Finnish Government Sets Gambling Reform Project in Motion 734b2e

The national betting company of Finland, Veikkaus, is set to no longer be the sole operator permitted to offer online gambling to Finnish gaming and sports betting enthusiasts. Finland’s Ministry of the Interior is moving...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

The Netherlands Initiates Program to Bolster Digital Resilience Associated with Online Gambling Fraud 3w6e6t

Frank Weerwind, the Dutch Minister for Legal Protection, confirmed the launch of a multi-year program aimed at bolstering digital resilience amid growing apprehensions over cybercrimes associated with online gambling. The nationwide initiative came in response...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

Zeman Calls for Stricter Bans for Italian Football Players who Partake in Illegal Gambling 4j4t3i

During a recent press-conference, coach of the Italian club Pescara Zdeněk Zeman expressed his disapproval of the punishment Italian football players are facing after being found to have gambled illegally. He stated that player...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Penalizes Live Casino Pittsburgh over Self-Exclusion and Underage Gambling Violations 452m6p

According to the latest press release by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the regulator imposed a $30,000 fine on Live! Casino Pittsburgh. The gaming and entertainment venue, located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

Malay Court of Appeal Rules that Remote Gambling is Against the Law 1b4r3x

Online gambling is now confirmed illegal under Malaysia’s Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. The ruling was decided upon by the Malay Court of Appeal after two individuals, who were convicted for offenses tied to illegal...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

Blue High House Faces a Cease-and-desist Notice by KSA for Offering Unlicensed Gambling Services in the Netherlands 6y1h3v

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has published an announcement unveiling Blue High House, the operator of Betonline.ag, received a cease-and-desist notice for offering unauthorized gambling content in the Netherlands. The regulatory authority...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Accuses Kent Man of Operating Illegal Gambling Establishments 3v185q

Timothy Surgen, resident of Kent, Florida, faces more than 100 charges for his alleged possession of slot machines and for operating the said pieces of casino equipment within his Treasure Island Arcade, Black Beards Super Game...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

KPAI Prompts Indonesia’s Government to Take Down Online Gambling Sites 3a2u3v

As online games incorporating gambling elements or forms of gambling become increasingly popular, the National Child Protection Commission of Indonesia (KPAI) prompted the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) and the National Police (POLRI) to...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

KSA Issues €2.07 Million Fine on L.C.S Limited Over Unauthorized Gambling Site 104h4m

According to an official announcement published on the website of the Netherlands Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the board of directors decided to impose a fine on L.C.S Limited, an MGA-licensed gambling operator that...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

Brazil’s Sports Betting Regulation Picks Up Speed With Newly Appointed Rapporteur 34584t

Earlier this week, the president of the Brazilian Senate Committee of Economic Affairs, Vanderlan Cardoso, communicated the appointment of Senator Angelo Coronel as the new rapporteur of Sports Betting Bill 3626/2023 in the Latin American...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

NCAA Sets Up Sports Wagering E-Learning Module Tackling Problem Gambling’s Harms Among Student-Athletes 6h7057

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has set up a first-of-its-kind online sports wagering module, devised to raise awareness of the potential harms and risks associated with gambling. The initiative aims to make...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago

Underdog Fantasy Unveils $1 Million Initiative to Spur Innovation in Responsible Gambling o17j

Underdog Fantasy, an up-and-coming fantasy sports betting platform headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, unveiled GuardDog, a freshly launched initiative, designed to encourage responsible gambling practices. The initial funding raised by the company amounts to $1...

By Abbie Chadwick | 2 years ago