Legal
May 31, 2023
Nebraska Gambling Regulator Considers Increasing Headcount
Running a legal gambling venue is a complex process. It involves licensing, approvals, equipment and more importantly, a legal framework that outlines clearly the rules. With any market, the first step involves the legalization of the activity and the establishment of a gambling regulator. Then, this regulator ensures that licensees adhere to the rules and […]
Legal
May 30, 2023
Crown Reaches AU$450M AUSTRAC Settlement for AML/CTF Breaches
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced today that an agreement with Crown Resorts over a financial penalty has been reached, and the casino operator agreed to pay AU$450 million ($293.4 million) for its breaches. Proposed Penalty Appropriate in All Circumstances The joint submissions filed by Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth with the […]
Legal
May 30, 2023
Texas Governor Optimistic in Sports Betting Future Despite 2023 Defeat
Despite the setback, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is confident that the State Senate can be swayed to see reason and support a sports betting legalization. Perry, who is also a spokesperson for the Texas Sports Betting Alliance, is a passionate advocate for the issue and has echoed the calls of other prominent figures in the […]
Legal
May 29, 2023
Indiana Bill to Better Address Cases of Illegal Animal Gambling
New legislation in Indiana is aiming to ease the burden of caring for the evidence of illegal animal fighting rings in Indiana, covering expenses for caretakers while the cases wind down through the legal system. Matching Bond to Costs Indiana Senate Bill 423 seeks to expand the scope of “reasonable expenses” of bonds set by […]
Legal
May 26, 2023
Dutch Police Raids an Illegal Poker Den
The Dutch police have cracked down on an illegal gambling ring and have arrested almost a dozen people in the process. In addition to stopping the unlicensed poker operations, the authorities seized a couple of guns and illegal drugs. The operation was a collaborative effort between the police and the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling […]
Legal
May 26, 2023
Peru Continues to Revise Gambling Law, Introduces Higher License Fees
Peru plans to charge more to issue gambling licenses to online casino operators. After approving amendments to its current rules, the country will charge iGaming companies three times the amount it initially planned. The new rules were approved by several notable bodies, namely the Commission of Economy, Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, Financial Intelligence Unit […]
Legal
May 25, 2023
Pennsylvania Regulator Cracks Down on Two Offending Operators
In addition to the operators, the regulator banned five customers from all state casinos for leaving their children unattended while gambling. With the state’s gambling industry maintaining steady growth, such minor offenses are within expectations. The fines will ensure casinos continue operating within the law and provide their patrons with a secure and transparent gaming […]
Legal
May 25, 2023
UKGC Fines Paddy Power and Betfair $600K over Marketing Breaches
UK’s gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, constantly monitors the market in the country to ensure that licensees adhere to the established framework and that consumers are protected. In case any breaches are uncovered, the gambling regulator imposes sanctions which can be monetary or in severe cases, suspends or revokes licenses. On Thursday, the Commission unveiled […]
Legal
May 24, 2023
Malta Introduces New Legislation to Safeguard Operators from Foreign Liability
An increase in the number of lawsuits levied abroad against Malta-based operators has prompted the government to consider introducing additional legal protections. The proposed amendment aims to shield businesses from potential liability arising from legal actions initiated in foreign jurisdictions. However, European lawyers heavily criticized the new measures, arguing Malta was trying to circumvent local […]
Legal
May 24, 2023
Sydney Court Fines Unibet with $40K over Gambling Inducements
Last week, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that close to 750 illegal gambling sites had been officially blocked from Australian players, with Highway Casino, Online Casinos Australia, and Vave joining the list after they were found to breach the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. In February, ACMA discovered six other service providers that […]
