Posts From: March 2023

Parimatch’s Ukrainian operations suspended by government

The Parimatch international bookmaker has suspended its operations in Ukraine. “Parimatch LLC, in compliance with the Constitution, laws of Ukraine, and Decree No. 145/2023 of the President of Ukraine “On...

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Belgium bans gambling advertising

The Belgian government has decided to ban gambling advertising across multiple platforms from July 1 in a bid to crack down on addiction and debt, with a further prohibition on...

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Flutter enters $4M settlement with U.S. over Russia payments

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Flutter Entertainment, plc, an Ireland-based global gaming and sports betting company and the successor-in-interest to The Stars Group, Inc, with books and records...

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N1 Interactive responds to Dutch Regulator’s fine for unlicensed operation

On the 3rd March 2023, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, the “KSA”) published its decision to fine N1 Interactive Limited (“N1”) for violating the Dutch Betting and Gaming Act (Wet...

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Ladbrokes Australia fined nearly $80,000 for AML and social responsibility breaches  

Ladbrokes Australia has been fined nearly $80,000 for serious breaches of its licence and failing to limit damage caused by Gavin Fineff, a financial adviser who stole millions of dollars from...

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Thomas Frank slams FA over Ivan Toney betting ban

Brentford boss Thomas Frank says the club shares Ivan Toney’s frustration over reports the striker is facing a six-month ban for allegedly breaking betting rules. “We share the disappointment of...

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Austrian court rules loot boxes as illegal gambling

PlayStation has been ordered to refund Austrian FIFA players after a court ruled that FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) packs are a form of gambling. A court in Hermagor ruled that...

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KSA levies €26m fine package to five illegal operators

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has imposed fines totaling more than 26 million euros on 5 parties that illegally (without the required permit) allowed players in the Netherlands to participate...

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888 recovers almost $290,000 from game integrity reviews

888poker, one of the world’s leading online poker destinations and part of 888 Holdings, announces it returned $287,292 of refunds to its players throughout 2022. 888 has recovered these funds...

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Ivan Toney accepts breaching FA betting rules

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has admitted breaching FA betting rules. Because of his admissions, Toney is set to face a lengthy ban from football and the belief is that suspension...

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