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May 3, 2023
Proposal in Victoria Calls to Increase Sports Betting Tax
A few years ago, in 2019, Victoria, the second smallest yet second-most-populated Australian state after New South Wales (NSW), implemented the point of consumption tax (POCT). At the time, the tax was only 8%, but it has undergone an increase to 10% back in 2021. Now, the local government seeks to further increase the aforementioned […]

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May 2, 2023
Mexican Military Captured Cartel Boss La Cabra
Mexico’s National Defense forces have had a major breakthrough, successfully capturing a cartel boss responsible for distributing drugs and illegal gambling products. Various law-keeping bodies participated in the operation. The arrestee is none other than Hugo Armando Salinas Cortinas, also known as La Cabra. The cartel boss was finally captured in Tamaulipas, Mexico, where the […]

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May 1, 2023
Peru Amends iGaming Laws, Prevents Anonymity
Peru, which recently introduced a law that regulates iGaming and online sports wagering, has announced that players will be unable to maintain their anonymity when playing online. The measure seeks to prevent financial fraud and possible tax evasion. Gamblers Will be Unable to Remain Anonymous Peru legalized online gambling in August when Law 31,557 was […]

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April 28, 2023
UK Court Dismisses Millionaire’s Claim that a Sportsbook Ignored His Addiction
The Central London County Court has dismissed the case of a millionaire who claimed that a sportsbook exacerbated his problem gambling and caused him to lose a lot of money. The millionaire’s request to have his money back was turned down. The man in question is Scott O’Brien, a rich British entrepreneur. In his case, […]

Legal
April 28, 2023
Bet365’s Hillside Hit with $7.7M Penalty in Sweden
Spelinspektionen has issued a SEK65 million penalty to Hillside Sports and a SEK14 million penalty to Hillside Gaming, both operated by Bet365, with the total amount of the penalty amounting to $7.7 million at current exchange rates. Spelinspektionen Delivers New Penalties against Hillside The Swedish gambling regulator argued in a statement that the companies had […]

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April 28, 2023
Australia to Ban Credit Card Deposits in iGaming
Gamblers in Australia will soon find themselves unable to gamble online using their credit cards. According to the government, people should not be able to wager money they don’t have. The Australian federal government is set to introduce the legislation in the next few months. The measure was first proposed in 2021 as studies demonstrated […]

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April 28, 2023
Crown Resorts Fined $19.9M for Allowing Gambling with Uncleared Cheques
Crown Resorts, one of Australia’s largest casino operators, has been fined AUD30 million ($19.9 million) by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for allowing patrons to gamble with uncleared bank cheques over the course of more than two decades. The VGCCC investigation found that Crown allowed thousands of punters to sign over uncleared […]

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April 27, 2023
White Paper Offers Ample Changes, Industry Hails Its Arrival
Gambling in the United Kingdom is about to change as the Gambling Act white paper is finally out. The document outlines a number of proposals that can be taken to lower the problem gambling rates in the country and protect children from harm. The review seeks to modernize the British law, which has remained largely […]

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April 27, 2023
Betfair Fined for Accepting Illegal Bets in Sweden
Betfair has gotten itself in trouble in Sweden where it has offered markets on events featuring young players. Because of that, the operator received a warning and was forced to pay a fee. The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, announced its decision today. It explained that Betfair, a sports betting operator, offered markets for the U21 […]

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April 26, 2023
The Howard League’s CCGRH Published Its Final Report
The Commission on Crime and Gambling Related Harms (CCGRH), a part of the Howard League for Penal Reform, has published its final report on the links between crime and gambling. Following the publication, the commission asked the government, health bodies and criminal justice agencies to be mindful of the discoveries and adopt a strategic approach […]
