The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has issued fines to William Hill Sportsbook and Amelco, for violations involving bets placed on events that had already concluded and prohibited bets.
William Hill Fined $20,000 for Post-Event Bets
William Hill Sportsbook was fined $20,000 after it was revealed that the company had accepted over $25,000 in wagers on events that had already finished. The incidents occurred between 2022 and 2023 and involved completed college basketball games, hockey matches, and boxing events.
William Hill and Amelco Fined by New Jersey DGE for Sports Betting ViolationsThe company stated that it has implemented measures to prevent similar errors in the future.
Amelco Penalized for Unauthorized Bets
William Hill and Amelco Fined by New Jersey DGE for Sports Betting ViolationsAmelco acknowledged the errors and worked with the DGE to address the regulatory breach.
Previous Violations
William Hill and Amelco Fined by New Jersey DGE for Sports Betting ViolationsIn 2021, Kambi Group and Rush Street Interactive were fined $1,000 each for accepting bets on a completed soccer match. More recently, in 2023, bet365 faced a $33,000 fine for allowing similar violations.
The latest fines mean that the total gambling industry fines for 2024 has reached $177.7 million.
