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Former Ainsworth CEO faces Austrian bribery charges tied to Novomatic investigation

Charges also name Novomatic founder Johann Graf and include an application for a corporate fine under Austria’s Association Liability Act.

2 min read • Mar 2 • By Shaan Khan

Anti-sweepstakes legislation to be considered by Indiana Governor

House Bill 1052 bans the operation of dual-currency and multi-currency online sweepstakes casinos which allow players to exchange real money for cash or an equivalent prize.

1 min read • Feb 27 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

NGCB adds convicted illegal bookmaker Wayne Nix to state’s Black Book

Nix failed to attend the Nevada Gaming Commission hearing in which his addition to the Black Book was unanimously recommended, nor responded to a letter sent through certified mail.

2 min read • Feb 27 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Online

Febralot protests BetCaixa freeze

The lottery federation argues that blocking Caixa’s betting platform strengthens the illegal market and diverts revenue abroad.

1 min read • Feb 27 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Justice Minister signals new funding proposals after CIDE-Bets removal

Wellington Lima says the Ministry may back fresh legislation to fund anti-organized crime efforts following the withdrawal of the betting levy.

1 min read • Feb 27 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Brazil’s Chamber President says CIDE-Bets was “unworkable”

Chamber President defends decision to strip betting tax from Antifaction Bill, citing technical and enforcement concerns.

1 min read • Feb 27 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Brazil arrests alleged jogo do bicho leader

The suspect had been on the run for over a year and faces multiple charges linked to illegal gambling and organized crime.

1 min read • Feb 27 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

ACMA issues six formal warnings to offshore gambling operators

The actions follow investigations that found casino-style and in-play betting services were accessible to Australians without required state or territory licenses

1 min read • Feb 27 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

Shades of the CPI: Why did Brazil waste everybody’s time with CIDE-Bets?

After months of political debate, Brazil’s proposed CIDE-Bets levy has been withdrawn.

4 min read • Feb 27 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Argentinian casino workers demand compensation as operator faces insolvency

Former employees of Newtronic are seeking unpaid compensation following the transfer of 12 gaming halls to Grupo Teleinfo, amid concerns of insolvency

1 min read • Feb 27 • By Milagros del Priore