Spain temporarily blocks Kalshi and Polymarket during authorisation probe
The restriction prevents the platforms from accepting Spanish users while their authorisation status is examined.
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Andy Sanborn agrees to plead guilty in pandemic aid case
The case concerns alleged misuse of business relief funds and a continuing challenge to the casino licence revocation.
Spain’s Consumo orders Polymarket and Kalshi website blocks during proceedings
The precautionary blocks prevent the platforms from serving users in Spain while the proceedings continue.
Malaysia warns Meta over illegal gambling adverts and takedown requests
The warning and proposed coordination body could increase platform enforcement obligations for gambling-related content in Malaysia.
Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over missing gambling licences
The blocks restrict the two prediction-market platforms from serving customers in Spain while the licensing investigation proceeds.
Spain and Indonesia block Polymarket, with Spain also restricting Kalshi
Spain and Indonesia’s blocks make access and licensing compliance immediate concerns for Polymarket and Kalshi in those markets.
ADM orders internet providers to block 146 gambling sites in Italy
Operators and providers face a new blocking deadline, while the blocked-site total reflects enforcement against unauthorised gambling.
DGOJ temporarily blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over unauthorised activity
The DGOJ's three-to-four-month block and formal investigation of Polymarket and Kalshi signal enforcement risk for prediction market platforms.
Italian authorities seize assets worth about €400,000 in illegal-betting case
The seizure demonstrates enforcement action against assets linked to alleged illegal betting and other offences.
Catania police suspend betting centre for seven days over public-order concerns
The suspension temporarily prevents the betting centre from operating in Catania.
Penalty
CoPReGI reports €5.711m in penalties after illegal-gambling checks across Italy
Operators face enforcement scrutiny as authorities target unauthorised gambling outlets and irregular gaming equipment.
Police seize 15 gaming machines in Schleswig-Holstein illegal-gambling raids
The seizures and investigations show enforcement exposure for venues suspected of hosting unauthorised gambling.
UKGC pledges stronger action against illegal lotteries in Great Britain
The funding will support UKGC enforcement and risk assessment concerning illegal gambling, including lotteries.
Singapore GRA censures Resorts World Sentosa operator over internal controls
The censure concerns an approved control requirement for Singapore's casino operator.
Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi during unlicensed gambling probe
Temporary access restrictions and licensing proceedings threaten the platforms’ ability to offer wagers in Spain.
DGOJ opens sanction proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi and orders web blocks
The DGOJ opened sanction proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi for allegedly operating without administrative authorisation, ordering web blocks.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Spain orders temporary block on Kalshi and Polymarket during probe
The order prevents the platforms from operating in Spain while the DGOJ examines their licensing status.
Pennsylvania police seize more than $91,000 in suspected gambling-club operation
The case highlights enforcement exposure for unlicensed gambling operations in Pennsylvania.
Penalty
Italy's Council of State upholds €5,000 ADM penalty against online gambling concessionaire
The ruling confirms concessionaires can face penalties for failing to supervise commercial partners operating retail recharge points.
Gaolan prosecutors warn gambling-ring helpers face criminal charges in China
The warning and court sentences signal criminal exposure for service providers linked to illegal gambling rings.
Italy’s Cassation Court resolves six ADM sanction cases after constitutional ruling
The decisions affect enforcement of the €20,000 sanction applied to premises with equipment linked to online gambling.
Penalty
Carabinieri report €60,000 in penalties at Castellammare betting shop
The reported findings concern employment, premises and gaming-machine compliance at a betting shop.
Indonesia blocks Polymarket over online gambling classification
Indonesia’s block of Polymarket and review of similar services signal scrutiny of prediction-market platforms.
Uganda gaming board seizes 169 illegal machines in West Nile
Operators in the region face continued enforcement against gaming machines operating without authorisation.
Indiana filing details undercover probe into alleged illegal gambling operation
The case concerns alleged illegal betting activity and the status of criminal proceedings against 22 defendants.