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DraftKings, Barstool Agree to Hefty Fines for Ohio Sports Betting Violations
Two sports betting operators agreed Wednesday to pay a combined $750K to the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) after admitting to rules violations related to promoting their online sportsbooks. The fines levied against DraftKings and Penn Sports Interactive were approved during the...
Chinese National Heads to Prison After Singapore Gambling Scam
A Chinese national who scammed two people in Singapore out of millions of dollars was recently sentenced to 12 years in prison. During her sentencing, the presiding judge called 41-year-old Wu Hong a “heartless con artist” who led a fake investment scam...
Australian Judge Blasts AUSTRAC Over Crown Resorts Lawsuit
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts recently asked Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) for additional time to develop its defense, according to court documents. Now a federal judge has chided the financial watchdog over its continued foot-dragging in the lawsuit against...
UK Casinos Shut Down as Inflation Takes Toll on Gaming Industry
Inflation remains high in the UK, and the prolonged economic strain is taking its toll on the casino ecosystem. Two properties, the Broadway Casino in Birmingham and the Cornerhouse in Nottingham, recently announced their closures. One is already in administration, while the...
William Hill Nevada Apps Remain Down After Super Bowl Sunday Snafu
Representatives from Caesars Entertainment said Tuesday the company is continuing to work on restoring the William Hill mobile sports betting apps in Nevada after “an unforeseen technical issue” caused the sportsbook’s operations to crash in the Silver State during Sunday’s Super Bowl....
Philippine Human Trafficking Victims Return Home After Myanmar Gambling Scam
Authorities in the Philippines and Myanmar recently aided in rescuing eight Filipinos who were trafficked by Chinese criminal gangs. These individuals, which included four men and four men, were allegedly recruited to Myanmar for legitimate work, only to find themselves caught in...
Vietnam’s ‘Valley of Love’ Seeking Approval to Build Casino
Vietnam's most popular tourist destination, the city of Da Lat, is one of the few areas in the country absent of a casino. The region, also known as the "Valley of Love," is now planning to seek federal approval for a gaming...
Rio de Janeiro May See Regulated Sports Betting This Year
Brazil's federal government hasn't made much progress with sports betting legislation, so the states are picking up the slack. Rio de Janeiro is moving forward with its own plans, and wants to have a market in place within the next six months....
Indiana Sportsbook Handle Drops in January, Revenues Up from Year Ago
Indiana’s sportsbooks saw betting traffic decrease substantially in January, the first month for legal sports betting in neighboring Ohio. However, it wasn’t all bad news for Hoosier operators. The retail sportsbooks and online wagering apps reported a handle of $427.2 million and...
Titus, Reschenthaler Remain Co-Chairs of Congressional Gaming Caucus
The leaders of the Congressional Gaming Caucus will continue in their roles for the next two years. On Monday, US Reps Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., announced they would again serve as co-chairs of the bipartisan group that seeks to...
