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Michigan online gambling revenue hits record $2.30bn in 2023

Revenue for 2023 was 18.3% higher than the $1.98bn generated in Michigan in 2022. It also far exceeds the $1.40bn from the first year of legal betting in 2021. Reported figures include licensed commercial and tribal igaming operators in Michigan. Breaking this down, $1.90bn of total revenue came from igaming and $420.4m gross sports betting…

Law ・ 22 January 2024

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Online gaming sites operating without licenses, Mich. board says

Michigan Gaming Control Board sends cease-and-desist letters to U.S., international internet gaming companies accusing them of illegal operations NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD ************************* DETROIT - As part of its continued, relentless efforts to halt illegal gaming operations in the state of Michigan, the Michigan Gaming…

Law ・ 20 January 2024

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Gambling in Norway and Top Casinos to Visit Today

Norway is one of the countries where gambling is legal. The Norwegian Penal Code was adopted in 1902. That meant that all the venues with the appropriate license had a legal status. Until recently, the local gambling laws were frankly old and ineffective. The situation changed in 2021 when the first offshore online casinos were allowed to debut on…

Payment Methods ・ 31 October 2023

Analytics Insight

Casino Revenue Statistics: Trends and Analysis Report

The gambling industry is a major contributor to the global economy, generating billions of dollars annually through many forms, such as sports betting, lotteries, online gambling, and more. With the increasing popularity of online gambling and the legalization of gambling in more countries, more and more people have been hooked on it. As a result,…

Industry ・ 20 October 2023

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The Complicated Online Gambling Landscape In Turkey

Learn More About Online Gambling In Turkey Ankara, Turkey --News Direct-- Millions of people throughout the world participate in various forms of virtual wagering, making online gambling a global phenomenon. The legal status of online gambling, however, varies widely from country to country, and Turkey is no different. In this article, we will look…

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Top Online Crypto Casinos In Dubai: Most Enticing Promotional Offers

Dubai, the city of gold, is known for its opulence, skyscrapers, and a lifestyle that screams luxury. It's a place where innovation meets tradition, and this fusion is evident in every aspect of life, including entertainment. While gambling is generally frowned upon in the UAE due to religious reasons, the advent of online crypto casinos has opened…

Crypto ・ 09 September 2023

State of Michigan

Investigators seize 50 gambling devices, cash from alleged Flint storefront casino

DETROIT, Aug. 24, 2023 - On Wednesday evening, Aug. 23, following a joint investigation by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), state investigators - assisted by the Michigan State Police, Genesee County Sheriff's Office, and Flint Police Department - executed a search warrant at The Flint Arcade,…

Incidents ・ 25 August 2023

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India’s Evolving Online Gaming Laws

Online gaming, betting, and gambling are activities that involve playing games or placing bets on the outcome of events using the internet or other digital platforms. These activities can be classified into two broad categories: games of chance and games of skill. Games of chance are those where the outcome is determined by random factors, such as…

Law ・ 21 August 2023

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Gambling in Norway and the Newest Casinos to Visit

Gambling has a legal status in Norway, although it is always under the strict control of the relevant authorities. Approved in 1902, the Norwegian Penal Code states that iGaming establishments holding the appropriate license are considered legal. At the end of the 20th century, the Norwegian government passed three more laws establishing a state…

Industry ・ 31 July 2023

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Indian businessman loses over $7 million in an online gambling scam

An Indian businessman based in Nagpur was recently scammed by a person that posed as a bookie to steal his life's fortune. The scammer was identified as Anant that was using the alias of Sontu Navratan Jain. The businessman was approached by Jain who persuaded him to try out online gaming. He claimed that this new avenue might bring solid profits.…

Incidents ・ 25 July 2023

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Maharashtra Man Wins Rs 5 Crore While Gambling Online. Then Loses 58 Crore

A businessman from Nagpur lost staggering Rs 58 crore in online gambling and the investigation led police to a suspected bookie and the recovery of Rs 14 crore cash along with four kg of gold biscuits on Saturday, a top police officer said. However, the accused, identified as Anant alias Sontu Navratan Jain, fled just before police raided his…

Incidents ・ 23 July 2023

United News Of India

Nagpur Businessman Duped Of Rs 58 Crore In Online Gambling Scam

Nagpur: An incident of online fraud has emerged from Maharashtra's Nagpur city, where a businessman lost Rs 58 crore in online gambling. The police initiated an investigation following the complaint from the victim and raided the residence of a suspected bookie in Gondia City, located 160 km away from Nagpur. Maharashtra | A Gondia-based…

Incidents ・ 23 July 2023

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Nagpur businessman loses Rs 58 crore in online gambling

A Nagpur businessman lost Rs 58 crore in online gambling and the investigation led police to a suspected bookie and the recovery of Rs 14 crore cash along with four kg of gold biscuits on Saturday, a top police officer said.The accused, identified as Anant alias Sontu Navratan Jain, fled just before police raided his residence in Gondia, located…

Incidents ・ 23 July 2023

Malay Mail

Penang cops bust international online gambling ring

BALIK PULAU, July 19 - Penang police busted an international online gambling and investment syndicate after arresting five men including a foreigner in a series of raids around the state yesterday. South-west district police chief Supt Kamarul Rizal Jenal said acting on information and intelligence, the police mounted three raids in this district…

Incidents ・ 20 July 2023

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Why have Poland Casino Businesses faced controversy for many years?

Gambling activities in Poland are controversial and monopolized. The November 19th, 2009, Act regulates all Polish gaming. The Act stipulates only four kinds of gambling games. These are betting, slot machines, card games, and games of chance. Although the gambling Act defines each game type further, it has not addressed some vital matters…

Law ・ 28 February 2023

The Indian Express

Bank employee in Karnataka swindles Rs 2.36 crore to play online gambling games, held

A 28-year-old assistant manager of a bank in the Haveri town of Karnataka has been arrested for swindling Rs 2.36 crore of depositors to play gambling games online. The district police have handed over the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as the amount cheated is more than Rs 2 crore. The arrested has been identified as Viresh…

Incidents ・ 28 February 2023

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The meaning behind the Japanese Phrase “Oshikatsu” and how it relates to online gambling

For many people, the saying "Oshikatsu" is shrouded in mystery. However, what does the word mean and where did it originally originate from? And how can its meaning be applied to modern online interaction and communication? In this blog post, we will be exploring the concept of Oshikatsu and how they turn to オンラインカジノ (online casino gambling), as a…

Law ・ 27 February 2023

The Daily Star

Online gambling and money transaction: A question of legality in the context of Bangladesh

Online gambling has become a major crux spanning from metro areas to distant rural areas, with multiple syndicates comprised of local and foreign individuals leeching off crores of taka from the country. Online gambling has become a major crux spanning from metro areas to distant rural areas, with multiple syndicates comprised of local and foreign…

Law ・ 12 February 2023

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GST Council decriminalises some types of offences, defers call on online gaming, horse racing and casinos

online gaming, horse racing and casinos. The Council also increased the monetary threshold for launching prosecution for some GST offences."GST Council agreed to decriminalise certain offences, and the threshold of launching prosecution has been doubled to Rs 2 crore," said Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra.Malhotra added that GST on online gaming…

Industry ・ 21 December 2022

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Gambling Prohibited in Qatar, Fans Be Warned!

Fans that have gone to watch the world cup in Qatar will have to be careful not to go against the law, as gambling is prohibited in Qatar, writes John Bamidele Located in the northeast part of Qatar boasts a well-developed economy largely driven by oil and natural gas exports. As of 2020, the country was home to 2.8 million people and generated a…

Religion ・ 30 November 2022

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The Current Situation Surrounding Online Casinos Laws in Japan

The Japanese attitude toward gambling has always been complicated. There is still a sizable interest in reels and other casino games, both online and in traditional brick-and-mortar casinos, just as there is in many other regions of the globe. However, with a few exceptions like horse racing and pachinko, gambling is illegal under the law. We take…

Pachinko ・ 25 November 2022

The Logical Indian

'Refrain From Showing Online Gambling Ads': Centre Warns OTT Platforms, Digital Publishers & TV Channels

The ministry of information and broadcasting, the government of India, issued two advisories on Monday (October 3) for digital news publishers, Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, and private television channels. The government has asked them to refrain from showing advertisements, including surrogate ads of online betting sites. The government has…

Law ・ 04 October 2022

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Chinese Embassy in Thailand reports cross-border gambling cases

The Chinese Embassy in Thailand said Monday it had received calls for help from Chinese nationals who had been involved in cross-border gambling and had suffered losses to their personal safety and property. The embassy also stressed that "Chinese law clearly stipulates that participation in gambling, including cross-border gambling, is suspected…

Incidents ・ 06 September 2022

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Cops arrest cop for gambling in Pasay City casino │ GMA News Online

Authorities have arrested an active police officer while gambling in a casino in Pasay City, according to Sam Neilsen's report on Super Radyo dzBB on Sunday. Philippine National Police-Integrity Monitoring Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) Chief Brigadier General Warren De Leon identified the erring cop as Police Major Rolando Isidro, 51. Isidro was…

Incidents ・ 28 August 2022

Manila Bulletin

PNP official nabbed while playing slot machine in Pasay casino

Operatives of the Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement of the Philippine National Police (PNP-IMEG) arrested a police major allegedly while in the act of gambling inside a casino in Pasay City on Saturday night, Aug. 27. Nabbed was Police Maj. Rolando Isidoro, 51, assigned to the Personnel Holding and Accounting Section of PNP Police Security…

Travel ・ 28 August 2022

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As OK Rakes In Cash, Why Is Texas Stubborn About Gambling?

I recently spent a weekend in Oklahoma to attend a funeral. As my dearly departed loved one would have wanted, we put the "fun" in funeral by spending part of our trip at the casino. It was also a logistical necessity as the casino was the only decent hotel anywhere near where the funeral was to be held. My family and I caught up with each other,…

Sports ・ 22 August 2022

The Indian Express

Pune: Online gambling dens operating behind curtains in lottery shops, video gaming centres busted; 16 arrested

The social security cell of Pune city police raided three online gambling dens allegedly being run under the garb of lottery and video gaming centres in the Kondhwa area, and arrested 16 people. Officials said they are looking for a dozen more suspects. Officials said they had received information that three shops located in two adjacent commercial…

Lottery ・ 25 July 2022

VietnamNet

Online gambling results in huge losses for many players

Online gambling is increasing, with many websites allowing players to place bets. Such gambling has led to real life tragedies. For young people with gambling in their blood, Tai-Xiu online (Over-Under, or O/U) is one of the best known games. The app allows players to bet the desired amount of money in one of two boxes - Tai (over) and Xiu (under)…

Incidents ・ 20 May 2022

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Casino Giants Eye UAE as Country Considers Gambling

Casino companies are keeping an eye on the UAE as legal gambling becomes an increasing possibility. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The once-improbable possibility of gambling in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is nearing semi-reality as the region mulls gambling's future. Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), one of the seven Emirates, announced earlier this year that…

Religion ・ 13 April 2022

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Vegas, Macau...Dubai? Global casinos raise bets on gambling in the Gulf

It's been the subject of quiet speculation among diplomats and executives for years, but now global casino bosses are setting their sights on a once improbable prize: gambling in the United Arab Emirates Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), one of the smaller and lesser-known of the seven emirates, said earlier this year that it planned to regulate gaming in some…

Religion ・ 13 April 2022

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Tripura: Woman held from Amritsar for online gambling fraud

AGARTALA: Tripura Police's Crime Branch Unit arrested a lady identified as Anchal for, purportedly, masterminding an online fraud through an app-based betting platform called "Sports Fantasy 11". Police sources said she cheated a huge number of clients who laid bets on the fantasy cricket platforms. The accused lady had been produced before the…

Trust and Safety ・ 02 March 2022

The Free Press Journal

Mumbai: Case registered against deputy bank manager for spending Rs 1.85 crore bank's money on online gambling

As per the information given to the police, Gurud has been working in the bank since 2012. The checking department from Bandra reached Dadar to check why Rs 2.5 crores were deposited in the Dadar branch. The Matunga police have registered a forgery case against the deputy bank manager of the Dadar branch of a nationalized bank for making bogus…

Mobile ・ 21 January 2022

The Star

Twelve minors among 23 charged with promoting online gambling

GEORGE TOWN: A total of 23 individuals including 12 minors and four women were charged in the Magistrate's Court here with promoting online gambling last week. The accused, aged between 16 and 32, however, claimed trial after the charges were read out to them before Magistrate Rosnee Mohd Radzuan on Friday (Jan 14). Ten of the accused were charged…

Incidents ・ 14 January 2022

The Star

Johor cops bust online gambling syndicate, 12 arrested

JOHOR BARU: Police have busted an online gambling syndicate with the arrest of 12 male suspects working as operators at a fake investment calling centre. Johor Baru South deputy OCPD Supt Lim Jit Huey said that based upon information, police raided a premises located within the Taman Pelangi residential area here at around 12.30am on Thursday (Dec…

Incidents ・ 30 December 2021

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Implementing laws is the answer to gambling

The issue of gambling keeps coming to the Parliament. Since the last discussion, a lot has changed- at least in the forms of gambling. We are not talking about the high stake dice and card games, but both online and offline gambling where stakes are even higher and risk too. Gambling is increasing in the country. It has been a social menace…

Incidents ・ 09 December 2021

Central Recorder

What Types of Gambling Are Legal in California

Bordered by Nevada, Arizona, the Pacific Ocean, Oregon, and the Mexican state of Baja California, California is the most populous US state. Although California is not as well known with its gambling industry as its neighboring state Nevada, such activities are gaining much ground there as well. Presently, California has more than 60 tribal casinos,…

Lottery ・ 01 November 2021

EconoTimes

A look into gambling laws in Scandinavia

With the growth of online gaming, most countries have had to take a decisive stance on whether they wish to legalize gambling altogether. Unlike the traditional brick-and-mortar casinos, whose regulation and control was easier, online gaming quickly permeates borders, thus necessitating the adoption of decisive measures. Among the Scandinavian…

Law ・ 29 October 2021

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Regulatory frameworks for online gambling in Japan

The status of gambling in Japan differs from other regions around the world. The country is regarded conservative when it comes to entertainment from the western world. Japanese laws are strict and you can see the difference between skill games and luck-based ones. Only the first group is legalised, while the games of chances are illegal. The…

Pachinko ・ 13 October 2021

Law Street

Zynga Hit With Lawsuit Over “Illegal” Social Slots Games

On Friday in the Northern District of California, a consumer filed a class-action complaint against video game developer Zynga Inc. over its social slots video games that purportedly violate various California laws. According to the complaint, Zynga leadership "decided that the company should move in the direction of online gambling." Accordingly,…

Law ・ 12 October 2021

Texas News Today

Texas Casino Business News for the Current Year

Currently, the state of Texas has very strict laws against all forms of gambling. The penal code states that anyone betting money on a game such as cards, slots, or sports is committing a criminal offense. This includes both land-based and online casinos and also includes sports betting too. Despite the recent relaxation of federal laws in regard…

Industry ・ 31 August 2021

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Polish Authorities Issue Warning on Illegal Gambling

Poland's Ministry of Finance and National Revenue Administration have issued a warning reminding residents that gambling illegally is a criminal offence subject to fines of up to PLN4.4m (€975740). Under article 23, sections one and three of Poland's fiscal penal code, fines can cover the entire total of any winnings plus the money staked or lost -…

Law ・ 27 August 2021

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Poland's Ministry of Finance warns against illegal slot machines

In a statement, the two bodies reminded residents of Poland that gambling illegally is an offence and is subject to a fine of up to PLN4.4m (£841206/$1.1m/€975740) as per article 23, sections one and three of the fiscal penal code. Fines would be the entire amount of winnings received - including money staked or lost - up to that total. In…

Sports ・ 25 August 2021

California News Times

What is the Status of Online Gambling in California?

The so-called "Golden State" of California is renowned as being one of America's most progressive and liberal jurisdictions throughout history, so it's something of a surprise that the region has yet to legalise online gambling. In fact, it's not even particularly close to legalising online gambling in California, with the data garnered from…

Sports ・ 02 August 2021

California News Times

Is Online Gambling Legal in California?

California is home to some of the most famous people in the world, and with the countless forms of entertainment available in the state, it is indeed an attractive place for different types of people to live in or at least visit. But is California a great place to go to or live in if you're an online gambler? Before taking a look at the legality of…

Sports ・ 28 July 2021

Manila Bulletin

Three Koreans engaged in online gambling racket, prostitution of Pinays nabbed by BI

Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents caught three Koreans in the act of operating online gaming sites in Pampanga-a no-no based on their country's law against illegal gambling. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said members of the bureau's fugitive search unit (FSU) arrested the three aliens on Wednesday, July 21 inside a house in Timog Park Subdivision,…

Incidents ・ 25 July 2021

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Polish authorities issue illegal gambling warning

In a statement, the bodies advised that as a Polish resident, participating in gambling outside Poland or partaking in gambling that contradicts the Gambling Act - such as using unlicensed websites - is illegal. Those who offer illegal gambling are subject to a fine of up to PLN4.4m (£841206/$1.1m/€975740), in accordance with article 23, sections…

Law ・ 19 July 2021

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Game on! Legal considerations for e-gaming in the UAE: legal framework

Gaming is currently the most profitable form of entertainment in the world, with the industry split into mobile games, e-sports streaming, console purchases and more. It is no surprise then that e-gaming in particular is thriving and rapidly growing in the UAE although digital or online media content remains heavily regulated in the UAE. The…

Law ・ 19 June 2021

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Can gambling and casino trademarks be protected in Egypt?

As a predominantly Muslim country, Egypt prohibits gambling in line with the Qu'ran. However, the practice is not entirely illegal and the country's trademark legislation reflects this. The Law on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (82/2002) includes no interdiction on the registration of gambling and casino trademarks. However, Article…

Religion ・ 04 June 2021

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Denton police launch crackdown on illegal gambling machines

The Denton Police Department has begun a crackdown on gambling machines in the city where operators are paying out more than what is legal. Fifty such machines have already been seized. An "eight-liner" is a video slot machine that resembles an old arcade game. Robert Frey, a prosecutor with the Denton County District Attorney's Office, said there…

Law ・ 11 May 2021

Marketing - Interactive

Online gambling platform criticised for 'inappropriate' Raya ad, police to investigate

Online gambling platform GDBet333 has come under fire in Malaysia, after it released an ad that encouraged Muslims to gamble so they can win some money and celebrate Hari Raya. The ad, which was said to be first uploaded on the company's YouTube channel, featured a cheerful song with lyrics that promotes gambling via GDBet333's platform. The…

Industry ・ 07 May 2021

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