Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Ohio Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com Over Sports Betting Contracts

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio
Ohio has become the latest state to take regulatory action against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, issuing cease-and-desist orders against the three platforms for allegedly offering unlicensed sports betting...

New Jersey Orders Kalshi and Robinhood to Halt Sports Wagering Operations

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platform Kalshi and financial trading firm Robinhood, demanding that they immediately cease offering...

KSA Targets Illegal Gambling Ads in Dutch Magazines and Newspapers

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched an investigation into the promotion of illegal gambling sites through magazines and online newspapers. This action follows reports of article...

Resorts World Las Vegas Settles for $10.5 Million Fine Over Illegal Gambling Activity

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Illegal Bookmaking, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada
In a move that could shake up Nevada's gaming industry, Resorts World Las Vegas is set to pay a hefty $10.5 million fine to the state for allowing illegal bookmakers to gamble millions of dollars at the casino....

Dutch Lottery Takes Legal Action Against Lalabet for Unlicensed Gambling Activities

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands
The Dutch Lottery, operator of well-known brands like Staatsloterij and TOTO, has filed a lawsuit against the Costa Rica-based gambling provider Lalabet, accusing it of illegal operations within the Netherlands...

Underdog Fantasy Ends Operations in NY Following Settlement, Expands to NJ and DE

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Delaware, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey, New York
Underdog Fantasy has decided to cease its operations in New York following a significant settlement agreement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), marking a pivotal shift in its market presence. I...

Crackdown on High5Games for Illicit Operations in Connecticut

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Connecticut, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
In a decisive action, the Department of Consumer Protection's (DCP) Gaming Division has indefinitely suspended the operational license of High5Games, a recognized online gaming service provider, for engaging in...

Olympic Casino Faces €8.4 Million Fine Over Embezzlement Case

Johnny K.
Lithuania, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud
Lithuania's Olympic Casino Group Baltija has been slapped with a substantial €8.4 million fine following a major investigation into its operations by the country’s Gaming Control Authority. The fine relates to ...

Michigan Cracks Down on Offshore Online Casinos

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Michigan
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its efforts against unregulated online gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to five offshore online casinos. These platforms, which include BetWh...

Resolution in Sight for MGM and FTC Over Cyberattack Investigation

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
MGM Resorts International and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement of a contentious legal dispute triggered by a severe cyberattack on MGM in September 2023, which resulted in considerable op...

Aspire Global Sanctioned Heavily for Compliance Violations

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Money Laundering, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom
Aspire Global, operating under AG Communications Limited, is confronting severe regulatory repercussions as they have been fined £1,407,834 after an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission uncovered profoun...