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Former Employee Convicted of Embezzlement A previous employee at Raketech has been sentenced to four years imprisonment after being found guilty of embezzling funds from the company. Alongside the prison sentence, the individual has been ordered to return a portion of the stolen money and barred from receiving any public funding. Details of the Embezzlement […]

Flutter Brazil Strengthens Compliance Leadership Flutter Brazil, a branch of the global sports betting powerhouse Flutter Entertainment, has announced the appointment of Dyego Cabral de Jesus as its new head of compliance. This leadership change comes shortly after the company hinted at upcoming developments in the region. Significance of the Compliance Role João Studart, CEO […]

Supreme Court Examines Public Interest Litigation on Online Gambling India’s Supreme Court has initiated a review of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC). This organization aims to promote accountable governance and uphold the rule of law, seeking justice for all citizens. The PIL specifically calls for […]

The Metropolitan Park project is a collaborative effort between New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International. This ambitious plan aims to transform the parking areas surrounding Citi Field into a major entertainment and casino destination in New York. Metropolitan Park Project to Generate Over 40,000 Jobs in Queens Recent estimates indicate that […]

Local Businesses Advocate for Reasonable Taxation on Skill Games Recently, around one hundred small business owners, vendors, and community supporters gathered at the Hershey Italian Lodge to request fair regulations and reasonable taxation on skill games in Pennsylvania. These machines have become an important source of revenue for local companies striving to stay afloat amid […]

Cyberattack on OYO Hotel & Casino Uncovered After Several Months Recent reports have revealed that the OYO Hotel & Casino was targeted in a cyberattack earlier this year, although the news has only surfaced now. This incident involved unauthorized access to the property’s data systems, resulting in a significant data breach. Data Breach Affected Thousands […]

Virginia Lawmakers Delay iGaming Legalization Bills Earlier this year, Virginia legislators paused efforts to legalize internet gaming (iGaming) within the state. Despite this setback, conversations continue as industry supporters prepare to make significant investments in the upcoming legislative elections to advance the cause. The Potential Economic Impact of iGaming in Virginia In December 2024, Senator […]

Background on Charges Against Crésus Casino Leadership Grégoire Auzoux, the CEO of Crésus Casino and a professional poker player, along with another associate, has been detained on allegations of running an illicit gambling operation. The French anti-organized crime authorities apprehended Auzoux in mid-September due to accusations that his offshore gambling platform was targeting the French […]

Advisory from the Nevada Gaming Control Board to Sportsbook Operators On Tuesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued a communication to all licensed sportsbooks emphasizing the importance of adhering strictly to legal obligations and maintaining suitability standards in every jurisdiction where they operate. The Board highlighted that operators offering contracts tied to sports or […]

Background on COVID-19 Impact and Tax Relief Though the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, its financial repercussions are still being felt, especially in the gambling industry. Recognizing this, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has introduced measures allowing affected operators to apply for partial tax relief. Partial Tax Refunds for Affected Operators The […]