Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing
Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing Summary Six former Surrey Scorchers players have been sanctioned for their involvement in match-fixing during the 2022-23 season. The British Gambling Commission, British Basketball Federation (BBF), and FIBA conducted an investigation leading to lifetime bans and fines for those found guilty. Key Points The investigation revealed that players […]
Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing
Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing Summary Six former Surrey Scorchers players have been sanctioned for their involvement in match-fixing during the 2022-23 season. The British Gambling Commission, British Basketball Federation (BBF), and FIBA conducted an investigation leading to lifetime bans and fines for those found guilty. Key Points The investigation revealed that players […]
Tabcorp fined over US$2.6M for breaching spam laws in VIP customer campaign | AGB
Tabcorp fined over US$2.6M for breaching spam laws in VIP customer campaign Summary Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been slapped with a AU$4 million (approx. US$2.61 million) fine after Australia’s communications watchdog found it breached spam regulations with unauthorised marketing messages sent to VIP customers. An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) revealed […]
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling Summary The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has unveiled a report that reveals alarming trends in consumer losses across states that legalise online gambling without sufficient regulation. The study highlights significant consumer harm particularly in states with little enforcement against unlicensed operators. Source: Gambling News Key Points […]
Gustaf Hagman Steps Down as LeoVegas CEO
Gustaf Hagman Steps Down as LeoVegas CEO Summary Gustaf Hagman has stepped down from his role as CEO of LeoVegas after 14 years, making way for Mattias Wedar, the deputy CEO. Hagman played a pivotal role in founding the company and expanding it across Europe, culminating in LeoVegas’s acquisition by MGM Resorts for $607 million […]
Tabcorp fined over US$2.6M for breaching spam laws in VIP customer campaign | AGB
Tabcorp fined over US$2.6M for breaching spam laws in VIP customer campaign | AGB Summary Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been slapped with a hefty AU$4 million (around US$2.61 million) fine after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s spam regulations. This follows an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) that revealed Tabcorp sent […]
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling Summary The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has released an eye-opening report in collaboration with Yield Sec, shedding light on significant consumer losses in states where online gambling has been legalised. The findings raise serious questions about the efficacy of regulatory frameworks in these states. Key Points […]
Gustaf Hagman Steps Down as LeoVegas CEO
Gustaf Hagman Steps Down as LeoVegas CEO Summary After 14 years at the helm, Gustaf Hagman has stepped down as CEO of LeoVegas. He co-founded the Swedish online gaming company in 2011, leading several expansions, including the acquisition by MGM Resorts in 2022. Mattias Wedar, previously deputy CEO, will take over this pivotal role, promising […]
Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing
Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing Summary Six former Surrey Scorchers basketball players have been implicated in a match-fixing scandal that has resulted in severe penalties. A collaborative investigation by the British Gambling Commission, the British Basketball Federation (BBF), and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) revealed their involvement in fixing matches during the 2022-23 […]
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling Summary The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) recently published a report highlighting alarming consumer losses in states that have legalised online gambling without adequately addressing the unlicensed market. This report suggests that unregulated operators are thriving due to a lack of enforcement, often providing better bonuses and […]
