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Booming Games Broadens Its Presence in Europe Booming Games has taken a significant step to expand its footprint across Europe by launching its gaming portfolio on the Placard.pt platform in Portugal. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to increase its influence within the European iGaming industry and explore new markets beyond. Choosing […]

AUSTRAC Raises Alarm Over Suspicious Payments Linked to Child Exploitation The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has recently issued a warning to online payment providers regarding suspicious transactions potentially connected to child sexual exploitation. The regulatory body is urging these companies to enhance their monitoring systems and maintain heightened vigilance to prevent such […]

Investigation into Tulipa’s Compliance Failures in the Netherlands The Dutch Gambling Authority has focused its regulatory scrutiny on Tulipa, the operator behind the ComeOn Group and GetLucky brands, due to concerns related to anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility standards. Insufficient Due Diligence and Financial Controls Authorities identified that Tulipa did not adequately conduct due […]

Background of the Case Reginald Lively, a 68-year-old man, has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the brutal murder of John Hall III, who was also 68. The crime reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a $1,000 casino win. Lively’s Criminal History Lively is no stranger to serious crimes. In 1983, he was […]

Underground Banking Scheme in Las Vegas Casinos A CNN investigation, based on a thorough review of court documents and interviews with law enforcement, uncovered a network of underground bankers assisting affluent Chinese gamblers in moving vast sums of cash through casinos in Las Vegas. Connections Between Criminal Organizations and High Rollers At the center of […]

Background of the Settlement The owner of Laughlin River Lodge has agreed to a $1.2 million settlement following a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last year. This agreement includes the implementation of new measures aimed at preventing future harassment and the public posting of information related to the […]

Dealers and Pit Bosses Strike for Union Recognition Table-game dealers and pit bosses at Horseshoe Indianapolis have entered their second month of an ongoing strike. They remain outside the Shelbyville casino around the clock, determined to have their union officially recognized. Background of the Strike and Workers’ Demands The strike began in mid-October shortly after […]

Legislators Return to Address Gambling Taxation Issues As lawmakers reconvened in Washington, D.C., many unresolved matters remain, including a significant proposal regarding the taxation of gambling losses. This initiative aims to reinstate the complete tax deduction for gambling losses and currently enjoys bipartisan backing in both the House and Senate. However, with the year-end deadline […]

New Insights Into Money Laundering in Las Vegas Casinos Recent investigations have brought to light how criminal organizations have been smuggling vast amounts of illicit money into the luxury gambling venues of Las Vegas. Utilizing casino insiders and covert financial intermediaries, these groups successfully concealed the source of these funds. Underground Operators Exposed in Connection […]

Suspicion Around Influencer Couple in Brazil Authorities in Brazil are investigating a popular young influencer couple suspected of promoting fraudulent online gambling games. The couple, Pedro Vitor and Aline Cavanellas, have come under scrutiny for endorsing the game known as “Jogo do Tigrinho” or “Tiger Game.” On their social media accounts, both influencers have showcased […]