Nevada Gaming Commission upholds $100,000 fine and 15-year racing ban
The decision sets the upheld sanctions in a case involving multiple horses and responds to Castillo’s appeal.
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NCAA rules former Temple player permanently ineligible over 42 bets
The ruling highlights NCAA sanctions for betting on team games and using other people’s sportsbook accounts.
Federal prosecutors report plea discussions in illegal gambling cases
Possible plea resolutions could affect the proceedings against defendants accused in two gambling schemes.
Thai police arrest five suspects over alleged online gambling administration
The arrests show enforcement attention to alleged online gambling operations administered from Thailand.
Maryland regulator warns sportsbooks prediction markets could cost licences
The warning could affect operators’ Maryland licences if they offer or participate in prediction markets.
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Lotteritilsynet fines Norsk Rikstoto NOK 6m over loss-limit breaches
The fine and breach details show the compliance and player-protection risks of loss-limit system failures.
Norwegian Gambling Authority proposes NOK6m fine for Norsk Rikstoto
The proposed penalty concerns failures in a player-protection control used by Norsk Rikstoto customers.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves $7.8 million Caesars settlement
The settlement underscores the financial and compliance consequences of Caesars’ dealings with a suspected illegal bookmaker.
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UK Gambling Commission fines Videoslots £650,000 over control failures
Operators must assess whether comparable deposit-limit, customer-risk and payment controls meet licence requirements.
OFAC sanctions 10 Mexican casinos over alleged Hysa group links
The sanctions affect gambling establishments in Mexico and signal enforcement action based on alleged organised-crime and money-laundering links.
Myanmar military arrests 346 foreign nationals in Shwe Kokko raid
The raid and seizures indicate enforcement activity targeting illegal online gambling operations in Myanmar.
Wynn agrees to $130m federal deal over casino money laundering
The federal deal and state penalty show the financial and compliance exposure casinos may face over money-laundering activity.
Federal cases detail alleged money laundering links at Las Vegas casinos
The cases and regulatory action put casino anti-money-laundering controls and staff conduct under scrutiny.
Hong Kong police arrest 15 in alleged illegal gambling and laundering case
The arrests and seizures signal enforcement against illegal gambling networks operating in Hong Kong.
Netherlands Gambling Authority warns Tulipa Ent over AML compliance
The warning concerns AML compliance obligations for gambling operators in the Netherlands.
Gyeonggi police arrest 59 over suspected gambling-site money laundering
The arrests and account freeze target financial services allegedly used by illegal gambling networks.
North Rhine-Westphalia authorities report illegal gambling machines and enforcement challenges
The reported evidence and enforcement obstacles may inform operators’ assessment of illegal gambling risks in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Hong Kong police arrest 15 in alleged HK$1.1bn gambling network
The arrests and charges signal enforcement against alleged illegal gambling and related money laundering in Hong Kong.
Krasnoyarsk courts prepare trial of 37 accused in illegal gambling case
The proceedings put alleged illegal gambling operations and enforcement in Krasnoyarsk before two courts.
Nevada regulators propose $7.8m Caesars penalty over Mathew Bowyer case
The proposed settlement concerns Caesars’ handling of customer due diligence and anti-money laundering obligations in Nevada.
Nevada regulators agree $7.8m Caesars settlement over bookmaker controls
The settlement puts Caesars’ high-risk customer checks and compliance controls under regulatory scrutiny.
Lotteritilsynet blocks 57 illegal gambling sites in first DNS round
The first DNS block round signals enforcement against unlicensed operators targeting Norway, with more inspections planned and sites potentially illegal but unblocked.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Fine
Lotteritilsynet fines four bingo operators over AML breaches
The appeal, the first of a Lotteritilsynet AML supervision case to reach the Ministry of Finance, leaves the fines uncollected until it is decided.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lotteritilsynet orders BML Group to stop offering gambling in Norway
The order shows Norwegian authorities enforcing the licence requirement against an established operator group with penalty threat.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway's gaming authority orders Lyoness to cease pyramid scheme activity
The order requires Lyoness to halt recruitment and payments from Norwegian participants, though parts of the decision have suspensive effect until the appeal deadline.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)