Steiermark authorities seized 1,033 illegal gambling machines by 2022
The reported inspection and seizure figures inform scrutiny of illegal gambling enforcement in Steiermark.
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Somali government orders internet providers to block 1xBet
The reported order could affect 1xBet’s access to the Somali market and internet providers’ compliance obligations.
Lotteritilsynet plans further action on influencers promoting illegal gambling
Norwegian influencers and companies promoting illegal gambling face increased enforcement and advertising-removal efforts.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
GGL revokes Tipster Ltd’s sports betting permit in Germany
Tipster’s removal from Germany’s whitelist bars its authorised online and retail sports betting operations.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Limpopo authorities destroy 240 illegal gaming machines in South Africa
The operation and reported annual total indicate enforcement activity against illegal gambling machines in Limpopo.
Austrian authorities arrest suspect in illegal gambling investigation
The arrest and court-approved searches indicate enforcement against alleged illegal gambling across Austrian regions.
GGL classifies Daily Fantasy Sports offer as illegal gambling in Germany
The classification and withdrawal affect the legality of paid Daily Fantasy Sports offers in Germany.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Austria seizes 76 illegal gambling machines in Salzburg operation
The seizures and potential per-machine penalties signal enforcement exposure for illegal gambling operators in Salzburg.
Austrian financial police seize nine gambling machines in Salzburg venue
The seizure and potential penalty signal enforcement risks for illegal gambling operations in Austria.
Penalty
ANJ issues seven warnings and a financial penalty over 2021 betting returns
The decisions confirm enforcement of France’s player-return limit and set out the appeal period for affected operators.
Source: ANJ (France)
ANJ publishes blacklist of gambling sites subject to blocking orders in France
Operators and suppliers can check the ANJ’s list to identify gambling sites subject to blocking or delisting.
Source: ANJ (France)
Fine
GGL fines licensed online gambling provider for advertising violations
Licensed providers face financial penalties for advertising on websites that also promote illegal gambling.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Austria’s financial police seize 370 illegal gambling machines in 2022
The enforcement figures indicate the scale of illegal gambling machine activity across Austria and one state.
Austria's financial police seize gambling equipment in Vienna operations
Operators in Vienna face proposed fines and equipment seizures following enforcement action against illegal gambling venues.
GGL reports Berlin prosecutors acted over illegal gambling promotion
The case signals potential criminal exposure for gambling promotion that authorities consider unauthorised.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Ghana Gaming Commission says Alfabet cannot operate betting
The Commission’s notice warns operators and customers that Alfabet is not licensed to offer betting in Ghana.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Austria’s finance police report 1,935 illegal-gambling inspections from 2019 to 2021
Operators and regulators face reported illegal gambling activity and enforcement across Austria.
German report describes illegal gambling venues in Hamburg
The report concerns illegal gambling venues and the division of enforcement responsibilities in Hamburg.
Vorarlberg authorities threaten four closures in illegal gambling checks
The checks resulted in threatened closures and a seized machine, affecting gambling businesses in Vorarlberg.
ANJ opens nine sanction proceedings against online gambling operators in France
Operators face proceedings over player-return limits and duties to identify and support people at risk of harmful gambling.
Source: ANJ (France)
GGL seeks website blocks against Lottoland and reports payment-provider exits
Blocking orders and payment-provider exits could limit Lottoland’s German access, while noncompliance may draw coercive fines.
Norway pauses Trannel’s daily coercive fine subject to compliance conditions
Trannel must meet the regulator’s conditions to keep the daily coercive fine on hold.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Frankfurt court convicts two sports betting executives over €2.16m tax evasion
The convictions establish criminal consequences for sports-betting tax evasion, though the older defendant’s conviction is not final.
Lotteritilsynet sets Trannel daily enforcement fine at NOK1.198m
The daily fine creates continuing financial exposure for Trannel until its Norwegian gambling offer stops or reaches the cap.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
WestLotto-backed legal expert discusses illegal lottery betting in Germany
Proceedings and proposed IP and payment blocking could restrict Lottoland and strengthen enforcement against unlicensed German betting.