Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

the ksa

Ksa Issued More than 26 Million Euros Worth Fines to Five Companies

De Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Gaming Authority in the Netherlands, requested fines to be paid. The amount that needed to be paid by five different parties was more than 26 million euros.  The reason lies ...

Videoslots Disputes €10 Million Fine; Accuses Dutch Regulator of Absurd and Unlawful Actions

After accusing the Dutch gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) of abusing the online mystery shopping regime, a leading casino operator Videoslots faces the regulator's fine of €9,874,000 for the alleged vi...

Gibraltar Court Issues Freezing Order on Former Mansion CEO’s Assets Worldwide

Karel Christian Mañasco, former CEO of the Gibraltar-based gaming firm Mansion, has faced a five million pound freezing order from the Chief Justice ruled against Mañasco's assets worldwide. Claim for damage...

Star Entertainment Collects $545M After Record Statutory Loss; Suspends Dividends

Star Entertainment Group, one of Australia's leading gambling and entertainment companies based in Brisbane, has publicly announced that it is collecting AUD$800 million, which is approximately 545 million US d...
maverick gaming

Maverick Gaming’s Lawsuit Against Washington Tribes Has Been Dismissed

The results of a federal lawsuit against state officials and tribal casinos are known: it has been discarded. Illegitimate monopoly for tribal casinos: State officials have been accused of granting tribal...
Australian Communications and Media Authority

BetDeluxe Has to Pay a Fine of AU$50.172 Because of Breaching Advertising Rules

Noah Rose, the sole trader trading as BetDeluxe, one of the leading online sportsbooks from Australia that creates premium sports betting solutions and applications, needed to pay a fine worth AU$50.172 (US$34....

United Workers Union Calls on NSW Government to Negotiate Acceptable Casino Duty Rates

An influential Australian trade union has signalized to the New South Wales (NSW) government that the state's intention to significantly increase casino duty rates from 1 July 2023 will result in lost jobs in t...

UKGC Issues Fine To Blue Star Planet

Blue Star Planet Limited, the Malta-based operator of the 10bet.co.uk website, has to pay a £620,000 fine to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for breaching anti-money laundering laws and a lack of social respo...

The Star Served with Misconduct Claim in Financial and AML State Investigations

Australian giant casino operator, The Star, has been served this week with another statement of claim for a securities class action in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The latest lawsuit is the second this week s...
playtech

Playtech Needs Help from English Courts Because of Its Deal with Caliplay

Playtech PLC, one of the largest online gaming software suppliers in the world, isn’t satisfied with the lack of answers regarding its disagreement with one of its partners. English courts will help decide who ...
bribery

Former Tribal Leader Cedric Cromwell Sentenced to Prison

Mashpee Wampanoags, a Native American tribe from Massachusetts, is dealing with some serious issues these days. The Tribe’s former leader, Cedric Cromwell, is sentenced to prison. Bribery, treason, and crime...
aruze

Aruze Gaming’s Financial Restitution – Voluntary Petition for Bankrupcy

One of the most popular developers of gambling entertainment solutions in the world, Aruze Gaming, is experiencing some financial difficulties these days. The company handed over the voluntary petition for bank...