Industry
March 15, 2021
Italian Authorities Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling Linked to Mafia
A criminal investigation called Double Game was set up by Italian authorities to fight organized crime and illegal gambling. So far, $95.8 million have been seized, and 23 people face restrictive measures. Wirecard processed payments were allegedly used by the Italian Mafioso. Illegal Gambling and Organized Criminal Syndicate A criminal investigation conducted by Italian authorities has clamped down […]
Sports
March 15, 2021
Football Kenya Federation Calls for Action against Match-Fixing
Football Kenya Federation urged lawmakers to take action against match-fixing during a workshop organized last week. The Federation acknowledged match-fixing as a “global menace” and called for the creation of a legal frame fighting against the activity. FKF Organized Integrity Workshop Last Week Disciplinary actions may soon be considered by lawmakers in Kenya against people […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
Man Who Stole £47K from Mother to Cover Gambling Debts Spared Prison
A man spent £47,800 of his late mother’s money to cover his gambling debts while she was away in a care facility. Gambling Addict Stole £47K from Mother to Cover Gambling Debts Gambling addiction has left many people desperate, pushing them to do things they would have otherwise strongly objected to. The case of Gary Evans, 57, is […]
Sports
February 21, 2021
The Cancer of Match-Fixing Is Back Says Sportradar’s Andreas Krannich
The “cancer of sports betting” is coming back as sports return back to normal, cautions Sportradar managing director of integrity services Andreas Krannich. Match-Fixing Not Sports Betting Is the Problem Match-fixers are to blame for sports betting’s negative image, argues Sportradar managing director of integrity services Andreas Krannich who spent 10 years at the German […]
Industry
February 16, 2021
Match-Fixing: 160 Suspicious Games detected by Sportradar’s UFDS in Asia in 2020
Sportradar’s Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) has picked up on 160 suspicious games in Asia in 2020, despite a global decrease in match-fixing. No Follow-Up Investigation for 60% of Suspicious Games Attempts at match-fixing have increased during the coronavirus pandemic in small leagues, with about 160 suspicious games in Asia in 2020, Sportradar reported. The […]
Legal
February 4, 2021
UKGC Fines Aspers Stratford Casino Over Player Protection Failures
Aspers’ Stratford City Casino will pay a £652,500 fine and will give up a £78,233 profit due to its regulatory failures. Aspers Failed to Enquire Customers Over Large Sums of Money The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £652,500 ($890,000) sanction to Aspers’ Stratford City Casino after an investigation found breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) […]
Industry
February 1, 2021
Singaporeans Deposit S$15.4m on Fictitious Gambling Sites
Reported S$15.4 million has been lost on fictitious gambling platforms in Singapore and victims now facing jail time and fines. Singaporeans Fall Victims to Gambling Scams Singapore is facing an influx of fraudulent online platforms connected with gambling and bogus investments, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) this Sunday, reporting concerns that scams have increased […]
Legal
January 28, 2021
White Hat Gaming Fined £1.3 Million for Inadequate Social Responsibility Standards
Online gambling operator White Hat Gaming was issued today a £1.3 million fine by the UKGC for AML and social responsibility failings. Under Review Since Last Year The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has set a £1.3 million fine for licensed gaming operator White Hat Gaming (WHG) after identifying “inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility […]
Legal
January 26, 2021
Man Gets Jail Time for Smashing Machines at Betfred in Bournemouth, UK
After smashing a couple of terminals at a Betfred venue in Bournemouth, UK, the man responsible for the damages was sentenced to prison. Besides the damages, the man had three other criminal offenses and his overall sentence is 18 weeks in prison. A Man Receives Sentence of 18 Weeks in Prison over Multiple Offenses A […]
Esports
January 22, 2021
ESIC Issues Bans to 35 Australians Involved in Esports Match-Fixing
Esports match-fixing continues as ESIC has just issued 35 new bans to offending players from Australia who have been referred to authorities. ESIC Continues to Investigate Match-Fixers The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) continues to work actively to clear esports from match-fixing and cheating. A new group of Australian players has been targeted in the latest […]