Macau Judiciary Police report 2,314 gaming-related cases in 2025
The case figures and enforcement focus give Macau gaming operators a clearer picture of risks linked to illegal money exchange.
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Pennsylvania attorney general announces former Pace-O-Matic executive’s guilty plea
The guilty pleas and pending sentences may heighten scrutiny of gaming compliance and proceeds in Pennsylvania.
Chinese Football Association bans 73 people for life over football misconduct
The measures affect club standings and compliance requirements while signalling continued enforcement against football-related betting misconduct.
Brazilian authorities close 550 bank accounts linked to illegal betting in 2025
The closures and website blocks show how Brazil is targeting financial channels and access to unauthorised betting sites.
Toronto police investigation charges eight officers in illegal gambling case
The charges bring alleged police involvement in an illegal gambling-linked extortion investigation into focus for law enforcement and regulators.
Russian police investigate officer over alleged illegal-gambling bribes
The investigation concerns alleged official protection of illegal gambling businesses in Omsk.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks injunction against Coinbase prediction markets
The case challenges whether Coinbase can offer event contracts to Nevada residents without state gaming licences.
Nevada Gaming Control Board sues Coinbase over sports event contracts
The case could affect whether Coinbase can offer sports event contracts to Nevada residents without state gaming approval.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks to block Coinbase sports contracts
The requested court orders could prevent Coinbase from offering sports event contracts to Nevada residents.
Richard challenges KSA licence revocation at Council of State
The outcome could determine whether Richard can resume operating HVD Speelautomaten under the revoked licence.
Penalty
Oristano police refer five gambling venue operators and issue €42,956 in penalties
The inspections resulted in referrals and penalties for gambling businesses over operational and workplace compliance breaches.
Georgia court sentences brothers to 20 years over lottery machine fraud
The sentences and restitution order clarify the legal and financial consequences of fraud involving lottery-linked machines.
Eastern Cape Gambling Board praises seizure of 155 illegal gambling machines
The seizure prevents the reported distribution of unlicensed gambling machines in the Eastern Cape.
York Regional Police charge nine in Toronto and Vaughan gambling investigation
The arrests and seizures signal enforcement activity against alleged illegal gambling operations in the Toronto area.
Fine
Lithuania’s Gaming Supervisory Authority fines Baltic Bet over AML failings
The fine highlights the need for Baltic Bet to prevent suspicious transactions in Lithuania.
Italian police seize unauthorised gaming venue in Ostuni
The seizure and reported safety breaches may affect enforcement risks for gaming venues in the area.
Nevada court bars Polymarket event contracts for at least two weeks
The order temporarily prevents Polymarket from offering event contracts in Nevada while the court considers the case.
Athletics Integrity Unit sanctions three athletes over betting on teammates
The sanctions clarify the consequences for athletes who bet on competitors under athletics rules.
Philippine police hunt Atong Ang over 34 missing e-sabong workers
The case concerns alleged crimes tied to e-sabong, which the Philippines banned nationwide in 2022.
Carabinieri inspect 83 gaming and betting venues in Cosenza
The inspections and sanctions signal enforcement activity affecting gaming and betting venues in Cosenza.
Vladivostok court sentences 16 people over illegal casino network
The sentences and reported casino takings show enforcement against an illegal casino network in Vladivostok.
Indonesian officials report IDR1,100tn in potential online gambling losses
The reported losses and activity declines inform operators and authorities assessing Indonesia’s online gambling enforcement environment.
Nevada judge restricts Polymarket access for 14 days
The temporary order requires Polymarket to restrict Nevada access while the state’s enforcement case proceeds.
Curaçao Gaming Authority warns of unlicensed GEM55 gambling websites
The warning alerts operators and users to unauthorised sites misrepresenting regulatory approval.
MGA warns four gambling websites over false Malta licensing claims
The warning helps consumers identify unauthorised sites falsely claiming Malta licensing and regulatory protection.