Google to pay $854,250 Italian fine over alleged illegal gambling ads
The ruling confirms platforms can face financial liability in Italy for hosting gambling advertising that regulators deem illegal.
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Brazilian police freeze nearly BRL1bn in illegal betting operation
Brazil's Federal Police froze nearly BRL1bn and found websites used false SPA imagery to suggest compliance.
South Korea receives suspect in alleged $7.5bn gambling network
The extradition enables South Korean proceedings over the alleged gambling network.
ACMA orders blocking of ten more gambling websites
The order restricts Australian access to additional unlicensed gambling services.
Arizona Department of Gaming orders five platforms to stop serving state residents
The orders require five platforms to halt Arizona services and warn of possible further legal action.
Treviso authorities seize 18 gambling machines
The enforcement action removes gambling machines and associated cash from the inspected activity.
Authorities intervene in illegal Torremolinos bar bingo
The case shows Spanish authorities acting against unlicensed bingo activity in a hospitality venue, a compliance risk for operators and venues.
Andalusian police propose sanction over illegal bingo in Torremolinos
The case signals enforcement against unlicensed bingo activity that the police said competed with licensed operators.
Indonesia reports blocking 3.7 million suspected gambling sites and items
The reported actions include financial accounts as well as online content, affecting channels suspected of supporting illegal gambling.
Reuters links leased Cambodian casino buildings to alleged trafficking
Reuters linked leased buildings to scams and alleged trafficking but found no direct group involvement.
Anjouan authority publishes record of permanently revoked gaming licences
Operators can use the record to check whether an internet gaming licence has been permanently withdrawn.
Brazilian Federal Police block up to R$951m in illegal betting investigation
The investigation and asset restrictions affect illegal betting businesses and intermediaries operating in Brazil.
Czech Finance Ministry lists Polymarket as unauthorised gambling platform
The listing starts a 15-day process for providers to block Czech users’ access to Polymarket.
Genoa appeal court reduces two sentences in illegal betting case
The appeal ruling changes sentences and the legal classification in a case involving alleged unauthorised betting.
Czech Republic orders blocking of Polymarket
The Czech Republic banned Polymarket and ordered internet providers to block access.
Genoa appeal court revises sentences in illegal betting case
The appeal ruling changes penalties in a case involving alleged clandestine sports betting and related offences.
Czech Finance Ministry adds Polymarket to illegal gambling blacklist
Czech internet providers must block listed domains, restricting access to Polymarket under the country’s law.
Greek regulators coordinate blocking of illegal gambling domains
Greece approved EEEP and EETT cooperation on blocking illegal gambling websites via DNS enforcement.
Italian police seize six unauthorised gaming machines in Naples
Venues using unauthorised machines face seizure and fines, while machines outside the agency network can trigger enforcement.
Yunnan and Hunan police report arrests in illegal gambling raids
The reported raids and arrests indicate enforcement risks for illegal gambling venues and related machine operations.
Michigan judge orders Kalshi to geoblock sports contracts by 12 August
Kalshi must implement location-based blocking by the court’s deadline to avoid potential daily fines.
Czech finance ministry orders internet providers to block Polymarket
The Ministry of Finance ordered providers to block Polymarket within 15 days as unlicensed.
ADM and Guardia di Finanza seize 24 gaming machines in Taranto
The seizures and penalties affect gaming venues operating unconnected machines in Taranto province.
Romania’s ONJN rejects Polymarket request to suspend operating restriction
Polymarket’s restriction remains in place as Romania treats its activity as betting subject to national gambling rules.
Nepal Police arrest eight over alleged cross-border betting operation
The investigation concerns alleged illegal betting, cross-border payment flows and a wider network of operators.