Legal
September 6, 2023
Irish Lottery Hit With $160K Fine in Self-Exclusion Breach Ruling
Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), the operator of the Irish National Lottery, was subject to a fine after the country’s lottery regulator uncovered breaches related to self-exclusion. The Irish lottery regulator imposed a monetary sanction of €150,000 ($160,900) against PLI after uncovering that the operator breached its license conditions. The penalty stems from an investigation into […]
Legal
September 6, 2023
Romania Implements New Restrictions for the Retail Gambling Sector
At the end of August, the Romanian government initiated a draft legislative proposal that would trigger a number of important changes to the gambling scheme in the country. In short, the proposed changes would address the country’s growing budgetary deficit, which is currently at 2.33% of the Gross Domestic Product and projected to reach 6.4% […]
Legal
September 5, 2023
Dutch Regulator Issues Warnings for Gambling Ad Violations
The Dutch gaming regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued stern warnings to several gambling operators for flouting the country’s recent restrictions on untargeted gambling advertisements in August. KSA Issues Warnings Instead of Fines for Gambling Ad Violations The crackdown came in response to multiple reports received by the KSA, revealing that various online gambling providers were […]
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September 4, 2023
In Touch Games’ Gambling License Suspended by UKGC
The Gambling Commission, the regulatory body in charge of gambling in the UK, announced a sanction against an online gambling operator. The regulatory watchdog confirmed that it has decided to suspend the license of In Touch Games Limited, the operator of bonusboss.co.uk, drslot.co.uk, casino.mfortune.co.uk, casino2020.co.uk and cashmo.co.uk, among other online gambling brands. Judging by a […]
Legal
September 4, 2023
Tipwin Faces Hefty Fine in Denmark for AML Violations
Gambling operator Tipwin has been hit with a substantial fine in Denmark after a year-long investigation into alleged breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. The Danish Gambling Authority, known as Spillemyndigheden, imposed a DKK100,000 ($14,476) fine. Danish Regulator Escalates Case Against Tipwin The troubles for Tipwin began in June 2022 when Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling […]
Legal
September 4, 2023
Curaçao Initiates Its Updated Online Gambling License Application Process
Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board (GCB) has taken a significant step in regulating the nation’s online gambling by initiating the application process for operators seeking new online gambling licenses. This highly awaited measure will significantly benefit foreign regulators as Curaçao-based offshore operators previously thrived on offering illegal gambling services worldwide. The legislative updates should pave the […]
Legal
September 1, 2023
Florida: DOI Criticizes West Flagler’s Rehearing on Betting Case
Sports betting has been on hold in Florida for a few years now and there’s no indication when it will be relaunched. After the state signed a gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe, stakeholders within the sector, including West Flagler Associates, challenged that decision, claiming it was in breach of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act […]
Legal
September 1, 2023
Richmond Casino Enemy Sues the Virginia State Board of Elections over Withheld Data
The battle for Richmond City continues as opponents of the casino project seek to block the One Casino + Resort project for a second time. At the forefront of the opposition is Paul Goldman, an attorney and political consultant who is preparing to take the Virginia State Board of Elections to court over allegedly withheld […]
Legal
August 25, 2023
VGCCC Hands a $350,000 Fine to ALH over YourPlay Violations
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced that it issued an AUD 550,000 ($353,540 in USD) fine to the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH). According to the regulator, the gambling company had operated 220 gaming machines without mandatory pre-commitment technology (YourPlay) installed, violating Victoria’s gambling laws. In addition to paying the fine, […]
Legal
August 24, 2023
Germany’s GGL Criticizes Recently Signed Gambling Law in Malta
Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the gambling regulator in Germany, released a new statement Wednesday, outlining its concerns regarding Malta’s Bill No. 55. Earlier this summer, George Vella, the president of Malta, signed the aforementioned bill which captured the attention of GGL, along with other regulators. The regulations under Bill. No. 55 restricts imposing judgments […]
