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KSA fines Novatech €24m for unlicensed gambling in the Netherlands
The penalty sets out the KSA’s enforcement position on unlicensed gambling operations in the Netherlands.
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Aichi police raid suspected Inagawa-kai gambling operations in Yokohama
The continuing investigation highlights enforcement and potential criminal exposure for alleged illegal gambling operations.
Rome police confiscate assets worth nearly €5m from group linked to illegal betting
The action includes three betting shops among assets confiscated over alleged criminal proceeds and money laundering.
Spanish police arrest 12 suspects in online gambling money-laundering case
Operators face scrutiny over gambling platforms allegedly used to launder funds through stolen identities and payment cards.
Crotone police sanction two venues for breaching gambling hours
The sanctions reinforce local operating-hour restrictions for venues offering gaming and betting.
Thai police arrest 93 in alleged Vietnam-focused online gambling operation
The arrests highlight cross-border enforcement risks for alleged online gambling operations serving Vietnam from Thailand.
Brazilian officials say authorities blocked more than 27,000 illegal gambling sites in 2025
The figures and stated priorities indicate the scale of enforcement and compliance demands in Brazil's regulated betting market.
Smolensk court gives illegal poker club operators suspended sentences
The sentences and fines set out the consequences for operators prosecuted for running an illegal gambling venue.
Europol arrests 12 over alleged trafficking linked to online gambling in Spain
The arrests highlight trafficking linked to gambling accounts, with authorities reporting victims and substantial account activity.
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Sweden’s gambling regulator fines ImpactWin Partner SEK400,000
The sanction signals enforcement of telephone-sale requirements for gambling businesses in Sweden.
Lotteritilsynet warns Norsk Rikstoto over four gambling safeguards
Norsk Rikstoto faces daily penalties unless it remedies the identified safeguards failures by the regulator’s deadlines.
Federal Court finds former Star executives breached duties in money-laundering case
The court found directors’ duties were breached, while ASIC is considering an appeal.
Mauritius GRA suspends Bet 593 betting operations amid investigation
The suspension removes Bet 593’s retail, online and racing operations from the Mauritius market during the investigation.
Federal prosecutors say 12 defendants in illegal betting case are ready to plead guilty
The case involves alleged illegal sports betting and rigged poker, with plea agreements potentially changing the defendants’ legal status.
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Spelinspektionen warns and fines Spribe SEK5,000 over unlicensed supply
The decision reinforces that licensed software suppliers remain responsible for preventing unlicensed operators from using their games, including through intermediaries.
Spelinspektionen prohibits unlicensed platform targeting Sweden
The prohibition signals enforcement against unlicensed services that the authority considers directed at Swedish residents.
Lottopar seeks to block unauthorised betting website across Brazil
Operators face a stated enforcement request against a site alleged to operate without state or federal authorisation.
Russian court prepares trial of 17 accused illegal gambling operators
The case concerns alleged illegal gambling operations and the status of 17 defendants in Russia.
ADM blocks 73 new unauthorised online gambling sites in Italy
The order requires gambling operators and access providers to block the newly listed sites by the stated deadline.
ONJN investigates alleged Romanian gambling fraud involving multi-million-euro wins
Operators may face scrutiny over reported gross gaming revenue and tax liabilities, with suspected cases referred to authorities.
Zambia Gaming Association begins nationwide betting-company inspections
Operators in Zambia face inspections and possible regulatory action over legal compliance and illegal gaming machines.
Lottopar seeks national blocking of unauthorised Apostas Premium site
The requested block could restrict access to a site Lottopar says is operating without authorisation.
ONJN identifies alleged tax underpayments by Romanian gambling operators
The alleged underpayments could prompt closer tax and reporting scrutiny for gambling operators in Romania.
Italy’s Court of Cassation overturns Palermo house arrest order in illegal betting case
The remand requires the Palermo court to determine whether technical support materially assisted the illegal betting operation.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds asset confiscation and supervision in betting case
The ruling leaves the confiscation and two-year supervision measures in force in a case involving illegal betting activity.