William Hill and Amelco Fined by New Jersey DGE for Sports Betting Violations

Over $25k in bets taken on events that had already finished

William Hill and Amelco Fined by New Jersey DGE for Sports Betting Violations - Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 12:15

William Hill Fined $20,000 for Post-Event Bets

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Amelco Penalized for Unauthorized Bets

In a separate case, Amelco, a sports betting technology provider, was fined $10,000 for violations that occurred through its partnership with PlayUp, an online sportsbook operator. The violations included accepting bets on a U.S. presidential candidate and a New Jersey college basketball game. State regulations prohibited such wagers.

Amelco acknowledged the errors and worked with the DGE to address the regulatory breach.

Previous Violations

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The latest fines mean that the total gambling industry fines for 2024 has reached $177.7 million.

Natasha Lyndon

Based in London, Natasha is a former sports journalist with experience working for some of the biggest athletes & brands in the world of sports and iGaming.