Merab Dvalishvili is poised to cruise to a comfortable victory in UFC 320 in his match-up against Cory Sandhagen, that is, if you ask the oddsmakers, who give the Georgian (-400) odds to win. Yet, Sandhagen’s performance must not be underestimated, not least because of his win against Deiveson Figueiredo in May, where the pair…
Portugal’s MPs at the São Bento Palace will once again ponder whether to adopt a firmer stance on gambling advertising and promotion, after lawmakers pushed forward five proposals from the left-wing ecologist party Livre at the end of last week. Portugal’s MPs five proposals The Proposals, Deemed “Overly Simplistic” The proposals, which include imposing limits…
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), which represents 90% of the legal US sports betting industry in terms of handle, has selected LexisNexis Risk Solutions to become the association’s official data clearinghouse provider. Responsible Online Gaming Association LexisNexis Risk Solutions Tapping an Established Provider of Data Clearinghouse Solutions In picking LexisNexis Risk Solutions, ROGA explained…
State prosecutors revealed last week that a senior entertainment center just outside The Villages served as the center of a huge illegal gambling operation. This scheme channeled millions of dollars through fake businesses and offshore accounts. State prosecutors The Villages illegal gambling operation Florida Elders’ Hangout Uncovered as $24 Million Underground Casino The Fifth Judicial…
Germany’s gambling regulator, the GGL, has faced repeated criticism about doing too little to stamp out illegal gambling. Now, the regulator has issued a public appeal to consumers at a time when the unregulated gambling market is exceeding the regulated one at a ratio of 11-to-1. GGL GGL Wants Consumers to Stay Safe by Making…
Turkey’s Advertising Board has now gone after 30 social media accounts that the watchdog was able to single out as promoting illegal gambling and betting. Advertising Board after 30 social media accounts The news was shared by the country’s Trade Ministry on Tuesday and goes to bolster Turkey’s ongoing effort to limit the impact of…
In the latest enforcement action, the Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch Gambling Authority, has named three social media influencers who have been deemed to have breached the country’s gambling rules by advertising products that are not certified under any current law. Kansspelautoriteit Trio of Influencers Targeted in Latest KSA Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Stiefunspeelt, Turcos, and Buurtwachtt…
Norwegian lottery operator Norsk Tipping is risking a serious fine due to earlier errors related to a Supertrekning lottery draw that took place in April. This comes as the operator faces a separate fine due to a mistake tied to Eurojackpot. Norsk Tipping Eurojackpot Norsk Tipping in Hot Water The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority,…
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has obtained a vital debt waiver of AUD 430 million (around $285 million), providing the struggling casino operator with the opportunity to raise additional funds as it grapples with a series of financial challenges. Australia’s Star Entertainment Group AUD 430 million (around $285 million), Star Entertainment Obtains Massive Debt Waiver On…
Station Casinos announced on Monday that live poker will be returning to Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, just 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. It will soon become the first Las Vegas poker room closed during the pandemic to reopen since 2021. Station Casinos Green Valley Ranch Las Vegas Strip since 2021. Stations Casinos…
