The Provincial Registry of Self-exclusion has been approved by Chaco, Argentina

During the Ordinary Session No. 10, chaired by Deputy Élida Cuesta, the Legislative Power of the Chaco province approved a bill that aims to prevent and treat pathological gambling within its territory. Deputy Livio Gutiérrez promoted a norm that establishes mechanisms for preventing and treating pathological gambling or compulsive gambling within the provincial territory. One […]

May 13, 2023

Puerto Rico man accused of manipulating casino games

The man accused of manipulating an electronic roulette wheel at the Tropical Casino in Bayamón and receiving USD 43,510 in illegal prizes has been charged by the Economic Crimes Division of the Department of Justice. Edmanuel Victoria, identified by Secretary Domingo Emanuelli Hernández, is facing two counts of fraud and two counts of aggravated illegal […]

The Brazilian Ministry of Justice requested the opening of an investigation for sports betting arrangements

An investigation focused on result manipulation in sports competitions has been requested by the Minister of Justice and Public Security, Flávio Dino, for the Federal Police to undertake. After it was revealed that athletes from clubs in the main divisions of Brazilian soccer were suspected of collaborating with gangs that act through sports betting sites, […]

Operators who violate affiliate rules may be penalized by GGL

According to the Higher Administrative Court of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL), as the German regulator, has the right to ban licensed gambling operators who advertise on affiliate marketing sites that promote illegal offerings with intention. The court upheld GGL’s by-law, which considers affiliates linking to illegal […]

The ABAESP is urging for a public consultation regarding the regulation of sports betting in Brazil

An initiative was presented by the Brazilian Sports Betting Association wherein they express their apprehensions about the upcoming regulation and advocate for transparency. Anticipation for the regulation of sports betting in Brazil is growing rapidly. It was recently disclosed that President Lula may introduce the provisional measure upon his return from his European tour. Nonetheless, […]

The National Lottery in Malta has entered into a 10-year agreement with IGT

On Wednesday, International Game Technology (IGT), a renowned gaming company, declared the signing of a significant contract for the Maltese lottery. IGT revealed specifics about the agreement, stating that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited, entered into a fresh 10-year contract with National Lottery plc, the operator of the National Lottery in Malta and a […]

KRAIL won the case against the Ibox Bank gambling license

Ibox Bank has lost a legal case against the Ukrainian Gambling and Lottery Regulation Commission (KRAIL) regarding the cancellation of its gambling license. The bank had challenged KRAIL’s decision after a criminal conspiracy was uncovered by the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU). According to the financial watchdog, over 20 Ibox subsidiaries and multiple gambling […]