Assisi court lifts seizure of premises linked to illegal gambling probe
The ruling returns the premises to the club but restricts their use while the investigation remains relevant.
Enforcement & compliance Page 80
Enugu Gaming and Lotto Commission shuts Bet9ja outlets after court order
Bet9ja’s Enugu retail outlets have been shut under a court order amid alleged licence and fee non-compliance.
Nevada plans civil enforcement case against Kalshi over gaming laws
The planned case could test whether Nevada can enforce its gaming laws against Kalshi while its appeal proceeds.
Pennsylvania attorney general announces $3m forfeiture after supplier guilty plea
The forfeiture and probation concern a supplier accused of distributing illegal gambling machines across Pennsylvania.
Macau Judiciary Police refer alleged casino-linked currency exchange case for inquiry
The investigation puts casino-adjacent currency exchange activity and related enforcement risks in focus for Macau operators.
Turkey seizes more than $1bn in assets in alleged gambling-linked crypto case
The seizures highlight enforcement against alleged gambling-linked laundering and cryptocurrency firms’ role in assisting authorities.
Fine
Isle of Man commission fines Shelgeyr £200,000 over AML failures
The findings and penalty show the compliance failures the commission identified at a former Isle of Man licensee.
Illinois Gaming Board orders more than 60 platforms to stop serving residents
The orders require named platforms to restrict Illinois access or discontinue prizes, with potential legal penalties for non-compliance.
Federal prosecutors seek sentencing for bookmaker Wayne Nix in California gambling case
The case concerns enforcement against an illegal betting operation and related proceedings involving a former customer.
Illinois Gaming Board sends cease-and-desist letters to 65 online operators
The notices put operators serving Illinois residents on notice of potential civil or criminal action.
Turkey prosecutors secure freeze of $544m in assets linked to alleged betting network
The action shows Turkish prosecutors are targeting assets they link to unlicensed gambling and alleged money laundering.
Lotteritilsynet leaves NOK 21m Trannel fine unpaid status unresolved
The unresolved payment status leaves operators uncertain about the financial consequences of Norway’s enforcement action.
Crotone police refer betting-shop owner over alleged loans to customers
The case highlights enforcement risks for betting shops involving customer lending and employment compliance.
Santa Coloma police dismantle unlicensed gambling venue
Venue owners face possible municipal sanctions after police found poker and mahjong facilities operating without a licence.
Dutch regulator seeks restrictions on Polymarket prediction markets
Prediction-market operators face potential restrictions in the Netherlands, where political-event betting is prohibited.
AGCOM closes Kick gambling-advertising case without a sanction
The decision affects how streaming platforms may be held responsible for gambling-related content under Italy’s advertising ban.
Illinois agencies target 65 sweepstakes companies with cease-and-desist letters
The action requires affected sweepstakes operators to withdraw or change how users can redeem prizes in Illinois.
Illinois Gaming Board warns 65 online operators over unlicensed gambling
The notices require affected operators to block Illinois residents or risk civil or criminal penalties.
Illinois Gaming Board issues 65 cease-and-desist orders to online operators
Operators named in the orders must stop serving Illinois residents or may face further enforcement and penalties.
Illinois Gaming Board sends 65 cease-and-desist letters to sweepstakes casinos
The letters put named sweepstakes operators on notice to block Illinois users or discontinue prize offerings in the state.
Washington attorney general sues Playtika and Aristocrat over gambling apps
The case could determine whether the companies can continue offering the apps to Washington residents.
York Regional Police charge nine in alleged Ontario gambling operations
Charges and seizures highlight enforcement against alleged illegal gambling operations, though the allegations remain unproven in court.
ACMA classifies Polymarket as unlicensed gambling in Australia
The finding treats Polymarket as unlicensed gambling, affecting the platform’s access to Australian users and enforcement exposure.
Spain’s Consumer Ministry flags alleged unlicensed Need for Spin operations
The reported licensing allegation puts Need for Spin’s Spanish operations and market access under regulatory scrutiny.
KSA warns One Casino and bet365 over prohibited youth football bets
Operators must ensure betting systems exclude prohibited youth matches, even when errors arise from system records.