Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

UK Gambling Commission Overhauls Penalty System for Greater Transparency

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, European Casino News, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to implement significant changes to its approach in calculating and enforcing financial penalties. These changes, slated for introduction on October 10, come after exten...

DraftKings Settles Connecticut Bonus Dispute, Agrees to Return $3 Million

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Connecticut, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
DraftKings, the popular Boston-based sports betting operator, has settled with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) following an investigation into the company's promotional practices. The se...

Indonesia’s Financial Authority Cracks Down on Online Gambling with Major Account Freezes

Vanja Mitic
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Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ramped up its efforts to fight illegal online gambling by instructing financial institutions to freeze a staggering 17,026 bank accounts suspected of involveme...

Curaçao Online Casino Operators Settle Over KYC Failures

Vanja Mitic
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In a landmark move, twelve online casino operators in Curaçao have accepted an out-of-court settlement for failing to properly verify the identities of their players, a critical violation under the island's leg...

UKGC Fines Fafabet Operator Over Unfair Terms and AML Breaches

Vanja Mitic
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Taichi Tech Limited, the company operating under the Fafabet brand, has been fined £170,000 by the UK Gambling Commission following a series of regulatory breaches, including the use of misleading terms in its ...

The Venetian Resort Settles EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Las Vegas, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Labor Relations, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has agreed to an $850,000 settlement following allegations of religious discrimination and retaliation, resolving a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissio...

Malik Beasley Under Federal Scrutiny for Alleged NBA Gambling Ties

Johnny K.
NBA, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Illegal Bookmaking, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Michigan
Malik Beasley, a prominent NBA sharpshooter who most recently suited up for the Detroit Pistons, is currently under federal investigation over alleged gambling activity tied to NBA games and player-specific pro...