Entain penalized by ACMA for engaging in in-play betting
Entain has been directed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to pay a penalty of AU$13,320 (£7,060/€8,000/US$8,808)
Betfair fined by Swedish gambling regulator for offering bets on under-21s football
Betfair was fined €350,800 by the Swedish gambling regulator for offering bets on football matches featuring players under the age of 21
Police in Salzburg seize 76 illicit gambling machines
Austrian financial police seized 76 unlawful gaming machines in Salzburg as part of a targeted crackdown on this illicit activity.
The South Dakota Commission has granted approval for two licenses
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming has granted licenses to SGMSD, LLC, and Silverado gambling complex from Deadwood.
Svenska Spel's Q1 revenue increases despite implementation of new responsible gambling measures
Svenska Spel reported a 2% increase in revenue to SEK 1.98 billion (£160 million/€180 million/$190 million) in Q1 2023
KSA introduces an enhanced self-exclusion program
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has unveiled an upgraded version of Cruks, the national self-exclusion program in the country.
The rate of self-exclusion in Ukraine has seen a significant and rapid increase
According to KRAIL the number of individuals who have chosen to self-exclude from gambling in Ukraine increased in 2023.
Spain imposes sanctions on 20 operators for engaging in illegal gambling in Q2
Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego fines over €35.0m ($38.6m) on 20 online operators for engaging in illegal gambling activities.
Levo Chan and four co-defendants directed to provide compensation to casino operators
Levo Chan has been handed a 14-year prison sentence and has been directed to provide compensation as part of his sentence for fraud.
Additional data required for better understanding of the UK problem gambling
The Gambling Commission provided funding for the research, which was conducted by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research.
Investigators Reveal Illegal Operation Dominating 30% of Malta's Lottery Market
Unregulated lottery operation linked to Malta National Lottery is illicitly capturing nearly 30% of market, resulting in significant losses.
German law enforcement officers forcefully enter the offices of Tipster, a sports betting operator licensed by MGA
Aauthorities in Germany have conducted a large-scale raid on Tipster, a sports betting operator licensed by MGA
Unlicensed Lottery Run by Hungarian Resident Results in $87K Fine
The penalty is imposed at a time when lotteries involving valuable items like cars or real estate are gaining popularity.
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Fifteen individuals sentenced 10 months for involvement in illegal online gambling in Indonesia
15 men in North Sumatra sentenced to 10 months in jail and fined Rp50m (US$3,362) each for their involvement in illegal online gambling.
Two individuals suspected of being bookies apprehended for illegal betting on IPL matches
Two individuals from Mumbai arrested by Pune rural police, Maharashtra, for their alleged involvement in illegal betting on IPL matches.
Levo Chan receives a 14-year prison term
Levo Chan Weng Lin, the ex-leader of Tak Chun Group, a junket operator, arrested in January 2022 and sentenced 14 years in prison.
MGA Issues Notice of License Cancellation to Totup System
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has confirmed Totup System's license cancellation, due to multiple breaches of license conditions.
Court rules in favor of German gambling regulator in TV competitions dispute
Munich Court upholds German gambling regulator's decision on TV competitions, stating that a license is required no matter size of prize.
Veikkaus commends report supporting gambling monopoly
The Finnish government study supporting the gambling monopoly system has been lauded by Veikkaus, the state-owned gaming business.
Brazilian Sportsbook Tax Rate Raises Concerns
Proposed 15% tax rate on GGR in Brazil raised concerns, as stakeholders argue that rate is as high as 26.25% with additional contributions.
Jackpot50 granted authorization to provide online gambling services in Germany
Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has officially added Jackpot50 to its whitelist for online gambling
Two state lotteries in Ukraine have been suspended by the country's gambling regulator
Ukrainian gambling regulator, known as KRAIL, has suspended two state lotteries, including an instant win lottery and a numerical draw.
PAGCOR cautions against illicit online gambling activities
PAGCOR has issued a warning in light of reports indicating the widespread proliferation of illegal online betting.