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March 20, 2024
Evolution Seeks to Reveal the Identity of Rival Who Alleged Misconduct
Back in 2021, an anonymous company submitted a report in which it alleged that live specialist Evolution had been involved in misconduct and had operated its products in prohibited jurisdictions. Years later, the former company’s identity might finally be revealed, should Evolution’s lawsuit succeed. For reference, Evolution denied the original claims, slamming them as defamatory. […]
Legal
March 19, 2024
Entain Says BetCity’s Failings Have Incurred Damages of $63-169M
Entain’s legal battle against BetCity’s former owners continues as the former company claims damages of between €58 million and €156 million ($63-$169 million). The former company used two different methods to calculate the damages, Casino Nieuws said. For reference, Entain acquired BetCity in a $482 million deal in January 2023. The major acquisition allowed the […]
Legal
March 19, 2024
DraftKings Escalates Prosecution against Former VIP Head
DraftKings, the prominent online sports betting giant, has intensified its legal battle against Michael Hermalyn, the former head of its VIP program, with fresh accusations of corporate espionage. The allegations come in response to Hermalyn’s recent appointment as the president of the VIP division at Fanatics. Hermalyn allegedly misappropriated trade secrets during his time with […]
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March 18, 2024
Raided Cardroom Owner Accepts Plea Deal after Two Years in Court
Joe Vongkaysone, the Texan who ran the state’s biggest poker club, has agreed to plead guilty to a count of participation in organized crime and a single count of gambling promotion. As reported by PokerNews, the man has avoided the charge of keeping a gambling place, thanks to his plea deal. Vongkaysone ran the Watauga […]
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March 15, 2024
UK Government Investigates Ties between Allwyn and Kremlin-Owned Banks
Allwyn, the company behind the UK’s largest public-sector contract, allegedly borrowed millions from Russia’s two largest lenders, VTB and Sberbank, according to a revelation by The Guardian. While the company did not violate sanctions, this newest controversy raises concerns regarding the gambling sector’s transparency and may undermine the UKGC’s position. Allwyn Claims It Complied with […]
Legal
March 15, 2024
Man Who Ran Betting Fund Denies Scamming Investors Out of $500,000
A man from Pennsylvania has denied his involvement in a sports betting fraud case, pleading not guilty to the allegations. The man, Elijah Goshert, allegedly used sports betting investors’ money for personal benefits. For reference, Goshert, 47, is a former telecommunications worker who founded a sports betting fund called the Magellan Sports Fund. He claimed […]
Legal
March 14, 2024
Italian Media Regulator Imposes $1.5M Fine on X Over Gambling Ads
Italian media watchdog, Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM), has levied its first fine of €1.35 million ($1.5 million) against X (Formerly Twitter) for violating regulations regarding gambling advertisements. X Faces Penalty for Breaching Italy’s Dignity Decree The sanction stems from the breach of the prohibition on advertising gambling with monetary winnings or games […]
Legal
March 13, 2024
Liquor & Gaming NSW Fines Royal Inn Hotel for Gaming Hour Violations
Liquor & Gaming NSW, the body responsible for regulating gambling in New South Wales, announced that it has handed a fine of AUD 7,540 to a hotel in Newcastle. According to the regulator, the property violated the state’s gambling laws by operating gaming machines outside authorized hours. Liquor & Gaming NSW pointed out that the […]
Legal
March 12, 2024
Aristocrat Takes Light & Wonder to Court over Alleged IP Violation
Aristocrat is taking Light & Wonder to court over an alleged intellectual property violation. According to the former slot company, Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train product is eerily similar to Aristocrat’s Dragon Link series. In addition to sporting similar audiovisual elements and matching game mechanics, Light & Wonder’s product has been developed by a team […]
Legal
March 11, 2024
Legal Dispute over Online Sports Betting in Florida Continues
In 2021, the Seminole Tribe and Florida entered into a gaming compact that paved the way for statewide legal mobile sports betting. Lawmakers in the state, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, played an important role in the legislative process that ultimately awarded the Tribe with exclusivity over online and retail sports wagering. Despite the contract receiving […]
