Legal
June 5, 2023
Court in Norway Rejects Appeal by Kindred-Owned Trannel
Operating within different gambling markets requires licenses, especially on the Old Continent. With one of the strictest gambling-related laws, Norway’s market is closely monitored by local authorities. Back in 2019, the country’s Lottery Authority, Lottstift, urged Trannel International Limited, a company owned by one of the biggest gambling operators in the world, Kindred Group, to […]
Legal
June 5, 2023
TopSport Slammed with a Fine over Underage Gambling
TopSport has once again found itself in hot water after breaching the Lithuanian regulations regarding underage gambling. As reported by iGaming Business, the operator was slammed with a fine after allowing an underage customer at one of its slot salons. The Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority investigated the matter and found that the minor had entered […]
Legal
June 5, 2023
ILGA Pondering Early Venue Closure to Prevent Problem Gambling
In February, the Liberal and Nationals New South Wales (NSW) government began paying more attention to poker machines spread throughout the state, taking into consideration a fully cashless strategy which had already received support from the NSW Police Commissioner in December 2022, and higher limitations on the use of the machines, as well as their […]
Legal
June 2, 2023
Chile Advances Online Gambling Bill
Chile advanced a new online betting bill that will change how the vertical is regulated. The measure was first introduced in March last year but was stuck in limbo until now. While the bill will still need additional approvals, its advancement was praised by the gambling industry. As of the time of this writing, the […]
Legal
June 2, 2023
NGCB Puts an End to a Dice Sliding Scheme in Las Vegas
Nobody likes a cheater, especially casinos. There are different schemes that cheaters can attempt to use to better their odds at gambling venues such as counting cards, manipulating gaming devices or sliding dice. But such actions can have dire consequences for the ones caught who can be subject to criminal charges resulting in fines or […]
Legal
June 1, 2023
Tennessee Signs Betting Handle Tax Bill into Law
Taxing a betting handle rather than gambling revenue isn’t a new concept. In the US, different states such as Minnesota and Kentucky, have previously filed such proposals that haven’t seen much success. Yet, against all odds, a bill proposing exactly that form of tax gained traction in Tennessee. Back in April, Senate Bill 475 (SB […]
Legal
June 1, 2023
NC Senate Pushes Sports Betting Legalization One Step Closer
Sports betting legalization in North Carolina is likely to come in 2024 after the state Senate passed the bill authorizing online wagering on professional and college sports, horse racing and other sports, as well as in-person sports betting at certain retail venues. Eight Licenses Tied to Retail Venues House Bill 347 was passed on its […]
Legal
June 1, 2023
Bloomberry Resorts Cleared in US Court, Bangladesh Bank Complaint Dismissed
The company, which operates Manila’s Solaire Resort Entertainment City, was sued by Bangladesh Bank over data breaches, with the defendant now getting a second favorable decision by the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court. Second Court Sides with Bloomberry Resorts This decision aligns with a previous ruling by the Supreme Court to strike […]
Legal
May 31, 2023
Entain Publishes an Update on HMRC Investigation
Entain, a global gaming and betting giant, unveiled that it is in deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) negotiations with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). This company seeks to resolve the ongoing HM Revenue & Customs investigation (HMRC) hurdles related to a former Turkish subsidiary. Back in November 2019, an Entain subsidiary received a production order from […]
Legal
May 31, 2023
NC’s Video Gambling Industry Allegedly Violated Campaign Finance Regulations
According to the official complaint filed by veteran government accountability advocate Bob Hall earlier in the week, a number of donors representing the video gambling industry gave a total of $885,000 to a series of elected officials and candidates, including legislative leaders representing both parties. The same complaint mentions that the campaign committees for top […]
