Legal
December 16, 2022
PlayUp Denied Ohio License Due to Illegal Gambling Concerns
Australia-based betting operator PlayUp will likely fail to obtain its Ohio license after the state’s regulator uncovered potential illegal gambling activity related to the company’s PlayUp Slots+ product. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) expressed its intent to suspend the licensing process until PlayUp takes the necessary action to remedy the issues. Ohio Will Be […]
Business
September 23, 2022
SPAC Merger with IG Acquisition Will Allow PlayUp to Register on NASDAQ
Australia-based betting operator PlayUp has taken a step towards a NASDAQ listing. PlayUp has just announced that it has signed a business combination agreement with IG Acquisition, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, which through a newly established company called Parent will help PlayUp list on the NASDAQ. PlayUp Is Valued At $350 Million The […]
Legal
July 19, 2022
US Ninth Circuit Throws PlayUp’s Restraining Order Against Mintas
The temporary restraining order that PlayUp imposed on Laila Mintas and was rejected by a lower court has been upheld by the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mintas was appointed as the CEO of PlayUP in 2020 but after a failed takeover from FTX, PlayUp cut ties with Mintas. A Timeline Into the Dispute […]
Business
July 12, 2022
PlayUp To Undergo Strategic Review, Selling the Business Is an Option
PlayUp, a leading online gambling and betting operator, has announced that it will consider numerous alternatives in its strategic review, with one alternative being selling the business. The review was initiated by the company’s board of directors and Innovation Capital LLC is the review’s financial advisor. PlayUp Is Currently on a Mission to Expand in […]
Industry
June 2, 2022
Paysafe Unveils New VIP Program for USA Clients
Paysafe, the owner of digital payment services Skrill, Neteller, and Paysafecard, announced its new VIP iGaming player program on May 31. The program will allow owners of Skrill USA digital wallets an increase to their instant deposit limits by as much as several hundred times the standard amount, depending on individual KYC verification. A Program […]
Sports
February 9, 2022
PlayUp Signs Ground-Breaking Deal with Panther City Lacrosse Club
The Panther City Lacrosse Club announced a new deal with PlayUp on Tuesday this week. PlayUp Inks the Largest NLL Sponsorship Deal The newest National Lacrosse League (NLL) expansion team in Fort Worth, Texas, the Panther City Lacrosse Club, revealed a ground-breaking partnership with PlayUp, the leading betting entertainment and technology company. Under the terms […]
Legal
January 11, 2022
Temporary Restraining Order Lifted, Mintas Seeks $75m in Damages
The legal battle between PlayUp, an online gaming company operating out of Australia, and its ex-US chief executive officer Laila Mintas saw a Nevada court dismiss the initial temporary restraining order. Ex Parte Restraining Order Lifted US District Court Judge Gloria Navarro ruled against the preliminary injunction order she had issued previously after being presented […]
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 […]
Sports
December 15, 2021
Dennis Drazin Becomes the New Chair of PlayUp USA, Effective Immediately
PlayUp, the well-known gaming and betting operator, has appointed a new chair of PlayUp USA – Dennis Drazin. He will be taking the spot from Laila Mintas, with whom the company has had a massive fallout and taken legal actions. Drazin’s Appointment is Effective Immediately As PlayUp is looking to expand its influence and market […]
Legal
December 13, 2021
PlayUp Granted Restraining Order against US CEO Laila Mintas
Less than 2 years after Australian sports betting firm PlayUp had appointed Dr. Laila Mintas as its US CEO, the company was granted a temporary restraining order against her to prevent further damages. Prevent Further Damages The temporary restraining order against PlayUp US chief executive officer Mintas was granted by a Nevada court following a […]