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Gambling News - 'Playup'
Business
August 8, 2025
PlayUp Nears Potential CrossBet Deal Amid Ongoing Turbulence
PlayUp, once a rising name in the Australian wagering market, may be on the verge of a significant shake-up. Industry sources suggest the operator is close to finalizing a deal with CrossBet, another Australian operator, in a move that could take the form of an outright merger or the sale of specific assets. Individuals familiar […]

Legal
July 23, 2025
PlayUp-Mintas Legal Saga Sees Unexpected Turn as Court Probes Alleged Evidence Tampering
A fierce court battle between former PlayUp US CEO Dr. Laila Mintas and the Australian gambling operator took a dramatic turn last week when a federal court in Nevada ordered a forensic investigation of PlayUp Global CEO Daniel Simic’s digital records due to suspicions of deliberate evidence manipulation. If true, this revelation could tilt the […]

Legal
April 2, 2025
Laila Mintas Gains Advantage in Lawsuit Against PlayUp
Several years ago, the Australian-based online betting and gaming operator, PlayUp, initiated negotiations for a takeover by FTX, a now-defunct crypto exchange. The important acquisition had a price tag of the mind-blowing $450 million. However, as negotiations fell through the cracks, PlayUp filed a lawsuit against its CEO at the time, Laila Mintas, claiming she […]

Sports
March 14, 2025
PlayUp and FR Park Racing End Legal Battle Over Freehold Raceway Issue
PlayUp and its former New Jersey market access partner, FR Park Racing, have come to an agreement with the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) to settle their legal dispute. The lawsuit, which centered on revenue-sharing deals and Freehold Raceway’s future, has now been resolved. This settlement puts an end to a […]

Industry
August 20, 2024
PlayUp Interactive Receives Record AU$600K Fine in NSW
An investigation in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, resulted in a record fine against one online gambling operator. The case involves PlayUp Interactive, a company that trades in the country as Draftstars. The operator was fined nearly AU$600,000 ($405,000) after an investigation by the gambling regulator in the state, Liquor & Gaming NSW. The probe […]
Industry
July 21, 2023
PlayUp Shuts Down New Jersey and Colorado Operations amid Regulatory Setbacks
PlayUp announced it would temporarily shut down its operations in New Jersey after the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) issued an order revoking the transactional waivers allowing the company to conduct sports wagering in the state. The following shutdown of PlayUp’s Colorado website and platform meant the operator no longer offered its services […]
Legal
April 20, 2023
PlayUp Settles with Ohio Regulators over Illegal Wagering Allegations
PlayUp, the Australian-based online sports betting operator, has withdrawn its application for a sports betting license in Ohio following a settlement with the OCCC. Ohio Fines PlayUp $90,000 for Accepting Illegal Wagers As part of the settlement, PlayUp has agreed not to seek any gaming-related license in Ohio for the next four years, and it […]
Legal
December 16, 2022
PlayUp Denied Ohio License Due to Illegal Gambling Concerns
Australia-based betting operator PlayUp will likely fail to obtain its Ohio license after the state’s regulator uncovered potential illegal gambling activity related to the company’s PlayUp Slots+ product. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) expressed its intent to suspend the licensing process until PlayUp takes the necessary action to remedy the issues. Ohio Will Be […]
Business
September 23, 2022
SPAC Merger with IG Acquisition Will Allow PlayUp to Register on NASDAQ
Australia-based betting operator PlayUp has taken a step towards a NASDAQ listing. PlayUp has just announced that it has signed a business combination agreement with IG Acquisition, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, which through a newly established company called Parent will help PlayUp list on the NASDAQ. PlayUp Is Valued At $350 Million The […]
Legal
July 19, 2022
US Ninth Circuit Throws PlayUp’s Restraining Order Against Mintas
The temporary restraining order that PlayUp imposed on Laila Mintas and was rejected by a lower court has been upheld by the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mintas was appointed as the CEO of PlayUP in 2020 but after a failed takeover from FTX, PlayUp cut ties with Mintas. A Timeline Into the Dispute […]