A Maryland casinos objection to a Virginia debtors repayment plan because of a marker he owed the casino was sustained, despite a Virginia code prohibition making gaming contracts void, because Virginias public policy against enforcing gambling debts is no longer so fundamental so as to void the agreement. Background This matter came before…
Tolls, pot, gambling, debt and taxes. They are among the most contentious issues in what has been an intriguing first legislative session with Ned Lamont as governor. But with five weeks left in the session, Democratic lawmakers have yet to vote on the top policy changes that they and Lamont have proposed. Bills on these…
Details of an ongoing scam within the Netherlands have been published by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). Reports suggest that the scam seeks to claim back non-existing gambling debts from Dutch consumers. The Authority has revealed that companies Bailiff Smits and Co, Inter Payment Service and Lootsma and Partners, are all involved as…
A business regulation agency based in The Hague has released information regarding a scam that claims fake gambling debts from consumers. Pressurizing people to pay The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has namedLootsma and Partners, Bailiff Smits and CoandInter Payment Service as the collection companies involved in the scam, according to a report…
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A mother-of-two whose husband lost NZ$200,000 (101,000; $132,000) gambling has spoken out urging others to be aware of the warning signs. Forced to sell their home The woman, from Christchurch, New Zealand, spoke to Stuff about her husbands gambling problem, which he had managed to hide for over 10 years. As a result of his…
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Related Articles The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has released information pertaining to the reported ongoing scam in the country, in which scammers are looking to reclaim non-existent gambling debts from consumers. Lootsma and Partners, Bailiff Smits and Co and Inter Payment Service have all been named by the ACM as the collection…
The Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has issued a warning to people about a series of scam phone calls and emails seeking payment on gambling debts. Lootsma & Partners, Deurwaarder Smits & Co and Inter Payment Service have all been named as collection agencies that are contacting consumers over supposed debts, including some…
It is easy to say one should be responsible for their actions; however, it shouldnt be limited only to gamblers but should also be considered with equal transparency while discussing the responsibilities of licensed gambling operators and online casinos. That said, its nothing but fair that one is to be…
