Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canadian Gambler Battles 888 Casino Over Withheld CA$1.3M Jackpot Payout

Alberta VIP James Kotylak hit multiple jackpots on a Pragmatic Play slot, watched his balance hit CA$1.3M, and then saw it wiped to zero by 888 Casino.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Police Arrest Chinese National Behind 13-Billion-Baht Online Gambling Empire in Pattaya

Thai police arrested a Chinese national, Pei Min Si, in Pattaya for running a gambling network that generated over 13 billion baht in illegal turnover.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

South Africa Pushes for Stronger National Gambling Oversight

South Africa’s gambling regulator is calling for stronger national coordination as concerns grow over fragmented provincial rules.
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Kanye West Banned From UK as Wireless Festival Is Canceled

Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been banned from the UK, and now, Wireless Festival has been canceled.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

FINTRAC Fines Northern Isga Foundation Over Casino AML Failures

FINTRAC fined Northern Isga Foundation over CA$91K for AML compliance failures, including weak policies, risk checks, and staff training failures.
Federal Court Dismisses X Lawsuit Over Alleged Advertising Boycott
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Federal Court Dismisses X Lawsuit Alleging Advertising Boycott

A federal judge in Texas dismissed X's lawsuit against various brands and the World Federation of Advertisers.
Nevada Blocks Kalshi Prediction Markets in Temporary Ban
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Nevada Blocks Kalshi Prediction Markets in Temporary Ban

Nevada halts Kalshi’s sports and election markets for 14 days, escalating legal battles over prediction platforms nationwide.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand Cracks Down on 10K Crypto Accounts and Blocks 437K Illegal URLs

Thailand intensifies its fight against digital crime by freezing over 10,000 crypto accounts and blocking over 437,000+ illegal gambling and scam-related URLs.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Australia Star Court Ruling Deepens Fallout for Former Executives

Australia’s Federal Court has found two former Star Entertainment executives breached their duties over money-laundering and criminal-risk failings, adding another serious chapter to the casino operator’s long-running compliance crisis.
Sesame Street Nonprofit Sues SeaWorld Parent Company Over Unpaid Royalties
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Sesame Street Nonprofit Sues SeaWorld Parent Company Over Unpaid Royalties

Sesame Workshop has sued United Parks & Resorts, alleging unpaid royalties and disputes tied to Sesame Street–themed park operations.