Legal
November 14, 2023
Lawsuit Filed against Amazon over Social Casino Apps
Several years ago, the US appeals court in Washington ruled against social casino applications, acknowledging that such apps are illegal. While applications of that sort do not offer cash payouts, consumers use virtual chips to wager and secure wins, an activity that is similar to casino-style gambling. Yet, while some social casino apps do not […]
Legal
November 13, 2023
Kenyan Bill Seeks to Introduce a New Regulator and Overhaul Gambling
Kenya is on the path to significant gambling reforms. Under a new bill, the African country is set to establish a new regulatory body and overhaul its gambling rules. The measure, dubbed Gambling Control Bill 2023, would replace the Betting, Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) with a new regulator. In addition, the bill is set […]
Legal
November 13, 2023
Macau Gambling Operators Abandon Compensations from Suncity
Late last month, the Court of Second Instance in Macau confirmed an 18-year prison sentence against Alvin Chau, the former CEO and founder of the junket operator, Suncity Group. The former CEO was indicted for money laundering, illegal gambling, fraud and association with criminal organizations. In addition to Chau, some 20 other people were also […]
Legal
November 13, 2023
Malta Gambling Regulator Cancels SFJL Holding’s Authorization
The gambling regulator in Malta, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), announced its decision to cancel the authorization of SFJL Holding Ltd. Confirmed last week, the cancellation authorization was implemented as of November 8, 2023. The latest announcement comes after back in August, the Authority suspended SFJL Holding’s license. This effectively stopped the gambling operator from […]
Legal
November 10, 2023
Murderer Killed a Man over Non-existent Casino Winnings, Sentenced to Life in Prison
A man for Oklahoma has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man who jokingly bragged about winning at a local casino. As it turned out, the supposed winner had no money, which infuriating the killer. Back in October 2020, the killer, Kevin Marvell Jackson, 22, was attending a house party […]
Legal
November 10, 2023
PointsBet Hit With $110K Fine by AGCO over Alleged Breaches
Currently, there are strict rules when it comes to regulating gambling in Ontario, Canada. The province’s gambling regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), constantly monitors the sector to ensure that licensed operators adhere to the established rules. Ultimately, established regulations in the province seek to safeguard the consumers from excessive gambling, prevent […]
Legal
November 10, 2023
Fire at Tioga Downs Casino Kills Dozens of Horses, Arsonist Arrested
A fire at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols, New York, has resulted in the death of more than two dozen racehorses. A man who attempted to rescue the animals has been rushed to the Robert Packer Hospital with second-degree burns. The fire engulfed the resort’s barn on the morning of November 9. The […]
Legal
November 9, 2023
Legal Battle Brews over Seminole Tribe’s Florida Sports Betting Relaunch
In a legal showdown, West Flagler Associates has petitioned the Florida Supreme Court to halt the Seminole Tribe’s plans for statewide sports betting, throwing a new curveball just as the Tribe announced the relaunch of its mobile sports betting app. West Flagler Associates argued that the Tribe’s statewide betting monopoly exceeded constitutional boundaries. Opponents Have […]
Legal
November 9, 2023
Vegas Dealers Arrested for Allegedly Conspiring with Players
Two baccarat dealers in Las Vegas are suspected of cheating and allowing players to win huge sums. As reported by 8 News Now, the two people are now facing charges for their alleged involvement in the scheme. Documents show that Yuxuan Leng and an unnamed second dealer from the Rampart Casino at Summerlin might have […]
Legal
November 8, 2023
South Carolina Betting Legalization to Benefit the Equine Industry
South Carolina is one US state that is yet to legalize sports betting. Currently, there are no legal options for retail or mobile sports betting in the state. Yet, some users are still placing wagers either by using applications that enable them to show in different states or worse, by using the services of unlicensed […]
