Legal Action Against Sportsbet in Australia
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Australian betting operator Sportsbet. A group of bettors is seeking refunds amounting to millions of dollars, alleging that the company facilitated “illegal” live betting. Under Australian law, live betting on sports is prohibited online unless the entire bet is placed via telephone.
The lawsuit focuses on Sportsbet’s “Fast Code” service, which allows customers to select their bets online but requires a phone call to finalise the wager. Plaintiffs argue that those who used the service in the past six years are entitled to a refund. Filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria, the lawsuit excludes bets placed on horse, harness, or greyhound racing.
Elizabeth O’Shea, the lawyer representing the plaintiffs, commented:
“Betting on a sports event after it has commenced is prohibited in Australia unless it occurs entirely over the phone.”
Son of AFL Legend Admits to Fraud
Dylan DiPierdomenico, son of Australian Football League (AFL) icon Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico, has pleaded guilty to fraud. While serving as the national sales manager for Protege Sport, a golf equipment company, he allegedly misappropriated AUD 140,716 to fund his gambling addiction. DiPierdomenico is scheduled to appear in court again at a later date.
Former Kindred CEO Invests in Compliance Startup
Henrik Tjärnström, the former CEO of Kindred Group, has invested in Letzz, a compliance-focused startup. Founded last year, Letzz specialises in regulatory compliance for the gambling sector. The company stated that Tjärnström’s leadership experience and strategic insights will significantly contribute to its growth.
FanDuel Launches Sports Betting in Puerto Rico
FanDuel has officially launched its digital sports betting service in Puerto Rico, joining BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook on the island. To use the app, players must first register in person at a sportsbook in San Juan, operated in collaboration with CAGE Puerto Rico II. This marks Puerto Rico as the 24th jurisdiction where FanDuel offers mobile sports betting services.
