Michigan Gaming Control Board orders six sites to cease unlicensed gambling
Operators have a 14-day deadline to withdraw from Michigan or face legal action.
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KSA records 2018 support for tougher online gambling enforcement
The records set out the KSA’s past enforcement priorities and the trade-off it considered for online gambling oversight.
SPA suspensions leave two Brazilian betting operators offline
Operators in Brazil face suspension if they fail to submit the transaction and operational data required by SPA rules.
Austrian report estimates €150m in 2023 revenue from offshore gambling providers
The estimates concern the scale of unlicensed online gambling and the tax figures reported in Austria.
Swedish administrative court overturns Svenska Spel’s SEK100m penalty
Licensees and regulators face uncertainty about which duty-of-care measures are required and when.
Pakistan police arrest 1,619 in gambling operation
The arrests and cases show enforcement activity affecting people involved in gambling in Pakistan.
Svenska Spel wins appeal against SEK100m penalty
The appeal outcome changes the status of a SEK100 million penalty against Svenska Spel Sport & Casino.
Harrison County task force closes seven alleged illegal gambling operations
The seizures and investigation may affect operators of illegal gaming venues in Harrison County.
SPA suspends seven betting operators over cybersecurity reports in Brazil
Operators barred from betting, deposits and user registration must address missing cybersecurity assessments; PixBet can continue under an injunction.
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Spelinspektionen fines three operators SEK19 million for AML breaches
The fines highlight source-of-funds checking gaps and penalties for three operators under Sweden’s AML rules.
Kansspelautoriteit launches taskforce against illegal online gambling
The taskforce will address illegal gambling sites and their facilitators, including banks, game providers and hosting providers.
SPA suspends seven betting operators over missing system security reports
Operators in Brazil face suspension and potential daily fines if they do not provide the required system assessments.
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Spelinspektionen fines Betsson Nordic SEK6.5m for AML deficiencies
The sanction highlights customer risk assessments and deposit monitoring obligations for operators in Sweden.
KSA warns BetMGM over Dutch gambling advert featuring 17-year-old
The warning reinforces that Dutch gambling providers remain responsible for advertising breaches involving external partners.
Conar warns Blaze and Maya Massafera over betting bonus adverts
The recommendation could require Blaze and its promoter to stop bonus adverts found to risk misleading consumers.
MGA suspends Dimsacon authorisation while appeal against revocation proceeds
The appeal leaves Dimsacon unable to conduct gaming operations in or from Malta while its authorisation is suspended.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Connecticut DCP settles with High5Games for nearly $1.5m
Operators must account for the settlement and the reinstatement conditions following the unlicensed casino operation.
Tokyo police arrest man in alleged online casino gambling case
The case concerns alleged illegal online gambling and affiliate activity in Japan.
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KSA fines Helmond catering business €20,000 over illegal gambling terminals
Catering businesses in the Netherlands risk fines when inspectors find terminals running unauthorised gambling software.
Turkish authorities arrest 89 people in illegal gambling operation
The arrests signal Turkish authorities’ action against illegal gambling, although the available report gives few operational details.
Manitoba court orders Bodog to stop operating and advertising in province
Operators serving Manitoba face a court order requiring Bodog access restrictions and an end to its local advertising.
Kenya’s Communications Authority gives broadcasters 12 hours to stop gambling ads
Broadcasters face potential licence revocation and Sh500,000 penalties for carrying the prohibited promotions.
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Spelinspektionen fines Swedish Social Democrats SEK3m over lottery controls
Lottery licensees must strengthen oversight of outsourced sales to avoid regulatory penalties for subcontractor conduct.
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Spelinspektionen fines five organisations SEK4m over lottery sales
The fines show that lottery licensees can be held responsible for sales practices carried out by subcontractors.
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Swedish Gaming Authority fines political parties and charities over lottery marketing
Political parties and charities face enforcement exposure for aggressive lottery telemarketing in Sweden.