KSA urges reports of illegal gambling apps in the Netherlands
Consumer reports give the KSA information it uses to investigate illegal gambling apps and report them to app stores.
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KSA bans 20 gambling apps and warns Dutch arcade operator over advertising
The actions set out enforcement concerns around illegal app distribution, advertising to younger audiences and Dutch-language customer service.
KSA investigates unlicensed poker tournament at Spijkenisse café
The investigation signals potential enforcement over unlicensed live poker in the Netherlands.
Tokyo police refer six comedians’ online gambling cases to prosecutors
The cases show potential criminal exposure for operators and users of overseas gambling platforms in Japan.
Massachusetts attorney general tells Lien Games to stop greyhound betting
The action raises compliance risks for advance-deposit wagering companies serving customers across state lines.
Illinois Gaming Board orders three platforms to stop sports event contracts
The letters put the platforms’ sports event contracts at risk in Illinois and signal an enforcement position for operators and suppliers.
Belgian regulator reports removal of 1,298 illegal gambling ads on Meta
The figures show the scale of illegal gambling advertising reported by the regulator and the need for continued platform cooperation.
Michigan regulator orders 13 gambling websites to stop serving state residents
The orders require the named sites to leave Michigan and warn of further legal action if they do not comply.
Michigan Gaming Control Board orders two offshore casinos to cease operations
Operators serving Michigan residents must assess the risk of enforcement under the state’s gambling laws.
Coljuegos seizes 246 illegal gambling items in Bogotá operation
The seizures and closures affect illegal gambling operations and enforcement activity in Colombia.
Connecticut DCP investigates Kalshi over alleged state-law breaches
The investigation puts Kalshi’s prediction-market activity under state-level legal scrutiny.
Lotteritilsynet blocks 57 illegal gambling sites in Norway
The blocks restrict access to illegal gambling sites and warn users that the sites are unauthorised.
Ohio Casino Control Commission orders Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to halt sports contracts
Ohio’s order creates a compliance or litigation decision for platforms offering sports event contracts to state users.
Lotteritilsynet blocks 57 illegal gambling sites in first DNS round
The first DNS block round signals enforcement against unlicensed operators targeting Norway, with more inspections planned and sites potentially illegal but unblocked.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
NICC keeps The Star Sydney licence suspended until 30 September
The Star cannot regain its Sydney casino licence until it addresses financial concerns and continues its compliance reforms.
NICC extends The Star Sydney manager’s oversight through September 2025
The extension maintains regulatory supervision while The Star works towards meeting suitability requirements and stabilising its finances.
New Jersey DGE orders Kalshi and Robinhood to stop sports wagers
The order requires both platforms to stop sports wagering and void wagers made by New Jersey residents.
New Jersey DGE orders Robinhood and Kalshi to stop NCAA event contracts
The order challenges the availability of sports event contracts in a major US wagering market.
MGA identifies five websites falsely claiming regulatory affiliation
Operators and consumers can use the MGA's warning to distinguish licensed services from unauthorised websites.
NICC extends Star Sydney licence suspension through 30 September
Star Sydney must remain suspended while the independent manager’s oversight continues through 30 September.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves $10.5m Resorts World settlement
The settlement signals enforcement over alleged illegal bookmakers, while Resorts World did not admit liability.
PGCB adds 19 people to Pennsylvania exclusion lists
Operators must prevent excluded individuals from gambling across Pennsylvania’s casinos, online betting sites and video gaming terminals.
Nevada commission suspends UFC fighters over betting-related violations
The suspensions affect the fighters’ eligibility to compete in sanctioned events and address betting and injury-disclosure violations.
UKGC agrees £375,000 settlement with Football Pools over AML and safer gambling
The settlement highlights operators’ obligations to assess money-laundering risk and identify customers who may be experiencing gambling-related harm.
Brazil says Dragon PG lacks authorisation after influencer promotes site
Operators and regulators can use the case to assess claims of Brazilian authorisation and influencer promotion of unlicensed betting sites.