Legal

Czech government’s sites under attack over anti-online gambling legislation

The Czech branch of Anonymous targeted the European country’s government websites to protest the senate’s decision of blocking unauthorised online gambling operators’ sites.

06/01/16

Malta refuses to publish casino data

Casino operators and the National Finance Ministry are not divulging information about the industry.

06/01/16

U.S. Supreme Court rejects union challenge over Trump Taj Mahal

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a union challenge which aimed to restore health and pension benefits for more than 1,000 workers at the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City.

05/30/16

Philippines to follow Macau’s laws

The tourism and gambling paradise has loopholes in its gambling legislation which leads to dubious financial activities.

05/19/16

Underground casino raided in China

The Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau announced it busted an underground casino operation.

05/16/16

India inaugurates its first sports betting website

Golden Gaming International will be the operator of the legal online gaming and sports betting offering.

05/13/16

Genting files lawsuit against Miami-Dade County

The Malaysian conglomerate has filed a lawsuit against Miami-Dade County and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle.

05/12/16

Las Vegas Sands to pay US$2 million fine

The major casino brand has not yet clarified whether they are guilty of the charges or not.

05/05/16

Wong turns over the rest of the Bangladeshi funds

Kim Wong has completed the turnover of an amount believed to be part of the US$81 million stolen from the Bangladesh central bank.

05/05/16

Texas AG responds to DraftKings’ lawsuit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a response to DraftKings’ court action challenging the legality of paid daily fantasy sports in the state.

05/04/16

Philippine illegal online gambling network busted

Chinese police forces raided a Philippines-based illegal online gambling ring after a three-month investigation.

05/03/16

Former head of Amaya pleads not guilty

David Baazov is charged with five offences, including aiding with trades whilst in possession of privileged information.

05/02/16

Federal jury acquits defendants on Everett casino land case

Lightbody, DeNunzio and Gattineri were acquitted from charges connected to the sale of Everett land to Wynn Resorts.

05/02/16

FanDuel and DraftKings leave Alabama today

Daily Fantasy Sports websites are shutting down operations after Attorney General sent cease and desist letters on April 5.

04/29/16

bet365 takes Bulgaria to court

The British gaming operator is appealing the Bulgarian national gambling regulator’s restriction to operate in the country.

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