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High-Stakes Lawyer Faces Tax Evasion and Gambling Debt Charges

January 22, 2025

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Thomas C. Goldstein, a highly respected Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of the popular legal blog SCOTUSblog, has been indicted on federal tax evasion charges in Maryland. Goldstein, who is known for his ex...

Unusual Betting Activity Sparks Investigation Into Eastern Michigan Basketball Games

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January 21, 2025

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The integrity of college basketball betting is under scrutiny as several men's basketball games involving Eastern Michigan have been flagged for suspicious wagering activity. Most notably, a recent game between...

KPMG Under Scrutiny for 2022 Entain Audit Amid Growing Regulatory Issues

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January 21, 2025

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The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the auditing practices of KPMG, the Big Four accounting firm, with regard to its audit of Entain plc's financial statements for the ...

Native Village of Eklutna Rushes Casino Project Amid Legal and Community Opposition

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January 20, 2025

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The Native Village of Eklutna is aggressively advancing the construction of its highly anticipated casino, even as legal challenges and public opposition grow. Situated about a mile west of the North Birchwood ...

Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

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January 17, 2025

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Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, alongside 31 co-defendants, now faces a total of 62 money laundering charges. The charges stem from their involvement in an illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (PO...

VicBet Penalized AU$130,000 for Violating Customer Protection Rules

Vanja Mitic

January 16, 2025

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has imposed a substantial fine of AU$130,000 on VicBet, a registered online bookmaker, for breaching key customer care regulations. These violations ...

Intralot and VSC Settle for $6.5 Million Over D.C. Sports Betting Contract Fraud

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January 15, 2025

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Two major contractors in Washington, D.C.'s controversial sports betting program have reached a settlement to pay a combined total of $6.5 million after an investigation uncovered fraudulent practices in the aw...

Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Amid Rising Global Regulatory Scrutiny

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January 13, 2025

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Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, has been officially banned in Singapore as the country enforces strict gambling laws. The ban, effective January 12, 2025, follows an increasing global push t...

Michigan Suspends TwinSpires’ Operations Over Advance Deposit Wagering Violations

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January 10, 2025

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a summary suspension order against TwinSpires, the popular horse racing and casino platform, for continuing to engage in illegal advance deposit wagering (ADW...

Greentube Alderney Hit with £1 Million Fine by UKGC for AML and Social Responsibility Failures

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January 9, 2025

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a £1 million fine on Greentube Alderney, which operates the Admiral Casino brand, after the company was found to have failed repeatedly in its obligations to adhere...

At Least Three Lawsuits Follow Rivers Casino Data Breach

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January 8, 2025

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia faces legal challenges after disclosing a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information. Hackers reportedly accessed personal data, prompting multiple lawsuits and investiga...

Fontana Casino in Clark Ordered to Halt Operations Indefinitely

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January 8, 2025

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The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Fontana Development Corporation (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club Inc. (FRCCI), halting all operations of the Fontana ...

Codere Online Faces Securities Fraud Allegations and Nasdaq Delisting Threat

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January 4, 2025

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Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. is grappling with a securities fraud investigation and the potential delisting of its shares from Nasdaq. The developments follow the resignation of its auditor, Marcum LLP, and g...

Philippines Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal POGO Workers

Vanja Mitic

January 3, 2025

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The Philippine government is ramping up its efforts to enforce a nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), focusing on the deportation of over 11,000 foreign nationals involved in these op...

KSA Enforces Revamped Fine Policy in The Netherlands for 2025

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January 3, 2025

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The Netherlands Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has rolled out a new general fine policy, effective January 1, 2025, aimed at improving the enforcement of gambling regulations. This updated policy se...

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High-Stakes Lawyer Faces Tax Evasion and Gambling Debt Charges

Unusual Betting Activity Sparks Investigation Into Eastern Michigan Basketball Games

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Native Village of Eklutna Rushes Casino Project Amid Legal and Community Opposition

Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

Intralot and VSC Settle for $6.5 Million Over D.C. Sports Betting Contract Fraud

Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Amid Rising Global Regulatory Scrutiny

Michigan Suspends TwinSpires’ Operations Over Advance Deposit Wagering Violations

At Least Three Lawsuits Follow Rivers Casino Data Breach

Fontana Casino in Clark Ordered to Halt Operations Indefinitely

Codere Online Faces Securities Fraud Allegations and Nasdaq Delisting Threat

Philippines Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal POGO Workers

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