Legal
October 3, 2023
British Man Embezzled £1.85М to Give to Lottery Fraudsters
Hugh Lansdell, a British lawyer who siphoned his clients’ money into a fraudulent lottery scheme, will serve four years in prison. The man was firmly convinced that he had won a jackpot and intended to return the money, only to realize that he had been the victim of a scam. The 74-year-old was a devout […]
Legal
October 2, 2023
OPAP Plans to Challenge “Unfair” HGC Fine
Greek gambling operator OPAP was recently accused of violating Greece and the European Union’s competition laws and handed a €24.5 million fine. However, the company plans to challenge the decision, believing it to be unfair. The fine was imposed on the operator by Greece’s gambling regulator, the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) following an alleged competition […]
Legal
October 2, 2023
Osaka Police Raid Illegal Casino, Arrest Dozens of People
The Osaka prefecture may soon get its first integrated resort, marking a new age for casino gaming in Japan. However, it seems some people are too eager and don’t feel like waiting, instead resorting to gambling illegally. According to a report from the Osaka Prefectural Police, local officers raided an illegal casino, arresting dozens of […]
Legal
September 29, 2023
Dutch National Rapporteur Pitches 22 Points to Reform Gambling
Over the last decade, the expansion of online gambling activities has been unstoppable. With such growth in popularity, iGaming raises concerns about gambling-related harm and excessive gambling. Now, newly proposed changes in the Netherlands, call for the implementation of a system of rules and restrictions to protect online gamblers from overspending while at the same […]
Legal
September 29, 2023
Michigan Storefront Casino Operators Got Arraigned on 31 Charges
Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that five defendants behind an illegal gambling scheme have been arraigned on 31 charges. The report follows a joint investigation by the regulator and the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Arraigned in 67th District Court, the five defendants were accused of operating illegal storefront casinos. The operation was busted in […]
Legal
September 29, 2023
Germany Considers Robust Regulations for Loot Boxes
Over the last decade, the popularity of loot boxes in video games has grown exponentially. While a majority of the audiences of video games remain children, the growing popularity of loot boxes raises concerns regarding their addictive mechanics that represent activity similar to online slots. Across Europe, loot boxes are under fire, with different countries […]
Legal
September 28, 2023
Schulte Sues 26 Capital over Unpaid Fees
Schulte Roth & Zabel, an American law firm, has launched a lawsuit against its former client 26 Capital Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company. According to a Reuters report, the law company now seeks to recover almost 2 million in legal fees. The report says that Schulte Roth & Zabel contacted the Delaware Court of […]
Legal
September 28, 2023
The Culprits Behind the Red Rock Shooting Are Still on the Loose
The area around Las Vegas-based Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa recently became the site of a shooting. Luckily, no one was killed but the two culprits are still on the loose. The shooting occurred outside Summerlin. At the time of the incident, one of the culprits shot a gun at a victim, striking […]
Legal
September 28, 2023
Japanese Authorities Apprehend Two Online Gambling Facilitators
Japanese authorities have apprehended two individuals accused of facilitating illegal online gambling activities, marking the country’s first arrests of settlement agents involved in such operations. Yoshiaki Maeda and Shinya Tokita, both aged 42, face charges related to their alleged role in aiding habitual gambling among Japanese customers of overseas online casinos. Japanese Intermediaries Funneled Millions […]
Legal
September 27, 2023
Petition Challenges Sports Betting Compact in Florida
Despite legalizing and launching sports betting for a brief period, the activity remains on hold in Florida, at least for the moment. A prime reason for that is the ongoing legal battle by the state’s casinos with a contract inked by Gov. Ron DeSantis with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Casinos alleged that the gambling […]
