Business , EMEA , Legal , Regulation
June 5, 2023

Bingoal Faces €400K Fine from KSA for Advertising Messages Targeting Young Adults

Bingoal Argues that Sanction Violates Principle of Legal Certainty Due to Ambiguous Regulation Wording. Bingoal Receives €400,000 ($428,000) Fine from Dutch Gaming Regulator for Targeting Young Adults with Advertising Messages. Targeting the Young Adult Demographic In the latest enforcement action, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a significant financial penalty to Bingoal. This marks the fifth […]

Business , Casino , Finance , Latam & Carribean , Legal
June 3, 2023

Dreams has joined the battle against illicit gambling in O’Higgins

Dreams convened meetings within the O’Higgins regions to address the issue of clandestine casinos being monitored by the municipalities in the area. In Chile, various municipalities are implementing strategies to eliminate illegal gambling from their territories. This week, a recent operation uncovered and shut down two clandestine casinos in the Municipality of Rancagua, the capital […]

Business , EMEA , Finance , Legal , Sports Betting
June 2, 2023

Tipster insolvency intensifies with the appointment of an Administrator

The insolvency proceedings at Tipster Ltd are advancing as lawyer Dr. Jörg Gollnick takes on the role of provisional insolvency administrator for the troubled operator. Dr. Jörg Gollnick, employed at Cologne-based law firm Heidland Werres Diederichs Rechtsanwälte, serves as the provisional insolvency administrator not only for Tipster Ltd but also for Tipster Service GmbH, a […]

Business , EMEA , Finance , iGaming , Legal , Regulation
June 1, 2023

ULIS welcomes Denmark’s Spillemyndigheden as its newest member

The Spillemyndigheden, as an associate member of ULIS, will contribute to a collective endeavor in combating sports and betting fraud. The Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator, has recently joined the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS), a collaborative monitoring system aimed at safeguarding the integrity of sports betting. By becoming a member of ULIS, the […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legal , Regulation
June 1, 2023

Entain is making preparations to face a substantial fine following allegations of bribery in Turkey

Entain

Entain, the gambling company listed on the FTSE, has issued a warning that it anticipates a significant financial penalty following an investigation into potential tax and bribery violations involving a former Turkish subsidiary. The investigation was initiated by UK tax authorities in 2019. Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, has informed its shareholders that […]

Business , EMEA , Finance , Legal , Regulation
May 30, 2023

The Netherlands KSA imposes a €1 million penalty on lottery groups for violating licensing regulations

KSA

Two lottery operators in the Netherlands have been cautioned by the country’s gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), regarding potential fines of up to €1 million if they persist in providing games that fall outside the scope of their licenses. Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij, two lottery operators in the Netherlands, have received an order from the KSA, […]

Casino , Legal , North America
May 25, 2023

Pennsylvania Regulatory Body Imposes Fines totaling $100,350

In response to multiple instances of regulatory violations, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed fines amounting to $100,350. The operator of Hollywood Casino, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, has agreed to pay a fine of $78,000 due to its failure to meet the minimum security staffing requirements. TCS John Huxley America and TCS John […]

Business , EMEA , Finance , Legal , Regulation
May 25, 2023

Paddy Power Betfair fined £490,000 for marketing to vulnerable consumers

The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a fine of £490,000 (€563,794/$604,918) on PPB Counterparty Services, commonly known as Paddy Power, for engaging in marketing activities directed towards customers who had previously self-excluded. It is worth noting that Paddy Power’s £490,000 fine for marketing to self-excluded customers is a direct penalty rather than a regulatory settlement, […]

Business , Latam & Carribean , Legal , Regulation
May 25, 2023

Coljuegos confiscates 112 illicit gaming machines

Coljuegos’ Illegal Operations Control Management (COI) division successfully confiscated 112 illegal gaming machines in Colombia’s Córdoba and Valle del Cauca Departments. Ramírez Payares, the Director of COI, affirmed that operations will persist throughout all regions of the country to achieve the organization’s objectives for the year. “We will continue working, employing various strategies to meet […]

Business , Legal , Regulation
May 25, 2023

Slovak gambling regulator inspections have increased compared to the previous year

According to the ÚRHH, this rise in inspections can be attributed to a “restructuring” of supervision and a heightened emphasis on performance by the regulatory leadership. The ÚRHH also highlighted that the establishment of a dedicated online gaming department in November 2022 played a significant role in enhancing the effectiveness of their supervision efforts. The […]