Kindred’s Unibet threatened with €6m fine in STS Poland lawsuit

Sunday, December 4, 2022 7:38 PM
  • Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News

STS Gaming Group has initiated a lawsuit against Kindred Group’s Unibet sportsbook subsidiary, accusing the firm of violating Polish law and targeting consumers in the country.

Recognised as Poland’s largest bookmaker, STS has charged Unibet with illegally conducting business via operational and marketing activities without a nationally approved licence. SBC News Kindred’s Unibet threatened with €6m fine in STS Poland lawsuit

Allegations against Unibet include ‘many years of illegal activity’ such as providing games without Ministry of Finance permissions and unauthorised advertising and promotion, as well as marketing on the shirts of overseas football clubs during matches taking place in Poland.