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December 19, 2024
Ukraine Detains Gambling Regulator Head over Alleged Russian Ties
Ukraine’s law enforcement agencies have detained Ivan Rudyi, the head of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL), on charges of supporting a Russian-affiliated online casino. The arrest represents a significant escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to rid itself of corruption and links to Russian interests within its gambling industry. The Arrest Follows […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
New Jersey Simplifies Gambling Self-Exclusion with Online Option
Earlier this month, we reported a change lawmakers in New Jersey are considering that seeks to make the penalty for underage gambling lenient. Proposing fines instead of charges, the new model calls for enforcing fines between $500 and $2,000 in cases of underage gambling. Now, another change plans to affect the way gamblers can self-exclude […]
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December 19, 2024
New Bill to Prohibit Election Betting Introduced in US House
It has been a busy election season in the United States that culminated with the win of former President Donald Trump against his rival and current President, Joe Biden. While many supported the President-elect with their vote, some considered also placing a bet. That’s the case because platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, which offer […]
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December 19, 2024
Aussie Couple Found Dead, Police Suspects Murder Tied to Gambling Debt
Excessive gambling can lead to addiction which in turn may push people into debt. A young man, who law enforcement suspects accumulated a large gambling debt, was recently found dead together with his wife near an airport in Sydney, Australia. Lifeless Bodies Found in a Park Law enforcement is now looking for two or three […]
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December 19, 2024
Curaçao Approves Historic Online Gambling Reforms
The longstanding center for international operators, Curaçao, passed a significant set of reforms to its online gambling laws on December 17. The decision came in the context of intense scrutiny faced by the hub because of a licensing scandal following the Ministry of Finance’s ruling to start issuing new gambling licenses ahead of the bill’s […]
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December 19, 2024
Swedish Gambling Authority Launches Campaign to Promote Licensed Operators
The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA), Spelinspektionen, has started a new campaign called “Unnecessarily Exciting” to increase awareness about the need to choose licensed gambling operators. New Animated Campaign Warns Against Unlicensed Gambling The campaign includes two animated videos that aim to educate consumers about the risks of unlicensed gambling sites and encourage them to use […]
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December 18, 2024
Curaçao Gambling Rocked by Corruption and Crypto Scandals
Curaçao, a long-time hub for international operators, is under intense scrutiny following a bombshell corruption scandal implicating high-ranking officials, regulatory bodies, and global players in the gambling and cryptocurrency sectors. Opposition politician and financial forensic investigator Luigi Faneyte has led the allegations against Curaçao’s minister of finance, Javier Silvania, and Gaming Control Board (GCB) members. […]
Industry
December 18, 2024
Illinois Hands Licenses to bet365 and New Casino
International gaming operator bet365 is set to further expand its global footprint with yet another market. During the Illinois Gaming Board’s (IGB) final meeting for the year, board members handed the new license to the sportsbook. The IGB also handed a license to Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a new casino in the state. Bet365 to […]
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December 18, 2024
Australia Slashes Gambling Operator Tax Benefits to Combat Addiction
In a decisive move, the Australian federal government has announced it will cut off tax incentives to gambling operators for research and development (R&D) activities from 1 July 2025. The change was announced in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) to ensure taxpayer funds are not used to compound gambling addiction and associated harms. […]
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December 18, 2024
FTC to Require Lodging and Ticketing Companies to Disclose Extra Fees
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering new regulations for hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters. Set to affect casino hotels too, the new rules will require properties and organizers to disclose any fees up front, the Associated Press reported. FTC Will Require Companies to Be Honest about the Prices According to the […]
