Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

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The Football Association Charges Ivan Toney for Breaching Betting Rules

The Football Association charges Ivan Toney, famous Brentford striker, with 232 alleged breaches of its gambling law. This may lead him to being banned from playing. With the World Cup coming soon, this is a si...

Australia’s biggest poker machine operator charged by Victorian regulator for failure to facilitate mandatory pre-commitment technology

Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) will be faced with 62 charges by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for supposedly using gaming machines that didn't have obligatory pre-...

Ireland endorses prohibition on gambling advertising; creates regulator

The Government signed an uncompromising ban on gambling ads between 5.30 am - 9 pm as part of the Gambling Regulation Bill. This ban signifies a crucial reform of the Irish gambling industry as the Government w...
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Crown Melbourne Punished for Violating Responsible Gaming Obligations

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced the verdict: Crown Melbourne must pay a record fine of AU $120 million, or US $77 million.    The reason for this punishment lies in a serie...

AUSTRAC audits Sportsbet and Bet365’s crime laws compliance

Two corporate bookmakers, Sportsbet and Bet365, will be subjected to the audit authorized by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). External auditors will assess Sportsbet and Bet36...

Online gaming potential for Oklahoma following Chickasaw Nation ruling

Mobile-friendly online gaming may soon be launched in the American state of Oklahoma after the federally-recognized Chickasaw Nation received a green light from the National Indian Gaming Commission. Accordi...

Record-setting New South Wales fine for The Star Entertainment Group Limited

The casino regulator for the Australian state of New South Wales has reportedly decided to fine The Star Entertainment Group Limited a record AU$100 million (US$62 million) for failing to stem criminal activiti...