With gambling heavily restricted in Turkey, running large-scale and complicated gambling rings would be difficult, not to mention having serious repercussions for the parties involved. Turkey Now, though, the integrity of sports in the country has been put into question as more than 150 referees have been embroiled in a far-reaching scandal that has to…
The Thai police have arrested a boxing veteran who turned into an illegal gambling operator. The culprit’s scheme is believed to have generated more than 100 million baht ($3.1 million) in three years. Thai 100 million baht Thailand Bust an Illegal Gambling Scheme Weerapong Unlamai, better known as Puenkon Tor Surat, is a prominent Muay…
Gambling on credit has long been a frowned-upon practice, prompting most developed gambling markets to ban it altogether. In the United Kingdom, a restriction has been around for several years, as has in the Netherlands and Belgium, among other key jurisdictions. United Kingdom Netherlands Belgium Now, Reps. Curtis Tarver and Marti Deuter have pitched HB…
The NCAA has long been debating whether it should allow college-level athletes to bet on pro sports, and a decision is now finalized, but for a small hiccup. NCAA has long been debating The Division I Board, which was the last to give its go-ahead, voted on Thursday that it would move the date when…
At the end of August, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) fined Evolution $12,000 for several live casino dealer and croupier rule-breaking problems that took place in 2021 and 2023. New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement DGE fined Evolution $12,000 2021 and 2023 Similarly, in December, William Hill Sportsbook received a $20,000 fine…
The leader of Britain’s main betting industry group has come under fire after telling MPs that gambling does not cause “social problems.” Grainne Hurst, who runs the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), said this to the Treasury select committee this week, asking the government not to hike taxes on gambling in next month’s budget. Grainne…
Stewart Kenny, who started and used to run Paddy Power, thinks gambling companies should pay more taxes. He believes this would stop them from pushing harmful betting practices. Stewart Kenny Paddy Power should pay more taxes Ex-Paddy Power Boss Admits Regret, Pushes for Tougher Taxes on Gambling Industry Kenny spoke to MPs on the Treasury…
Last week, Nevada regulators turned down a gaming license for a top executive from Dreamscape Companies Inc., which owns the Rio Hotel & Casino. They raised questions about his honesty and past work behavior. This decision throws John Eder’s future into doubt in Nevada‘s strict gaming world. Eder serves as Dreamscape’s president and chief financial…
Entain, a leading player in Australia’s wagering market, is ready to defend itself in what could become a high-profile case under the country’s anti-money laundering laws. The company, which operates the Ladbrokes and Neds brands, has submitted a formal response to the Federal Court civil case brought by AUSTRAC, marking another high-profile gambling controversy in…
The Hanoi People’s Court has commenced one of the most significant illegal gambling cases in Vietnam over the past few years, drawing national attention for its scope, its participants, and the staggering sums involved. One hundred and forty-one defendants stand accused of organizing and participating in an underground gambling ring worth nearly VND 2.6 trillion…
