Posts From: April 2023

Tory MP suspended after offering leaked information to fake gambling firm

The Tories have suspended MP Scott Benton pending an investigation into undercover footage of him offering to lobby ministers on behalf of gambling investors in exchange for money. Blackpool South MP Scott Benton was stripped...

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TGP Europe fined £316,250 for AML and social responsibility failings

Gambling operator TGP Europe Limited will pay a £316,250 penalty for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The operator which runs 19 websites –will also receive an official warning and have...

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Danish regulator roll out match-fixing responsibilities

On 1 April 2023, the secretariat of the national platform for combating match-fixing from Anti Doping Denmark will be moved to the Danish Gambling Authority. Among other things the relocation...

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ITIA bans tennis umpire following multiple  manipulation breaches

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has confirmed that Fabián Carrero a tennis chair umpire from the Dominican Republic has received a lifetime ban from the sport following multiple breaches...

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William Hill to pay record £19.2 million fine

Three gambling businesses owned by William Hill Group will pay a total of £19.2 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. WHG (International) Limited, which runs williamhill.com, will pay...

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Online gambling affiliate fined €675,000 by Dutch regulator

Red Ridge Marketing has been fined €675,000 for advertising illegal online gambling. The company has already been imposed an order subject to periodic penalty payments to ensure that they would...

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Two tennis players suspended for match fixing 

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has today confirmed that two tennis players Nastja Kolar and Alexandra Riley have been provisionally suspended from the sport, pending decision on sanction after...

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Kindred Group brands fined £7.1m for failing to protect customers

Two online operators 32Red Limited and Platinum Gaming Limited, both part of Kindred Group plc, will pay a £7.1 million penalty for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. 32 Red...

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Danish Gambling Authority enhances customer due diligence measures

The Danish Gambling Authority has issued new AML measures for businesses and persons, including gambling operators, are obliged to undertake enhanced customer due diligence measures pursuant to section 17(2) of...

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English Snooker player King suspended amid betting probe

Mark King has been suspended from the World Snooker Tour after an investigation into placing bets on a Welsh Open defeat last month. King was beaten 4-0 by Joe Perry...

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