Italian police uncover alleged illegal poker game in Turin bar
The seizure and investigation affect the bar’s operation and those accused of facilitating the alleged gambling activity.
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Turin police fine betting-shop owner more than €6,600 over underage access
The case highlights enforcement exposure for betting operators over access controls and staff authorisation.
Polymarket and Kalshi contest state action over US prediction markets
The cases could affect whether prediction-market platforms can offer sports contracts across these US states.
Cyprus betting regulator suspends BookieCo licence after co-owner’s arrest
The suspension removes a local land-based and online bookmaker’s authority to operate in Cyprus.
New Zealand DIA charges 23 over alleged NZ$3.2m gambling grants scheme
The case puts the integrity of New Zealand’s community grant system and operators’ required contributions under scrutiny.
Indonesian police chief says students form largest group of online casino players
The police chief’s comments and account-blocking figures signal continued enforcement and youth-protection pressure on online gambling.
The Hague team raids suspected illegal poker event at business premises
The raid shows coordinated enforcement against suspected illegal poker activity in the Netherlands.
AGCO suspends PointsBet Canada registration for five days in Ontario
The suspension and appeal window affect PointsBet Canada’s ability to operate in Ontario and its response to the regulator’s findings.
Carabinieri suspend Pescara betting centre over workplace safety breaches
The suspension and penalties affect the centre’s ability to operate and highlight workplace safety enforcement in betting venues.
Penalty
Carabinieri report €3,517.66 in penalties at Palagianello betting venues
The enforcement action identifies fire-safety and wage-payment compliance issues at betting venues.
New Zealand authorities charge 23 people in alleged gambling grant fraud
The prosecution concerns alleged misuse of community grants funded by New Zealand class 4 gambling operators.
Tether freezes about US$500 million linked to illegal gambling investigations
The freeze may affect access to funds linked to illegal online gambling and suspected money laundering.
AGCO proposes five-day suspension of PointsBet Canada registration
The proposal puts PointsBet Canada’s Ontario registration at risk and sets an appeal deadline.
AGCO to suspend PointsBet’s Ontario licence over Porter wagers
The proposed suspension affects PointsBet’s ability to operate in Ontario and concerns its handling of suspicious wagers.
Enugu commission maintains Bet9ja shutdown pending compliance
Bet9ja’s ability to operate in Enugu depends on meeting the commission’s stated conditions or the court’s determination.
Fine
ACMA fines Tabcorp A$158,000 over illegal in-play tennis bets
The fine signals enforcement of Australia’s restrictions on in-play betting to operators offering sports wagers.
Kazakhstan agency pursues alleged illegal online gambling operations
The cases show enforcement action against unauthorised online gambling and related assets in Kazakhstan.
Missouri attorney general sues five shops over illegal gambling machines
The lawsuits and criminal charges put Missouri retailers operating the machines at risk of injunctions and penalties.
Anwar says Malaysia will step up action against illegal gambling
Operators face continued enforcement against illegal gambling, including activity conducted through overseas online platforms.
AGCO proposes five-day PointsBet suspension over betting oversight
The proposal could interrupt PointsBet Canada’s Ontario operations and sets out the regulator’s allegations about suspicious-betting controls.
AGCO proposes five-day PointsBet suspension over suspicious NBA bets
The proposed action concerns operators' duties to detect and promptly report suspicious sports betting activity in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Nevada officials plan civil enforcement action against Kalshi on 17 February
The planned state-court action may test whether Nevada can regulate Kalshi’s event contracts despite its federal pre-emption position.
Enugu court reportedly orders Bet9ja premises sealed over alleged breaches
The reported order authorises sealing Bet9ja premises over alleged licence revalidation and outstanding-fee failures.
Vietnamese police dismantle betting ring worth $34.6m
The arrests show enforcement action against an illegal betting network operating in Vietnam.
Missouri attorney general sues five stores over gambling machines
The cases could affect retailers hosting gambling machines and the legal status of those machines in Missouri.