Danish Gambling Authority Cracks Down on 79 Illegal Gambling Websites in Major Enforcement Sweep The Danish Gambling Authority is taking decisive action to protect consumers from the dangers of illegal gambling. With 79 websites blocked in a single court-approved move, Denmark is intensifying its efforts to safeguard its regulated market and shield vulnerable populations from […]
High Roller Ordered to Pay AU$38M Gambling Debt to Star Entertainment in Landmark Ruling Star Entertainment‘s landmark legal battle has concluded with a decisive victory, reinforcing the message that gambling debts are not optional. Singaporean high roller Yew Choy Wong has been ordered by the Supreme Court in Brisbane to pay over AU$38 million to […]
Wynn Resorts Hit with $130 Million Settlement Over Money Laundering Allegations Wynn Resorts has found itself in hot water after a federal investigation revealed its involvement with unlicensed money transmitting businesses to circumvent financial regulations. Facing allegations of money laundering and misconduct, Wynn agreed to a staggering $130 million settlement, marking one of the largest […]
Gibraltar Court Orders Ex-CEO Karel Mañasco to Pay Over €2.5M to Mansion Group In a landmark ruling, the Gibraltar Supreme Court has ordered former CEO Karel Mañasco to pay over €2.5 million and an additional £127,000 to his former employer, the now-defunct Mansion Group. This decision underscores the court’s firm stance on corporate misappropriation and […]
Massachusetts Struggles to Curb Illegal Sports Betting Despite Legalization Efforts Massachusetts took a bold step in 2023 by legalizing sports betting, hoping to diminish the illegal market. But new research reveals that underground gambling remains stubbornly prevalent. As the state tries to tighten its grip on regulated betting, the persistence of unlicensed operators poses a […]
Bet365 Faces Regulatory Scrutiny in New Jersey for Accepting Bets on Past Events Bet365’s reputation is once again under fire as the online sportsbook faces fines in New Jersey for violating state regulations. The gambling giant, which has been repeatedly fined in the U.S., finds itself at the center of controversy for accepting bets on […]
Suspended Mayor Alice Guo Faces 560-Year Sentence for 87 Money Laundering Charges in the Philippines Imagine facing a potential 560-year prison sentence—this is the reality for Alice Guo, the suspended mayor of Bamban, Tarlac. Accused of multiple counts of money laundering linked to offshore gaming operations, Guo’s legal troubles highlight the severe consequences of alleged […]
Svenska Spel Fined SEK 2M for Slot Machine Relocation Breach Amid Regulatory Changes In a surprising turn of events, Svenska Spel has been slapped with a SEK 2 million ($194,777) fine by the Swedish Gaming Authority for failing to comply with updated regulations on slot machine relocations. The fine reflects the operator’s failure to properly […]
Flutter to Appeal $330M Aviator Lawsuit: Key Questions for the Gambling Industry Flutter Entertainment, the global gambling giant behind brands like FanDuel and Sky Bet, is gearing up to fight a $330 million court ruling against its Georgian online casino brand, Adjarabet. The ruling stems from a trademark and copyright claim filed by Aviator LLC […]
Aristocrat Faces Legal Battle Over Allegations of Illegal Gambling in Social Casino Products Aristocrat Leisure, one of the world’s leading gaming suppliers, is under legal fire as a Kentucky man sues the company, alleging that its social casino products constitute illegal gambling. The lawsuit, filed under Kentucky’s Loss Recovery Statute, could have wide-reaching implications for […]