Any violation of state gambling laws or regulations can result in a fine or additional punishment. The technology is used to ensure a player is located within the state’s borders before granting access to a site.
In New Jersey, online gambling regulations dictate that operators must use geolocation technology within their operations. The Nevada gambler placed a $29 (€25.80) wager.
The company provides online gambling technology for the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City, but a player from Nevada was able to access the site. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has fined Gaming Innovation Group $25,000 (€22,241.87) for a geolocation issue that took place in the summer of 2018.
