PAGCOR warns of fake offshore gaming licence linked to Lucky 7 Bingo
Operators and prospective partners need to distinguish Lucky 7’s stated e-Games venue status from the invalid offshore licence claims.
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Spanish police dismantle illegal casino in Las Palmas restaurant basement
The operation resulted in seized gaming equipment and proposed sanctions against an illegal gambling venue.
Penalty
Wynn Las Vegas accepts $5.5m penalty over anti-money-laundering failures
The final approval vote will determine the status of the penalty against Wynn Las Vegas.
Penalty
Nevada Gaming Control Board proposes $5.5m Wynn penalty
Wynn’s settlement remained subject to a commission vote, leaving the proposed penalty unresolved.
Fine
ACMA fines PointsBet A$500,800 over marketing and self-exclusion breaches
The enforcement action requires PointsBet to improve controls governing marketing and contact with self-excluded customers.
Nevada Gaming Control Board proposes $5.5m Wynn Las Vegas settlement
The proposed settlement could bring Wynn Las Vegas a fine, licence conditions and enhanced compliance training.
Penalty
Wynn agrees to $5.5m Nevada AML penalty pending commission ruling
The proposed penalty remains subject to the Nevada Gaming Commission’s final ruling.
Penalty
TGP Europe surrenders UK licence after £3.3m penalty
TGP’s exit means operators using its licence can no longer lawfully offer gambling to consumers in Great Britain.
Malaysian police arrest 124 in illegal cockfighting and gambling raid
The investigation and possible charges affect enforcement against illegal gambling operations in Malaysia.
Fine
UK Gambling Commission fines Spreadex £2.022m over compliance failures
The penalty and audit require Spreadex to address compliance weaknesses identified across its customer checks and harm interventions.
Spelinspektionen prohibits three unlicensed operators from Swedish market
Operators and marketing partners face enforcement risk when gambling services are promoted to Swedish consumers without a local licence.
South Korean prosecutors investigate suspect over alleged illegal gambling sites
The investigation concerns alleged cross-border support for illegal gambling operations in South Korea.
Pennsylvania authorities seize 400 illegal gambling machines
The seizures and criminal charges have direct implications for machine distributors and venues operating in Pennsylvania.
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)