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Kalshi suspends and fines three candidates over election-market bets
The sanctions show that candidates face platform penalties for trading on their own election contests.
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US prosecutors charge soldier over $409,000 in Polymarket bets
The prosecution puts the use of confidential information on prediction markets under scrutiny for platforms and regulators.
Nevada Gaming Commission adds Mathew Bowyer to excluded-persons list
The listing bars Bowyer from Nevada casinos and reinforces enforcement against illegal sports betting activity.
Brazilian authorities bar prediction markets and block 28 platforms
The resolution and site blocking rule out prediction-market event contracts in Brazil and affect platforms serving the market.
Nevada Gaming Commission adds Matthew Bowyer to casino exclusion list
The decisions determine whether the two men may enter Nevada casinos.
Italian authorities issue eight gambling sanctions to six Terni businesses
The inspections and sanctions signal enforcement activity against illegal and underage gambling in the Terni area.
Rome Questore suspends Tivoli betting shop licence for five days
Betting operators in the area face enforcement over minors’ access to gambling premises.
Lagos gaming authority identifies 59 allegedly unlicensed operators
Operators named in the authority’s warning face potential enforcement in Lagos over alleged unlicensed activity.
Philippine government issues unified procedures for enforcing POGO ban
The protocol assigns enforcement, financial-intelligence and victim-support roles across agencies tackling illegal POGO activity.
Wisconsin DOJ sues five prediction-market operators over sports contracts
The lawsuits challenge whether prediction-market operators may offer sports event contracts to Wisconsin residents.
California attorney general charges Gardens Casino dealer with alleged chip theft
The charge concerns alleged theft at a California cardroom and a state gambling-control investigation.
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Kalshi fines and suspends three congressional candidates over election wagers
The penalties show how Kalshi is enforcing its rules against candidates wagering on their own campaigns.
Five AI chatbots recommend unlicensed casinos to UK users, investigation finds
The findings raise concerns for UK consumers and operators about AI directing users to unlicensed gambling sites.
Nevada authorities pursue Las Vegas man over alleged $8m betting operation
The case involves alleged illegal betting routed through licensed Nevada sportsbooks, with potential compliance implications for operators.
Limpopo Gambling Board destroys more than 200 illegal gambling machines
The destruction signals enforcement against unlicensed gambling machines across Limpopo, affecting operators and premises involved.
Singapore authorities’ Polymarket block fails to stop local wagering
Operators and regulators face continued enforcement challenges as Singapore-focused betting reportedly persists on a blocked offshore platform.
Council of State backs KSA over Holland Casino website navigation
The ruling clarifies that navigation directing users to physical casino information can count as advertising under the KSA’s approach.
Council of State upholds KSA’s €12.64m fine against N1
The ruling confirms the KSA’s penalty calculation in this case and the factors it considered evidence of targeting Dutch players.
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South Korea FIU fines Kangwon Land KRW564 million over AML failures
The fine and remediation order require Kangwon Land to address identified AML and customer-verification shortcomings.
Taiwan authorities refer 21 suspects in gambling-linked laundering case
The case links payment processing for illegal gambling sites to alleged cross-border laundering activity and prosecution in Taiwan.
Hong Kong police arrest four in illegal street gambling operation
Operators and regulators can see enforcement activity targeting illegal gambling in Hong Kong and mainland China.
Arizona prediction-market enforcement faces scrutiny over gaming revenue links
The debate concerns whether revenue-linked regulator funding could affect confidence in enforcement against prediction-market operators.
Brazilian police detain two musicians in illegal betting money-laundering probe
The probe concerns promotion of unregulated betting platforms and potential exposure for those involved in their promotion.
GGL imposes €250,000 coercive fine on rapper Capital Bra
The €250,000 coercive fine followed proceedings opened after he streamed and promoted unlicensed gambling sites.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Finland’s National Police Board reopens probe into White Hat Gaming
The reopened Finnish investigation raises regulatory scrutiny over alleged gambling services and marketing directed at Finnish consumers.