Basketball players face heavy sanctions over match-fixing Summary Six former Surrey Scorchers basketball players faced heavy sanctions after being implicated in match-fixing activities. A thorough investigation by the British Gambling Commission and the British Basketball Federation revealed that these players were involved in fixing matches during the 2022-23 season, specifically targeting six games. As a […]
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling Summary A recent report from the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG), compiled with insights from Yield Sec, reveals alarming trends in consumer losses linked to unregulated offshore gambling markets in the US. The study underscores that states legalising online betting without strict regulations can lead to greater […]
Gustaf Hagman steps down as LeoVegas CEO Summary Gustaf Hagman, founder and long-time CEO of LeoVegas, has stepped down after 14 years of leading the Swedish online gambling operator. His departure marks a significant shift for the company as Mattias Wedar, the former Deputy CEO and Chief Product and Technology Officer, takes over the role. […]
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling Summary The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) recently released a report in partnership with Yield Sec, revealing troubling trends in states with legal online gambling. It found that consumer losses rise significantly in areas where unlicensed operators thrive, undermining the regulated system. Key Points CFG’s report highlights […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
