Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Betfair Fined for Violating Australia’s Spam Laws and Failing VIP Customer Consent

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Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
Betfair Pty Limited, an Australian online betting exchange, has been ordered to pay a penalty of AU$871,660 after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s Spam Act. An investigation by the Australian Communi...

MGC Fines DraftKings $450K for Credit Card Betting Breaches

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breac...

Emmanuel Clase Placed on Paid Leave Amid MLB Gambling Inquiry

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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into potential sports betting violations. ...

ASA Bans Hollywoodbets Gambling Ad Over Underage Exposure on Esports Platform

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A promotional banner for gambling operator Hollywoodbets has been banned in the UK following a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found the advertisement violated advertising codes by ...

California Tribes File Lawsuit Against Kalshi and Robinhood Over Sports Betting

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A coalition of three federally recognized California tribes has filed a federal lawsuit accusing prediction market operator Kalshi and trading platform Robinhood of facilitating illegal sports gambling that inf...

Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids Clears Final Legal Obstacle in Iowa

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Construction of the highly anticipated Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is officially moving forward, now that Riverside Casino has chosen not to pursue a final legal appeal. The announcement came e...

Codere Implicated in Spanish Investigation Tied to Ex-Minister Montoro

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A wide-reaching investigation by Catalonia’s police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, has revealed potential misuse of influence by former Spanish Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro in connection with the gambling sect...

AGCO Moves On Retail Operators Unregulated Gambling Machines in Ontario

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has taken decisive action against a number of convenience store operators in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) after discovering unregulated gambling devices on ...

UK Gambling Commission Overhauls Penalty System for Greater Transparency

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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

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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

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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...