The Gambling Supervisory Authority in Lithuania has issued a €15,000 ($14,437) fine to TOPsport UAB for breaching Part 3 of the Gambling Law. According to the regulator’s findings, the operator failed to correctly install and use the necessary digital video recording systems at two retail sports betting venues in Klaipeda. The decision is not final […]
Stockholm-listed gambling operator Kindred Group is going to appeal the decision by Lotteritilsynet (the Norwegian Lottery Authority) to fine its Malta-based subsidiary Trannel with NOK 1.198 million ($117,164) per day starting on October 5. Kindred Group Continues Operations, as Usual, Awaiting the Court Decision Kindred Group CEO Henrik Tjärnström has announced that his company is […]
Cambodia is serious about bringing unregulated gambling under control, efforts that directly correspond to the country becoming a bigger pariah on traveling itineraries and being pressured by China, a trade partner, and local political hegemon, to clean up its act. Cambodia Puts the Crack on Illegal Gambling Operators and Human Traffickers As such, Prime Minister […]
Germany’s Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig, a supreme court for administration-related issues, has decided that municipalities will no longer be able to tax local betting shops. Until now, municipalities were able to levy various taxes. Dortmund’s Municipality Imposed Unjust Taxes The issue stems from a complaint from operators in Dortmund. Local gambling shops were discontent […]
The gambling regulator in Slovakia announced it seized illegal electronic gaming machines (EGMs), after completing an operation that spanned across the country. Slovakian Gambling Watchdog Completes New Raid The Office for the Regulation of Gambling Games (URHH), the gambling watchdog in the country, said Wednesday it completed a nationwide raid. During the recent raid, the […]
China’s fight against the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) continues. Joining forces with Philippine law enforcement, Chinese authorities reaffirmed their commitment to ending illegal gambling and fighting POGOs-related crimes. Now, a new report reveals that China’s relations with the Philippines may be harmed by crimes related to illegal gambling. Chinese Ambassador Warns about Impact of POGO-Related Crimes […]
Although the William Hill brand is technically absorbed by Caesars and 888, Nevada and Florida still hold the William Hill name in Caesars’ US operations, and it is now threatened with a massive US$100,000 fine, following a regulatory complaint. $100K Fine Over Four Counts Nevada’s regulator – the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) – is holding […]
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) continues its battle against unlicensed operators in Australia. The regulator is hellbent on eliminating the black market and continues to request the blocking of more illegal websites. The ACMA Blocked More Operators 2022 has been a busy year for the ACMA. The regulator continues its crusade against illegal […]
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has slapped the sports betting operator Betway with a $464,000 fine. The gambling company was found guilty of promoting its products to underage audiences. Betway’s Brand Was Promoted to Kids According to the commission, Betway had surreptitiously added its logo to the children’s pages on West Ham United FC’s website. […]
A massage therapist working at Wynn Resorts keeps haunting the company with yet another lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct. Brenna Schrader filed a new lawsuit on September 1, while she is also a plaintiff in an ongoing class action against former Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts, which was filed back in 2019. New […]
