Legal
June 16, 2023
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Executive Director Announces Amicable Departure
Massachusetts’ Gaming Commission (MGC) will say goodbye to executive director Karen Wells on July 14, the last day when the lead will carry the official title. Wells has announced she would be stepping down from the position at the end of a long and eventful decade spent at the wheel. A Friendly Closure The departure […]
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June 16, 2023
Lawmakers in PA Concerned about Private PGCB Meeting with Lobbyists
Skill games are a popular form of entertainment in Pennsylvania. The games, although not legal, are also not considered illegal because of their mechanics that involve “skill” rather than chance like gambling games. Given that there are no specific laws that regulate skill games, they continue to operate, despite some pushback from lawmakers and authorities. […]
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June 16, 2023
Danish Gambling Regulator Highlights Danske Licens Spil Shortcomings
According to the regulator, Danske Licens Spil – which is the country’s national lottery operator – did not carry out the prerequisite enhanced customer checks in the case of a player who had a history with the operator and had been spending sufficient amounts to trigger a more comprehensive response by the operator. Spillemyndigheden argued […]
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June 15, 2023
MGM Disputes Accusations of Exploiting New Yorker’s Gambling Addiction
MGM Resorts International is refuting allegations made by Sam Antar, a New York City man who claims that MGM took advantage of his gambling addiction. MGM argues that Antar is a convicted fraudster who has victimized multiple individuals in the past and is now attempting to falsely accuse the company. MGM Resorts Files Response and […]
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June 14, 2023
Virginia: Sen. Morrissey Will Block Richmond Casino Again
Legislative efforts in Virginia to revive ONE Casino + Resort in Richmond face a significant hurdle in the name of Virginia State Sen. Joe Morrissey who is adamant that he would do what it takes to block the initiative from being put on this year’s referendum. Sen. Morrissey Threatens to Derail the Casino The ONE […]
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June 14, 2023
ASA Rules in Favor of bet365 after Youth Advertising Allegations
The authority’s decision comes amidst growing concerns about the potential influence of gambling advertisements on vulnerable individuals, particularly the country’s youth. Despite bet365’s recent controversies, the ASA found the operator innocent this time, noting that boxing primarily appealed to mature audiences and Eubank Jr.’s followers largely consisted of individuals over 18. The Operator Did Nothing […]
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June 14, 2023
Court Rules that VictoryLand Can No Longer Offer Electronic Bingo Machines
The VictoryLand Casino in Shorter, Alabama, will no longer be able to offer electronic bingo machines to its customers. This decision was made by a Macon Country judge, who ruled that the terminals violate local laws. This Monday, at the conclusion of the court case, Macon County Circuit Court Judge Steven Perryman ruled that VictoryLand […]
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June 14, 2023
Former Illinois Senator Admits His Role in Bribery Scandal
The world of Illinois politics continues to deliver surprises as the ongoing trial against sweepstake operator James Weiss revealed that former senator Terry Link provided crucial evidence in the state’s enduring legal battle against high-level corruption. His secretly recorded evidence was instrumental in sentencing State Rep Luis Arroyo and may still be valuable in the […]
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June 14, 2023
Philippines Conducts 41,000 Illegal Gambling Arrests in 2023
A total of 50,000 police operations have been conducted nationwide since the beginning of the year, said Philippine National Police (PNP) chief general Benjamin Acorda Jr, cited by the Philippine News Agency. Acorda Jr offered a detailed overview of the efforts that have been put in negating the pernicious influence of illegal gambling and said […]
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June 13, 2023
Clark Development County Stops POGOs from Registering in the Freeport Zone
Known as POGOs, several illegal operators were recently embroiled in a controversy that saw an offshore gaming hub in Sun Valley Clark shut down. The allegations levied against the operators based there ranged from human trafficking to illegal gambling, with the Philippines recently involved in an international scandal. CDC Takes Issue with New POGOs Criminals […]
