Legal
February 29, 2024
Bills Proposing Tougher Penalties for Illegal Gambling Passed in Florida
Two bills filed recently in Florida called for the increase of penalties for illegal gambling. While one of the proposals was filed with the House, HB 189, the other one, Senate Bill 1046 (SB 1046), was filed with the Senate. The two proposals seek to clamp illegal gambling machines which continue spreading across the state. […]
Legal
February 29, 2024
Danish Gambling Authority Blocks 83 Illegal Websites
Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA), has achieved a significant legal victory, successfully obtaining a court order in Næstved to block 83 websites offering illegal gambling services in the country. This action marks the 10th occasion that the Gambling Authority has sought legal recourse to ban illegal platforms, showcasing an intensified effort to eradicate unauthorized […]
Legal
February 28, 2024
Defense Deadline Extended for Former BetCity Owners in Entain Lawsuit
Late last month, Entain, the leading gaming and entertainment giant, filed a lawsuit against the former owners of BetCity, a leading online betting and sports brand it acquired last year. The lawsuit came after a couple of undisclosed accidents that involved the brand and ultimately resulted in monetary penalties. Entain alleged that BetCity’s former owners […]
Legal
February 27, 2024
BetMGM Case Dismissal by Problem Gambler under Appeal
Several years ago, Sam Antar, the nephew of the founder of the now-defunct “Crazy Eddie” electronics store chain, Eddie Antar, filed a lawsuit against the leading gaming and betting operator, BetMGM, the Borgata and other defendants. In his lawsuit, he claimed that BetMGM offered him benefits although it was aware of his gambling addiction. Antar […]
Legal
February 26, 2024
Las Vegas Sands Faces Further Trouble in New York
Las Vegas Sands’ grand plans for a multi-billion dollar resort and casino in Uniondale have suffered another significant setback. State Supreme Court Justice Sarika Kapoor, who previously invalidated Sands’ lease with Nassau County, has declared that the company lacks a valid lease for the Coliseum and its surrounding land. Significant public pushback to the project […]
Legal
February 23, 2024
Bills in Florida Propose Increased Penalties for Illegal Gambling
Two bills that seek to increase the penalties for illegal gambling are making their way through the legislative process in Florida. One of the proposals is picking up speed in the state’s House, while the other one is gaining traction in the Senate. Clamping down illegal gambling and fighting the spread of illegal gambling machines […]
Legal
February 20, 2024
UK MP Loses Appeal amidst Gambling Lobbying Scandal
Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has lost his appeal against a proposed suspension from the House of Commons following his involvement in a gambling-related lobbying sting operation. The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) dismissed his appeal as the UK prepares to enter the next stage of consultations on its upcoming gambling white paper. The Parliament Condemned […]
Legal
February 20, 2024
Evolution Has Violated No Rules, New Jersey’s Regulator Says
Evolution, а B2B online casino services supplier, announced that its recent hurdles in New Jersey have been resolved. As announced by the company, its investigation by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has been closed. For reference, the investigation stemmed from a report from November 2021. The report was filed by an anonymous […]
Legal
February 19, 2024
PAGCOR Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Operation, Arrests 12 People
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that a dozen people have been arrested for involvement in illegal online gaming operations. According to the Philippine regulator, the operation was carried out on February 16 in Parañaque City. A total of 12 people were arrested in the operation which was carried out by the National […]
Legal
February 19, 2024
Federal Rules Greenlight Florida-Style Tribal Gaming Compacts
In a significant move, the Department of the Interior has announced the finalization of federal rules affirming the legality of Florida-style “hub-and-spoke” tribal gaming compacts. These compacts, governed by the Indian Gaming and Regulatory Act, play a pivotal role in the economic development of Tribal nations and have been a focal point for negotiations between […]
