Pennsylvania attorney general announces former Pace-O-Matic executive’s guilty plea
The guilty pleas and pending sentences may heighten scrutiny of gaming compliance and proceeds in Pennsylvania.
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Athletics Integrity Unit sanctions three athletes over betting on teammates
The sanctions clarify the consequences for athletes who bet on competitors under athletics rules.
BetMGM launches proprietary sports betting platform in Brazil
BetMGM’s proprietary platform gives it greater control over operations in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Federal court sentences sports betting fraud ring member to 30 months
The case highlights identity-verification and account-abuse risks for regulated sports betting operators.
Nevada gaming board recommends lifetime casino ban for Mathew Bowyer
The recommendation could make Bowyer ineligible to enter any Nevada casino if the commission approves it.
Malawi authority destroys 24 illegal casino machines worth K20 million
The seizure, court fine and destruction show the enforcement consequences of operating an unlicensed casino in Malawi.
Nevada Gaming Control Board considers recommending Bowyer for exclusion list
A recommendation could bar Bowyer from Nevada casinos, affecting operators’ screening and exclusion obligations.
Michigan court sentences man over illegal gambling operation
The sentence reinforces enforcement against unlicensed slot-style machines in Michigan businesses.
Moscow court jails four Chinese citizens for illegal gambling operation
The sentences show the consequences of operating poker and mahjong games illegally as an organised group in Russia.
Nevada gaming board nominates Wayne Nix for Black Book listing
A commission decision could bar Nix from Nevada casinos, following his illegal betting operation and casino visits.
Thai police arrest 10 foreigners over alleged illegal poker game
The arrests and Singapore sentences show enforcement and criminal proceedings linked to illegal gambling activity.
ASA rules Betway’s Hamilton-referencing Facebook ad breached gambling rules
The ruling requires Betway to withdraw the advert in its current form and avoid personalities with strong youth appeal.
Dutch state secretary backs deposit-return lottery plan
The lottery proposal requires Verpact to check its design with the Kansspelautoriteit before implementation.
Florida gambling-parlour operator pleads guilty to money laundering
The case concerns alleged protection of an illegal gambling network and potential criminal liability for its operator and a former sheriff.
Brazilian law allows fines of up to R$200,000 for illegal gambling
The stated penalty could expose customers of unauthorised gambling platforms to fines.
ANJ revamps voluntary gambling ban service with stronger identity checks
Operators must block access for self-excluded players, and a larger, faster-registering ban file widens the scope of that obligation.
Source: ANJ (France)
DGOJ director calls for risk detection and player protection in Spain
Operators may face greater emphasis on early risk detection and embedding player protection in product design.
DGOJ unveils algorithm to detect problem gambling early
A tool built on diagnosed players' data could raise detection from around 3% and may become mandatory for all operators.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)