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After a week-long ban, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has lifted its ban on UFC following the latter’s decision to take action against James Krause. The American entrepreneur, former mixed martial artist, and his associates are currently under investigation for alleged ties with insider after a loss against Shayilan Nuerdanbieke in Las Vegas in November.
The UFC announced on December 2 that the Nevada Athletic Commission had suspended Krause’s license, and the fighters involved with Krause would be temporarily banned from participating in the UFC events.
Explaining their decision to lift the ban, AGLC underlined that UFC’s decision to not allow Krause, his managers, and fighters to participate in UFC events, pending Nevada State Athletic Commission’s investigation, UFC’s betting market on PlayAlberta.ca had been reinstated.
However, AGLC stressed that they would continue monitoring the situation to ensure that consumers who decide to place wagers will be protected from wrongdoing. “Protecting consumers in Alberta is of the utmost importance to AGLC. We will remain vigilant in monitoring the situation and ensure players continue to have safe and secure gaming,” read AGLC’s statement.
According to a report published in ESPN, Krause and Minner are likely to face potential additional disciplinary action at the Nevada Athletic Commission meeting scheduled to take place on December 14.
Meanwhile, Minner was released from the UFC roster on December 2. A day after Ontario regulators ordered its licensed operators to cease offering on the UFC, Alberta stopped better on UFC on December 2. Even the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement on November 19 ordered its licensed sportsbook to stop gambling on any events in which Krause is involved.
