Posts From: November 2022

ATG fined SEK 6.0m for anti-money laundering failures

The Swedish Gaming Authority began supervision to look at ATG’s work around money laundering and how they ensure sufficient knowledge of their customers.  The review also included internal routines and...

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Brentford striker facing potential ban after being charged by FA for breaching betting rules

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been charged by the Football Association over 232 alleged breaches of betting rules.  The forward had been under investigation for the alleged breaches which took...

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Sportsbet defend Australian TV advertising deal

Sportsbet have defended their huge advertising presence, despite admitting targeting minors with ads is out of line. Writing to a parliamentary inquiry examining whether laws do enough to protect children...

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Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig to plead guilty in gambling case

Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig will plead guilty to lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday. Court documents unsealed Monday say...

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Flutter welcomes Irish Gambling Regulation Bill

Speaking on behalf of Flutter, Ian Proctor, Chairman of Flutter UK and Ireland, said: “As a long-standing advocate of evidence-based safer gambling measures and a well-resourced regulator in Ireland, Flutter...

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UEFA anti-match-fixing working group launches

Through joint efforts with its national associations, clubs, other sporting governing bodies and national and international authorities, UEFA is increasing the focus on competition integrity by introducing a new course...

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New York Jets file lawsuit against Fubo Gaming

The New York Jets have sued sportsbook Fubo Gaming in Delaware’s Court of Chancery in a dispute over payments in a sponsorship agreement. The case, filed Nov. 4, seeks the appointment of...

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Lebom license reinstated following Gamstop integration

The UK Gambling Commission has reinstated the operating license of LEBOM for previously failing to integrate the safer gambling self-exclusion scheme GAMSTOP. Kay Roberts, Executive Director of Operations, said: “GAMSTOP...

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TikTok u-turns on gambling ban by allowing Sportsbet ads in Australia

TikTok has allowed Sportsbet to advertise on the social media network having obtained permission via an application process. TikTok, for its part, has maintained the ads will only be shown...

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French operators to limit World Cup advertising 

After having recorded unprecedented advertising pressure in favor of gambling during the Euro football tournament in 2021, the ANJ had adopted in February 2022, following a wide public consultation, a...

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