Brazilian government blocks 19,180 betting-related URLs through September
Payment institutions and operators face scrutiny as authorities target accounts and online content linked to illegal betting.
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Koblenz police seize 75 illegal gambling machines in raids
The raids and investigations indicate enforcement action against allegedly unauthorised gambling operations in the region.
AGCO suspends Ottawa's Vegas Island liquor licence over drug trafficking
The AGCO concluded drug trafficking took place on the premises with staff involvement and no preventive effort by the licensee.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Fineff sues Sportsbet, Tabcorp and Entain over alleged betting losses
The lawsuit and earlier regulatory penalties put betting firms’ handling of high-spending customers under scrutiny.
UK court sentences Haydon Simcock over unlicensed WhatsApp betting
The sentence and payments set out consequences for operating and promoting unlicensed betting services to customers.
UK court gives unlicensed WhatsApp bookmaker suspended 30-week sentence
The case demonstrates the financial and criminal consequences of providing betting services without a UK operating licence.
Turkish prosecutors arrest 20 in football betting investigation
The arrests put footballers and club officials under investigation over betting and alleged match-fixing.
Turkish court orders 20 gambling-investigation suspects jailed pending trial
The investigation and related suspensions affect betting integrity oversight across Turkish professional football.
Calgary police charge five over alleged casino payout fraud
The charges concern alleged collusion between casino employees and patrons, with potential implications for casino controls and investigations.
DGOJ discusses illegal online gambling and domain enforcement in Spain
Coordination on illegal gambling domains and advertising may shape enforcement involving registrars and other public bodies.
AGCO moves to revoke Toronto bar Southside Johnny's liquor licence
The AGCO concluded the licensee and a manager repeatedly and knowingly bought stolen liquor for the bar and personal use.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Russian investigators pursue alleged illegal gambling operations in St Petersburg and Samara
The investigations and seizures show enforcement action against alleged unlicensed gambling venues in two Russian regions.
US Justice Department seizes domain linked to Myanmar casino scam operation
The seizure targets a domain prosecutors linked to investment scams operating from a casino complex in Myanmar.
Orange County sheriff seizes 46 machines in alleged illegal gambling raid
The seizure and arrests indicate enforcement against unregulated gambling machines in Orange County.
OVO says it blocked more than 7,000 gambling-linked wallets in Indonesia
The wallet blocks and referrals to government bodies affect payment access for online gambling in Indonesia.
Nevada Gaming Commission details Steve Wynn’s 2023 $10 million settlement
The settlement shows Nevada resolved allegations involving Steve Wynn through a payment without an admission of wrongdoing.
Istanbul prosecutors issue 46 warrants in Turkish football betting investigation
The investigation and temporary bans could affect club personnel and the integrity controls applied to Turkish football betting.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission fines Fanatics $20,000 over college bets
The fine reinforces Massachusetts’ restriction on bets involving in-state college teams and puts Fanatics’ controls under scrutiny.
MGCB sends 12 cease-and-desist letters to offshore gambling operators
The letters warn offshore operators that continued offers to Michigan residents may lead to additional enforcement.
PlayCity reports blocking more than 2,500 casino sites in Ukraine
The reported enforcement totals and planned monitoring tools affect gambling operators’ compliance obligations in Ukraine.
Nevada gaming board nominates Wayne Nix for Black Book listing
A commission decision could bar Nix from Nevada casinos, following his illegal betting operation and casino visits.
Connecticut DCP orders Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to stop sports contracts
The order requires the named platforms to halt sports event contracts in Connecticut or face possible criminal sanctions.
Thai police arrest 10 foreigners over alleged illegal poker game
The arrests and Singapore sentences show enforcement and criminal proceedings linked to illegal gambling activity.
Nevada Gaming Control Board nominates Wayne Nix for casino exclusion list
The nomination could bar Nix from Nevada casinos, while regulators are also pursuing a separate bookmaker case.
UKGC reports suspending seven adult gaming centre operators in 2025
Operators face possible further regulatory action if investigations into self-exclusion failures lead to additional measures.