Legal
December 21, 2023
Swedish Court Orders Betsson to Pay Back Client’s Losses
In a landmark ruling by the Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal, Betsson, a prominent betting company, has been mandated to refund all losses the plaintiff, a man suffering from a gambling disorder. This development has significant long-term consequences and follows similar cases in other European jurisdictions. Betsson May Face Other Such Lawsuits According […]
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December 21, 2023
Alabama Senator Fears Gambling to Win Democrats Election
Efforts for the repeal of Alabama’s prohibition on gambling date back more than two decades. Back in 1999, voters in the state rejected a proposal that called for the establishment of a lottery and similar efforts since have not gained much traction. While lawmakers identify the potential benefits of legal gambling, no bill has made […]
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December 20, 2023
Virginia AG Weighs DFS Games in Sports Wagering Decision
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) is a popular activity across the United States. Despite its popularity, the activity has seen scrutiny recently with more states strengthening their rules applicable to DFS operators and some even outright banning fantasy contests. DFS games in major sports betting markets such as New York and Michigan were banned earlier this […]
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December 20, 2023
Malta’s FIAU Imposes Fine on Trannel International for Compliance Failures
Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has slapped a hefty fine of €222,736 ($244,085) on Trannel International Limited, a subsidiary of the Kindred Group, for significant lapses in compliance with regulatory standards. FIAU Exposes Trannel’s Risk Analysis Shortcomings with Critical Compliance Deficiencies The FIAU’s investigation revealed that Trannel had failed to conduct proper risk analyses […]
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December 20, 2023
FBI Claps Back at MGM Cyber Criminals with Decryption Tool
According to the Justice Department, a coalition of law enforcement agencies in Europe and the United States has been able to foil the plans of the hacker organization which launched a series of attacks on the hospitality and gaming sector in the USA, and notably targeted gaming and hospitality company MGM. Hackers Mount Debilitating Attacks […]
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December 18, 2023
US Government Indicts Seven People Related to a Jamaican Lottery Fraud
Last week, the US Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh announced the indictments of seven men allegedly connected to a lottery scam that targeted American citizens. The operation was based in Jamaica and required international cooperation between authorities to bust. As reported by the Pittsburgh office, the arrested men include both Jamaicans and Americans. The full list […]
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December 18, 2023
Basketball Pro Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Nevada Murder
Professional basketball player Chance Comanche has been arrested over alleged participation in the murder of a young woman. According to the police, the 27-year-old athlete teamed up with his girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, to kill the victim. The victim is Marayna Rodgers, a 23-year-old woman who was reported missing recently. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department […]
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December 13, 2023
Fredericton Lawyer’s Cautionary Tale Reveals the Perils of Gambling Addiction
Choukri, who served as the Canadian province of New Brunswick’s deputy attorney general, repented of his actions, admitting his addiction had caused significant financial damage to his clients. The details of his fall from grace reveal the insidious dangers of gambling and how it can strike even wealthy and respected individuals. A Dramatic Fall From […]
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December 12, 2023
Gambling-Related Crime in the US: December 12, 2023
Police departments across the United States have reported a number of recent gambling-related crimes, ranging from the puncturing of the tires of cars at a casino parking lot to illegal gambling operations. In the meantime, two extorters were convicted and face decades in prison A California Man Damaged the Tires of 35 Cars In California, […]
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December 12, 2023
Australia’s ATO Slams Chinese Gambling Mogul with a $35M Bill
Tom Zhou, also known as Mr Chinatown, has been slammed with a huge tax bill in Australia. While currently serving a sentence in China, Zhou must be ready to pay millions in evaded taxes upon his release. As reported by The Herald Sun, Zhou’s Australian gambling empire has evaded millions of Australian dollars in taxes. […]
