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 […]
Grainne Hurst Takes Helm as New BGC CEO, Leading the Charge for Industry Standards Grainne Hurst has officially assumed her role as the new CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), marking a significant leadership shift for the UK’s leading standards body in the gambling sector. With extensive experience from her nearly decade-long tenure […]
AGA Defends US Sportsbooks Amid Claims of Responsible Gaming Ad Violations Amid rising scrutiny over responsible gaming practices, a recent study accused leading US sportsbooks of failing to meet advertising standards. The American Gaming Association (AGA), however, is pushing back hard, defending its members and calling the claims an “irresponsible misinterpretation.” As the debate heats […]
Ohio Senator Introduces Legislation to Legalize iGaming, Pushing to Expand Online Gambling Market As Ohio’s regulated sports betting market celebrates over a year of success, state Senator Niraj Antani is setting his sights on a new frontier: legalizing iGaming. With his latest proposal, Antani aims to bring online casino gaming to the Buckeye State, giving […]
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 […]
Nevada Supreme Court Dismisses Steve Wynn’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Associated Press The battle between casino mogul Steve Wynn and the Associated Press (AP) reached its final chapter as the Nevada Supreme Court dismissed Wynn’s defamation lawsuit. This landmark ruling underscores the power of anti-SLAPP laws designed to protect free speech, even against the mightiest of […]
Esportes da Sorte CEO Surrenders to Police in Major Anti-Money Laundering Operation When the stakes are high, even industry leaders are not immune. In a dramatic turn of events, Esportes da Sorte CEO Darwin Henrique da Silva Filho has surrendered to authorities amidst a sweeping government operation targeting illegal gambling and money laundering in Brazil. […]
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 […]
PAGCOR to Begin Winding Down Offshore Gaming Operators in October The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is set to start phasing out offshore gaming operators next month, following a directive from the country’s top leadership. This move signals a significant shift in the country’s stance on offshore gaming, aiming to tighten regulations and address […]