Legal
January 18, 2022
Yorgen Fenech Claims Witness Lied in Maltese Journalist’s Murder Case
It’s been over four years since journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered while covering a story about corruption in the country’s government. However, the case that rocked the Malta Gaming Authority, and the entire gaming industry, is still dragging through the court system. One of the prime suspects allegedly involved in orchestrating the murder, millionaire […]
Business
January 6, 2022
GNOG Shareholders, Investor File Fresh Lawsuits against Fertitta
New legal clouds gathered above the acquisition of Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) by DraftKings after two new lawsuits were filed against Tilman Fertitta and his participation in the deal. Fresh Lawsuits The new suits claim some of the financial and commercial terms of the $1.56 billion transaction benefitted unfairly Fertitta and several board members […]
Industry
January 5, 2022
UK Policymakers Suggest Lumping Crypto Regulation with Gambling Review
The Gambling Act review is happening, however slowly, and as MPs and industry bodies try to thrash out the details, a new qualm has been brought up. Cryptocurrencies seem to also need tougher regulation, and the United Kingdom has not hesitated to act in that direction, although the latest proposal, which asks for crypto to […]
Legal
December 29, 2021
Laila Mintas Hits Back at Accusations That She Botched PlayUp’s $450M Sale
Laila Mintas finally decided to speak up on the recent fallout that she had with PlayUp on a botched $450 million sale. PlayUp was quick to replace her and even took legal action. However, Mintas denied the accusations that she was responsible for the failed sale and claimed that PlayUp’s global CEO was actually responsible […]
Legal
April 15, 2021
YGAM Urges For Education to Prevent Gambling Harm
Responsible gambling charity, YGAM, submitted written evidence to the Gambling Act review. The charity urged the Government to include education on gambling harm and asked the industry to do more to protect players. Responsible Gambling Charity Urges For Gambling Harm Education The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) in the UK announced that it […]
Legal
November 3, 2020
Montanan Judge Dismisses Lottery Rule to Limit Betting to Bars and Taverns
Lewis and Clark County District Judge Kathy Seeley has sided with Montana’s protest group that challenged a Montana Lottery-backed rule that attempted to limit the availability of sports betting. According to the debated rule, businesses that offer sports betting in the jurisdiction must sign up for an alcoholic beverage license in order to continue accepting […]