Dutch court rulings uphold most KSA sanctions against unlicensed casinos
The rulings clarify when the KSA could publish sanctions against unlicensed online gambling operators.
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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.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto CAD$120,000 over dealer collusion
The sanction underscores the casino’s responsibility to detect cheating and follow table-game audit procedures.
ACMA orders Australian ISPs to block four illegal gambling sites
Operators and suppliers face blocking action if their services breach Australia’s interactive gambling rules.
Swedish court reduces Hacksaw Studios penalty to SEK20,000
The ruling lowers Hacksaw Studios’ financial penalty but leaves the formal warning in place.
Fine
KSA fines unnamed operator €734,000 over player-protection failures
The ruling leaves operators facing scrutiny over how they respond to young customers’ losses and risky gambling behaviour.
Spelinspektionen bans Satoshi Gaming Group from Sweden
The order requires Satoshi to stop unlicensed Swedish gaming after users could still access its site.
UKGC charges 15 people over alleged insider betting on election
The case tests enforcement of rules against using confidential information to bet on political events.
Gambling Commission charges 15 over bets on UK election timing
The charges put political betting conduct under criminal scrutiny and could affect how operators assess suspicious wagers.
UK Gambling Commission charges 15 over alleged election betting offences
The charges put betting-related use of confidential information under criminal scrutiny in the UK market.
UK Gambling Commission charges 15 over alleged 2024 election betting cheating
The charges make the regulator’s enforcement of rules against cheating in betting markets directly relevant to operators.
Almelo and KSA discover suspected illegal gambling in city district
The inspection signals local enforcement activity against suspected illegal gambling, although the activity identified was not specified.
Michigan regulator investigates unlicensed sports prediction platforms
The investigation may affect platforms offering sports-related contracts and the protections required of licensed Michigan betting operators.
Brazil report says YouTube carries ads for unlicensed betting sites
Operators and regulators face compliance concerns over advertising for betting sites that lack authorisation in Brazil.