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BC Prosecution Service approves charges against man in illegal gambling case

Enforcement & compliance

The BC Prosecution Service approved charges against Bryan William Toth on 21 November following an investigation into an alleged illegal gambling operation in Saanich, British Columbia. The charges include keeping a common gaming house, possession of proceeds of crime and money laundering; police said Toth was released on conditions pending his next court appearance.

The charges and investigation concern alleged illegal gambling activity in British Columbia.

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Finland’s new gambling law allows criminal prosecution of illegal operators

Finland’s new gambling law is due to take effect on 1 July 2027 and will open the online market to commercial operators, according to the report. The Interior Ministry says the regulator will be able to refer serious or repeated gambling-law violations for criminal prosecution; the measures may also apply to affiliates, influencers and other marketing partners, ministry adviser Mikko Cantell said.

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