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.
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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.
Cuyahoga County grand jury indicts Ohio teacher on 23 gambling-related charges
The indictment concerns alleged unlicensed gambling activity at bars and carries potential criminal and asset-forfeiture consequences.
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.
Brazil court reinstates Pixbet licence after SPA suspension
The ruling restored Pixbet’s authorisation after the regulator suspended it over certification filings.
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.