Day: 28 June 2017

The British bookmaker Ladbrokes could face a probe from the local gambling regulatory authority after confidential information about several individuals suffering from gambling addictions, was found in a bin bag outside a company’s branch in Glasgow. The information included names, photos and addresses of the players suffering from problem gambling behaviour who have used their self-exclusion right in order to suspend themselves from voluntarily placing bets. Details about the reasons why they have chosen to enter the self-exclusion scheme were also included, but fortunately, bank account numbers and betting history…

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear New Jersey officials’ appeal as part of its attempt to legalize sports betting across the state. A group of state’s officials, led by Governor Chris Christie, have been trying to officially introduce sports betting in New Jersey by passing legislation attempts twice – in 2012 and 2014. Governor Chris Christie has previously projected that making sports betting within the state legal, could be beneficial for the economy of New Jersey. Previously, a number of lower courts issued rulings against him, and some…