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Belluno police impose two €1,031 penalties on gaming venues
Gaming venues must ensure the licence holder’s representative is present throughout opening hours to avoid penalties.
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Tianjin police return suspected Wanhe Soccer operator to China for trial
The indictment signals criminal proceedings against a suspected operator of an illegal cross-border betting platform.
Belluno police fine two betting venues more than €1,000 each
Betting operators in Belluno face penalties if the required owner’s representative is absent while venues are open.
Italian authorities seize five terminals and issue €50,000 in betting-club sanctions
The enforcement action concerns alleged illegal gambling and non-compliant terminals at a private club.
Rome police fine betting shop owner €5,000 for opening late
The penalty signals enforcement of local operating-hour restrictions on betting shops.
Rome police fine betting shop €5,000 for opening beyond permitted hours
The penalty underscores the financial exposure for betting shops that breach permitted operating hours in Rome.
Police dismantle Valencia betting-money laundering network linked to €4.7m
The case highlights alleged identity fraud and money laundering using online betting platforms, with potential implications for operator verification controls.
Santeda International and GTW dissolve ahead of gambling network report
The dissolved entities may leave users without a clear corporate body to approach over disputes or fund recovery.
Hyderabad police remove 184 profiles linked to illegal betting advertisements
Betting advertisers and platforms face enforcement as police investigate accounts, advertisements and their funding.
South Korean police plan fresh crackdown on illegal gambling pubs
Operators face heightened enforcement scrutiny, while police say lawful businesses will not be targeted indiscriminately.
Thai DSI seizes more than 500 million baht in online casino laundering case
The case puts online gambling-related financial flows and enforcement exposure under scrutiny in Thailand.
Cambodia commission revokes Zhong Huawei casino licence after fraud investigation
The revocation removes the casino’s authorisation to operate following the commission’s finding that it supported online scams.
Eswatini authorities seek larger venue for proceedings involving 146 gambling suspects
The case concerns alleged illegal online gambling activity and the prosecution of 146 suspects in Eswatini.
Bangladesh government plans nationwide action against illegal gambling
Operators face a stated prospect of coordinated enforcement against illegal gambling and related activity across Bangladesh.
FBI charges 22 people in alleged Indiana illegal sports-betting network
The case puts operators and businesses accused of facilitating illegal sports betting at risk of criminal prosecution.
Missouri man pleads guilty in illegal gambling business generating $7.7m
The plea and alleged proceeds signal enforcement exposure for illegal gambling operations in Missouri.
South Africa SIU recovers R3.2m in National Lotteries Commission grant funds
The recoveries concern lottery grant funds, while the SIU says repayment does not rule out criminal liability.
Indiana prosecutors indict 22 over alleged illegal gambling operation
The indictments put alleged illegal betting activity and its links to local businesses before the courts.
MGA warns that two online gambling sites falsely claim Malta links
Operators and consumers are warned that the two sites have no MGA connection despite claims involving the authority or its licences.
Italian police fine gaming recharge outlet €5,000 in Crotone inspection
The inspection resulted in a €5,000 penalty and referrals that may affect the businesses’ ability to continue gaming-related activity.
MGA warns of false licence claims on two unauthorised websites
The warning identifies two websites making false claims about Maltese gaming licences, alerting consumers and licensed operators to unauthorised activity.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Bologna appeals court classifies online gaming terminal as an illegal device
The ruling shows that configuration, dedicated software and a cash acceptor can make a terminal an unauthorised gambling access device.
Spelinspektionen issues Norrköpings Bingoallians warning over information gaps
The warning reinforces operators’ obligations to provide accurate licence, contact, risk and proceeds information to players.
Russian prosecutors indict woman over casino-account data scheme
The case highlights enforcement exposure for illegal casino operators using accounts created with allegedly stolen personal data.
FIGC sanctions three Serie C and D players for betting breaches
The sanctions set out suspensions, fines and additional obligations for three players found to have breached betting rules.