Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's New Bill Targets Sports Betting Advertising

Bill S-211 has cleared Canada's House of Commons for committee review, marking the first federal push to regulate sports betting advertising since 2021.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario Moves to Ban Gambling Ads on TV and Social Media

Ontario MPP Lee Fairclough has introduced Bill 107 to ban most online gambling advertising in the province, citing a surge in addiction rates.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Australia’s New AML Rules Increase Pressure on Gambling Operators

Australia’s updated AML rules are now in force, placing greater responsibility on gambling operators to monitor and report risk.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

New Zealand Online Gambling Lawsuit Expands to Offshore Operators

A New Zealand gambling lawsuit has widened beyond SkyCity to include offshore operators, raising fresh questions about regulation.
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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.