Posts From: February 2024

BHA statement following Parliamentary debate on affordability checks

BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington has issued the following statement after MPs debated the impact of affordability checks. “Yesterday’s debate on the impact of affordability checks on British racing has...

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Ohio bans NCAA player prop bets

The Ohio Casino Control Commission approved a request to remove college prop bets. Starting on March 1, players will no longer be able to bet specific props related to college players in the state of...

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UK sets maximum stake limits on online slots

Stake limits for online slot games will be introduced for the first time in September, including lower limits for young adults, as the Government continues to roll out measures. Under-25s...

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Miami Open director James Blake fined for betting sponsorship

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) can today confirm Miami Open Tournament Director and former tennis player James Blake has accepted a sanction for breaching tennis’ betting sponsorship rules. Blake...

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Dutch Gaming Authority tackles illegal offers via affiliates

Last year, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) conducted two investigations into advertising for illegal gambling offers via affiliate websites and websites of (online) newspapers. Through these websites, consumers were enticed...

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PAGCOR shuts down multiple illegal gambling operations

Twelve people suspected of involvement in illegal online gaming operations were arrested, February 16, in an exclusive Parañaque City subdivision after a month-long surveillance, according to the Philippine Amusement and...

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PrizePicks, Underdog ordered to leave Arkansas for offering ‘Player Props’

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) warned owners of fantasy-sports betting sites Underdog Fantasy and PrizePicks against operating in the state. Driving the news: DFA officials believe the two online gaming sites are offering...

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ACMA asks ISPs to block more illegal gambling sites

The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal gambling websites, after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Website...

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Norway orders Schpell to withdraw Illegal gambling ads

Norwegian Gambling Authority Inspections say Schpell’s website and their social channels show that they market gambling that is not legal in Norway. Among other things, they use Norwegian influencers, who...

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PrizePicks to pay $15M settlement

PrizePicks, a popular operator of online fantasy sports contests, will pay a nearly $15 million penalty and cease operations in New York after operating without authorization, according to a settlement...

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