Brazil court reinstates Pixbet licence after SPA suspension
The ruling restored Pixbet’s authorisation after the regulator suspended it over certification filings.
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Michigan regulator orders SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline.ag to stop unlicensed gambling
The orders require the two operators to stop offering gambling in Michigan or face possible legal action.
Omsk police raid alleged illegal casino and arrest 15 people
The raid and ongoing investigation show enforcement risks for alleged illegal gambling venues and their operators.
Thailand identifies and blocks 29,185 illegal gambling websites
The blocking action affects the availability of unlicensed online gambling in Thailand.
Brazilian senator warns betting influencers during Bets CPI inquiry
The inquiry and cited criminal penalties signal enforcement risks for influencers and businesses involved in illegal gambling promotion.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board excludes four parents over children left unattended
The exclusions bar the four men from gambling in Pennsylvania and reinforce the board’s warning against leaving minors unattended at casino venues.
South Korean police charge 19 people over alleged illegal gambling network
The charges and police warning underscore enforcement risks for illegal gambling operators and customers in South Korea.
Colombia authorises Coljuegos to order blocks of unlicensed gambling websites
The procedure gives Coljuegos a direct mechanism to require internet providers to block unlicensed gambling channels.
Nevada Gaming Commission accepts MGM’s $8.5m fine over illegal bookmaker wagers
The settlement puts a stated financial penalty on MGM over bookmaker wagers and highlights compliance exposure for casino operators.
Lithuania’s Supreme Administrative Court upholds Amber Gaming €6,000 fine
Operators must include customer betting restrictions in published terms; internal anti-money laundering policies did not justify the practice.
MGCB orders 11 unlicensed gambling operators to cease Michigan activity
The orders give operators 14 days to stop targeting Michigan residents or face potential legal action.
KSA orders Starscream to stop unlicensed Dutch gambling or face €840,000
The order requires Starscream to block Dutch access or risk accumulating penalties of up to €840,000.
Dutch court rulings uphold most KSA sanctions against unlicensed casinos
The rulings clarify when the KSA could publish sanctions against unlicensed online gambling operators.
Brazil police chief tells betting CPI influencers direct gamblers to illegal sites
The testimony identifies enforcement gaps affecting authorities and licensed operators competing with illegal betting activity.
NCAA issues two-year show-cause order to former Baylor staffer over betting
The order requires any NCAA institution employing Hancock to impose gambling counselling and rules education.
Russian police arrest 16 in raid on underground casino
The arrests and criminal case concern alleged illegal casino operations and enforcement in Russia.
Fine
Swedish Gambling Authority fines Videoslots SEK12m over player-protection failures
The decision sets out the authority’s expectations for operators’ monitoring and intervention when customers show signs of harmful gambling.
Penalty
Spelinspektionen warns Videoslots and imposes £942,670 penalty in Sweden
The ruling requires operators to act effectively and promptly when customers show signs of excessive gambling.
MGM Resorts agrees to $8.5m settlement over Nevada AML complaint
The proposed settlement would impose AML remediation requirements on MGM Resorts’ Nevada gaming properties if approved.
Federal Police indict Bruno Henrique and nine others over alleged betting scheme
The case concerns alleged use of privileged player information to influence sports betting and possible criminal charges.
KVA flags Dutch gambling advert using OnlyFans branding and calls on Meta to act
The allegations concern gambling-advertising rules and social-media controls affecting the Dutch market.
Arizona Department of Gaming orders unlicensed operators to stop serving residents
The orders require affected operators to stop serving Arizona residents across several online gambling formats.
Arizona gaming department orders unlicensed operators to cease state activity
The orders require affected gambling operators to end access for Arizona residents unless they comply with state requirements.
KSA joins Hague team inspection of three suspected illegal gambling sites
The inspection shows how the KSA works with local partners to address suspected illegal gambling at physical locations.
Nevada board proposes MGM settlement with $8.5 million AML fine
The commission’s decision will determine whether MGM faces the proposed fine and licence conditions at two Las Vegas casinos.