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No surprises as bad 'luck' Betfair appeal falls short in UK court

Property mogul Lee Gibson has seen his £1.5m loss appeal against Betfair dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Will Underwood

New Zealand orders LeoVegas to cease local advertising

New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has issued a formal notice to Malta-licensed operator LeoVegas, instructing the overseas gambling website to halt advertising activities targeting the country's residents.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Jack Found

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Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to federal gambling charges

The Miami Heat guard entered not guilty pleas to two federal gambling-related charges during his court appearance, with his legal team requesting expedited proceedings whilst the NBA player remains on unpaid administrative leave.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Ecuador Wins High-Profile Casino Arbitration

The decision shields Ecuador from damages as the country considers the return of land-based casinos through a public vote.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Gambling Commission fines illegal WhatsApp bookmaker

A Stoke on Trent man has received a £290,000 financial penalty and a 30-week suspended jail sentence.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Malaysia: Sabah authorities seize RM290,858 worth of fighting cocks in Op Manok

Raids uncover smuggling network supplying cockfighting for gambling activities.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Philippines: Pasig City bans gambling advertising in public spaces

New ordinance limits gambling promotions to licensed venues to reduce addiction risks.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Indiana bill aims to prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes

Representative Ethan Manning introduced HB1052 on December 5, which also proposes new changes to Indiana law concerning horse racing, responsible gaming and online sweepstakes.

3 min read • Dec 8 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

New York sweepstakes ban condemned by SGLA

The Alliance has expressed disappointment at the State Governor's decision to outlaw 'social plus' games.

3 min read • Dec 8 • By Will Underwood

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Australia moves to cut R&D tax breaks for gambling and tobacco

The Australian Government has released draft legislation that will exclude gambling and tobacco-related activities from eligibility under the Research and Development Tax Incentive programme

3 min read • Dec 8 • By Jack Found