Washington attorney general argues Kalshi violates state gambling law
The lawsuit tests whether Washington can treat Kalshi’s prediction-market products as gambling and stop its operations.
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Nederlandse Loterij sues Qbet operators over alleged unlicensed Dutch gambling
The proceedings add civil liability and potential closure to the enforcement risks facing unlicensed operators in the Netherlands.
Nederlandse Loterij seeks Lalabet shutdown and ownership details in DECC case
The case tests claims that corporate service providers facilitated gambling offers alleged to be illegal in the Netherlands.
Cambodia’s gambling commission cancels Golden Galaxy casino licence after raid
The cancellation removes the casino from operation and signals enforcement against gambling venues linked to online scams.
Michigan regulator issues 45 notices to unauthorised gambling sites
Unauthorised operators serving Michigan users face potential civil and criminal measures if they disregard the notices.
Enna court overturns €33,000 penalty over computers used for gambling
The ruling challenges the application of amusement-machine rules to computers used by customers for gambling.
Crotone police withdraw betting licence after unauthorised restaurant use
The case concerns compliance obligations for a betting operator’s licensed premises.
Nederlandse Loterij pursues legal action against Qbet in the Netherlands
Nederlandse Loterij’s legal action challenges Qbet, which the lottery operator claims is the Netherlands’ largest illegal gambling operator.
MGCB issues cease-and-desist orders to 45 offshore operators in Michigan
The orders target unlicensed operators serving Michigan residents and warn of possible further enforcement.
Dutch regulator classifies prediction markets as online gambling
The classification and access restriction affect prediction-market operators and users in the Netherlands.
Penalty
MGA revokes Winzon Group licence and imposes €147,080 in penalties
The decision requires Winzon to refund players, report transactions and settle penalties and outstanding regulatory fees.
Incheon police charge five suspects after alleged gambling-den raid
The charges and ongoing investigation may affect enforcement against gambling venues in South Korea.
Lazio administrative court upholds 20-day suspension of Frosinone bar
The ruling confirms enforcement against a venue operating an unauthorised gaming room and machines without required information.
Prosecutors say Gershman agrees to plead guilty in Los Angeles gambling case
Gershman’s guilty plea could affect proceedings involving others accused in the poker games case.
South Jakarta prosecutors prepare charges against five gambling suspects
The raid and planned indictments show enforcement action against suspected gambling operations in Indonesia.
ADM reports unlicensed betting operation in Porto Empedocle to prosecutors
The case concerns enforcement against a betting venue that could not show the required licence.
Italian authorities fine gaming venue partner €2,200 over workplace violations
Gaming venue operators face enforcement exposure for employee surveillance and workplace training failures.
Brazilian authorities face report of illegal betting apps operating on iPhones
Disguised apps reportedly gave Brazilian users access to unregistered betting platforms, highlighting a route around the country’s registration system.
Flutter-commissioned report estimates illegal operators hold 9% of UK gambling market
The estimate and reported access routes may shape enforcement and compliance priorities for UK operators and regulators.
Nevada court orders Kalshi to block state residents by 4 May
The order requires Kalshi to restrict access in Nevada and could affect operators offering event contracts there.
India blocks or acts on 8,376 online betting and gambling URLs
The reported enforcement total and post-law actions affect the availability of online betting and gambling services in India.
Arezzo police chief suspends betting shop and VLT licence for 15 days
The suspension prevents the venue from operating under its public security licence for 15 days.
KSA warns Bingo Loco organisers over Dutch gambling format
The warning prompted Bingo Loco to replace its gambling format with music quizzes, affecting how the events can operate under Dutch rules.
Carabinieri temporarily close a betting shop in Naples Bagnoli
The temporary closure affects the venue’s ability to operate, although the reported grounds are unspecified.
Eswatini police investigate Xwin over suspected unlicensed online gambling
Operators and regulators face uncertainty over Xwin’s licensing status and the Hong Kong-linked platform under investigation.