Legal
April 8, 2024
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice Might Require Betano to Reimburse a Player
Gambling operator Betano might be forced to reimburse a player as Germany’s Federal Court of Justice prepares to announce its final ruling on a gambling case. The court’s preliminary legal opinion, suggests that the Kaizen Brand might lose the case. For reference, the lawsuit was launched in 2018 when a player lost EUR 12,000 on […]
Legal
April 5, 2024
DOI Requests Extension in SCOTUS Florida Sports Betting Case
The Department of Interior (DOI) has requested an extension in the ongoing Florida sports betting case before the US Supreme Court. Originally scheduled to file its response to the writ of certiorari submitted by two Florida parimutuel operators on 12 April, the DOI is now seeking an extension until 12 May due to the temporary […]
Legal
April 5, 2024
Florida Governor Enacts Bill on Seized Gambling Assets
Seizing of assets obtained through illegal means is not uncommon across the United States. While regulations vary from one state to the other, in general, assets obtained through criminal activities are seized and can be resold to benefit different state and county programs. While this can provide vital funding for different programs, it also allows […]
Legal
April 4, 2024
Police Chase after Casino Shooting Suspects; Arrest Three
Three people, believed to be the culprits behind an attack in Little Creek Casino have been apprehended by the police following a two-county chase. The police believe that the suspects are responsible for the shooting of two victims at the Washington State property’s parking lot. Located in Shelton, Little Creek Casino became the location of […]
Legal
April 4, 2024
Roblox Illegal Gambling Lawsuit Given Green Light by Judge
In December, the popular virtual gaming platform, Roblox, was tangled in a class action lawsuit that claims it facilitated child gambling. The lawsuit was filed by two parents, Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass, who claimed that their children used Roblox’s in-game currency, Robux, to gain access to unauthorized gambling services. This ultimately resulted in money […]
Legal
April 4, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit in Massachusetts against DraftKings Moved to BLS
A lawsuit filed by a non-profit organization that safeguards the public health in Massachusetts against the leading gaming and betting giant, DraftKings, was reassigned to another court recently. The change came upon a request from the gaming and betting company which is the defendant in the lawsuit. DraftKings requested the class action lawsuit to be […]
Legal
April 3, 2024
Cambodian Man Convicted in Singapore Money Laundering Case
Last year, Singapore authorities cracked down on a huge ring that laundered money acquired through illegal gambling and crime. The police ended up arresting 10 foreign nationals and seizing billions of dollars in assets. Several months later, one of the men involved in the operation has been sentenced. Su Wenqiang, a Cambodian national, will have […]
Legal
April 2, 2024
Finnish Court Suspends Order to Block Payments to Betsson
Several weeks ago, Finland blacklisted Betsson subsidiary BML Group, marking the first time it had taken such action against a Malta Gaming Authority-licensed firm. Under this ruling, Finnish banks, payment providers and cryptocurrency entities were required to block all payments from Finland to the operator. The decision to blacklist BML Group was made by the […]
Legal
April 2, 2024
VGCCC Levies $100,000 Fine to MintBet for Code Violations
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced that it has issued a fine of AUD 100,000 ($65,100) to MintBet, an operator that violated its Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct repeatedly. According to the authority, the online operator allowed the player to sit down for extensive periods of time without intervening. Within a period […]
Legal
April 2, 2024
Victoria Court Convicts Manager with Gambling Addiction in Fraud Scheme
In a recent ruling by Australia’s County Court of Victoria, a manager has been sentenced for a series of fraudulent activities spanning over a decade. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was employed at a company providing business management, tax services, and royalty accounting to clients in the music, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. […]
