Posts From: July 2023

UK Government launches consultations on gambling regulation stake limits

A public consultation process has been launched to look at how to conduct financial risk checks for problem gambling and at what level stake limits should be set for people...

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Denver Broncos’ Eyioma Uwazurike banned indefinitely for betting on NFL games

The identity of the latest NFL player to receive NFL discipline for violation of the league’s gambling policy has been learned. Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike has been banned indefinitely, as noted...

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PlayUp pauses sports betting operations in New Jersey 

PlayUp Interactive is no longer licensed to accept transactions in the New Jersey sports betting or iGaming markets, according to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. A spokesperson for the New...

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50 suspicious betting alerts reported by IBIA in Q2

The International Betting Integrity Association’s (IBIA) integrity report for the second quarter (Q2) details 50 incidents of suspicious betting activity reported to the relevant authorities.  The Q2 2023 total is...

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UKIE publishes new guidance for paid loot boxes

Ukie has today published 11 Industry Principles surrounding Loot Boxes in video games, as recommended by the Technical Working Group. The Technical Working Group was convened by the Department for...

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UK Gambling Commission fines Betfred £3.25 million

Betfred will pay £3.25 million after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The operator, which runs 1,750 betting shops, will pay the money as part of...

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Star Sports fined £594,000 by UK Gambling Commission

UK Gambling operator Star Racing Limited will pay a £594,000 penalty for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures. The operator trading as Star Sports -will also receive an official warning...

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Nottingham Forest’s Harry Toffolo charged by FA over 375 alleged betting breaches

Harry Toffolo has been charged with misconduct over 375 alleged breaches of Football Association betting rules. FA rules state players are prohibited from “placing bets or passing on information that...

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Ladbrokes ads banned for appealing to under-18s

Ladbrokes have been banned for “strongly” appealing to under-18s by featuring well-known Premier League managers. The first of two promoted tweets for the bookmaker in January and February featured two...

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Betfair reprimanded in Denmark over AML breaches

On July 6th 2023, the Danish Gambling Authority has given Betfair International Plc three orders and a reprimand for breaching section 7(1) of the AML Act on risk assessment of...

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