UKGC suspends Deadheat Racing licences over suspected AML and social responsibility failures
The suspension prevents Deadheat Racing from offering licensed betting services while the suitability review continues.
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Brazilian court ruling puts operator responsible-gambling monitoring under scrutiny
The ruling highlights operators’ duty to monitor compulsive betting and intervene under Brazil’s requirements.
Fine
VGCCC fines Crown Melbourne $100,000 over exclusion breach
The fine highlights the need for effective detection of excluded gamblers and Crown’s changes to procedures.
German authorities seize 45 illegal gaming machines in multi-city operation
The operation removed illegal machines and shows enforcement activity across gambling venues in three German cities.
Nevada Gaming Commission upholds $100,000 fine and 15-year racing ban
The ruling confirms substantial sanctions for horse-racing drug violations in Nevada.
Penalty
Playbook Gaming surrenders UK licences after £250,000 penalty
The surrender removes Playbook Gaming’s licences while the company shifts towards a B2B business model.
Florida court filing adds allegations against sheriff’s wife in illegal gambling case
The allegations could affect the defence of a defendant accused of involvement in an illegal gambling network.
Gambling Commission suspends Deadheat Racing licences during review
Deadheat Racing cannot use either betting licence while the Gambling Commission’s review is under way.
Philippines seeks Interpol help to arrest lawyer linked to POGO trafficking case
The case concerns alleged trafficking linked to a Philippine offshore gaming operation and enforcement against its associates.
KSA warns Tulipa over anti-money laundering breaches in the Netherlands
The notice requires Tulipa to remedy compliance failures within set deadlines before the KSA’s follow-up inspection.
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.
Chile’s Supreme Court orders internet providers to block illegal gambling sites
The order requires providers to restrict access to gambling services the Court considers illegal in Chile.
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.
Ravenna court overturns €54,000 AWP replacement sanction
The ruling removes a €54,000 sanction concerning the replacement of gaming machines from the venue operator.
Maryland regulator warns sportsbooks prediction markets could cost licences
The warning could affect operators’ Maryland licences if they offer or participate in prediction markets.
Fine
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.
NCAA rules former Temple player and two staffers breached betting rules
The findings set out NCAA wagering sanctions and restrictions affecting former Temple basketball personnel.
Maryland regulator gives VGW brands 10 days to address sweepstakes offerings
The notices put VGW’s Maryland sweepstakes operations and potential future licensing at risk.
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.
Fine
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.
Fine
Spelinspektionen fines IF Björklöven SEK25,000 for unreported appointments
Licensed lottery operators must notify Spelinspektionen of senior corporate changes within 14 days.
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.