Berlin officials inspect suspected illegal gambling cafés
The inspections show how authorities are checking suspected illegal gambling operations disguised as cafés.
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NSW regulator gives Star Entertainment until 27 September to respond
The notice leaves Star facing possible regulatory action and requires a response by 27 September 2024.
Gibraltar Supreme Court orders former Mansion CEO to pay more than €2.5m
The payment rulings could affect Mansion Group’s recovery efforts, while Manasco continues to dispute its claims.
China Football Association bans 43 people for life over corruption cases
Life bans and match-fixing findings signal serious integrity risks for clubs and participants in Chinese football.
New Jersey regulators fine bet365 $33,000 over betting violations
The fine concerns bet365's event controls, including wagers on completed events and prohibited college betting in New Jersey.
New Jersey DGE orders Borgata to pay $1.3m over online gambling tax underpayment
Operators in New Jersey face tax liabilities and civil penalties when promotional-credit deductions are miscalculated.
Arkansas DFA orders two operators to stop unlicensed sports betting
The letters challenge the operators’ sports-betting activity and require them to address whether their products need state licences.
Source: Arkansas Racing Commission (AR)
GFA president threatens legal action over unauthorised betting on Ghana football
Betting firms seeking to offer wagers on Ghanaian football face a stated threat of legal action from the GFA.
AGCO suspends Hamilton venue’s liquor licence after nearby shooting
Club 33 cannot sell liquor while its appeal and the AGCO’s separate revocation matter proceed.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO proposes 21-day suspension for Toronto store's lottery registration
The proposal signals enforcement of Ontario's retail rules affecting lottery retailers and convenience-store alcohol licences.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
MGCB orders One Country Give to stop Michigan gambling activity
The order requires One Country Give to restrict Michigan residents' access or risk further legal action.
NGCB files disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas over alleged AML failures
The complaint raises potential compliance and licensing consequences for the casino and its affiliated parties.
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VGCCC fines Tabcorp A$4.6 million and orders operational transformation
Tabcorp must overhaul harm-minimisation, compliance and retail-agent controls, with the commission monitoring implementation.
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Pennsylvania board fines Evolution US $7,500 over studio access
The fine highlights access-control concerns at Evolution US’s Philadelphia live-dealer studio.
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New Jersey DGE fines Borgata $75,000 over tax underpayment
Operators face enforcement risk when promotional credits are reported above the amounts issued.
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Liquor & Gaming NSW fines PlayUp Interactive A$586,000 for 33 ad offences
Operators face substantial penalties in New South Wales for publishing gambling advertisements containing prohibited inducements.
Nevada Gaming Control Board files 12-count complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas
The complaint could lead to disciplinary action and raises compliance concerns for casino operators handling high-value customers.
Nevada Gaming Control Board files Resorts World disciplinary complaint
Regulators and investors should note allegations of illegal bookmaker wagers and potential disciplinary action against Resorts World.
Mathew Bowyer pleads guilty to three charges in California illegal betting case
Bowyer’s guilty plea and planned co-operation may assist federal authorities investigating illegal gambling and related offenses.
Mathew Bowyer pleads guilty to running illegal betting business in California and Las Vegas
The guilty pleas concern an illegal betting operation and federal charges, relevant to enforcement against unlicensed sports wagering.
Greece’s HGC revokes BetShop operator’s online gambling licences
The revocation and planned player repayments affect the operator’s licence status and outstanding customer balances in Greece.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
US authorities say California bookmaker agrees to plead guilty in illegal gambling case
The guilty plea concerns an illegal gambling business that took bets from more than 700 people over at least five years.
Lotteritilsynet orders BML Group to stop offering gambling in Norway
The order shows Norwegian authorities enforcing the licence requirement against an established operator group with penalty threat.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway's gaming authority orders Lyoness to cease pyramid scheme activity
The order requires Lyoness to halt recruitment and payments from Norwegian participants, though parts of the decision have suspensive effect until the appeal deadline.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lotteritilsynet orders Lyoness to halt illegal pyramid scheme in Norway
The order halts recruitment and payments from Norwegian participants and loyalty companies, with part deferred until the three-week complaint deadline.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)