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LeoVegas Hit With Massive Fine Over AML, Responsible Gaming Violations in the UK
Gaming operator LeoVegas is facing a large fine for not following the rules of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). It will have to pay £1.32 million (US$1.6 million) for its inability to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and responsible gaming policies. The...
British Foot Fetish Actor Sentenced to Jail for Dealing Drugs to Fund Gambling Habit
Jack Lawrence wanted to be known as an actor. However, he’s now receiving celebrity status for all the wrong reasons. The Brit has appeared in court on charges he distributed crack cocaine, the result of a need to fund his gambling addiction....
Hong Kong Police Officers Found Guilty of Warning Triad Boss of Gambling Den Raid
The Wo Shing Wo triad is one of Asia's most entrenched criminal organizations, particularly Hong Kong. It’s survived for so long because of help from inside the police force, and three officers have been found guilty in court for giving it assistance....
Coral, Rank Digital Blasted for Irresponsible Gambling Ads in the UK
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has called out two gaming operators over their ads. The operators, bookmaker Coral and online gaming operator Rank Digital Gaming, have run into trouble before because of promotions the ASA deemed irresponsible. In a TV ad...
Bren Esports Owner Accused of Being Drug Smuggler
Bernard Chong, the owner of the Bren Esports organization, faces allegations of drug trafficking in a case involving approximately $33.6 million, according to Philippine media. It is being investigated by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The case dates back to 2019...
Spanish Online Gamblers in Cut Back on Spending Last Year, Reports Show
The gambling market in Spain changed last year, as gamblers spent more in land-based venues than they did online. An update from the country's gaming regulator shows how much things changed by sector. A few months ago, the General Directorate of Gambling...
Colombia Betting Shops Face Threat of Rise in Coordinated Attacks
Despite armed guards, betting shops in Colombia are dealing with an increase in robberies. One particular chain has become a repeat target, with a coordinated attack on over a dozen of its stores taking place last Friday. The assailants hit 13 shops...
Caesars Vows to Stay Neutral in California Sports Betting Fight
Several entities are choosing sides in California’s sports betting debate. However, one major player in the gaming industry is choosing to sit this one out. Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg explained why to investment analysts during the Tuesday Las Vegas-based company’s second-quarter...
Montana Casino Armed Robbers Who Stole Southern Comfort Plead Guilty
Two women who robbed liquor from a casino at gunpoint, then fired a warning shot before fleeing the Billings Heights, Mont. Magic Diamond gaming venue, have pled guilty, according to a federal prosecutor. They could face decades in prison when sentenced. The...
New York State Troopers Continue Search for Suspect in Armed Casino Robbery
A robber who held up Seneca Gaming & Entertainment Oil Spring casino in Cuba, N.Y., on Saturday night remains on the loose. New York State Police are continuing the search for the suspect. The unidentified man pulled out a semi-automatic handgun at...
