Legal
April 25, 2022
Massachusetts Sports Wagering Legalization Still in the Making
Since the US Supreme Court ruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) unconstitutional back in 2018, more than 30 states have legalized and launched some form of sports wagering. The repeal of the 1992 federal law led to a state-wide expansion of the activity. By now, nearly all of Massachusetts’ neighboring states have […]
Sports
April 25, 2022
Mark Kemp Joins DAZN BET as Its New Chief Executive
DAZN BET, DAZN Group’s newest challenger sports betting brand, is ready to conquer the market. The new subsidiary is poised for success thanks to its strong team, which has been further reinforced with the addition of Mark Kemp as chief executive officer. DAZN BET Welcomes Kemp as CEO Mark Kemp is an industry heavyweight and […]
Blockchain
April 25, 2022
Man Arrested in New York over $1.8m Crypto Mining Fraud
Cryptocurrencies are associated with fraud, but law enforcement is getting increasingly better at cracking down on fraud on all levels of the blockchain. The case of Chester J. Stojanovich is another example of how efficient the US Department of Justice has become in cracking down on financial crime pertaining to the sector. Man Promises Unlimited […]
Business
April 22, 2022
FanDuel Signed Partnership with Professional Boxer Amanda Serrano
Daily fantasy sport (DFS) and sports betting operator FanDuel announced this week a partnership with seven division boxing champion Amanda Serrano to become her exclusive sports gaming partner. Making History The new agreement between FanDuel and Serrano comes ahead of Serrano’s title fight against Katie Taylor scheduled to take place on April 30 at Madison […]
Casino
April 22, 2022
Texas’ Democratic Governor Candidate Is Inclined to Support Gambling
Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic Party’s candidate for governor of Texas, “is inclined” to support the launch of casino gambling and the legalization of sports betting in the state. O’Rourke Wants to Boost Texan Economy The Democratic candidate for governor of Texas has promised to tackle some of the problems the state faces. According to him, […]
Sports
April 22, 2022
David Stroj Breached the Terms of His Parole by Gambling in Las Vegas
David Stroj, a person with ties to organized crime, has broken the terms of his supervised release by gambling in Las Vegas casinos. The man did not receive permission from his parole officer. David Stroj Gambled without Contacting His Officer Stroj, also known by his alias “Fat Dave,” has been on a three-year supervised release […]
Sports
April 22, 2022
Carousel Fined $80,000 for MaximBet Geolocation Misfire
MaximBet, the sports betting agency launched by the namesake lifestyle brand, has brought an $80,000 penalty on its operator in Colorado. The Division of Gaming issued the fine to Carousel Group for failing to enforce geolocation standards between December 1 and December 16, SportsHandle explained in a detailed report on the issue. This resulted in […]
Industry
April 22, 2022
Minnesota Sports Betting Legalization Receives Wide Support, Poll
Since PASPA’s repeal by the US Supreme Court in 2018, sports betting has been continuously spreading to more states. Previously, the PASPA used to restrict the activity to Nevada only, but its repeal left the legalization and regulation in the hands of the lawmakers in each state. By now, sports betting is legal in 30 […]
Casino
April 22, 2022
Allowing Minor and Self-Excluded Bettors to Play Got AC Casinos Fined
Four casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey, have been fined for allowing unidentified people (including minors) to wager since 2019. The casinos were fined five times in total and asked to forfeit their winnings. Self-Excluded Bettors Allowed in AC, Businesses Fined The casino which turned out to be the least diligent is Tropicana Atlantic City. […]
Casino
April 22, 2022
Nevada Gaming Control Board Opens an Investigation into Resorts World
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has decided to open up an investigation into Resorts World Las Vegas over allegations that a gambler raised against the company’s president, Scott Sibella. According to the allegations, Sibella lied about his relationship with the gambler and that a Strip restaurant is partially owned by a felon. Brandon Sattler Claims […]
