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888 Faces £100 Million Legal Challenge
The company, known for popular online gambling brands such as 888 Poker and Mr Green, has encountered severe regulatory and compliance difficulties that threaten its financial stability and market...
Brazil Implements Strict Payment Rules for Betting Operators
As per the new directive, all transactions between operators and players, including the payment of bets and winnings, are required to be conducted via electronic transfer, effectively banning the...
NeoGames Nears Completion of Acquisition by Aristocrat Leisure
The company confirmed that all necessary regulatory approvals and antitrust, as well as foreign investment regulatory clearances, have been received or waived, setting the stage for the final stages...
NBA Hands Lifetime Ban to Jontay Porter for Gambling Infractions
The investigation into Porter revealed severe breaches, including sharing confidential health information, which directly influenced betting activities.
Incident Details and Investigation Outcomes
The investigation pinpointed a specific incident on March 20,...
German Industry Leaders Address Challenges in Illegal Gambling and Entertainment Tax
Legislative Framework and Industry Regulation
The event, opened by Kathrin Anklam-Trapp, Vice-President of the State Parliament, focused on the balancing act required in gambling legislation.
Anklam-Trapp emphasized the necessity of dialogue...
Dutch Court Rules Against Unlicensed Online Gambling Operators
This verdict came as a resolution to several lawsuits initiated by players who had incurred losses during the period when online gambling was not yet legalized in the country.
Financial...
Broad Support in Lithuania for Gambling Ad Ban, Survey Reveals
Conducted by Baltijos tyrimai, a leading market research firm, the study indicates that a majority of Lithuanians, particularly women and older adults, favor stringent measures against gambling promotions.
Strong Public...
UK Government to Adjust Affordability Check Thresholds for Gamblers
A source close to the matter shared that an interim industry code featuring these revised thresholds is expected to be announced later this week.
Controversy Surrounding Affordability Checks
Affordability checks are...
BlueBet Hit with $50,000 Fine for Gambling Ad Violations in Victoria
The fine stems from unauthorized advertisements displayed prominently along public roadways, an action found in violation of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003.
Investigation and Charges
The VGCCC's investigation into BlueBet was...
Spain’s Supreme Court Revises Advertising Regulations: Impact and Insights for the Gaming Industry
Initiated by Jdigital, a prominent trade association, this legal challenge has sent ripples across the Spanish advertising and gaming sectors, reintroducing uncertainty into the market. This development will be...
Casbit Group Faces Regulatory Sanctions from KSA for Illegal Operations
The issue centers around Casbit Group's platform, lala.bet, which has been operating without the necessary legal permissions, a clear violation of Dutch gambling laws.
Details of the Infringement
The KSA's investigation...