Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing Summary Six former Surrey Scorchers basketball players have been implicated in what has turned out to be a significant match-fixing scandal. The British Gambling Commission, along with the British Basketball Federation (BBF) and FIBA, has announced severe sanctions following an investigation into the British Basketball League (BBL). Key […]
Tabcorp fined over US$2.6M for breaching spam laws in VIP customer campaign Summary Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been penalised AU$4 million (about US$2.61 million) by Australia’s communications authority for violating spam laws through unauthorised marketing messages sent to its VIP customers. An investigation revealed the company sent over 5,700 compliance-breaching SMS and WhatsApp messages from […]
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling Summary The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has released a report raising alarms over the impact of unlicensed operators on US gambling. The study indicates that states which have legalised online gambling see a significant increase in consumer losses, particularly where unlicensed competitors thrive due to less […]
Gustaf Hagman steps down as LeoVegas CEO Summary Gustaf Hagman, founder and long-serving CEO of LeoVegas, has stepped down after 14 years at the helm. He played a crucial role in the company’s growth and technological innovation. Mattias Wedar, previously Deputy CEO and Chief Technology and Product Officer, will take over as CEO, aiming to […]
Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing Summary The British Gambling Commission, British Basketball Federation (BBF), and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced significant penalties for six former Surrey Scorchers players involved in match-fixing. This follows a thorough investigation into the British Basketball League (BBL), which ended its 38-year run at the close of the […]
Tabcorp fined over US$2.6M for breaching spam laws in VIP customer campaign Summary Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been slapped with a hefty AU$4 million (approximately US$2.61 million) fine by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for breaching spam regulations. The infractions occurred during a VIP customer marketing campaign, where over 5,700 unsolicited SMS and […]
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling Summary The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has released a report revealing alarming trends in consumer losses associated with offshore online gambling in states that have legalised online gambling without proper oversight. This study, aided by Yield Sec, underscores the risks posed by unlicensed operators in the […]
Gustaf Hagman steps down as LeoVegas CEO Summary Gustaf Hagman has officially stepped down as the CEO of LeoVegas after a significant 14-year tenure. He co-founded the Swedish company in 2011 and has seen it grow into a major player in the online gaming sector. Mattias Wedar, previously the deputy CEO, will take over the […]
Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing Summary A series of heavy sanctions have been imposed on six former Surrey Scorchers basketball players over match-fixing activities, following a joint investigation by the British Gambling Commission, the British Basketball Federation (BBF), and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). This issue has emerged from events during the 2022-23 […]
Tabcorp fined over US$2.6M for breaching spam laws in VIP customer campaign Summary Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been penalised with a AU$4 million ($2.61 million) fine after being found in breach of spam regulations by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The breaches were due to sending over 5,700 non-compliant SMS and WhatsApp messages […]
