Legal
August 15, 2023
Legal Battle over Sports Betting Continues in Florida
It was back in 2021 when Florida legalized sports betting. Through a new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the activity launched on November 1, 2021, but was halted shortly after, on December 4, 2021. At the time, a court ruled that the compact between the tribe and the state violated federal law, […]
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August 14, 2023
SkyCity Sets Aside $29.2M for Upcoming AUSTRAC Penalty
Casino and hospitality company SkyCity Entertainment has set aside AUD 45 million (around USD 29.24 million, current conversion rates) for a potential penalty. The operator expects to be hit by a fine because of its recent anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CTF) breaches. SkyCity admitted that it is currently available to […]
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August 14, 2023
Kentucky Launches Lawsuit Against Bovada’s Gambling Operations
The lawsuit, initiated by plaintiff Billi Jo Woods, allegedly accuses Bovada of operating an illegal gambling entity within the state, leading to significant financial losses for its users. Lawsuit Targets Bovada and its Affiliates for Alleged Gambling Violations The legal action targets Morris Mohawk Gaming Group, along with Alywin Morris, Calvin Ayre, and Harp Media […]
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August 13, 2023
Minnesota Police Bust Illegal TikTok Gambling Scheme
Blake Carl Fitzgerald faces prison after running an illegal gambling scheme. The 40-year-old allegedly used livestreaming services to wager remotely on behalf of other people. The Minnesota man ran his illegal scheme on TikTok and Discord, Bring Me the News, a local news outlet, claims. According to a criminal complaint, Fitzgerald ran the scheme between […]
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August 11, 2023
Ukraine Resumes 18% Turnover Tax on Online Gambling
The collection of taxes on gambling activities helps deliver a valuable stream of revenue for governments across the globe. Such tax revenue can be dedicated toward educational programs or contribute to the treatment, support and research of problem gambling. Besides the land-based gambling sector, amid the popularity of online gambling activities, iGaming operators also contribute […]
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August 10, 2023
Entain Hedges Against HMRC Ruling with $750M Provision
The leading global betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, Entain, announced that it has set aside some £585 million ($747 million) regarding its ongoing deterred prosecution agreement (DPA) negotiations with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over an investigation by the HMRC for one of its former Turkish-facing businesses. The business, which was under the name […]
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August 4, 2023
ONJN Revokes Betting Frenzy’s License Over Unpaid Taxes
Romania’s National Gaming Office (ONJN) announced that it has revoked the license of the Bucharest-headquartered operator Betting Frenzy. Signed by Mihail-Silviu Pocora, president of the ONJN, the decision will void the company’s license because of tax-related issues. As a result, the company will no longer be able to legally offer slot games in the country. […]
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August 3, 2023
Four Illegal Casino Arrestees Face Gun-Related Charges
Four Californians were arrested during the raid of an illegal casino in Oakland. All of the arrestees were armed with illegal weapons, with one of them likely serving as a lookout. As a result of their possession of illegal firearms, the culprits now face gun-related charges. The raid was carried out on July 5 after […]
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August 2, 2023
Brisbane Court Issues $92K Fine against The Star
The leading Australian casino operator, The Star, was hit with a hefty fine over breaches of the gambling regulation dating as far back as 2017. On Wednesday, the Brisbane Magistrates Court sentenced the company to pay a fine of AU$140,000 ($92,100) along with court costs of AU$3,250 ($2,100). The court heard that the company had […]
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August 1, 2023
North Carolina Hires Former Top Regulator to Help with Sports Betting Launch
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has appointed Sterl Carpenter as its head of the gaming compliance and sports betting division. The man is an experienced and well-seasoned veteran who has more than 30 years of relevant industry experience, and he spent the last eight years with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, one of the country’s […]
