gamblers to place single-event bets. Currently, only parlay wagers are allowed because of how gambling laws are written, but a bill to expand sports gambling options, C-218, has been making its way through the House of Commons. As it does, the chairman and CEO […]
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March 24, 2021
Action 24/7 Files a Lawsuit against Tennessee Watchdog
Action 24/7, a licensed Tennessee sportsbook operator, filed a lawsuit against the state regulator after its license was temporarily suspended. The operator claims that the regulator did not follow its protocols and that the suspension has catastrophic effects on its business. Tennessee Sportsbook Files Lawsuit against Regulator Last week, the Tennessee gambling watchdog suspended Action […]
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March 23, 2021
SportsPesa Still In Legal Limbo After Appeal Rejection
The Kenyan Judiciary has rejected Pevans East Africa’s appeal to reinstate SportsPesa’s activities within the country. The operator claims that the suspension is unfair. Kenyan Judiciary Rejects SportsPesa’s Appeal SportsPesa, a live casino and online gaming operator in Kenya, will continue to operate in legal limbo for the near future. The Kenyan Judiciary denied Pevans […]
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March 23, 2021
NY State Senate Passes Problem Gambling Education Bill S4207
A bill that requires people on gambling self-exclusion lists in New York to attend problem gambling educational programs prior to their removal from the lists was referred to Assembly Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee having passed through State Senate. Problem Gambling Education Program Senate Bill S4207 introduced by Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, chair of the […]
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March 23, 2021
Caesars Files Lawsuit against Insurers over COVID-Related Losses
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Caesars indicated that it lost more than $2 billion. Despite paying all-risk insurance policies, the company said that none of its insurers covered any losses. Consequently, Caesars filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday this week. The COVID-19 Pandemic Led to More Than $2 […]
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March 23, 2021
Danish Regulator Receives Green Light to Block 55 Illegal Websites
The Danish court permitted Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, to block 55 illegal gambling websites after receiving a set of screenshots showcasing illegal activities. The Danish Gambling Authority set a new record for the number of blocked websites. Last year Spillemyndigheden blocked a total of 16 websites out of 17. The last one offered to […]
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March 23, 2021
North Dakota Pumps the Breaks on Gambling Resolution
The Senate of North Dakota killed a resolution that would have allowed residents to decide on sports gambling in the state. North Dakota Senate Rejected Sports Betting On Friday, the North Dakota Senate rejected a resolution bill enabling residents to allow sports wagering in the state. On Monday, the bill was reconsidered but failed again with a […]
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March 22, 2021
Possible Gambling Deal Once Again Buzzed About in Florida
A possible gambling deal in Florida is on the rise, as Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe negotiate, three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session. Gov. DeSantis Wants to Negotiate Deal with Seminole Tribe Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe could negotiate a gambling deal three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session in Florida. DeSantis said […]
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March 22, 2021
Virginia Governor Nixes Skill Games after They Slipped Past Lawmakers
Whether by design or hapless oversight, a gambling bill making its way through the Virginia legislation included an option that wasn’t meant to be there. Skill games, a type of gambling terminal that has the look and feel of slot machines, have had a troubled history were introduced across the US, but Virginia was willing to give them […]
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March 22, 2021
Tennessee Watchdog Suspends Action 24/7’s License Temporarily
Tennessee Education Lottery, temporarily suspended Action 24/7’s license last week. The watchdog claims that it found evidence of money laundering and credit card fraud. Tennessee Regulator Temporarily Suspends Action 24/7’s License Four operators offered legal sports wagering during Super Bowl LV in Tennessee last month. Those are DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Action 24/7. However, last […]