The third annual report on the activities of France’s gambling ombudsman, released by the French gambling regulator L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), discloses that ombudsman Denys Millet handled 1,373 mediation requests in 2022. This figure represents a decrease of 20.8 percent compared to the previous year, 2021. The report reveals that out of the total […]
A mediation session has been set for October 27th in response to a lawsuit filed by an Australian man against two betting firms. The plaintiff alleges that Sportsbet and Beteasy actively encouraged his gambling behavior, leading to significant financial losses. A man has initiated legal proceedings against Sportsbet and Beteasy, accusing the betting companies of […]
Interpol has raised concerns about a surge in human trafficking cases connected to the gambling industry. The organization has issued a global warning about a trafficking crisis, highlighting instances of forced participation in online gambling, cryptocurrency scams, and investment fraud. Interpol, the international law enforcement organization, has sounded the alarm on an escalating global trafficking […]
Shortly after securing ministerial approval in New Zealand, Entain, in partnership with TAB New Zealand, has violated the New Zealand Gambling Act by unlawfully promoting its products. Following the approval from Racing Minister Kieran McAnulty, Entain assumed control of TAB NZ, securing a 25-year operating license and pledging a substantial $900 million investment in the […]
Two operators have been penalized by the Dutch regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) for unlawfully enabling Dutch players to access their services. Following their operation without a Dutch license, both Winning Poker Network and Goldwin Ltd were cautioned by the KSA. While Goldwin Ltd ceased operations in response to the warning, Winning Poker Network did not […]
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) detectives discover an illicit casino and unveil the presence of seven additional gambling establishments in the Kyiv region. In a recent operation, the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) conducted raids on eight locations, leading to the discovery of an underground casino and seven other gambling establishments in […]
A petition urging President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to reassess the decision to impose sanctions on Parimatch has garnered 25,000 signatures. According to Ukrainian law, once a petition accumulates 25,000 signatures, it is submitted to the president for review. President Zelenskyy now has a period of 10 days to provide a response to the petition. […]
Top Sport Receives Another Fine from Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority for Mobile Betting Regulation Violation. The Authority discovered that bets were being automatically placed on Top Sport’s betting app, resulting in a fine of €15,000 (£12,913/$16,017) for the operator. According to the Authority, Top Sport’s betting app automatically repeated bets placed on a live roulette […]
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) Appeals for Strengthened Legal Framework, Simplified Procedures, and Expanded Access to Vital Identity Data. In an effort to ensure a fair and transparent gambling market, the KSA is focused on enhancing its technical capabilities. While the regulator has achieved notable success, it has identified various legal loopholes that hinder its maximum effectiveness. […]
Years of Legal Battles Finally Conclude with Court’s Recent Decision. Operating in various gambling markets necessitates obtaining licenses, particularly in regions like Europe. Norway, known for its stringent gambling laws, has a closely regulated market overseen by local authorities. In 2019, the Norwegian Lottery Authority, Lottstift, issued a request to Trannel International Limited, a company […]