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Legal
April 30, 2024
Uzbekistan to Legalize Gambling, Lotteries and Sports Betting
Starting 1 January 2025, Uzbekistan will witness a milestone shift in its gaming and betting landscape as it legalizes online gambling, lotteries, and sports betting. This move, introduced by a presidential decree, aims to regulate these activities, combat illegal operators, and generate revenue for the state while protecting consumers from gambling harm. Initial Plans Seem […]
Sports
April 30, 2024
North Carolina Gov. Cooper Supports Changes to Sports Betting Taxation
Early in March, North Carolina became the latest state to launch its legal sports betting market. Joining a growing list of more than three dozen US states, The Tar Heel State rolled out mobile sports betting, providing sports fans and bettors alike a plethora of options for wagering on their favorite sports. As with any […]
Sports
April 30, 2024
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Bout to Be Covered by US Sportsbooks
Now, the event may move forward with fresh approval from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation which has given a formal go-ahead for the fight to take place, recognizing it as an official boxing competition. Tyson vs Paul Is Now Official Boxing Event In other words, bookmakers will be able to start accepting wagers […]
Sports
April 30, 2024
Marseille vs. Atalanta 2024 Europa League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Neither Olympique Marseille nor Atalanta has ever won the Europa League or its predecessor, the UEFA Cup. L’OM did reach the final on three occasions, while the boys from Bergamo never reached this stage of the competition. Both teams would love to win the 2024 Europa League as it would turn their season into a […]
Sports
April 30, 2024
AS Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen 2024 Europa League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Last season’s runner-up AS Roma is hoping to finally get ahold of the Europa League title. For that, they first need to deal with the new Bundesliga champion, Bayer Leverkusen. This won’t be an easy matchup for the Italian team, especially not if they don’t do well on their turf this coming Thursday. AS Roma […]
Industry
April 29, 2024
Curaçao Amends Gambling Legislation Following Industry Criticism
Curaçao’s Minister of Justice, Javier Silvania, has responded to concerns raised by the Curaçao Bar Association regarding the National Ordinance on Gambling (LOK) by announcing amendments to the law. The move comes after the Bar Association strongly objected to some contentions provisions in the gambling law’s draft, particularly regarding lawyers’ accreditation requirements. The Changes Are […]
Industry
April 29, 2024
UKGC Cracks Down on FSB Technology for License Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a financial penalty of £29,237 ($36,660) on FSB Technology for breaching various license conditions, including failures related to money laundering prevention, fair and transparent practices, and customer interaction. This action highlights the authority’s ongoing vigilance despite the UK’s regulatory uncertainty amidst the ongoing white paper consultations. The Penalty […]
Sports
April 29, 2024
Iowa State Athletes Seek Reputational Damages Following Gambling Sting
A lawsuit involving Iowa and Iowa State college athletes is now seeking reputational damages of unspecified financial nature from the state and its enforcement agencies, with the plaintiffs filing on Friday, and naming Iowa’s public safety and criminal investigation agencies as the defendants. Fighting an Injustice with a Civil Lawsuit According to the filing, the […]
Sports
April 29, 2024
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia Odds, Time, and Prediction
Mexico’s best boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (60-2-2) is defending his undisputed super middleweight title over Cinco de Mayo weekend. He’s fighting a fellow Mexican pugilist Jaime Munguia (43-0) who’s famous for being a real knockout expert. The Alvarez vs. Munguia odds are heavily in favor of Canelo, but maybe it’s time for the knockout king […]
Sports
April 29, 2024
Former MLB Player Sentenced to Nine Years for Child Sex Crimes
Dustan Mohr, a former Major League Baseball player, has been sentenced to nine years in an Indiana prison after pleading guilty to three sex crimes involving a 13-year-old girl. The sentencing, delivered by Judge Fran Gull in Allen Superior Court, marks a tragic turn for the once-celebrated athlete. Victim’s Family Reveals Mohr’s Manipulation Tactics in […]