Telangana CID arrests 11 over alleged Dafabet betting network
The arrests and alleged payment network may prompt operators to scrutinise risks linked to unauthorised betting activity.
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Campobasso prefect issues four anti-mafia prohibitions over gaming-hall infiltration
The prohibitions target criminal infiltration in gaming halls, while the proposed protocol could expand checks on businesses seeking public authorisations.
Kalshi refers George Santos trading to federal authorities over Trump speech market
The referrals put prediction-market trading oversight and potential insider trading under federal scrutiny.
South Africa's NGB warns of illegal betting rise before World Cup
The warning flags fraud and compliance risk for licensed South African operators whose brands are mimicked by illegal platforms during the World Cup.
Zurich cantonal police seize equipment in illegal gambling-room raid
The raid and equipment seizure show enforcement against an illegal venue over suspected gambling, hospitality and passive-smoking breaches.
Hanoi police arrest agency chief over gambling-platform promotion network
The arrests and seized proceeds put promotion of unlicensed betting platforms under criminal investigation in Vietnam.
ESBK reports raids and seizures in Swiss illegal-gambling operations
The operations show enforcement against unauthorised gambling venues and poker events in Switzerland.
Spain orders precautionary blocks on Kalshi and Polymarket platforms
Platforms and regulators must account for precautionary blocks and ongoing authorisation proceedings affecting access in Spain.
Cejuego calls for prediction markets to face Spain’s gambling obligations
The proceedings and website blocks affect the regulatory status and access of prediction-market platforms in Spain.
Nevada court bars Polymarket from offering services in the state
The injunction restricts Polymarket in Nevada and adds to the legal dispute over state authority to regulate event contracts.
Haarlem mayor closes premises for six months over illegal poker
The closure removes a venue used for illegal gambling from operation for six months.
Hanoi police open proceedings against agency accused of aiding illegal gambling
The case puts agencies facilitating traffic to unlicensed gambling sites under criminal investigation in Vietnam.
Zurich police seize devices in suspected illegal gambling venue operation
The seizure and investigation demonstrate enforcement risks for unauthorised gambling venues in Zurich.
Galveston County task force executes 21 warrants in Texas gambling probe
The investigation may affect gambling-room operators as authorities pursue suspected illegal activity and financial links.
Brazil prepares operations targeting illegal bets linked to criminal factions
The planned action could affect illegal betting platforms and financial institutions connected to alleged money-laundering networks.
Nevada judge grants NGCB injunction against Polymarket
The injunction adds to Nevada’s restrictions on unlicensed prediction-market operations.
Manchester police arrest two in illegal gambling venue investigation
The investigation signals enforcement activity against suspected unlicensed gambling premises in Manchester.
Police arrest two in Manchester illegal gambling raid
Police arrested two people and confiscated money and gaming equipment at a suspected unlicensed Manchester gambling premises.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds €4,255 seizure in betting investigation
The ruling leaves the cash seizure in place while the investigation concerns alleged illicit betting and sports corruption.
MGA warns that siapwdku.net falsely claims regulatory links
The warning helps users avoid a site falsely claiming links to Malta’s Gaming Authority or valid licences.
FGCC seizes 69 machines in Sarasota County illegal gambling raids
The seizures and new local enforcement unit affect illegal gambling enforcement in Sarasota County.
Thai police report blocking 717,425 links tied to online gambling
The reported blocking and planned website reviews indicate the scale and enforcement focus of Thailand’s online gambling actions.
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NSW casino regulator fines The Star Sydney A$10m for compliance breaches
The Star must address financial crime and responsible gambling breaches while funding risk technology and operating under a suspended licence.
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Carabinieri and ADM issue €2,600 in fines after checking four betting venues
The inspections and penalties show betting operators in the area face checks on regulatory compliance.
MGA disowns unauthorised URL falsely citing Maltese gaming licence
The notice signals that unlicensed sites citing Maltese licences remain a consumer-protection risk for the jurisdiction's regulated operators.
Source: MGA (Malta)