Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
South Africa’s National Gambling Board warned the public about illegal online gambling and urged responsible play during the festive season. The available page text contains the headline and a brief preview but no further details.
The warning alerts operators to the regulator’s focus on illegal online gambling during the festive season.
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Finland’s National Police Board reported that the Gambling Administration had issued four prohibition decisions and imposed six conditional fines by mid-2026 for illegal gambling marketing under the Lotteries Act. Corporate conditional fines range from €100,000 to €1.2 million, while individual fines range from €30,000 to €200,000. The market is due to open to operators in July 2027.
Finland's National Police Board said the Gambling Administration has issued four prohibition decisions and imposed six conditional fines this year over breaches of the Lotteries Act concerning marketing of unauthorised gambling services in mainland Finland. The board announced the figures on Wednesday, according to its statement. The measures cover gambling promotions on websites, social media and live-streaming platforms.
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