Legal
June 5, 2023
Court in Norway Rejects Appeal by Kindred-Owned Trannel
Operating within different gambling markets requires licenses, especially on the Old Continent. With one of the strictest gambling-related laws, Norway’s market is closely monitored by local authorities. Back in 2019, the country’s Lottery Authority, Lottstift, urged Trannel International Limited, a company owned by one of the biggest gambling operators in the world, Kindred Group, to […]
Industry
June 5, 2023
Electronic Pull Tab Restrictions in Minnesota May Impact Businesses, Charities
Over the last 10 years, the popularity of electronic pull tabs in Minnesota has been growing continuously. Initially, this form of gambling entertainment was introduced back in 2012 as lawmakers sought to find a way to pay for the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium, a massive project that surpassed a billion dollars. Once the stadium was paid […]
Legal
May 31, 2023
Entain Publishes an Update on HMRC Investigation
Entain, a global gaming and betting giant, unveiled that it is in deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) negotiations with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). This company seeks to resolve the ongoing HM Revenue & Customs investigation (HMRC) hurdles related to a former Turkish subsidiary. Back in November 2019, an Entain subsidiary received a production order from […]
Legal
May 26, 2023
Dutch Police Raids an Illegal Poker Den
The Dutch police have cracked down on an illegal gambling ring and have arrested almost a dozen people in the process. In addition to stopping the unlicensed poker operations, the authorities seized a couple of guns and illegal drugs. The operation was a collaborative effort between the police and the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling […]
Legal
May 26, 2023
Peru Continues to Revise Gambling Law, Introduces Higher License Fees
Peru plans to charge more to issue gambling licenses to online casino operators. After approving amendments to its current rules, the country will charge iGaming companies three times the amount it initially planned. The new rules were approved by several notable bodies, namely the Commission of Economy, Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, Financial Intelligence Unit […]
Legal
May 25, 2023
Pennsylvania Regulator Cracks Down on Two Offending Operators
In addition to the operators, the regulator banned five customers from all state casinos for leaving their children unattended while gambling. With the state’s gambling industry maintaining steady growth, such minor offenses are within expectations. The fines will ensure casinos continue operating within the law and provide their patrons with a secure and transparent gaming […]
Legal
May 24, 2023
Malta Introduces New Legislation to Safeguard Operators from Foreign Liability
An increase in the number of lawsuits levied abroad against Malta-based operators has prompted the government to consider introducing additional legal protections. The proposed amendment aims to shield businesses from potential liability arising from legal actions initiated in foreign jurisdictions. However, European lawyers heavily criticized the new measures, arguing Malta was trying to circumvent local […]
Casino
May 19, 2023
Big Daddy Casino Denies Having Any Ties with Chikoti Praveen Kumar
Big Daddy, an offshore ship-based casino in the Indian state of Goa, recently came under fire over alleged ties with Chikoti Praveen Kumar, a gambling investor who ran illegal gambling operations in Thailand. Some had even suggested that the illegal business was an extension of Big Daddy. However, representatives of the Goa casino have now […]
Legal
May 15, 2023
The US Appeals Court Decision to Exonerate Steve Wynn from Foreign Agent Allegations
Steve Wynn, the former CEO of Wynn Resorts, may have to defend himself in court once again. An earlier case against the real estate developer accused him of lobbying the Trump administration on behalf of China and asked him to register under the Foreign Agent Registration Act. According to the allegations, Wynn had asked ex-POTUS […]
Legal
May 12, 2023
Brazil to Investigate Match-Fixing on a National Level
Brazil’s Justice Minister Flávio Dino announced the launch of a national investigation that will probe its soccer scene for match-fixing. According to Dino, the results of this investigation could possibly have “international repercussions.” The investigation comes in the wake of the suspensions of several athletes who took money by people wanting to manipulate the outcomes […]
