ONJN expands checks on Class II operators and illegal gambling in Romania
Class II operators face increased scrutiny and possible referrals or licence-revocation proposals for facilitating unlicensed gambling.
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ADM and finance police seize Bagheria venue during poker tournament
The case may clarify how permits and prize structures affect the treatment of poker tournaments under Italian gambling rules.
ASA warns Mr Vegas over Facebook slot advertising
Operators should review how they advertise slot games on Facebook after the ASA warned Mr Vegas.
Italian authorities seize poker venue and €7 million in chips in Bagheria
The investigation may clarify whether the tournament breached gambling rules and the legal status of its organisers.
Kalshi asks Ohio court to block proposed $5m penalty
The case could affect whether Ohio can apply its gambling enforcement framework to Kalshi’s sports contracts.
Federal prosecutors indict six in alleged NBA betting conspiracy
The case concerns alleged manipulation of player performance and betting activity, with potential implications for sports-betting integrity.
National Gambling Board seeks foreign help over illegal online gambling
Overseas regulatory cooperation and proposed policy discussions could shape enforcement against offshore platforms targeting South African customers.
Buenos Aires prosecutor blocks six illegal online betting platforms
The blocks remove six unauthorised betting platforms from access in Buenos Aires, affecting the local illegal online market.
Penalty
Queensland OLGR outlines penalties for minors at licensed premises
Venue operators and staff face fines, prosecution and licence suspension for breaches involving minors.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Penalty
Queensland OLGR sets maximum penalties for unlawful gaming
Licensed venue operators face substantial penalties and possible licence suspension or cancellation for these offences.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Hong Kong authorities arrest 19 in alleged illegal betting and match-fixing case
The case signals enforcement action against illegal betting linked to suspected manipulation of football matches in Hong Kong.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment C$120,000 over casino software
The penalty reinforces approval requirements for casino equipment and gives the operator a 15-day appeal window.
EEEP refers 18 influencers to prosecutors over illegal gambling promotion
The action puts influencers and other commercial communicators within the stated scope of enforcement against illegal gambling promotion.
Zurich police uncover alleged illegal poker games in Zwillikon
The case signals enforcement action against unlicensed gambling activity in Switzerland.
Senacon investigates CazéTV betting adverts during 2026 World Cup
The investigation and advertising suspension raise compliance questions for betting brands and media partners in Brazil.
Hellenic Gaming Commission opens cases against 18 influencers over illegal betting
The cases extend enforcement attention to marketing channels that may direct users to unlicensed betting platforms.
Betfred agrees £900,000 settlement over online social responsibility failures
Operators should note Betfred's online operation pays £900,000 separately from its earlier £825,000 retail penalty.
Craig Williams admits gambling-law offence over UK election bets
The case concerns the use of confidential political information in betting and the integrity of regulated markets.
Chilean authorities dismantle network operating at least 26 illegal casinos
The operation targets illegal gambling sites and associated suspected organised-crime offences in Chile.
Michigan judge temporarily bars Kalshi sports-event contracts in the state
Kalshi must halt Michigan sports-event contracts and implement effective geolocation controls while the lawsuit proceeds.
Michigan court bars Kalshi from offering or advertising sports betting
Kalshi cannot offer or advertise its sports betting platform in Michigan while the state’s licensing dispute proceeds.
AGCO proposes 60-day licence suspension for Hamilton bar after alleged over-service
The proposal could suspend the venue’s liquor sales licence, subject to the licensee’s appeal rights.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Sardinia administrative court upholds betting-shop licence revocation
The ruling confirms that later repayment arrangements did not undo the licence consequences of established contribution violations.
Sardinia regional court upholds Cagliari betting licence revocation
The ruling confirms that later contribution regularisation does not undo a betting licence revocation based on established breaches.
Uganda’s NLGRB destroys 8,714 seized illegal gaming machines
The enforcement operation removes thousands of machines used in unauthorised gambling from circulation in Uganda.