The Ethiopian Lottery Service said it suspended the sports-betting licences of 22 organisations from 25 November under cited licensing rules. Authorities said suspected revenue concealment exceeded Br100 billion (€1.59 billion); officials also detained 24 people connected to the alleged irregularities.
The suspensions and detentions affect operators and executives facing scrutiny over alleged concealed betting revenues.
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The UKGC has immediately suspended the licences of BresBet and Bet St George over suspected shortcomings in anti-money laundering and social responsibility controls. Both businesses face regulatory reviews, while customers retain account access and can withdraw their funds during the betting halt.
Inside Asian Gaming reported on 19 August 2026 that Cambodian authorities said they had revoked licences for 20 casinos. Authorities also said they had suspended licences for another 29 casinos as part of nationwide action against scam centres.
Palermo’s police chief suspended the licences of a betting shop for 30 days after a concert was held there without the required public-safety authorisations, according to a media report. The suspension covers the betting shop, public gaming management and gaming equipment; the singer was also barred from returning to the city for two years.
Cambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission revoked the licences of Jinbei, Jinbei 4, GC Casino and Golden Fortune, and suspended Casino Khom, reportedly last week. The commission said the four revoked casinos were linked to Chen Zhi’s business alliance and that the measures aim to ensure lawful operations.
Great Britain’s Gambling Commission has immediately suspended Deadheat Racing’s remote and non-remote betting licences while it reviews suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The regulator said it had concerns that the operator’s activities may have breached licensing objectives and conditions, and raised questions about its suitability to operate.