SGLA disputes Minnesota AG's cease-and-desist order
Attorney General Keith Ellison issued cease-and-desist orders to 14 unlicensed operators on November 5, alleging the entities violated consumer-protection laws currently in place.
Attorney General Keith Ellison issued cease-and-desist orders to 14 unlicensed operators on November 5, alleging the entities violated consumer-protection laws currently in place.
During the country's Responsible Gambling Month, regulators have urged caution amid youth gambling addiction surge.
Minnesota's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division sent notices to the same entities in June, warning each operator of potential criminal law violations which typically arise from online gambling.
A new report from Brazil's Federal Audit Court found that, in just one month, social welfare recipients spent over a quarter of their Government benefits betting online.
The operator has settled with the UK regulator after an investigation uncovered a number of anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
The Brazilian trade association warns that doubling tax rates for sports betting and online lotteries could drive players to illegal operators.
Federal authorities linked the October scandal to organized crime units and charged defendants with the alleged misuse of confidential player information and manipulation of prop bets.
The Gift Responsibly holiday campaign looks to reinforce a global commitment to responsible gaming and bring awareness to the risk of gifting lottery games to minors.
The report highlights that gambling-related harm is highest among 18-24-year-olds in the UK.
New US advocacy group, Family and Friends of Gamblers, to push for public health regulation of online gambling.