HISA pursues Churchill Downs over $5.6m in alleged unpaid fees
A possible racing prohibition or restriction on simulcasting could affect Churchill Downs’ wagering operations.
Enforcement & compliance Page 78
KBO suspends four Lotte Giants players over gambling venue visits
The suspensions establish immediate sporting penalties, with further sanctions possible after the police investigation.
Galveston County authorities arrest Hitchcock mayor in gambling raid
The investigation concerns alleged illegal gambling at 20 venues, including a business owned by the mayor.
Cambodia’s CGMC revokes four casino licences and suspends another
The actions remove or suspend five casinos’ authorisation to operate in Cambodia.
MASAK reports blocking TL5bn in proceeds linked to illegal gambling in 2025
The reported action signals heightened financial-crime scrutiny of payment channels connected to illegal betting in Turkey.
Austrian prosecutors charge alleged illegal gambling group figure
The prosecution concerns alleged leadership of an illegal gambling operation and may affect enforcement risks for operators in Austria.
Florence court cancels €20,000 gambling-venue fine and computer confiscation
The decision removes the fine and confiscation imposed on the Prato venue under the invalidated provisions.
Indonesian police arrest suspected illegal lottery betting agent in West Sumatra
The arrest signals enforcement against unlicensed lottery betting and agents serving customers through offshore sites.
Hitchcock mayor arrested in Texas illegal gambling-machine investigation
The case concerns alleged illegal gambling machines at a business owned by a sitting Texas mayor.
Lecce municipality revokes betting hall authorisation after Carabinieri checks
The closure shows how a prior anti-mafia measure can prevent a betting venue from operating.
St Charles County prosecutor sets 1 April deadline for gambling machines
Missouri businesses hosting the machines face a stated removal deadline and potential legal action, while the dispute remains under litigation.
Naples Carabinieri report two people over alleged unlicensed sports betting
The case concerns alleged unlicensed sports betting and the seizure of related records.
India blocks 242 betting sites as reported total exceeds 7,800
Operators and promoters face expanded enforcement against online betting sites under the reported nationwide prohibition.
Penalty
Italian authorities report €34,800 in workplace-safety penalties at betting shops
The inspections resulted in financial penalties and referrals for betting-shop workplace-safety violations.
Liquor & Gaming NSW lists gaming compliance and harm-reduction updates
The intelligence-led operation puts New South Wales venues’ compliance with mandatory gaming machine shutdown requirements under scrutiny.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Fine
KSA pursues €60,000 in unpaid lottery fines from Dutch foundation
Lottery operators face recovery action and possible prosecution if they do not pay fines or provide required financial information.
KSA orders Polymarket to stop offering prediction markets in the Netherlands
The order requires Polymarket to withdraw its Dutch offering or face weekly penalties.
Nevada seeks court order to block Kalshi sports contracts
The case could determine whether Kalshi can offer sports event contracts to Nevada residents under the state’s gambling rules.
Nevada Gaming Control Board files enforcement action against Kalshi
The action challenges whether Kalshi can offer sports event contracts in Nevada without state gaming licences.
Fine
VGCCC fines Warrnambool Horse Hotel A$150,000 for gambling breaches
The fine and cited failures clarify Victoria’s expectations for gambling licence obligations and responsible-gambling compliance.
Arnhem mayor withdraws hospitality venue permits after suspected illegal gambling
The decision removes the venue’s permits, while the operator can challenge it within six weeks.
Thai police arrest nine in Phuket illegal poker raid
The arrests and seized equipment highlight enforcement risks for suspected illegal gambling operations in Phuket.
KSA orders Polymarket to pay up to €840,000 over Dutch gambling offer
The penalty payment creates recurring financial exposure after Polymarket failed to remove unlicensed games for Dutch players.
Illinois Gaming Board targets 65 sweepstakes operators with cease-and-desist letters
Most warned operators reportedly continued operating in Illinois, while the proposed legislation faces a deadline to advance.
ITIA suspends Hernán Casanova for two months over betting violations
The sanction bars Casanova from authorised tennis events and illustrates enforcement of rules governing player betting and corruption approaches.