Pennsylvania authorities seize 400 illegal gambling machines
The seizures and criminal charges have direct implications for machine distributors and venues operating in Pennsylvania.
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Okada Manila and Solaire reportedly end ties with 9 Dynasty in the Philippines
The reported separation and investigation affect casino operators’ exposure to alleged criminal activity linked to junket operations.
Austrian authorities raid Vienna headquarters of illegal lottery operation
The investigation signals enforcement exposure for unlicensed lottery operators and related tax violations in Austria.
US Treasury sanctions Karen National Army over alleged criminal networks
The sanctions freeze linked US assets and bar US citizens from dealings with the KNA and its named leaders.
Vienna authorities dismantle alleged unauthorised international lottery operation
The investigation concerns an unauthorised lottery selling tickets across Europe and potential gambling and tax-law violations.
Indonesian police arrest two TAHU69 suspects over illegal gambling
The arrests and continuing investigation signal enforcement risk for operators of illegal online gambling services in Indonesia.
SPA notifies 33 payment institutions over transactions for illegal betting platforms
Payment providers face a response deadline and potential penalties for processing transactions linked to unauthorised betting platforms.
Indonesian police freeze $16m and seize assets in gambling-linked case
The enforcement action targets payment networks linked by police to illegal gambling websites and proceeds.
Vienna investigators uncover illegal online luxury lottery operation
The case signals enforcement exposure for illegal lottery organisers and the seizure of assets linked to unpaid gambling tax.
Source: BMF Glücksspiel (Austria)
South Korean police arrest 37 in alleged online gambling network investigation
The investigation targets alleged illegal gambling operations and related payment activity in South Korea.
Illegal gambling affiliates use TikTok videos to reach Dutch consumers
The reported promotion method raises enforcement challenges for efforts to restrict illegal gambling advertising aimed at Dutch consumers.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment C$151,000 over age-check failures
The penalties concern age-control obligations at three Ontario casinos and may be appealed by the operator.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $151,000 over alleged age-check failures
The penalties concern age-verification duties at three casinos and may be appealed to the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Russian investigators shut 12 alleged illegal casinos across three cities
The raids show enforcement action against venues allegedly posing as licensed bookmakers in three Russian cities.
South Korean police begin four-month crackdown on illegal hold ’em pubs
The campaign increases enforcement exposure for hold ’em pub operators suspected of facilitating illegal wagers.
Philippine police name two junkets in US$3.6m ransom transfer case
The investigation may expose two casino junket operators to criminal charges over alleged ransom transfers.
KSA warns against operating unlicensed slot machines in the Netherlands
Operators and venue owners must hold the required permits to run physical slot machines in the Netherlands.
Fine
Spelinspektionen fines Spooniker SEK10m over due diligence failures
The fine and required customer checks affect Spooniker’s compliance obligations in Sweden.
Indonesia freezes $36.2m in funds linked to online gambling
The account freezes show Indonesian authorities are targeting financial accounts linked to online gambling.
DRA bans Andy Jenkins for 11 years over match-fixing and betting breaches
The ruling bars Jenkins from DRA events and sets out consequences for match manipulation and betting violations.
Buenos Aires police raid alleged illegal casino and seize cash and firearms
The raid forms part of Buenos Aires authorities’ enforcement against alleged illegal gambling operations.
DGOJ imposes €77.396m in gambling sanctions in Spain
The sanctions and two-year operating bans affect market access for unlicensed operators, while licensed firms face enforcement over regulatory breaches.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Buenos Aires courts block more than 330 illegal gambling platforms
The blocking orders and charges affect access to unlicensed gambling platforms and their promotion in Buenos Aires.
Illinois Gaming Board halts Bally’s Chicago casino construction over vendor
The stoppage and approval condition could affect the project’s required September 2026 opening date.
Penalty
KSA imposes €280,000 weekly penalty order on Vave’s owner
The order exposes Vave’s owner to escalating financial penalties if Dutch players continue to access its gambling services.