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Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner cautions Platinum Gaming after UK £10m penalty
The caution records Gibraltar’s regulatory response to the operator’s UK penalty and may be considered in future enforcement matters.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court justice rejects Karol Digital’s release request
The ruling keeps the three suspects in custody while the state investigation into alleged online gambling proceeds continues.
Turkey’s Milli Piyango submits 420,000 complaints over illegal gambling
The complaint and domain figures indicate the scale of illegal gambling activity targeted by Turkish authorities.
ACMA requests blocks on nine gambling websites in Australia
The blocking request signals ACMA enforcement against gambling websites found to breach Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act.
US Treasury sanctions casino-linked Hysa network over alleged money laundering in Mexico
The proposed restrictions and asset blocks affect financial institutions and businesses connected to the targeted casinos.
MPRN secures asset freeze of up to R$145m in Bodó betting investigation
The order could restrict assets linked to alleged illegal betting and support potential consumer compensation and criminal proceedings.
Mexico orders 13 casinos to suspend operations in money-laundering probe
The suspension removes 13 casinos from operation while investigators examine alleged laundering activity.
Thailand extradites She Zhijiang to China over gambling charges
The extradition advances a cross-border case involving alleged illegal gambling operations and allows proceedings in China to continue.
Michigan Gaming Control Board orders three unlicensed platforms to stop online gaming
The letters require the named platforms to stop serving Michigan residents unless they hold the required licences.
Concepción authorities seize more than 130 machines in illegal gambling raids
The continued raids and possible destruction of seized machines affect operators running unlicensed venues in Concepción.
Mexican authorities suspend 13 casinos over alleged money laundering
Casino suspensions and alleged money laundering create operating and enforcement risks for Mexican casino operators.
Thai authorities extradite She Zhijiang to China over illegal gambling charges
The extradition advances a criminal case involving alleged illegal gambling operations across national borders.
Thai court upholds She Zhijiang’s extradition to China over gambling charges
The ruling advances a cross-border case concerning alleged illegal gambling operations and their management.
Turkish federation suspends 1,027 players over betting-rule breaches
The suspensions and postponed fixtures affect player eligibility and competition schedules across Turkish football.
Belarusian authorities arrest 19 over alleged fictitious sports betting operation
The arrests concern alleged illegal betting activity linked to sports events and a named bookmaker.
UKGC investigates bookmaker over alleged VIP referrals to illegal gambling site
The investigation could put the bookmaker’s UK licence and executives at risk if the allegations are substantiated.
Mexico’s finance ministry blocks 13 casinos over suspected money laundering
The blocks and planned referrals affect casino operations and enforcement exposure in the named Mexican jurisdictions.
Thailand transfers She Zhijiang to China after extradition order upheld
The transfer concerns enforcement against a figure linked to illegal gambling and casino operations in the region.
Argentine police arrest two in online casino money-mule investigation
The investigation could affect operators and payment providers facing scrutiny over accounts linked to suspected illegal gambling proceeds.
UKGC reportedly seeks financial records from unnamed betting company over offshore activity
The reported financial-record request raises scrutiny of suspected offshore betting activity at an unnamed betting company.
New Zealand DIA orders 20Bet to stop advertising to local residents
The order requires 20Bet to stop marketing gambling services to New Zealand residents or risk further enforcement action.
UK Gambling Commission investigates bookmaker over alleged offshore betting links
The investigation could affect the bookmaker’s licence if the regulator establishes a breach.
US prosecutors charge Guardians pitchers in alleged betting scheme
The case concerns alleged manipulation of pitch-level betting markets and includes denials from both players’ lawyers.
Court rejects BetCity bid to block publication of €2.65m fine
The ruling allows publication of the KSA’s enforcement decision while Betent’s appeal remains unresolved.
Federal Court sets 30 November 2026 hearing in AUSTRAC case against Entain
The hearing and evidence deadlines set the timetable for Entain’s defence against AUSTRAC’s allegations.