The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center warned the US public that illegal gambling sites can affect the economy and sports-betting integrity. The agency said such platforms may pose as licensed operations and can be supported by criminal proceeds, including funds from human trafficking, weapons trading and drugs.
The warning flags potential criminal and integrity risks for operators, bettors and regulators addressing illegal gambling.
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India’s government ordered about 300 websites and apps linked to illegal gambling and betting to be blocked, bringing the total number of prohibited platforms to more than 8,400. The report says most blocks followed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, which Parliament passed on 21 August 2025.
Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau warned the public about online claims offering to recover alleged casino losses through unofficial channels. The DICJ said such claims were likely fraudulent and reiterated that gaming equipment requires independent testing and regulatory approval; it reported no abnormalities or non-compliance in recent inspections.
Two MEPs from the European People's Party, Sabine Verheyen and Ralf Seekatz, have filed a written question to the European Commission on payment systems used by unauthorised online gambling operators. The question seeks clarification on the role of payment circuits and financial service providers in processing transactions to such platforms.
It was reported that MGA identified three websites it says mislead users about their licensing status. The regulator warned that the sites impersonate authorised operators or suggest MGA approval.
The CDA asked State Secretary Van Bruggen what problems the Kansspelautoriteit faces collecting fines from illegal gambling sites. The party also sought his view on the Supreme Court ruling concerning claims over gambling agreements from before online gambling was legalised.
The CDA has asked State Secretary Van Bruggen what problems the Kansspelautoriteit faces in collecting fines from illegal gambling sites. The party also asked for the state secretary's view on the Supreme Court ruling on gambling claims covering the period before online gambling was legalised.