Legal
MGM Resorts Hit by ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Attack
The Breach
MGM Resorts, a $33.9 billion entertainment and hospitality giant, was breached through a social engineering attack. The attackers exploited LinkedIn to find an employee and then called the...
Major iGaming Companies Exit Norwegian Market After Regulatory Crackdown
This move comes after rigorous supervision and enforcement efforts by Norwegian authorities.
Regulatory Response
Henrik Nordal, Department Director at the Norwegian Gaming Authority (Lotteritilsynet), commented on the situation, stating that these...
Gambling Commission Establishes Industry Forum to Enhance Operator Engagement
Comprising members from various segments of Britain's gambling sector, this forum is designed to facilitate an open dialogue between regulators and operators, allowing for a deeper understanding of industry...
The additional funding aims to empower Spelinspektionen to fulfil the requirements of the Council of Europe's Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, commonly known as the Macolin Convention.
Strengthening...
Chile’s Supreme Court Orders Block of 23 Sports Betting Websites Amid Legal Uncertainty
This decision is poised to impact the financial interests of the Chilean football professional league.
The Court's Ruling
On September 12, the Chilean Supreme Court ruled in favor of Polla Chilena...
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Navigates Tax Hurdles and Online Casino Regulation
Bill number 3626/23 is an amendment to Provisional Measure number 1,182 which was introduced by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in July. At present, the bill is under...
Dutch Regulator Calls for Stricter Measures to Combat Problem Gambling
This plea comes in the wake of an extensive investigation into the compliance of 10 online gambling providers operating in the Dutch market.
Intervention and Monitoring
The KSA's investigation revealed a...
Australia Bans Credit Card Use for Online Gambling
The Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2023, tabled on September 13, seeks to prohibit credit cards, credit-related products, and digital currencies for online betting.
Strict Penalties for...
Financial Times Unravels the Mystery of Football’s Invisible Sponsors
In a groundbreaking investigation, Financial Times, in collaboration with experts from across Europe, delved into the shadowy world of football sponsorship, unveiling a web of intrigue and concealed ownership...
BOS Backs Proposal to Equalize AML Fines with Gambling Act Violations
These changes would bring Anti-Money Laundering (AML) violations in line with penalties stipulated in the Gambling Act, potentially increasing fines for such infractions.
BOS's Position
Gustaf Hoffstedt, BOS Secretary General, began...
A study conducted by Hand, an independent advisory firm specializing in the sale, purchase, and management of companies, reveals this potential impact on smaller operators in the market.
Room for...
Buenos Aires Regulator and IBIA Join Forces to Safeguard Sports Betting Integrity
The Lotería de la Ciudad, the regulatory body responsible for overseeing sports betting in the City of Buenos Aires, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International...