07/07/20 Man arrested after refusing to wear mask in casino A man has been arrested for refusing to wear a face mask inside a casino, a requirement that has been made mandatory in Nevada due to Covid-19.
07/03/20 Lithuania warns poker schools over illegal sites Lithuania’s Gambling Authority has warned poker schools over the use of illegal online poker sites on training courses.
06/30/20 Vegas casino workers sue over dangerous conditions Staff have filed a lawsuit accusing three casinos of skimping on Covid-19 safety measures.
06/25/20 Hamburg takes legal action against betting brands Hamburg has launched legal action against three companies it accuses of operating illegal online casinos as German states clash over iGaming.
06/11/20 California tribes sue the state California tribes have filed a lawsuit against the state demanding more time to qualify legal sports betting proposal.
06/11/20 Betsson to appeal €2m fine in Sweden The iGaming operator’s subsidiary Betsson Nordic will appeal a €2m fine over unauthorised sales and promotions in Sweden.
06/10/20 Liverpool FC sued over BetVictor deal Liverpool Football Club is being sued over a £1million commission the club is alleged to owe over its £15million sponsorship deal with BetVictor.
06/03/20 Rhode Island: judge rejects halt to sports betting A judge from Rhode Island has rejected a request from a Republican activist to halt sports betting in casinos and online.
06/02/20 UK to study crime and problem gambling link Former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith to chair a commission researching link between criminal activity and problem gambling.
06/02/20 Mansion facing UK investigation The UK regulator confirms it is carrying out an investigation into online gambling operator Mansion’s M88 brand.
05/21/20 Gambling firms’ £1bn tax rebate confirmed Gambling firms including Betfred, Rank, William Hill and GVC will finally be able to claim UK tax rebates totalling more than £1billion.
05/15/20 Norway upholds Kindred iGaming ban The complaints board Lotterinemnda has chosen to uphold a ban against Kindred Group’s Trannel International’s from operating in Norway
05/15/20 Latvia: iGaming operators battle suspension Enlabs and Alfor Group have brought court cases in to battle the suspension of gambling licences in Latvia.
05/14/20 Ukraine blocks 59 gambling sites More sites added to the country’s blacklist following a petition from the Ukrainian Security Service.
05/08/20 Netherlands: rise in illegal poker The Dutch gambling authority has reported a rise in the number of illegal poker tournaments in the Netherlands during the coronavirus lockdown.
