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KSA upholds Polymarket penalty over unlicensed betting in the Netherlands
The upheld penalty signals that betting services offered to Dutch users may require local gambling licensing.
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Swedish court upholds AML penalties for Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker
The court upheld AML penalties against all three operators despite their disputes with aspects of the regulator’s findings.
Brazil’s finance ministry notifies 37 fintechs over illegal betting transactions
Payment providers and betting operators face a compliance deadline that could bring liability and financial restrictions.
Nevada regulators propose $7.2m Venetian AML settlement over bookmaker case
The proposed settlement requires commission approval and concerns alleged monitoring and due diligence failures involving Bowyer.
Catania police seize six non-compliant terminals and impose €303,000 in sanctions
The operation records enforcement against alleged illegal gambling at a private venue, including substantial administrative sanctions.
Carabinieri find two gaming halls open beyond permitted hours in Bergamasca
Gaming-hall operators in the area face municipal sanctions for opening beyond permitted hours.
Indonesian officials deport 92 Chinese nationals over alleged gambling activity
The deportations and lifetime re-entry bans show enforcement action against alleged cross-border gambling activity in Indonesia.
ACMA warns Jamie Mullarkey over illegal gambling promotion in Australia
The warning clarifies that influencers can face enforcement for promoting or linking to prohibited gambling services in Australia.
Council of State reviews Agcom appeal over €60,000 YouTube gambling-ad fine
The appeal will determine whether the company can be held responsible for gambling videos created before its formation.
São Paulo court creates three criminal courts to handle organised-crime cases
The specialised courts will centralise cases involving illegal betting platforms and organised crime in São Paulo.
Brazil notifies 37 fintechs over payments linked to illegal betting operators
Payment providers face potential liability and financial penalties if they continue processing transactions for unauthorised operators.
Paraíba authorities secure R$101.99m in assets in illegal betting operation
The court-authorised asset restrictions affect operators accused of running betting services without federal and state authorisation.
KSA maintains Polymarket sanction following appeal
Operators see the KSA uphold its illegal gambling sanction against Polymarket despite the company's appeal arguments.
Lotteritilsynet sends information letters over possible gambling adverts
The letters alert individuals to potential advertising concerns without making a formal breach finding.
Viterbo police inspect three gaming and betting venues in checks
The inspections put local gaming and betting venues' authorisations under scrutiny.
Viterbo police inspect three gaming and betting venues
Gaming and betting venues in Viterbo face checks on whether they hold the required operating authorisations.
ACMA issues formal warning to MMA fighter over illegal gambling
The warning signals the ACMA's willingness to pursue individuals, not only operators, over illegal gambling promotion.
Italian police seize equipment at suspected illegal betting site in Viterbo
The operation signals enforcement against betting businesses allegedly operating without the required licence.
Rio de Janeiro court orders illegal betting sites using Loterj branding suspended
The order requires payment blocks and site suspensions, affecting operators and platforms serving Rio de Janeiro.
Italian police seize equipment at alleged unlicensed betting outlet in Barbarano Romano
The case shows enforcement action against an outlet allegedly collecting bets without the required public-safety licence.
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MGA reports €162,520 in Malta administrative penalties for 2025
Licensees and applicants can use the figures to understand the MGA’s penalties, cancellations and licence decisions.
Nevada prosecutors charge former DraftKings trader in alleged betting scheme
The criminal case and alleged links to sports wagering may affect betting-integrity controls and compliance reviews.
Italian investigators seize betting shop in Naples mafia probe
The seizure concerns a betting business allegedly used to reinvest proceeds from criminal activity.
Kazakhstan banks block $21m in illegal casino transactions over six months
The blocked payments and blacklisted providers affect financial channels used by illegal online casinos in Kazakhstan.
Macao authorities arrest two men over alleged illegal casino betting
The arrests signal enforcement action against alleged illegal betting activity conducted inside Macao casinos.