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North Korea in the gambling business?

September 8, 2015

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Hacking, Unlicensed Operation, South Korea

As tensions ebb and flow between a divided Korea (still officially at war with itself since June 25, 1950) the South Korean cyber security community is accusing the North of circulating a program for gambling s...

Romanian license numbers up

Lars Jones

September 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Unlicensed Operation, Romania

According to a note from Eastern European Gaming, since a new Romanian gambling law went into effect recently, the country has seen an influx of companies willing to comply with the new regulations, even if it ...

Lawmakers in the Philippines want Government to conduct online gambling probe

Renee Kingsley

August 25, 2015

Online gambling regulation, Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Macau, Philippines

The Philippines government has made it clear that it wants to promote the casino industry within the country in an effort to attract foreign investment and attract gamblers from Macau, Mainland China, and beyon...

New “social mining and gaming” outlets attempt to circumvent CA gambling laws

D. Graham

August 16, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, California, Unlicensed Operation, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Ohio

Computerized gaming parlors, previously operated as “sweepstakes cafes” are evolving their creative business models designed to evade identity as illegal slot machine operations. Last year the California legisl...

Poker promoter’s hopes dashed in Wisconsin

Lars Jones

August 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Wisconsin

A judge in Wisconsin has upheld the state's ban on poker play outside of Indian casinos. The case was brought by professional poker player Mark Kroon and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) state director, Steve V...

U.S casinos push Congress to strengthen Cybersecurity policies

Renee Kingsley

August 14, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Hacking, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Crime, Financial Fraud

The online gambling market has significantly expanded across the globe during the last 5 years and millions of dollars get traded via these online gambling sites on a regular basis. These online casino websites...

Lottery terminals in Puerto Rico threaten tourism industry according to association

Lars Jones

August 8, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino closures, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican economy is in deep trouble with a public debt of $72 billion and the government is scrambling for ways to bolster revenues and avert a calamity. One move to get quick cash saw Finance Minister ...

Malaysian authorities identify illegal iGaming operators; considers cyber-blocking

Alex Lanter

August 7, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Unlicensed Operation, Malaysia

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) revealed that illegal online service providers have been identified by the Commission. According to the Monitoring and Enforcement Division chief of...

Appeals Court: BetOnSports founder must pay $36 million late taxes and fees

Kim M

July 31, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Tax Evasion, Conspiracy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, Missouri

On Wednesday, a three-judge panel of the St Louis based Eighth U.S. Court of Appeals rejected the appeal of a former online gambling company founder who sought to avoid paying $36 million in back taxes and pena...

Hilton forced to shutdown Puerto Rico hotel casino due to the country’s economic crisis

Renee Kingsley

July 23, 2015

U.S.A., Casino News, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Unlicensed Operation, Puerto Rico

The Condado Plaza Hilton in Puerto Rico is one of the biggest and most popular hotels on the Island and has been operating for the past forty years. The hotel attracts thousands of tourists each year as it is l...

Illegal casino case begins in SW China

Kim M

July 21, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, China, Unlicensed Operation, Asian Casino News, Crime

Thirty people who were charged with allegedly taking part in illegal gambling were in court on Monday in China's Yunnan Province, according to the media. Wang Lijuan, the alleged ringleader, along with 29 ot...

Indian Premier League corruption scandal results in severe punishments for top cricket teams

Renee Kingsley

July 15, 2015

Money Laundering, India, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Tax Evasion, Online Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Sports betting, Conspiracy, Racketeering, Crime, Bribery, Financial Fraud

The Indian Premier League (IPL) which was founded in 2008 took the cricketing world by storm. The league format allowed millions of dollars to be traded as international cricket players from around the world w...

48 online gambling sites blacklisted in Romania

Lars Jones

July 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Unlicensed Operation, Licensing, Taxes, Romania

Romania's National Office for Gaming has posted a list of 48 online gaming sites that it says are operating without authorization in the country. They have also identified NetBet, Stanley Bet, and Winmasters as...

Bitcoin website operator Micon to plead guilty on gaming charge

Sadonna Price

June 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Unlicensed Operation, Nevada

The operator of Seals with Clubs, Bryan Micon, has agreed to a guilty plea in a case based in Las Vegas to avoid serious jail time. According to Micon’s lawyer Richard Schonfeld, the poker site owner will have ...

One fourth of lottery funds misused in China; US$2.72 billion

Sam Mitchell

June 26, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Lottery, Unlicensed Operation, Financial Fraud

Thursday, June 25, 2015 the National Audit Office of China revealed misappropriation of lottery funds on its website. According to the report investigators have found approximately 16.9 billion Yuan has been mi...

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North Korea in the gambling business?

Romanian license numbers up

Lawmakers in the Philippines want Government to conduct online gambling probe

Poker promoter’s hopes dashed in Wisconsin

U.S casinos push Congress to strengthen Cybersecurity policies

Lottery terminals in Puerto Rico threaten tourism industry according to association

Malaysian authorities identify illegal iGaming operators; considers cyber-blocking

Appeals Court: BetOnSports founder must pay $36 million late taxes and fees

Hilton forced to shutdown Puerto Rico hotel casino due to the country’s economic crisis

Illegal casino case begins in SW China

Indian Premier League corruption scandal results in severe punishments for top cricket teams

48 online gambling sites blacklisted in Romania

Bitcoin website operator Micon to plead guilty on gaming charge

One fourth of lottery funds misused in China; US$2.72 billion

Bulgaria Extends Gambling Self-Exclusion Period to One Year

Macau’s 2025 Gaming Revenue Growth Forecasted with Caution Amid Economic Uncertainty

Italy’s Gambling Advertising Ban Heads to EU Court for Final Ruling

ATG and Suomen Hippos Join Forces to Launch Betting Company in Finland

Workers at Caesars Southern Indiana Casino Vote to Authorize Strike